At Nueva, we recommend conducting penetration testing annually as a minimum standard, with additional tests following any significant changes to our infrastructure or applications, or after security incidents.

Compliance with industry-specific regulations may dictate more frequent testing, especially for sectors like finance and healthcare where data sensitivity is high. This approach ensures that vulnerabilities are identified and mitigated promptly, maintaining robust security defenses and upholding our commitment to safeguarding our clients’ data.

At Nueva, we strategically schedule penetration testing during off-peak hours or maintenance windows to minimise disruptions to business operations.

We often use a controlled testing environment that mirrors the live system, allowing us to identify vulnerabilities without impacting actual production operations. Communication with stakeholders is prioritised, ensuring all parties are informed about the testing timeline and potential impacts.

A phased testing approach is employed, which allows for monitoring and adjustment to prevent undue stress on systems. These measures ensure that our security assessments are thorough yet minimally invasive to daily business activities.

Black box, white box, and grey box testing are three distinct approaches to security testing.

Black box testing simulates an external attack, as the tester has no knowledge of the internal workings of the application and focuses solely on its functionality and external behaviors.

White box testing provides the tester with full access to all source codes and documentation, allowing a comprehensive inspection of internal logic and structure for vulnerabilities.

Grey box testing combines aspects of both, with the tester having partial knowledge of the system’s internals, enabling a more realistic assessment of how different parts of the system interact under potential attack scenarios.

Each method is chosen based on the specific security objectives and the environment of the system being tested.