F.A.Q

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can Ethical Hackers or Pentester help prevent data breaches?

    Yes, Ethical Hackers identify vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for strengthening security, which can help prevent potential data breaches by fixing weaknesses before they are exploited maliciously.

  • Call us or send us your request for evaluation by clicking on the following link: Get a Quote. Please specify the most requirements so that we can evaluate the situation and consider how to address the expected risk.

  • A firewall acts as a barrier or filter between a private network and external networks, controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

  • The role of the firewall is to allow or deny the port or IP address to/from connection. Unlike IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection and Protection Systems) inspect the network packet and determine whether it represents a threat or not.

  • Websites need load testing to ensure they can handle high traffic volumes without performance degradation or crashes, which is vital for user experience and business continuity.

  • At DigitalSecurity1, we implement Security by Design principles from the ground up. Our development process includes secure coding practices, regular code reviews, automated security testing in CI/CD pipelines, and threat modeling at every stage. We follow OWASP guidelines, perform static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), and ensure all dependencies are regularly updated and scanned for vulnerabilities. This proactive approach prevents security issues rather than fixing them after deployment.

  • We recommend conducting comprehensive security assessments at least annually, with quarterly vulnerability scans for critical systems. Penetration testing should be performed after any major system changes, new feature deployments, or infrastructure updates. For high-risk industries like finance, healthcare, or e-commerce, we suggest bi-annual penetration testing. Additionally, continuous security monitoring should be implemented to detect and respond to threats in real-time. Regular assessments ensure your security posture evolves with emerging threats.

  • A vulnerability assessment is an automated scan that identifies potential security weaknesses in your systems, providing a broad overview of vulnerabilities with risk ratings. Penetration testing goes deeper - our ethical hackers manually attempt to exploit these vulnerabilities to demonstrate real-world attack scenarios and their potential impact. While vulnerability assessments are great for regular monitoring and compliance, penetration testing provides proof of concept and helps prioritize remediation efforts. Most organizations benefit from both: regular vulnerability assessments (monthly/quarterly) combined with annual penetration testing for comprehensive security coverage.