The Importance of Testing Your Network and Devices
- Eric Velt
- Jan 6
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 7
In today's hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is no longer an option – it's a necessity. With the constant evolution of cyber threats, from sophisticated ransomware attacks to data breaches that can cripple businesses, protecting your network is paramount. One of the most effective ways to bolster your defenses is through regular network vulnerability scans.
Throughout January we will address several specific tests and their networks: penetration testing, network stress testing, and RAM testing. With the help of our friends at Guardz and NinjaOne we’ll help you understand the importance of all of these.
According to NinjaOne, a vulnerability assessment is identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing any vulnerabilities within a network, system, or application. A vulnerability is a weakness on your network or company devices that hackers can exploit to cause damage to your network.
Penetration Testing
The penetration testing method evaluates, measures, and improves the security posture of an organization’s networks and systems by confronting them with the same tactics and techniques that a hacker would use.
Network Stress Testing
A stress test is also known as a reliability test. A stress test is a process that evaluates how well an IT system, component, or product performs under specified conditions over an extended period. For instance, one of our clients is a tax software company that allows customers to submit their tax forms, quickly and discreetly. Stress testing a network like this is important because if too many customers log on to their network, it will crash and then no one can submit their tax forms.
RAM Testing
Your RAM is where data is stored, a virus can fill it up with filler data to make it crash or re-write the data in your RAM with its data to overtake your machine in what’s called a zombie attack.
The threatening landscape of today means that network vulnerability scans are an essential component of any robust cybersecurity strategy. By proactively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, you can significantly reduce your risk of cyberattacks and protect your valuable data and systems.
Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional security advice.
I hope this blog post is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions. Contact us today for your free consultation, www.taurustechnologyconsultants.com
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