Regular vulnerability testing and updating the security of IT systems is one of the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation. It is worth checking regularly whether the infrastructure and online applications are adequately secure.
IT security testing is a procedure for assessing the security level of a company's IT infrastructure. The purpose of the audit is to detect potential vulnerabilities in security that could be used by hackers to compromise the system. Security testing is carried out in blackbox, whitebox or greybox modes, depending on the information available to the testers.
Experts identify flaws, such as shortcomings in software, configuration errors or access management, to propose fixes and strengthen system security. This is a key element of a company's cyber security strategy, protecting data, digital assets and building trust with customers.
Vulnerability testing is about capturing the first step a potential intruder might take to gain access to data or systems. The risk management process requires that vulnerabilities are identified as early as possible. Knowing the existence of vulnerabilities will give you the necessary time to eliminate threats and minimise the impact of potential cyber attacks.
Early enough detection and analysis of vulnerabilities is possible through a process called 'vulnerability inventory'. This process involves the use of automated tools to scan IT resources. Comprehensive reports are generated based on the information gathered.
Blackbox – these tests reflect the conditions faced by real hackers. The person conducting the test has no additional information about the system or network architecture being analysed.
Whitebox – in this case, the tester has access to additional information unavailable to outsiders. This can be, for example, the source code of the system, enabling analysis of the code itself. This approach protects not only against external attacks but also against threats from within the organisation.
Greybox – this testing mode combines the features of blackbox and whitebox. The tester receives some information, allowing simulation of scenarios where a hacker could gain access to data from inside the organisation.
Scanning the vulnerability of IT resources with dedicated tools (researching infrastructure and online applications)
indicate where the vulnerability occurs
We're analyzing the vulnerabilities we found.
We classify vulnerabilities in terms of their impact on security.
we make recommendations on possible safeguards
knowledge of the level of risk of IT resources
enhancing the level of safety
Reducing the risk of security incidents
documented compliance with the obligations under the GDPR and ISO 27001 for cyclical monitoring of the security of IT systems
a simple and transparent reporting form with action recommendations;
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