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Penetration testing is an essential component of any company's cybersecurity programme. In this blog article, we will look at several real-world success stories of penetration testing. If left unchecked, these vulnerabilities and security weaknesses can be exploited by unscrupulous actors to get unauthorised access to an organization's sensitive data.<br>
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Real-World Success Stories of Penetration Testing: How It Can Help Your Business
Introduction • Penetration testing is a type of security testing used by corporations to assess the security of their information systems. • It is a simulated and authorised cyber attack on a system to uncover vulnerabilities and security holes, which can be exploited by unscrupulous actors to gain unauthorised access to sensitive data.
The Equifax Data Breach • The Equifax data breach in 2017 was one of the most significant data breaches in history. • Equifax hired a third-party vendor to conduct a penetration test on its systems, but the vendor failed to identify a critical vulnerability in Equifax's web application framework, Apache Struts. • This vulnerability allowed attackers to gain access to the company's sensitive data, leading to Equifax paying out $700 million in fines and settlements.
The DDoS Attack on Dyn • Dyn, a DNS provider, experienced a DDoS attack in 2016, causing major disruptions to popular websites. • After the attack, Dyn hired a team of experts to conduct a penetration test on its systems, which identified several vulnerabilities that could have been exploited by the attackers. • The test helped Dyn improve its cybersecurity posture and prepare for any future attacks.
The Target Data Breach • Target suffered a data breach in 2013, which compromised the personal and financial information of 40 million customers. • Target was able to address these vulnerabilities and improve its security posture, but if it had conducted a penetration test before the breach, it would have been able to identify and address the vulnerabilities. • As a result, Target paid out $18.5 million in settlements.
The Canadian Government CybersecurityBreach • In 2019, the Canadian government experienced a cybersecurity breach that compromised the personal information of 9,041 individuals. • A team of experts conducted a penetration test on its systems, which identified several vulnerabilities that could have been exploited by attackers. • This test allowed the government to identify and address these vulnerabilities before any further attacks could occur, as well as improve its cybersecurity posture and prepare for future attacks.
The Ransomware Attack on NorskHydro • Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian aluminum company, suffered a ransomware attack in 2019. • After the attack, Norsk Hydro hired a team of experts to conduct a penetration test on its systems. • This helped Norsk Hydro improve its cybersecurity posture and prepare for any future attacks.
lessons that businesses can learn from these success stories: • Conduct regular penetration testing • Work with a reputable penetration testing service provider • Remediate vulnerabilities promptly • Use the results of the penetration test to improve cybersecurity posture
Conclusion • Penetration testing is essential for businesses to identify vulnerabilities and security gaps that could be exploited by malicious actors. It can save businesses from costly data breaches and other cybersecurity incidents. Businesses should conduct regular penetration testing, work with reputable service providers, remediate vulnerabilities promptly, and use the results to improve their cybersecurity posture. • To get detailed explanation on this topic please visit here
