Pentest
Watch your company as a Cybercriminal would do it
A pentest consists of an IT security audit that simulates a cyber-attack on the company’s systems. Through “Ethical Hacking” our professionals analyze the possible breaches and discover how far an attacker could access.
Benefits of a pentest
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Performs a meticulous analysis of security breaches
Obtain instructions for resolving the breaches found.
It detects not only immediate threats, but also configuration defects, backdoors and dangerous configurations.
Types of pentest
White Box
It is known as a white box when the auditors ask the company for all the information they may need to perform the pentest in detail, including source code, configuration files, documentation, etc. This allows a meticulous review of all the elements of the system. This type of test is the most recommended for very sensitive environments.
Benefits of the White Box test
- The recommendations for repairing faults are very precise.
- Detects immediate threats as well as configuration and construction defects.
Black Box
It is known as a black box when the company doesn’t provide any information to the auditor so that the auditor can imitate what a real cybercriminal would do with the same resources that would be available to him. In case the auditor can detect vulnerabilities with this test, surely a real cybercriminal could also detect them.
Benefits of the Black Box test
- It provides a real estimate of the threats.
- Obtains the results through public information.
- Requires minimal effort for the customer.
Grey Box
The combination of black box and white box tests is known as grey box. This test performs tests using methods similar to those of the black box, simulating real attacks. The attacker is provided with the relevant technical information about the system, and is also allowed to ask for additional information.
Benefits of the Gray Box test
- Identifies the greatest number of threats in the shortest time.
- Provides a realistic estimate of threats.
There are two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that don’t know they have been hacked yet.
Performing cybersecurity audits periodically is essential to avoid information, economic and brand reputation losses.
The false idea that only an antivirus or firewall can protect our systems from an attack is erroneous. All types of companies, regardless of their size or the relevance of their data, can be victims of cyberattacks, and sometimes they are also victims of long-term silent espionage without the company knowing about it.
By performing a pentest you won’t only be able to detect and understand your company’s vulnerabilities, but also how to solve them, prioritizing the most critical ones and obtaining the most pertinent security policy recommendations.
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Be careful! Small businesses also receive cyber-attacks.
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Of the attacks are targeted at SMEs.
What do I get by performing a pentest?
✅ Identify vulnerabilities.
✅ Instructions for resolving vulnerabilities.
✅ Knowledge of the company’s risk situation.
✅ Preserve the confidentiality of the data.
✅ Protection against loss and leakage of information.
✅ Increased security in the access to the resources.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pentest
What type of pentest is best suited to my company?
Both external and internal pentesting are suitable for any type of company and equally important, since cyber-attacks can be carried out in many different ways. To tell you which one you need more at this moment you can ask our specialists for advice.
Is it dangerous to perform a pentest?
The pentesting is always performed in a controlled way so that it doesn’t pose any danger to the customer.
How much does a pentest cost?
The price varies depending on each client and the budgets are personalized, since in each case the parameters to be analyzed are totally different, since not all the companies have the same infrastructures. The cost is not the same for a small business as for a large company. If you want to get an estimate without obligation of the price that it can mean for your company you can contact our specialists.
After performing a pentest, am I protected against future threats?
The structure of companies is usually not fixed, but evolves continuously with updates, system changes, new processes and protocols. Because of this, new security breaches may arise that did not exist at the time the pentest was performed, so we recommend performing pentesting periodically.
Is it compatible to perform an internal and an external pentest?
Yes, it’s compatible and it’s also the most recommended, since this way you will be able to obtain a complete analysis of your company.
If vulnerabilities are found, will that information be made public?
No, Sofistic always guarantees the confidentiality of the data and they are treated with rigorous privacy policies, so only the client will have access to the data obtained in the pentest.
I have a small business, should I perform a pentest?
Yes, any company, no matter how small, can be the victim of a cyberattack, so they should perform a pentest to be protected. More than 40% of cyber-attacks have been carried out on SMEs. The cost of a pentest for a small company, having a reduced infrastructure, will be lower.
What is the difference between an internal and external pentest?
The external pentest is performed only with public information as a real cybercriminal would do, while in the internal pentest the company provides all the necessary information to the auditors to thoroughly evaluate the security of the entire environment under test to identify not only immediate vulnerabilities but also backdoors, construction flaws, dangerous configurations, etc.
Other types of Security Audits
Telework audit
The rapid implementation of teleworking has generated new vulnerabilities. The telework security audit evaluates telework security and the implementation of measures to secure this environment.
Source Code Audit
In a Source Code Audit we evaluate the degree of security of the source code of the applications used or developed by your company in search of vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.
Social Engineering Audit
This audit tries to obtain confidential information from the company’s employees using the same methodologies used by cybercriminals to extract information without the employee being aware that he/she is compromising the company.