Penetration Testing
A penetration test is a practical analysis of an object where security is tested by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities. The tests examine the presence of vulnerabilities in the object and demonstrate the damage an attack could have resulted in.
An effective tool to identify security flaws in a system or environment is to subject it to a so-called penetration test. A penetration test involves a specialist reviewing the object in question and identifying vulnerabilities and misconfigurations so that they can be fixed before a malicious actor discovers and exploits them.
The nature of a penetration test can vary depending on both the object to be tested and the purpose for which it is done. It can range from an in-depth analysis of a web service that is about to go into production to a periodic scan of an organization’s exposure to the Internet to ensure that all components are kept up to date.
Softronic has extensive experience of providing services in the field of penetration testing, and our consultants can help you all the way from scoping the assignment to implementing the security-enhancing measures identified by the tests.
Example of workflow during a penetration test
- Kick-off meeting to set the framework for the test and get information about the test object
- Mapping of objects and analysis of infested areas
- Performance of the penetration test
- Presentation of possible vulnerabilities
- Customer/supplier remedies security deficiencies
- We verify that deficiencies have been addressed
- Final report