Data breaches, system failures, bugs, and website defacement can seriously harm a company’s reputation and profits. Typically, companies realize the importance of auditing their infrastructure, evaluating established interaction patterns, and assessing the business logic of their services only after developing security processes or facing urgent challenges. This maturity often stems from the necessity to ensure product or service security and to meet regulatory requirements.
One effective method for conducting an information security audit is through penetration testing (pen test). Companies can either develop this expertise internally or choose a skilled and trustworthy contractor to perform the tests. The contractor would conduct thorough testing and provide detailed penetration reports, complete with recommendations for safeguarding corporate data.
