This includes the methods that hackers could use to infiltrate the company’s IT. By simulating real attacks, the cybersecurity expert can uncover unsecured entry points that you might not have considered. This identification enables you to better understand how an attacker could gain access to your sensitive resources and to configure appropriate and effective protective measures !
Protect your business by anticipating the latest cyber security threats
Becoming dependent on information technology in an increasingly connected world is an inevitable consequence. It is important to properly assess an organisation's cyber defences to avoid attacks.
Penetration tests (pentest) are IT security assessments that involve simulating targeted attacks to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses in a company's infrastructure, applications and networks. They allow a system's defences to be tested in a real-life scenario.
This enables companies to better understand their cyber weaknesses and focus their time and resources on critical threats and vulnerabilities.
The objectives of penetration testing
Identifying attack vectors
Identifying vulnerabilities
Pentesting also aims to identify the vulnerabilities present in your systems and applications (for example, security updates that have not been deployed, software that is no longer up to date from publishers, etc.). These vulnerabilities can reside in software, hardware, network configurations, etc. By discovering these vulnerabilities, you can take proactive measures to correct them before they are exploited.
Assessing security controls
Assessing the security controls in place is another key objective of Pentest. This evaluation enables us to check the effectiveness of the protection measures already in place against cyber-attacks. Our cybersecurity experts test the resistance of security controls such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems and security policies.
Measuring compliance with security standards
Companies must comply with specific standards to protect their sensitive data and ensure information security. Pentest will ensure compliance with the various standards and regulations in force (DORA, NIS2, etc.).
Pentesting is a crucial step for any company wishing to effectively secure its IT infrastructure. Not only does it enable vulnerabilities to be discovered and corrected, it also ensures that security controls are effective. Investing in regular Pentesting is an effective way of protecting your data and preventing cyber-attacks.
The areas concerned by intrusion testing are :
- Web applications, from showcase sites to more complex applications,
- Your company’s infrastructure, from checking the security of a software implementation to auditing the infrastructure as a whole,
- Social engineering to test employee responsiveness using phishing campaigns.
Our approach
At Rsecure, our Ethical Hacking team puts quality first by adopting a semi-manual approach to our penetration testing. Unlike preconceived software solutions, we focus on concrete results by using our critical thinking and extensive experience to identify risks specific to your business.
Our advanced methodology does not rely on standard automated tools. We fully customise our penetration tests so that they are precisely tailored to your needs and unique environment. This customisation allows us to uncover vulnerabilities that would not be detected by standard tools.
Discover our HOP methodology
To meet your cybersecurity needs, we have developed the H.O.P methodology, based on three pillars: People, tOols and Processes. This approach forms the basis of our cybersecurity services. With H.O.P, you get a solid foundation for securing your IT systems. We can also help you implement and monitor your IT security.
Human
Human error is the leading cause of data leakage and loss. That’s why it’s essential to regularly train and test employees to detect and respond to threats. In the Human aspects of our methodology, you’ll find, for example, individual and collective cyber maturity assessments, auditing services, phishing tests, and tailored training.
tOols
It is essential to measure and detect vulnerabilities in company systems using a range of tools and practices, such as back-up, asset management and antivirus. These tools enable you to effectively protect your IT systems against threats and avert the dangers that jeopardize your company.
Process
This implies putting in place mechanisms, standards and policies that will serve to frame and supervise the behavior of people within the company. We can also help you make your company compliant with various standards (ISO27001, NIST, DORA…).
Cyber strategy tailored to your needs
Let’s work together to define the cyber strategy best suited to your needs!
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