Discover the benefits and importance of a pentest
A pentest (penetration test also referred to as a 'security audit') is now indispensable for organizations that take their digital security seriously. In this article, you'll discover why a pentest is more important than you think and what benefits it offers your organization.
What is a pentest?
A pentest is an authorized cyber attack on your systems and applications, performed by ethical hackers. The goal? Identify and document vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them and use them against you to disrupt service, introduce downtime or in worst-case scenarios leak your customer's confidential data.
The 5 key benefits of a pentest
1. Early detection of security issues
By conducting regular pentests, vulnerabilities are discovered before cybercriminals can find and exploit them. This not only saves money but also protects your reputation.
According to Forbes, a single data breach can cost companies approximately $9.44 million, with the most significant expense resulting from customer turnover as clients lose trust in your organization's reliability.
2. Compliance and certification
Security certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NEN 7510 require regular pentests as part of their compliance requirements. A pentest helps you meet these requirements as well as remain in accordance with compliance requirements.
It also immediately opens doors to collaboration with enterprises, governments, and other large organizations that set these certifications as a prerequisite. Achieving these certifications naturally marks an important growth phase for your company.
3. Validation of existing security measures
A pentest demonstrates whether your current security measures are effective. It provides insight into where improvements are needed and which measures work well, crucial in case your company processes a lot of personal data from customers.
4. Protection of sensitive data
With a pentest, you identify risks around the protection of personal data and business-critical information. This is essential for GDPR compliance. Moreover, your customers and partners can also trust that their data is processed securely.
5. Increased security awareness
The results of a pentest create awareness within your organization about the importance of cybersecurity. This promotes a security culture.
Conclusion
A pentest is more than just a security check – it's an essential investment in the continuity and reliability of your organization. By identifying and addressing vulnerabilities early, you protect not only your systems but also your reputation and business operations.
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