In the past few years, companies have had to switch from a traditional office-based work environment to a remote one. This has forced them to change their tech tools and communication platforms to make sure operations run smoothly. These changes increase the likelihood of cyber-attacks on the company.
To identify the weaknesses of your company and how hackers can take advantage of them, you can conduct a cybersecurity service like a penetration test. Listed below are some of the pros of regular penetration testing.
Recognize susceptibilities in your systems:
Systems are never totally secure. Any system that you implement may have a vulnerability. Penetration tests will allow you to find the vulnerabilities in your system before a damaging cyber-attack occurs to your company. You must determine how to fix the vulnerability after it is found.
Avoid financial losses:
Cyberattacks can cost businesses more than they realize. Bloomberg estimates that cyber-attacks will cost businesses over US$6 billion by 2022. With regular penetration testing and other cybersecurity services, you can prepare for an attack and reduce your losses.
Identify & manage risks:
Scheduling penetration tests on a regular basis allows you to identify the risks in all of your systems, including web applications and your network. You can use that information to determine the appropriate actions to take regarding those risks, such as accepting them, mitigating them, or transferring them.
Increase customer trust:
When choosing a business partner, it’s always important to look at a company’s reputation in the cybersecurity industry. No matter the industry, information security is important. By performing penetration tests and other cybersecurity services, your company can protect itself from cyberattacks and reassure customers by showing that you are constantly looking for ways to prevent such attacks.
Comply with Industry Standards and Regulations:
Penetration tests help you comply with industry-wide regulations, such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). These tests help you stay in line with these standards while avoiding hefty fines.
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