Penetration Testing

Data breaches are becoming increasingly common, so it’s important to evaluate your overall risk to prevent your business becoming the next victim.

Many organisations struggle to protect themselves from risks they are unaware of and are unsure where to start. As attackers become more sophisticated, establishing and maintaining an information security program that allows for flexible and frequent assessments is essential. This is especially true for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) embracing new technologies like AI, cloud computing, and IoT. These advancements, while beneficial, often come with overlooked security implications, leaving many SMBs vulnerable to cyber threats.

Benefits of Penetration Testing with Crest IT

• Automated and Continuous Testing: Penetration tests can be undertaken to suit your schedule, ensuring ongoing compliance and adaptability to new threats.
• Real-Time Notifications: Ongoing monitoring with alerts ensures we are kept informed.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Detailed reports are provided including executive summaries, technical insights, and vulnerability assessments.
• Advanced Testing Capabilities: Vulnerabilities are identified through features like egress filtering testing, authentication attacks, and simulated malware uploads.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Competitive pricing provides exceptional value compared to traditional penetration testing firms.
• Transparency at Your Fingertips: Access real-time updates, consultant communication, and preliminary results.
• Reduced Turnaround Time for Detection and Response: All activities are tracked and correlated with internal systems to enhance detection and response times.

Cybersecurity Facts & Statistics

• Data breaches exposed 4.1 billion records in the first half of 2019, a 54% increase from the previous year. (2019 Risk Based Security Report)
• Two in three SMBs suffered cyberattacks and data breaches in the past year. (2019 Global State of Cybersecurity in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses by Keeper Security and Ponemon Institute)
• 43% of reported data breaches involved SMBs last year. (2023 Accenture’s Cybercrime Study)
• A significant portion of SMBs (25%) that experienced a data breach filed for bankruptcy, with 10% going out of business. (National Cyber Security Alliance, 2019)
• 76% of US SMBs suffered a cyberattack last year, with 69% experiencing a data breach. (Keeper Security & Ponemon Institute)
• Since 2017, over 22,000 new software and hardware vulnerabilities have been disclosed annually. (Risk Based Security, 2020)

Penetration Test vs. Vulnerability Test

• Vulnerability Test: Identifies patching vulnerabilities, default passwords, configuration deficiencies, and false positive vulnerabilities.
• Penetration Test: Detects weak passwords, sensitive files, network share permission issues, and more, providing actionable recommendations for securing your environment.

Crest IT’s advanced penetration testing service is designed to help businesses identify and mitigate security risks effectively.

For more details, visit our contact us at info@crest-it.com or call 01422 291110