What is Penetration Testing for GDPR Compliance?
GDPR REQUIREMENTS
What is the Scope of a GDPR Penetration Test?
The GDPR requirements mandate that organizations test the security and reliability of any system on which data transits. This is why the testing scope to achieve GDPR compliance may vary from one organization to another, depending on the extent of their data-handling systems.
Internal Servers
External Networks
Websites, Applications or APIs
Wireless Networks
Physical / IoT Devices
Cloud Infrastructure
GDPR Pentesting Requirement
Article 32
Implement a process for regularly testing, assessing, and evaluating the effectiveness of technical and organizational measures for ensuring the security of the data processing.
Benefits of Conducting Penetration Testing For GDPR
Prevent Non-Compliance Fines
Penetration testing helps your organization meet data handling security and integrity requirements, allowing you to mitigate risks of a security breach that can lead to hefty GDPR fines.
Protect Customer Data
By identifying any weaknesses in your organization's data handling processes, you can make sure that your customers' data is better protected from unauthorized access or theft. In addition, by ensuring that your organization is compliant with the GDPR, you can provide your customers with peace of mind knowing that their personal data is being properly protected.
