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| Source |  AlienVault Blog |
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| Identifiant | 2316962 |
| Date de publication | 2021-02-09 06:01:00 (vue: 2021-02-09 11:05:20) |
| Titre | What is cybersecurity testing? Reviewing testing tools, methodologies for proactive cyber readiness |
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This article was written by an independent guest author.
What does cybersecurity testing really mean?
Your organization may boast all the best cybersecurity hardware, software, services, policies, procedures and even culture. If this is the case, you’re way ahead of the curve. But no matter how confident you are about your overall cybersecurity posture, how can you really know?
Knowing is where cybersecurity testing comes in. Cybersecurity testing is all about validating that you’ve got all the security controls in place and that they are working correctly.
The value of regular cybersecurity testing
The main reason testing is so critical is because cybersecurity is so dynamic and constantly shifting. The threat landscape today may be completely different from what it is next month or even next week.
Sure, your teams might be working diligently to implement secure solutions frequently. But gaps are always a possibility: it could be a lack of understanding about new threats, perhaps it’s insufficient training, or maybe people have made mistakes. Or, what if systems have been unintentionally (or intentionally) misconfigured?
Periodically, you’ll need to get an internal or external third-party to test your systems to identify gaps and misconfigurations you may have missed. Having a third-party that brings a fresh perspective and expertise is critical in finding those little details that often go unchecked.
What constitutes a “test” in cyber?
A cybersecurity test can take many forms, leveraging different validation methods and levels to assess a company’s cybersecurity weaknesses. The most common tests you’ve probably heard about are penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
People often confuse these two complementary forms of cybersecurity tests. Vulnerability scanning typically leverages software and automated processes to look for known vulnerabilities in various systems, and reports are generated on risk exposure. Penetration testing (or pen tests) leverages manual processes and is usually conducted by cybersecurity expert or experts as they find holes and exploits within your system architecture.
Essentially, all types of cybersecurity tests involve internal teams or third parties performing various activities and assessments that validate your security posture. When complete, testers create reports based on their findings so your organization can mitigate the risks and fix any problems.
The most common types of cybersecurity tests
To test the effectiveness of your cybersecurity controls, you have many options available, including vulnerability assessments and penetration tests mentioned above.
We’ve included a quick summary of each below.
 Cybersecurity audit
A cybersecurity audit is an assessment of a company’s cybersecurity policies, procedures, and operating effectiveness. The purpose of the audit is to identify internal controls and regulatory weaknesses that may pose risk to the organization.
Some audits provide details as to whether a control is effective or ineffective, while other audits won’t go into that detail. Auditors will typically interview key personnel and review system reports to determine if you have the right controls in place. In some cases, auditors may test your systems, depending on the access provided to them.
Auditors will always employ industry-standard best practices and adjust the audit to match your organization and industry.
Cybersecurity risk assessment
A cybersecurity risk assessment is much like an audit but may take things to the next level by determining the effectiveness of security controls. The purpose of the risk assessment is to identify, estimate, and prioritize risk to a co |
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