London-based SGRC consultant offers insight on
benefits of IT security assessment and testing
London, UK -- (SBWIRE) --
07/29/2016 -- Kieran Upadrasta has been in the cyber security sector for more
than twenty years, and he is continuing to share the importance of IT security
assessment and testing in today's rapidly-changing
digital world.
Hackers are becoming more and more agile at breaking into even guarded systems,
and according to Upadrasta, unguarded systems are leaving the doors wide open
for trouble. Even well-protected systems should still be tested for security,
and through a series of strategic steps, Upadrasta and other cyber security
experts can analyze the strength of any individual or company's IT security.
According to Upadrasta, security assessment and testing comprises of several
steps that must be closely adhered to. If each step is meticulously worked
through, the end result will offer high quality
information for the client. For instance, clients can learn which areas they
need to improve upon, and they can learn which areas are ironclad.
Beginning with designing a plan and leading to performing security assessment
and testing, the process ends with an in-depth analysis of information
gathered. This information is critical for individuals and businesses that want
to keep their private and sensitive data out of the wrong hands.
There are varying kinds of security assessments available in the IT sector, and
Upadrasta warns clients to be wary of what they're getting. For instance,
vulnerability assessments identify and quantify security vulnerabilities while
penetration tests simulate the actions of a hacker to test strong and weak
points.
Upadrasta uses a blend of techniques to identify security architecture
vulnerabilities and uses security process data to help clients determining
which areas they need to work on.
For companies in various industries, ensuring an IT fortress against security
threats is a necessity. For instance, in the healthcare realm, practitioners
can face legal issues if their patients' data is lost or stolen. Regulations
often dictate the protection of data, and when a breach occurs, the fallout can
be timely and costly. According to Upadrasta, it is better to prevent a
security disaster by leveraging security assessment and testing to find and
correct weak areas.
Upadrasta is currently working with clients around the world in areas of
governance, risk and compliance, and security assessment and testing.
More information is available at http://www.kieranupadrasta.com.
About Kieran Upadrasta
Kieran Upadrasta is a cyber security, governance, risk
and compliance (SGRC) consultant with nearly two decades of experience.
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