Why can’t I rely on a vulnerability scanner alone?

Automated vulnerability scanning cannot match the depth and precision of a manual penetration test. It will show some of the most common vulnerabilities, yet its detection capabilities are limited and often accompanied by false positives. While pentesters also use automated vulnerability scanners and a bunch of other pentesting tools, their most valued work comes from their experience and having a mindset trained to think like a hacker.

How does a penetration test differ from an automated vulnerability scan?

An automated vulnerability scan is a high-level test that checks the system against the database of well-known vulnerabilities. Its results require manual validation to ensure the reported vulnerabilities are indeed exploitable. A penetration test is a comprehensive hands-on examination by a certified security expert that uses manual and automated testing methods to find vulnerabilities in your system and exploit them. A pen test mirrors the behavior of a malicious agent by looking for system backdoors and escalating privileges in a non-detectable way. Unlike a vulnerability scan, a pen test allows companies to see real damage inflicted by exploits and check if advanced persistent threats can occur. Because pen tests are conducted by humans, they can be customized to suit specific business scenarios. The reporting can also be tailored to non-technical employees.

Is pen testing disruptive to our environment? Will our systems go down?

Pen testing can be disruptive under one condition: it was not properly planned and coordinated. At QAwerk, we take our time to identify areas that might be affected by a penetration test and adjust our testing methods to minimize the risks. The pentesting strategy is subject to discussion, and every organization decides for itself how far it wants to go and how pervasive the test will be. We also advise our clients to provide a test environment and ensure data backup before proceeding with a pen test.

Can we do our own penetration testing?

It depends. Before making a decision to perform in-house penetration testing, make sure to factor in the following considerations: internal pen testers have prior experience and are familiar with numerous technologies engineering teams cannot test their own work; there are separate people responsible for testing some industry regulations require an independent party to perform a pen test, so compliance issues may arise comprehensive pen tests require maintaining a decent repository of open-source and commercial tools All in all, it is more cost-effective to hire a third-party pentesting vendor that has the right people, latest tools, and battle-tested frameworks and can provide an unbiased perspective on your security posture.

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What can we do to help protect organizations from attacks?

Test Thoroughly

Relying solely on vulnerability scanning is not an effective cybersecurity strategy. While it's an important first step, achieving complete security requires the help of professional penetration testers. Let ethical hackers take part in your testing process before unknown intruders show up unannounced.

Think Like Hacker

Pentesters are highly skilled professionals who will scrutinize your software and IT infrastructure in order to identify potential vulnerabilities. Often, a simple security lapse or mistake by an employee is the doorway hackers use to gain access to the system and launch more expensive attacks.

Secure Assets

QAwerk possesses the skill set necessary to identify and prevent cyber threats - including those that target critical business information. Their expertise in cybersecurity provides guidance on how to secure your most valuable assets, should a threat arise.

Why Penetration Testing in London

Secure Product Launch

A smooth product launch is essential for gaining the trust of consumers. To ensure this happens, businesses must take measures to secure their software against potential cyber-attacks and protect user data from being accessed by third parties. Our pentesters in London conduct comprehensive security tests prior to a product's release in order to minimize possible problems down the road.

Secure Software Upgrade

Updating software is important for ensuring that it remains functional, and this process often includes issuing security patches. These updates may introduce new vulnerabilities into the system, which could potentially jeopardize sensitive user data. Therefore, penetration testing must be carried out during every mission-critical release of software in order to safeguard against potential threats.

Reduced Downtime

Our quality penetration testing services in London will allow you to proactively prevent any damage caused by service interruption – this alone results in losses totaling 400,000 dollars per hour. DDoS attacks have become more complex and scalable over the years; as such, businesses now need to take a multifaceted approach to cybersecurity with pentesting being at the top of that list.

Intact Company Image

Security breaches can cause both financial and reputational losses for companies. Consumers do not want their sensitive data shared on the dark web, so those companies that suffer from headline-making security incidents must allocate extra resources to restoring their good name and regaining customer trust. By hiring an ethical hacking company, you can avert a crisis and protect your business interests in this way.

Improved Compliance

Businesses that operate digitally are required to comply with various cybersecurity regulations, such as SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, and GDPR. All of these standards recognize the importance of validating a company's security posture through consistent penetration testing. Our specialists will help you understand which standards your business needs to meet and how best to satisfy them without incurring fines for non-compliance

Greater Intelligence

Pentesting is a beneficial cybersecurity measure that can provide businesses with an instant snapshot of product vulnerabilities. This information allows them to allocate resources more effectively, allowing them forewarning of potential security issues. By being aware of product weaknesses beforehand, companies can shift their focus and priorities as needed in order to minimize risk.

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