AI Penetration testing
A delicate challenge
of respondents in the Economist survey claim their organization had at least 1 data breach in the last 3 years.
of the Economist survey participants admit their companies will likely experience a data breach in the next 3 years.
organizations acknowledge the need to better understand which cybersecurity practices are best suited for them.
The critical role of pen testing
Pen testing is a regular annual procedure that resembles a medical checkup: it assesses the overall health of your cybersecurity system and identifies potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited. While no system is completely immune to threats, regular penetration testing is a crucial step in proactively maintaining a strong security posture and safeguarding your business's valuable assets.
In what cases do companies perform pen testing?
✓ Suspected vulnerabilities
✓ Network infrastructure updates
✓ Mergers or acquisitions
✓ Government regulations, such as the EU AI Act
✓ Insurance requirements
✓ New product or service launches
✓ New cybersecurity threats
Who needs pen testing
Penetration testing is not just for tech giants. From finance and healthcare to retail and manufacturing, any organization that values its reputation can benefit from a thorough security assessment.
How pen testing protects AI companies
The importance of pen testing for AI companies will only grow with the introduction of new regulations. They will likely impose stricter requirements on the security and safety of AI systems. In that case, pen testing is a crucial tool for compliance.
Pen testing types
Web app pen test
Mobile app pen test
Network pen test
External
Simulates attacks from outside the network, like those a hacker would initiate over the internet.
Internal
Simulate attacks from within the network, such as a compromised employee device or malicious insider.
Cloud pen test
LLM vulnerability test
Pen testing strategies
Black box
Grey box
White box
Pen testing process at Unidatalab
Pre-engagement
Our experts evaluate your security concerns and goals. We assemble the pen testing team and assign specific roles.
Reconnaissance
We collect publicly available information. Techniques like open-source intelligence (OSINT), social engineering, and footprinting are used to gather intelligence.
Manual testing and exploitation
Experienced pen testers manually probe the target environment. They attempt to exploit these vulnerabilities with various techniques and tools, simulating real-world attack scenarios.
Post-exploitation
If successful in exploiting vulnerabilities, our team analyzes the extent of the compromise and potential impact. This phase helps assess the effectiveness of existing security controls and incident response mechanisms.
Reporting and remediation
Unidatalab prepares a report with the results of the pen test. It includes a list of identified vulnerabilities, their severity levels, potential impact, and recommended remediation steps. Depending on the agreement, we may provide a client with guidance on remediation.
Additional testing
After the organization implements the recommended remediation measures, the pen testers conduct a retest to validate the effectiveness of the changes.
The whole cycle of pen testing takes up to 2-3 weeks
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