Pentests are one of the most effective security analysis methods to check the IT security level of a company and identify opportunities for sustainable improvements. In addition, proof of conducting a pentest is an important component of many compliance requirements, such as the PCI DSS. Some preparatory steps are necessary before the actual pentest can be conducted in order to guarantee that the analysis is optimally tailored to your company.
Read in our series on the usd website, what you should consider when preparing for your pentest.