Network Penetration Testing (Pen Test) gives you a snapshot of your vulnerability level. The more businesses leverage technology to streamline their operations and connect with their customers, the more open they are to potential cyber threats. Even small businesses are finding themselves at the crossroads of innovation and vulnerability and the stakes are high. Exposure of sensitive customer data, financial information and proprietary data puts their business at risk every day.
A single cyber incident can have far-reaching consequences and any business, regardless of its size, can fall prey to a cyberattack. The Pen Test identifies areas where you are vulnerable so you can implement a plan to improve security.
What is network penetration testing?
The Pen Test is a security test during which experts simulate a hack into your network to identify potential vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malicious actors.
How often should our business perform pen testing?
While the frequency of network penetration testing depends on various factors – the size of the business, the industry, regulatory requirements – many businesses opt for annual penetration testing as a baseline.
If your business undergoes any significant changes to your network infrastructure, applications or other critical components, we recommend performing a pen test once those changes are in place.
If your business has experienced a security incident, conducting a pen test is crucial to identify any remaining vulnerabilities and to ensure that the security measures in place are strengthened to prevent future similar incidents.
Why does my business need regular pen tests?
Regular assessment of your business’s network is essential to gauging your cybersecurity effectiveness. Since cyberattacks pose a constant threat to businesses of all sizes and new vulnerabilities are emerging frequently, it’s important to take a proactive approach by conducting regular network penetration testing.
Benefits of Pen Testing
As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, safeguarding your networks and the information they contain is a top priority. Let’s explore how the strategic investment of pen testing can equip your business to face evolving threats and strengthen your defenses.
1. Real-World Simulation. Simulates a cyberattack to evaluate the effectiveness of your current security measures.
2. Risk Prioritization. Identifies and prioritizes vulnerabilities by degree of risk. Allows critical vulnerabilities to be addressed first.
3. Vulnerability Identification. Uncovers potential entry points for threats.
4. Comprehensive Security Assessment. Evaluates your current security controls to ensure those systems can withstand cyberthreats.
5. Risk Mitigation. Enables effective prioritization and mitigation of potential cyber-risks.
6. Compliance. Many industries and regions have specific regulations for data security. Regular pen testing can help to ensure compliance with those regulations, avoiding legal and financial consequences.
7. Customer Data Protection. If you handle sensitive customer information, such as personal details or financial data, protecting that data is critical. Regular pen testing ensures that the systems you have in place to protect this data are robust and secure, reducing the risks of data breaches.
8. Proactive Offense. Since cyber threats are constantly evolving and attackers are becoming more sophisticated, regular penetration testing allows businesses to stay ahead of potential threats and adapt their security measures to address new and emerging risks.
9. Threat Defense. Regular penetration testing can help to identify vulnerabilities that traditional security measures miss.
Regular penetration testing is not just a precautionary measure for small businesses. It’s an investment in safeguarding sensitive data, maintaining customer trust and ensuring the long-term success of businesses in an increasingly digital landscape.
How can EZ Micro Help You?
EZ Micro offers several options for Penetration Testing. For our Managed Services Customers, we offer a full range of testing operations from a one-time test with a detailed safety implementation plan to an ongoing Pen Test Management service.
If you are not yet an EZ Micro client, we can still help. We offer a free Pen Test that will give you a basic summary of your vulnerabilities.
Don’t wait until a breach occurs… Take action today by contacting us to schedule a consultation!