Pentesting to ensure system security

Targeted testing reveals vulnerabilities and improves IT security

The key to cyber defence

The role that penetration tests play in IT security

In today's digital world, companies are faced with an ever-increasing number of threats that can jeopardise sensitive data and networks. IT infrastructure security is therefore crucial to protect assets and maintain customer trust.

Penetration testing, often abbreviated as "pentesting", helps to assess the security of your organisation and uncover vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by potential attackers. Using experienced security experts, targeted attack scenarios are simulated to uncover potential vulnerabilities in your systems and applications. A pentest can have multiple objectives and outcomes that help improve your security. These include, among others:

During a penetration test, security experts or ethical hackers (also known as white hat hackers) attempt to identify security vulnerabilities by running through various attack scenarios.

The results of a pentest are documented in a report that lists the vulnerabilities that were found, their severity and possible ways to resolve them. Pentests are an important tool for improving the security of IT systems and help identify and mitigate potential attack vectors before hackers can exploit them.

Our experts use pentests to assist you as you seek to increase overall security at your company, eliminate vulnerabilities and make your organisation more resilient to potential attacks.

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Our services at one glance

Our customised penetration tests and red teaming provide you with an effective early warning system to detect and prevent cyber attacks. This allows you to protect your digital infrastructure and ensure the security of your data and systems.

  • Compliance with new directives and requirements

    Comply with the latest standards and regulations with ease

    Are you wondering how your company can fulfil the constantly changing requirements and guidelines? Stay compliant and one step ahead! Our range of services includes support with the fulfilment of new directives and requirements, such as the EU NIS2 directive or DORA. We help you to comply with regulatory requirements and continuously improve your security measures.

  • Flexibility and short-term requests

    No compromises when it comes to security, even under time pressure

    Do you need fast security solutions without compromising on quality? Your security is our priority, even in urgent cases. We understand that security requirements are often time-critical. That's why we offer you the ability to make quick requests at short notice without compromising on quality. Our team is available to fulfil your security needs at any time, without you having to wait long for a response.

  • Beyond penetration testing

    Our commitment to your long-term security

    How can you ensure that the results of your penetration test are effective in the long term? Our service goes beyond simply conducting a penetration test. We provide comprehensive post-test guidance and support to ensure you can effectively remediate the identified vulnerabilities and optimise your security measures.

  • Managed Services

    Discover the benefits of regular and comprehensive penetration tests

    Do you have regularly recurring penetration tests or want to have more than one application or network tested? No problem at all. We are also happy to offer you managed services. Our managed services save you time and money. We work with you to determine a suitable contingent and, after an initial workshop, take over the planning and organisation of all penetration tests with the respective project team. Thanks to a one-off definition of the organisational details and in-depth knowledge of your company and its infrastructure, there is also no need for extensive training.

What are the steps involved in a pentest?

The adesso penetration test is divided into six phases:

Scoping

This step relates to defining the scope of the project before the kick-off, selecting the experts and planning the schedule.

Kickoff

Here, the project participants agree on all relevant issues such as the timing of the pentest, the access rights of the pentesters, the protective measures and the documentation structure.

Pentest

Firstly, information is collected in the conventional way to identify security-critical functions and vulnerabilities. Then, more aggressive methods are used to search for misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in order to identify potential attacks. Finally, the attacks identified in the previous phases are carried out. If new areas, network areas or systems become accessible as a result of successful attacks, the information gathering process begins again.

Documentation

The documentation consists of a management summary, a tabular list of vulnerabilities and a technical description of the vulnerabilities.

Presentation of results

A presentation of the results for various target groups can be organised on request.

Retest

Optional check whether the vulnerabilities found can still be exploited.

Do you have any questions?

Our experienced team of experts will be happy to answer any questions you might have about pentesting. We look forward to working together with you to improve security at your company.

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