Technical Assurance & Testing
Tesserent Assurance is a large team of local offensive cybersecurity experts. We'll assess your network, systems, applications and people for technical vulnerabilities in New Zealand.
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Tesserent Assurance is a large team of local offensive cybersecurity experts. We'll assess your network, systems, applications and people for technical vulnerabilities in New Zealand.
From the standard penetration testing, to more specialist services in New Zealand, our proven methodology developed over two decades and across 1,000's of engagements, and our continuous investment in research and development, is what truly set us apart from our competitors.
We’ll assist your organisation to understand the technical risk and consequences of an attack and we'll provide actionable, prioritised recommendations for remediation.
We start by listening.
Protect your digital assets: ensure your organisation’s defences are effective in New Zealand.
Adversary testing simulates an attack, testing your team’s capacity to detect, respond to an attack and to learn and improve.
People are always the weakest link!
The very convenience and flexibility of WiFi introduces unique risks.
We’re passionate about Application Security - we’ll partner with your team to improve how security is embedded within your digital assets.
What threats to your organisation's security lie in the furthest corners of the Internet and on the Dark Web in New Zealand?
We'll help upskill your teams in a variety of cybersecurity disciplines.
From the standard penetration testing, to more specialist services, our proven methodology that has been developed over the past two decades across thousands of engagements, and our continuous investment in research and development is what truly set us apart from our competitors.
To keep up with the ever-increasing risk of cyber-attacks and the huge organisational costs associated with these attacks, organisations need to engage proven professional expertise to test their infrastructure and applications.
We’ll partner with you to assist your organisation to understand the technical risk and consequences of an attack and provide actionable, prioritised recommendations for remediation.
Technical Assurance & Testing in cybersecurity refers to the process of evaluating and testing the security of a system or application to identify vulnerabilities and potential weaknesses. This process involves a series of tests and assessments that simulate real-world attacks and attempt to exploit vulnerabilities in the system or application.
Technical Assurance & Testing is important in cybersecurity because it helps to identify and address potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses in a system or application before they can be exploited by attackers. By conducting regular testing and assessments, organisations can ensure that their systems and applications are secure and are able to withstand potential attacks.
There are several types of Technical Assurance & Testing in cybersecurity, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, code reviews, and security audits. Each of these tests has its own unique purpose and methodology, but they all aim to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities in a system or application.
Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing are both types of Technical Assurance & Testing in cybersecurity, but they differ in their scope and methodology. Vulnerability assessments are typically less intrusive and involve scanning and identifying potential vulnerabilities in a system or application. Penetration testing, on the other hand, involves simulating real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in a system or application.
Code reviews are an important part of Technical Assurance & Testing because they involve a detailed examination of the code that is used to develop a system or application. This process helps to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the code that could be exploited by attackers. By conducting code reviews, organisations can ensure that their code is secure and that any potential vulnerabilities are identified and addressed before they can be exploited.
A security audit is a comprehensive review of an organisation's overall security posture, including its policies, procedures, and controls. A vulnerability assessment, on the other hand, focuses specifically on identifying potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses in a system or application. While both tests are important in cybersecurity, a security audit provides a more holistic view of an organisation's security posture, while a vulnerability assessment provides a more focused view of specific vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
The frequency of Technical Assurance & Testing will depend on the specific needs of the organisation and the level of risk that it faces. In general, organisations should conduct regular testing and assessments to ensure that their systems and applications are secure and able to withstand potential attacks. This may involve conducting tests and assessments on a quarterly or annual basis, or more frequently if the organisation faces a higher level of risk.
Tesserent is a full-service cybersecurity and secure cloud services provider, partnering with clients from all industries and all levels of government. Let’s talk.