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Penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking, is a proactive cybersecurity approach where professionals simulate cyberattacks to uncover vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, or web applications. The goal is to identify and address potential weaknesses before malicious hackers can exploit them.
Through penetration testing, organizations gain a real-world perspective on their cybersecurity, enabling them to assess the effectiveness of existing security measures and incident response protocols. This process goes beyond merely identifying vulnerabilities; it provides a comprehensive evaluation of an organization's ability to detect, respond, and mitigate potential cyber threats.
The insights derived from penetration testing not only guide the implementation of targeted security enhancements but also empower decision-makers with the knowledge needed to make informed investments in cybersecurity, ensuring a proactive and adaptive defense against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
What is Penetration Testing?
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Find the Right Penetration Testing Service
- Network Testing
- Application Testing
- API and Mobile Application
- ICS/SCADA Testing
- IoT and Embedded Device Testing
- Physical Penetration Testing
- Wireless Testing
Network Testing
Secure Ideas offers comprehensive network testing services to help organizations identify and mitigate risks from both internal and external threats. Our experienced team will carry out thorough scanning and testing of your networks, workstations and systems to identify vulnerabilities and exposure points. We will then provide detailed recommendations on how to improve security controls and mitigate risks. Our network testing services are an essential part of any organization's security strategy.
Application Testing
Secure Ideas specializes in Web Application testing to help organizations keep their data safe from potential attacks. Our experienced consultants will work with you to scope out the project and identify vulnerabilities in your web infrastructure. We then exploit any weaknesses through a number of tools and techniques in the public-facing aspects of the web application infrastructure, all with the goal of keeping your data confidential and your systems safe.
API and Mobile Application
API and Mobile Application testing is crucial for any organization that wants to ensure the security of their data and systems. With Secure Ideas, you can be sure that your API endpoints are thoroughly tested for vulnerabilities and potential attacks. We use industry-leading standards to evaluate the security of your API infrastructure and identify weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers. We then provide detailed recommendations for remediation, so you can rest assured that your API is secure.
ICS/SCADA Testing
These activities will be used by your organization to gauge the risk to your process' reliability and resilience by defining the current security posture, identifying high-risk vulnerabilities, and collaborating with your team to prioritize mitigations that manage and maintain your critical production assets.
Our team implements a combination of passive and active information gathering to help your team understand the digital security of the process environment with minimal risk to production assets' availability.
IoT and Embedded Device Testing
That’s where Secure Ideas comes in. We specialize in IoT and embedded device testing, with the primary goal of evaluating the attack surface of the devices and the ecosystem around them. This includes a full enumeration of the solution’s attack surfaces and how they interface with each other, as well as the threat models that would arise from the device’s unique real-world capabilities.
Physical Penetration Testing
Wireless Testing
Wireless Testing is an essential tool for understanding the security and vulnerabilities of your current Wi-Fi network. Our services includes a cooperative configuration assessment as well as authenticated and unauthenticated assessments with a comprehensive overview, so that you know exactly where you stand. Working together, we will provide you with a tailored wireless security solution that meets the needs of your organization.
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Penetration Testing Approaches
Secure Ideas takes a multifaceted approach to penetration testing, recognizing that each client’s security needs are unique. Offering diverse methods to clients helps tailor each engagement to those specific demands.
- Continuous Penetration Testing
- Threat-Led Penetration Testing
- Purple Team Testing
- Red Team Testing
- Ride Along Testing
- Time-Boxed Testing
Continuous Penetration Testing
Continuous penetration testing ensures ongoing vigilance against threats by regularly testing and validating security defenses at predetermined intervals. The frequency of these tests will vary for each organization, i.e. depending on their industry, compliance and regulatory adherence, and evolving threats. This approach is different than a traditional “point-in-time” test that may not be adequate in getting coverage of an environment and vulnerabilities. This ongoing visibility into a client’s systems is vital for staying ahead of new threats and minimizing the risk of a security incident occurring.
Threat-Led Penetration Testing
Purple Team Testing
Facilitate a more collaborative approach between security and operations teams to enhance security postures through knowledge sharing. Continuous feedback between red and blue teams is the cornerstone of a successful purple teaming engagement. Blue teams might provide insights into their defensive strategies, controls, and detection capabilities, while red teams might share their attack methods, tactics, and techniques. Employing this type of approach will help support an organization’s strategic planning and risk management initiatives by pinpointing areas for improvement for both sides of the house.
Red Team Testing
Ride Along Testing
Time-Boxed Penetration Testing
Time-boxed penetration testing requires scope to be prioritized to focus on the most critical assets and systems for testing. This should be based solely on each client’s risk profile, business priorities, and potential impact of vulnerabilities. During this type of engagement, continuous communication is key to provide regular updates on progress, any findings, and to ensure there is no deviation from the initial scope. This is a tough balancing act of managing client expectations and aligning with the client’s stated objectives for their specific engagement, while still providing valuable and actionable insights.
Learn more about Penetration Testing (FAQ)
Why do I need a penetration test?
A penetration test ensures the resilience of your digital assets against malicious intrusions. Through penetration testing, vulnerabilities within your network and website are systematically pinpointed and rectified, thereby enhancing its overall defenses. This not only aids in averting potential data breaches but also fosters improved visibility and credibility online, as search algorithms tend to prioritize secure and reliable networks and websites.
How much does a penetration test cost?
Penetration testing services are usually quoted as a fixed price for the estimated effort to test the target. Without looking at scope and specifics, the average base cost of a penetration test is between $10,000 and $45,000. It is, of course, possible to receive more substantial or smaller quotes, depending on the details of the test. But most penetration tests fall somewhere in this territory.
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What's the difference between penetration testing and vulnerability scanning?
Penetration testing actively simulates cyberattacks to exploit vulnerabilities and assess the security posture comprehensively. This involves security professionals conducting controlled attempts to breach a system, mimicking real-world attacker behavior. Vulnerability scanning, on the other hand, is a more passive process that utilizes automated tools to identify and catalog potential weaknesses within a system or network. It generates a list of vulnerabilities by comparing the system's configuration against a database of known security issues. While penetration testing is conducted periodically for a thorough analysis, vulnerability scanning can be performed more frequently, providing continuous monitoring and timely identification of emerging vulnerabilities.
How long does it take to do a Penetration Test?
With some exceptions, the active testing window for most penetration tests varies from 3 to 10 days, depending on the scope of the test. The total time of the engagement including pre-engagement activities and reporting will typically run somewhere between 2.5 to 4 weeks.
How often do I need a Penetration Test?
In most cases, a penetration test is necessary annually or whenever there is a significant change to the system or application. Specific requirements may vary according to certain regulations and internal policies.
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