Taking a proactive approach?

Over the years, the number of cyber-attacks and resultant data breaches have steadily increased. Such breaches can lead to company reputational damages, large fines as a consequence of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation, ultimately putting your clients data at risk.

As is increasingly apparent with breaches continuing to hit the headlines, privacy and security are often an afterthought. It is now more important than ever to acknowledge that this threat is real, and why a penetration test and subsequent periodic vulnerability scans may not be such a bad idea. Furthermore, since GDPR was introduced, businesses have steadily been waking up to the threat landscape and its implications, with some organisations changing their attitude when it comes to security.

By taking a proactive approach to security and scheduling a penetration test, companies can improve their overall security posture and get a better understanding of the vulnerable areas, reducing the chances of a breach. As a result of a pen test, businesses will be able to address the issues in a structured manner based on severity, allowing them to patch up any identified issues, in addition to providing insight for developers to code more securely. This will ultimately help incorporate better security when deploying new IT infrastructure or applications. Although teams of developers may have some knowledge of common vulnerabilities and be able to perform some basic testing, they cannot be expected to be aware of all possible vulnerabilities within an application.

This is where Rego can help. Our experienced pen testers can identify a range of vulnerabilites, some of which that may not of crossed your mind. Although businesses will naturally prioritise addressing the higher risk issues, it is important to acknowledge that when combined, even low risk issues, such as the lack of ‘Secure Response Headers’ and ‘Missing Cookie Attributes’ can threaten a company’s security. As we continue to become more dependent on technology, it is unlikely that we will see a reduction in cyber related incidents and data breaches. Putting off security or a penetration test is just not worth the risk. A pen test with Rego can provide you with peace of mind and assurances that you are making a conscious effort to protect your business from this ever-growing threat.

In summary a penetration test can:

• Expose the vulnerabilities before the real hackers do.

• Provide real-world simulation of what an attacker can achieve.

• Help businesses comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

• Pin point the areas that need investment.