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What is a Penetration Test?

A Penetration Test, or Pen test, is an industry-standard practice performed at least annually to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in your network or applications. It involves ethical hackers simulating attacks on your systems to discover potential weaknesses and verify that your security controls are effective.

Pen tests can focus on different areas based on an organization's needs and may include testing for:
      • Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and Large Language Models (“LLM”)
      • API Integrations
      • Applications (Internal and External)
      • Cloud, On-premises, and hybrid environments
      • Hardware
      • Mobile devices
      • Network (External and Internal)

What are the Benefits?

    • Helps identify security gaps before real attackers find them, allowing you to patch and remediate issues more effectively.
    • Test your incident response processes using a real-world, practical simulation.
    • Allow you to prioritize the remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities that can be directly exploited to compromise your systems.
    • Meets compliance requirements that mandate penetration testing, technical evaluations and risk assessments, and regular testing of security controls.

FAQ

Why do Pen Test costs vary between organizations?
Pen Test costs depend on factors like the scope and complexity of your systems, the tools and methods used, and the level of reporting and remediation required. Larger organizations with more intricate infrastructures often need more comprehensive testing, increasing costs. Compliance and regulatory requirements can also influence the depth and detail of the test.

Do I need to perform a Pen Test every year?
Yes, annual Pen Tests are best practice. We offer discounts to repeat customers for multi-year engagements.

I’ve never done a Pen Test before – is that a problem?
Not at all. Taking the first step shows a commitment to improving your security. We’ll guide you through the process, helping you understand your risks and present corrective actions to stakeholders.

How should I prepare for a Pen Test?
To get the most from your Pen Test:

  1. Clearly define the scope, including the systems and applications to be tested.
  2. Collect necessary documentation and access credentials to avoid delays.
  3. Back up critical data and systems to prevent potential loss.
  4. Inform your internal teams to ensure smooth coordination and minimize disruption.

Can we reach out after the Pen Test if we have questions?
Absolutely. We continue to support you post-assessment by reviewing progress, providing feedback, and assisting with remediation to ensure lasting improvements.

A pen test should be accomplished at least once a year to satisfy compliance requirements and test security controls.
As the old adage says: don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today.

Schedule yours today!
Contact us today to discuss your organizational goals.
Email: info@cardinalsecurity.ai
Phone: 737-400-5701.