Advantages of Penetration Testing




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Advantages of Penetration Testing
I. 
Allows detection of security threats
Penetration testing will enable organizations to anticipate any potential
security threats. Pen testers simulate the specific activities of hackers
through launching attacks on their own systems to identify all
vulnerabilities. The accuracy, speed, and coverage of the detection process
rely entirely on the methodology an organization decides to use; such as
black-box testing, gray-box testing, or white-box testing. Once testers
identify vulnerabilities of the system, security personnel respond by
securing the system using new and sophisticated tools that hackers cannot
get through. Security experts have to ensure they arrange all the potential
threats and prioritize these vulnerabilities. Penetration testing allows
security personnel to defend their systems form both external and internal
attacks before they even occur.
II. 
Meet monitoring necessities
Organizations operate under guidelines provided by various legislations like
the SARBANES – OXLEY. Organizations have to comply with each of the
regulations stated within the legislation to avoid paying any penalties that
may arise. IT experts, for instance, are bestowed the duty of overseeing that
all other departments comply with each of the regulations. IT departments
also have to ensure they meet the testing standards in NIST/FISMA
commands by availing a comprehensive report of the penetration test
results. The results of these tests act as proof of the steps the IT department
is taking to safeguard their systems. The report also provides regulatory
bodies with some of the steps the organizations are taking to boost their
security system.
III. 
Safeguard company image
Company image relies entirely on the safety of their systems. Companies
that are associated with frequent cyberattacks are bound to have a bad
public image. Customers prefer to associate themselves with a company


with a safe security system that will prioritize their privacy. Customers want
companies that will take all steps to ensure their data is safe from any
malicious persons. Detecting system vulnerabilities protects the company
from all potential threats. Having a strong security system ensures that all
vulnerabilities are addressed and a safer security system installed.
Penetration testing points out the vulnerabilities that are then addressed by
IT experts who install a safer system that protects crucial company
information.
IV. 
Prevents operation downtime
Security breaches not only cost organizations financially but also waste
time and resources. Companies have to undertake several activities and use
multiple resources to their systems back to safety. Security breaches may
result in reduce employee performance, legal troubles, and lower revenues
for companies. All of these consequences end up putting a complementary
great financial strain on the company. Penetration testing operates by
detecting security breaches before they even occur, saving the company on
losses made during downtime.

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