Choosing the Right VAPT Provider: A Guide for CISOs and Security Leaders

What is VAPT?

Vulnerability Assessments are cyber security services that determine weaknesses in information security processes in a computer system or network. The process can be manual or automated, with a technician following an assessment procedure to spot vulnerabilities.

A Penetration Test is an authorized “pretend” attack on a computer system to check how secure it is. The test helps businesses on their way to finding and fixing any security problems before hackers can take advantage of them. 

Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Tests work synergistically to uncover weaknesses. Security teams can then assess vulnerabilities and then form remediation plans for the organization. Together, Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Tests ensure thorough identification and mitigation of security risks to organizations.

Key Questions To Consider When Selecting a VAPT Provider

Here are four key questions to keep in mind when choosing a third-party VAPT provider, to help your business gain the most from these services:

1.   Do they really understand your needs? Technicians should be responsive and professional, with a breadth of experience across your industry. The needs of each business are unique, depending on the regulations, the nature of the work, the size of the business and the amount of possible attack vectors. Your VAPT services provider should have an understanding of your unique services and needs, as well as be up to date on industry regulations, in order to provide you with tailored VAPT services.

2.   Can your provider scale with you? You should feel comfortable working with the provider not only in the short term, but in the long term as well. As your business evolves, so should their testing strategies and services provided. Make sure to assess whether your VAPT services provider has an expansive repertoire of assessment and remediation tools in their cyber security services arsenal. The hidden costs of transferring over as your business grows can be avoided with this simple analysis.
   
   
3. Are the fees commensurate with the services? The price of the VAPT solution should work with your budget. If your VAPT provider is able to offer you a range of options, some of which work within your current budget, and are still able to ensure robust assessments, they could be a good partner to help you to achieve your security goals. 
   
   
4. Do the services tick the regulatory boxes? The quality of the VAPT tools and reports recommended for you should be robust and comprehensive, addressing all the concerns outlined in your industry regulations. If you are new to cyber security, VAPT and its accompanying reports, it is worth it to become educated on interpreting data security reports. This will help you to monitor your security and not rely on external experts alone.

Securing an organization’s data can be daunting. Choosing the right VAPT services provider can provide key reassurances for your staff, investors and clientele. Ensuring tailored, cost-effective, scalable services that keep your company in accordance with industry regulations are basic capabilities that every VAPT partner should provide. 

VAPT is a powerful exercise that can enhance business activities, save your organization’s reputation and help security leaders stay on top of their responsibilities. Asking simple yet crucial questions like the ones above are the first step in creating cyber resilience for your organization’s long-term health.

Rewterz’s team of trained VAPT professionals provides full-range and robust vulnerability and Penetration Tests, as well as Red Team operations. Our highly skilled technicians adapt assessments to the needs of your organization, and help you maintain client confidence and secure, uninterrupted business operations. To find out more contact a Rewterz expert.