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Imagine starting your day only to find your entire system encrypted by ransomware, halting operations and threatening your sensitive data. Cybercriminals demand ransom, and every second costs your business both financially and in terms of trust.
Ransomware attacks are skyrocketing, and no organization is immune. Is your infrastructure truly secure against this growing threat?
Implementing Ransomware Protection paired with a Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) is essential for proactive defense. VAPT, commonly known as Pentesting, identifies exploitable vulnerabilities before attackers can leverage them, ensuring your network’s integrity.
VAPT can be simulated through three primary methods: Blackbox, Greybox, and Whitebox Penetration Testing. Each method effectively mimics real-world attack scenarios, allowing for the identification of risks across all attack surfaces.
If your business lacks ransomware-specific safeguards or hasn’t undergone a thorough VAPT, you’re at risk! Here are 4 key signs your business needs to secure your network with a VAPT assessment now!
1. You’ve Never Tested Your Defences:
You wouldn’t lock your doors at night without checking that the locks work. So, why leave your cybersecurity defenses untested? Many businesses assume their systems are secure but have never thoroughly tested them. You’re essentially gambling with your system’s integrity, unchecked systems are a prime target for cyberattacks.
2. Handling Sensitive Data
If your business handles sensitive data, whether customer information, financial records, or intellectual property, the stakes are even higher. A breach of this data can lead to severe regulatory fines and irreparably damage your reputation. Once a breach happens, customers start questioning your ability to keep their information safe.
3. Increased Use of Remote Access Tools
Remote work has expanded businesses’ reliance on remote access tools, but it also widens the surface for cyberattacks. Every time your team accesses company systems from home, coffee shops, or other locations outside the office, more potential entry points are created for cybercriminals.
4. A Recent Breach or Near Miss
Maybe you’ve been lucky and avoided a major breach so far. But if you’ve had close calls, like phishing emails that almost succeeded or unusual network activity, you should treat them as serious red flags. Cybercriminals often test the waters before launching full-scale attacks. If your business has already been targeted, chances are it’s still on someone’s radar.
Instead of waiting for a near-miss toss to turn into a costly breach, act now!
How NuPenTest Can Safeguard Your Business
NuPenTest is the only SaaS platform that replicates manual network penetration testing using black box testing, making automated network pentesting easy, scalable, and affordable. Our Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) service is essential for protecting your business against cyber threats by evaluating both internal and external network infrastructures for vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit.
Our network penetration testing focuses on two key areas: Internal and External
- External Network Testing evaluates how well your organization can defend against attacks originating from the internet, focusing on external attack vectors such as firewalls and routers.
- Internal Network Testing examines the security of your internal infrastructure, including servers and workstations, to uncover vulnerabilities that may be exploited by insiders or attackers who have already gained access.
By conducting comprehensive testing, NuPentest ensures your defenses are secure against real-world threats, safeguards sensitive data, protects your reputation, and helps you avoid costly fines. As remote work expands your attack surface, our VAPT service secures your remote access tools and identifies weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.
Plan Ahead with Disaster Recovery
While a VAPT assessment is essential for identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, it’s just one part of a complete cybersecurity strategy. What happens if an attack does occur? Does your business have a Disaster Recovery Plan in place? If not, the consequences, including extended downtime, could be devastating.
A Disaster Recovery Plan is crucial for minimizing damage, reducing downtime, and recovering quickly after an attack.
Every business needs a disaster recovery plan (DRP) to ensure business continuity and minimize disruptions from unexpected events like cyberattacks, natural disasters, or system failures. A well-designed DRP helps reduce downtime, protects critical data, and mitigates financial losses, allowing businesses to quickly restore operations. It also ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, safeguarding against legal repercussions, while protecting the business’s reputation by demonstrating reliability and preparedness in the face of crises.
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