Pentesting: Security audit

The importance of pentesting in enterprise cybersecurity

Cybersecurity has become an increasingly relevant concern for companies in the digital age. With the increase in cyber threats, protecting the sensitive data of businesses and their customers has become critical. Pentesting seeks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and applications by simulating controlled attacks. Its relevance lies in the ability to detect and solve possible security breaches, thus avoiding possible incidents that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data.

Tailor-made pentesting for:

Web applications

Identifies vulnerabilities in web sites and services hosted on servers and accessible through browsers.

Specific tools such as scanners and interceptor proxies, such as Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP, are used to detect and exploit vulnerabilities such as SQLi, XSS and CSRF.

The main risks in web servers include data exposure and manipulation and compromising user accounts.

Systems infrastructure

Evaluates an organization's network and systems, including servers, network devices, and firewalls, looking for vulnerable configurations and out-of-date or unauthorized software.

Tools such as Nmap, Metasploit and Nessus are used to test the network, covering both cloud systems and local data centers.

The main risks in system infrastructure are unauthorized access, unauthorized movement within the network and the risk of exposure of system data.

Consulting on technical aspects of security in accordance with ISO 27001 standard

We evaluate your company's technology infrastructure to develop tailored policies and procedures aligned with ISO 27001 to ensure sustainable and effective information security compliance.

We train personnel, implement appropriate technical controls, prepare for certification audits, advise on incident response and conduct periodic reviews.

Modalities of a pentest:

What is a black box test?

The black box analysis is one in which the evaluator has no prior knowledge of the internal systems of the application or infrastructure being evaluated. It focuses on identifying vulnerabilities from the perspective of an external attacker, without information about the internal workings. A real scenario is simulated where an attacker tries to find weaknesses without having access to internal configurations and source codes.

What is a white box test?

In a white box analysis, the evaluator has full access to the infrastructure to be evaluated, the configuration of the systems, the software documentation and the source code. The objective is to identify vulnerabilities that may not be evident from an external perspective. By having a complete knowledge of the system, it is possible to perform a thorough and detailed review, identifying specific problems.

What is a gray box test?

Grey box analysis is a combination of the black box and white box approaches. The evaluator has partial knowledge of the system, which may include access to some code details, architecture designs or documentation. This allows for a more detailed assessment, as it combines the perspective of an external attacker with internal knowledge of certain aspects of the system.

Phases of pentesting

Collection of information

The information gathering phase is essential to establish the objective of the system or application evaluation. In a first phase, the exact scope of the test is defined, determining specifically which systems, networks or applications will be audited. Relevant information is gathered on the infrastructure, architecture, technologies used and possible weaknesses. This stage lays the foundation for the development of the pentest and facilitates the identification of areas of greatest risk.

Vulnerability scanning and exploitation: identification and testing

In this phase, an exhaustive analysis of the system or application is carried out in search of vulnerabilities. Specialized tools and techniques are used to identify potential security breaches. Once identified, controlled tests are performed to check the exploitability of these vulnerabilities. This process provides a clear view of the risks to which the system or application is exposed.

Risk reporting and mitigation: corrective actions

Once testing is complete, detailed reports are generated summarizing the findings, vulnerabilities discovered and details on the most critical exploitation methods, along with recommendations for mitigating the identified risks. These reports provide clear guidance for decision making and implementation of corrective actions. Risk mitigation is essential to strengthen security and ensure the protection of the systems and applications evaluated.

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iDISC is certified with the standards ISO 9001, ISO 17100, ISO 18587 and ISO 27001, which certify the selection of the most suitable professionals, the quality of the processes and the security of information.

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