Penetration testing isn’t just for large businesses. Even smaller businesses can suffer from cyber attacks and malicious attempts. You can’t ignore the ever-growing threats that occur. It is better to adopt a mindset that an attack will occur, rather than might do. This will enable you to make better security choices to protect your business, assets, clients, and employees.
The first step with penetration testing is to get a baseline of your existing security measures. Thorough testing is undertaken in the form of ethical hacking. This means an individual will attempt to use known hacking measures to try and gain entry to your network or files. Should any vulnerabilities be found, these will be noted within a report.
When you opt for penetration testing your data will still be 100% safe. This is by no means the same as a genuine security breach. All individuals who ethically hack your system will not be stealing or editing any files. This part of the test is simply to figure out where your weaknesses are and how a hacker could use them to their advantage.
A report is generated once the initial penetration testing is complete. This will inform both yourselves and your cyber security company of any existing weaknesses in your defences. These could be simple, such as an insecure Wi-Fi network allowing for access, or more intricate to rectify.
We would take that report and use it to patch up any holes, no matter how small, so that hackers have no foothold they can use to gain entry to your systems. You would be kept informed of these adjustments each step of the way, so you understand what changes have been made and why these are more effective at preventing cyber-crime.
While putting additional security measures into place is a good first step, we cannot guarantee their effectiveness until they have met with resistance. Another round of penetration testing is then used to see how much of a difference these measures make to your overall security.
Once this penetration testing is complete, you should find that your systems are watertight, not allowing access to either hackers or files that could corrupt your system. This section also allows your IT support provider to do further work to protect your systems if needed.
Retesting will be repeated until the systems are fully secure, as much as possible. You can then use certification of this testing to show how you meet and exceed GDPR guidelines.
Your cyber security journey doesn’t end here. Hackers and malicious software continue to adapt and grow. Therefore, while your systems may be secure now, illegitimate users may find workarounds in future.
Ongoing IT support can help you to continuously improve your level of security, as well as work on increasing uptime. This means that, even if you aren’t a tech-based company, you can still rest assured that your business IT will be looked after.
Alongside undertaking penetration testing and opting for IT support, you might also want to consider your team’s security when using digital platforms. While hackers may try to gain entry to your systems directly, they may also attempt to do so by using unwitting employees. From downloading dangerous content to clicking on scam emails, there are a variety of ways that your team may unknowingly open the door for cyber criminals.
Although your employees may be great at their role, they may not have the required knowledge to safely avoid scams or malicious content. Opting for regular team training on best practices and spotting the signs of illegitimate communications could offer your business a great deal of protection.
Although it may seem like a large task, setting up penetration testing for your business can be incredibly simple. Finding out where your weaknesses are now could prevent a successful cyber attack in the future. This protects your profits, client data, trust, and employee welfare.
Book a meeting today to find out more about the process of penetration testing, as well as how cyber crime can affect your business. Together, we can lock the door on cyber criminals and keep your business running smoothly and securely.
Anne-Marie Blazdell
Anne-Marie Blazdell is a Marketing & Communications Manager with expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and IT solutions. With a strong foundation in graphic design, she trained at Farnborough College of Technology and Southampton Solent University before advancing into marketing and business IT support.
Since joining Syn-Star in 2022, Anne-Marie has specialised in crafting SEO-optimised website content, managing social media, and helping businesses navigate the complexities of IT. Her work bridges the gap between technology and business, making IT more accessible and effective.
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Anne-Marie Blazdell
Anne-Marie Blazdell is a Marketing & Communications Manager with expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and IT solutions. With a strong foundation in graphic design, she trained at Farnborough College of Technology and Southampton Solent University before advancing into marketing and business IT support.
Since joining Syn-Star in 2022, Anne-Marie has specialised in crafting SEO-optimised website content, managing social media, and helping businesses navigate the complexities of IT. Her work bridges the gap between technology and business, making IT more accessible and effective.
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