A team of experts simulating
a cyber attack against company assets to identify potential vulnerabilities and
exploit them, conducting attacks to assess system resilience.
What it is: Penetration Testing (PT) is an advanced cybersecurity activity
that simulates a hacker attack on corporate systems to verify their resistance. In other
words, security experts (known as ethical hackers) act like real cybercriminals to discover
and exploit vulnerabilities, allowing weaknesses to be identified and fixed before they can
be used by real attackers. Penetration Testing is more advanced than Vulnerability Assessment
because, in addition to identifying vulnerabilities, it simulates real hacker attacks to test
the actual resilience of systems, assessing the practical impact of security flaws.
Why is it useful?
Investing in Penetration Testing means:
- Identifying and understanding the impact of vulnerabilities: By simulating real
attacks, you discover which weaknesses and critical points can be exploited and with
what consequences.
- Quantifying risks: Understand the impact and extent of the potential consequences of
a successful attack.
- Strengthening compliance and increasing trust among clients and partners, by
demonstrating a concrete commitment to security.
A Penetration Test is not just a test, but a true strategy to anticipate threats and protect
your business.
Which companies should invest in a Penetration Test?
Penetration Testing is essential for all companies, but it is particularly crucial for
those that:
- Handle sensitive data: Companies that process personal, financial, or healthcare
data, such as banks, hospitals, law firms, and e-commerce companies.
- Have complex digital infrastructures: Organizations with large corporate networks,
cloud, or IoT systems, often found in the technology, manufacturing, or logistics
sectors.
- Are subject to strict regulations: Regulated sectors, such as finance, insurance,
or energy, that must comply with specific security standards (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2,
etc.).
- Operate in strategic sectors: Companies providing essential services, such as
utilities, telecommunications, or public administration suppliers, often targeted by
cyberattacks.
- Innovative start-ups and SMEs: Growing businesses focused on digital and innovation,
but that cannot afford economic or reputational losses due to an attack.
In summary: If your company uses IT systems, collects data,
or relies on digital processes, a Vulnerability Assessment is a fundamental step to protect
your business.