Intrusion testing: what it is, the importance and how to use it
According to a study by the OTRS Group, 61% of Brazilian, American and German companies deal with at least one security incident per week. Of these, 18% classify the risks they are exposed to as “very high”. To proactively address these vulnerabilities, some methods have been developed and are implemented in the IT routines of companies of all sizes. One is the intrusion test, which we will discuss throughout this article. Read on to understand what an intrusion test is, why this method is important to your organization and how it works! What is intrusion testing? Also known as a penetration or security test, the intrusion test is performed by experts who simulate targeted attacks to detect weaknesses in the security of company data. Thus, it is possible to solidify an efficient defense strategy. Technicians are well-versed with the brass tacks of the services/products, which they provide support for. If IT Technicians are unable to resolve a problem, it is escalated to the senio...