Penetration testing of websites and applications
Penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking, examines the security of an information system, network, application or device from the perspective of a potential attacker. The goal of penetration testing is to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and security flaws that could be exploited to gain unauthorized access or compromise the system.
Discover the weaknesses in your cybersecurity with penetration tests
Security for your network,
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Penetration testing is a key tool for ensuring the security of your information systems and networks. Through these tests, potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities that might otherwise go unnoticed and become targets for cyberattacks can be discovered. During penetration tests, the ethical hacking team simulates various attack scenarios, including unauthorized access, exploitation of vulnerabilities and other methods that could be used by attackers. Importantly, penetration tests are conducted by ethical professionals whose goal is to help organisations identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for remediation and improved security. In this way, organisations can proactively improve their cyber defences and reduce the risk of cyber threats.
Risks associated with a successful attack
Loss of sensitive data:
One of the biggest risks for businesses is the loss of sensitive data such as customer personal information, trade secrets, internal documents and other important information. Leaks of this data can lead to financial losses, reputational damage and breaches of data protection laws.
Breach of reputation:
Cyber incidents such as data leaks can seriously damage a company’s reputation. A loss of trust with customers and the public can have long-term consequences and affect a company’s market position.
Loss of business and clients:
Cyber attacks can cause loss of business and clients, especially if sensitive customer information is leaked. Customers may lose trust in the company and switch to a competitor.
Disruption of operations:
A successful attack can cause disruption to a company’s operations if IT infrastructure is significantly damaged or important data is stolen.
Financial losses:
Cyber attacks can cause serious financial losses to companies. This can include theft of money, financial fraud, ransom payments to attackers and costs associated with restoring and securing networks and systems.
Legal implications:
Companies may face legal consequences as a result of cyber incidents. This includes fines for data breaches, lawsuits from affected individuals, and attorney’s fees.
Cyber extortion:
Some attacks involve threats of extortion, where attackers demand money from the company in exchange for data recovery or an end to the attack.
Potential further attacks:
After a successful attack, a company may face the risk of further cyber attacks as attackers can gain access to internal systems and networks.
The key to successful penetration testing: a qualified team of experts
Qualified people with the right skills and certifications are key to this service. As a cybersecurity service provider, we pride ourselves on the fact that our employees are highly skilled and hold prestigious certifications that validate the skills and knowledge required for this service.
Certifications held include Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Security Management (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). BI Manager, ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor/Lead auditor and others.
Thanks to these certifications and the skills of our team, we are able to provide market experts who guarantee our clients a high level of protection and confidentiality for their data and systems. We are constantly evolving and monitoring developments in the cyber threat landscape to ensure we always have the up-to-date knowledge and skills needed to protect our clients from ever-changing threats.
“This crucial testing method enables our team of ethical hackers to simulate different attack scenarios on systems and applications in order to identify and test potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses. This allows us to proactively prevent potential attacks, strengthen your cyber defences and enhance the security of your data and information systems.”
Zymestic Solutions, a.s.
Threats in numbers
International statistics
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The increase in attacks on critical infrastructure increased from 20% to 40% of all state attacks
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Damage from cyber attacks is expected to reach $10 trillion a year by 2025
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In 2021, the damage was estimated at $6 trillion
About the service
What you get
Vulnerability identification
During penetration testing, the primary goal of the ethical hacking team is to discover and document in detail all potential vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and security flaws in an organization’s information systems, applications, networks, or devices. This includes various types of vulnerabilities such as code errors, poor configurations, poor security practices, un-updated software and much more.
Risk mitigation
Penetration testing is a key tool for organisations to proactively manage and mitigate the risks associated with cyber threats. Once vulnerabilities are identified during testing, the organization can proceed to evaluate these risks and take action to mitigate or eliminate them.
Better data protection
One of the key objectives of penetration testing is to ensure the security of data that is invaluable to the organization. Identifying and fixing vulnerabilities and security flaws discovered during testing helps to significantly improve the protection of an organisation’s sensitive and confidential data.
Strengthening defence against attacks
Penetration testing not only identifies vulnerabilities and security weaknesses, but also helps an organization proactively improve its cyber defenses and prepare for real-world cyber threats. This process of strengthening defences involves several important steps:
Penetration testing process
Definition of objectives and scope:
We identify the systems, applications or networks to be tested, determine what types of attacks and scenarios will be investigated, and set the goals and expectations of the test.
Preparation and planning:
We will create a penetration test plan, including timeframe and activities. We will assemble a team of security experts, create test scenarios and scripts to simulate attacks.
Penetration testing itself:
We simulate various cyber-attacks according to the plan, recording all activities performed by the team during testing and look for vulnerabilities and other security flaws.
Analysis of results:
After the test itself, we will evaluate all weak points in detail. We determine the severity and risk of each vulnerability and identify the potential impact on the organization.
Report and recommendations:
We produce a detailed report containing all vulnerabilities, testing activities and analysis results, provide recommendations for vulnerability remediation, deliver the final report to the client and consult on remediation steps.
Monitoring and repair:
We will develop a plan to repeat the penetration test regularly to maintain security and resistance to new threats.
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