Penetration Testing for ISO 27001 Certification
Elevate your security posture and achieve ISO 27001 compliance with our specialized, manual penetration tests by real experts.
Looking to ensure your systems meet ISO 27001 requirements? Our penetration tests go far beyond certification requirements, strengthening your IT security in the long term.
Does ISO 27001 require a penetration test?
No, but the ISO/IEC 27001 standard does talk about regular technical security checks to ensure that all relevant IT systems are as well protected as possible. Penetration tests are the most effective and best method of ensuring this. Scanners are an alternative, but they only find a fraction of the security gaps that a penetration test can uncover - so as the client, you should take a close look here.
How much does a penetration test cost to be ISO 27001 compliant?
The pentest costs depend primarily on the scope of the test and the complexity of the systems to be tested. Sometimes only a simple website needs to be tested, sometimes an entire network. The costs can therefore vary greatly. Plan on costs starting at 5,000 euros for the entire pentest process. However, this figure can also vary greatly upwards if very complex systems are involved. We recommend that you always obtain an individual (free) quote.
What are the benefits of a regular pentest in the context of ISO 27001?
If you test your systems regularly, you can ensure that they cannot be easily hacked by finding all security gaps and hopefully closing them promptly. With a well-planned pentest, you can also check existing security measures and adapt them if necessary. With a comprehensive pentest report, you can prove to the auditor that you are taking full care of IT security.
"Anyone who takes IT security seriously simply cannot avoid regular penetration tests."
Damian Strobel - Founder of DSecured
Do you want to get the ISO 27001 certificate? Then you should have regular penetration tests carried out!
Why should DSecured help you with ISO 27001 certification?
Great team
We take IT security seriously and know what is important - we find security gaps that scanners overlook.
Insightful report
For ISO 27001 certification, you need a comprehensive report that includes all security gaps and vulnerabilities found.
Creativity
They actually want to find all the gaps - for this the pentest provider has to be creative and also use unconventional methods.
Is a penetration test within ISO 27001 worthwhile?
If you want to obtain or keep the ISO 27001 certificate, you should carry out regular security checks. Once an ISMS has been professionally set up, it must be continuously optimized. In this context, Appendix A.18.2 is particularly exciting. ISO 27001 clearly requires an independent review of IT security measures. Regardless of obligations in this standard, it makes sense to test new systems regularly to prevent PII, intellectual property or other sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands. Vulnerability management is also a topic within Appendix A.12. Penetration tests are also an effective tool for this - they help to find and close vulnerabilities.
So the question of whether a penetration test is worthwhile is quickly answered: Yes, it is worthwhile - regardless of ISO 27001. The standard simply gives you a direction on how to improve your IT security!
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Further questions and answers on the topic
"ISO 27001 Pentest"
What is ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 is an international standard that sets requirements for an information security management system (ISMS). Companies that receive this certification enjoy a high reputation when it comes to data security.
What is an ISO 27001 penetration test?
ISO 27001 stipulates that IT security must be checked regularly by an independent third party as part of technical measures. This can be achieved with a penetration test. A penetration tester searches for security gaps in the IT system relevant to the organization.
How does an ISO 27001 penetration test work?
Basically, an ISO 27001 penetration test runs like a normal (good) penetration test. The test is discussed with the customer, the scope is defined, the methodology is determined and then vulnerabilities are searched for in a structured manner, primarily manually but also semi-automatically. At the end of this test phase, the penetration testers write a final report that contains all the vulnerabilities and security gaps found and informs the client how these can be closed.
What is tested in an ISO 27001 penetration test?
That depends very much on the organization and what is relevant to it. This can range from a simple web shop to the entire internal and external infrastructure. Phishing can also be used to test employees and their behavior.
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