Security Guide
When Do I Need a Penetration Test?
A penetration test simulates real-world attacks on your systems to uncover vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. This guide helps you decide whether now is the right time.
Quick Decision
Very likely necessary
New systems, cloud environments, sensitive data, or regulatory pressure.
Probably useful
No testing for a long time, unclear attack surface, or rapid growth.
Start with the basics
No MFA, no asset overview, no patch process.
When Is a Penetration Test Necessary?
- new web apps or APIs
- cloud migration (Azure, AWS, M365)
- major architectural changes
- M&A or system consolidation
- before audits or certifications
- after security incidents
Whenever your attack surface has changed.
Warning Signs from Real Incidents
exposed admin interfaces
weak authentication
forgotten test systems
over-privileged API tokens
missing segmentation
no asset inventory
Many of these issues would be detected early through a pentest.
What a Pentest Does – and What It Doesn’t
- realistic attack simulation
- prioritization of technical risks
- concrete remediation recommendations
- management-ready results
- provide permanent security
- offer complete coverage
- replace monitoring
- replace processes
Preparation
- system overview
- IP ranges / domains
- test accounts
- technical point of contact
- decision-making authority
Decision Support
- production systems online
- external access
- sensitive data
- cloud or hybrid
- no MFA
- no logging
- no patch process
- no asset list
Conclusion
A penetration test provides clarity.
If you cannot confidently say how exposed your environment is,
that alone is already a strong argument for a pentest.
Briefly describe your environment — we’ll help you assess it.
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