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Why Vumetric is a top penetration testing provider
Vumetric is an ISO9001-certified provider entirely dedicated to penetration testing with more than 15 years of experience in the industry.
With extensive hands-on experience in the field, our team of experts delivers cybersecurity projects across a wide range of digital ecosystems, providing actionable insights and acting as trusted advisors to our clients.
- Top industry certifications (CISSP, OSCP, CRTO, GWAPT, etc.)
- Fast response time & quick turnover with our in-house team of experts
- Proven testing methodologies (OWASP, MITRE, OSSTMM, etc.)
The limitations of automated testing
Automated testing solutions are a great starting point for any cybersecurity strategy by allowing IT professionals to quickly identify some of the low-hanging fruits that hackers may try to exploit even with limited cybersecurity expertise.
However, they provide significantly more limited vulnerability coverage and remediation assistance than expert-led penetration tests. A combination of the two is often recommended to keep you covered between comprehensive assessments.
Limited scope
Automated testing can only detect known vulnerabilities in a predefined set of systems and applications. In contrast, manual penetration testing can adapt to different environments and identify vulnerabilities in proprietary applications with unique configurations.
Lack of context
Automated tools do not understand the context of an organization’s environment or the potential impact of a vulnerability. Expert-driven penetration testing provides a better understanding of the risks, prioritizing them based on the organization’s specific needs.
Limited modern exploits
Automated tools may struggle to keep up with the latest attack techniques used by cybercriminals, as they rely on predefined exploits. Manual pentesting leverages human ingenuity and creativity, as well as knowledge of the current threat landscape to identify & exploit vulnerabilities that automated tools consistently miss.
Limited capabilities
Automated tools can have difficulty exploiting complex vulnerabilities that require a multi-step process or chaining of different weaknesses. Expert-driven penetration testing can uncover these sophisticated attack paths that lead to significant breaches.
Limited remediation guidance
Automated tools often provide generic remediation advice that may not be applicable to a specific organization’s environment. Manual penetration testing offers tailored recommendations, considering the unique context of the risk in the organization.
False positives / negatives
Automated tools may generate false positives, flagging issues that are not actual vulnerabilities, or false negatives, missing real security risks. Expert-driven penetration testing validates findings to ensure you focus remediation efforts on the right priorities.
Expert-driven penetration testing in action
The following project conducted by our team revealed 6 critical vulnerabilities requiring immediate action by our client that would have been overlooked by an automated testing solution. The information retrieved via a chained manual exploit of several vulnerabilities combined with the creativity of an experienced tester uncovered an opportunity to access the entire AWS infrastructure and compromise client data.
Penetration testing FAQ
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What is the purpose of conducting a penetration test?
The process involves an initial pre-engagement phase to define scope and objectives, followed by reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation stages to identify vulnerabilities and assess potential impacts. Detailed reports are provided after testing to help you understand and address discovered issues.
How is it conducted? What is the process?
Web application pen test should ideally be performed at least annually to ensure consistent security against evolving threats. Additionally, it’s recommended to conduct a pen test after any significant changes or updates to the application or its hosting infrastructure, as new features, integrations or modifications can introduce new unknown vulnerabilities.
How much does it cost?
The cost of a penetration test varies significantly according to a number of factors. The most determining factor is the size (such as the number of the IP addresses being targeted) and the complexity of the testing scope (the number of features in an application, for instance).
A technical review of your project is often required to provide an accurate estimate due to the wide range of different technological contexts from one organization to another.
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Can penetration testing cause disruptions or downtimes?
Our penetration tests are designed to minimize disruption to your organization’s normal operations and the overwhelming majority of our tests are unnoticeable to our clients. Our team will work with you prior to the project launch to determine any areas that may be susceptible to affect your productivity and will take the necessary steps to minimize any potential impact.
Do we need to provide any access or permissions for the test to be conducted?
In most cases, no access or permissions are required for a penetration test. The goal is to replicate an authentic cyber threat attempting to circumvent your security measures therefore the test is conducted entirely without any inside knowledge or access. However, some types of tests may require access is required to achieve the desired outcome. For example, in order to accurately test an industrial system, remote access to the network may be needed. We will coordinate with your team during the project launch call, where we will confirm objectives, the testing target, as well as any access requirements to achieve project goals.
Will the test allow us to meet compliance requirements?
Our penetration tests helps several organizations of all types meet compliance requirements every year by identifying vulnerabilities that need remediation. Once remediation testing is completed, we provide an official attestation confirming that vulnerabilities have been remediated, helping organizations meet compliance requirements efficiently without requiring them to share confidential and sensitive information regarding their cybersecurity risks to a third-party.
How long does it take?
The duration of the test varies depending on the size and complexity of the scope. A typical pentest project can range from a few days, up to 3 weeks.
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