Penetration Testing

Penetration testing is a method used by security experts to test the level of security on a system, network, or application. This test is conducted by simulating an attack from an outside source, or possibly an inside source, and involves a process of active analysis which will highlight the total risk, as well as any potential system vulnerabilities. These weaknesses may be due to an improper configuration of the system, flaws in the software, or weaknesses that are present in the operation process.

A penetration testing analysis is conducted from the standpoint of a potential threat or attack, and may involve active abuse of vulnerabilities found in security. If any issues with the security have been found, they will then be brought to the system owner’s attention, along with an evaluation of the impact of the issue, and a proposed solution to remedy the issue.

Why is Penetration Testing Important?

The idea behind penetration testing is to find out the possibility of an attack on the system, and to determine the amount of impact it would have on the business should an attack take place. This is just one component of a full security audit, and is important for every type of business to conduct on a regular basis to ensure all pertinent information is fully secure.

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) also requires businesses to complete annual penetration testing, as well as carry out ongoing tests following any changes to the system.

Every business that has applications which transmit, process, or store credit card data must complete annual penetration testing in order to remain compliant with PCI DSS requirements.

How We Can Help

GRSee Consulting provides in-house penetration testing services carried out by members of a certified QSA team to ensure all PCI DSS requirements, as well as the industry’s best practices such as OWASP testing guidelines, Nist, and Microsoft SDL methodology are met.

GRSee Consulting makes this process simple by offering PCIPTKit. PCIPTKit can be easily used to identify potential weak areas within your architecture, network entry points, applications, or operating systems.

Contact GRSee today for more information on penetration testing, and to find out how we can help secure your business from dangerous security breaches and malicious attacks.