There are various types of security studies that organizations can conduct to protect their systems, networks and applications against threats. Each of these methods has a specific focus and offers valuable insights into the weaknesses and vulnerabilities within a security infrastructure. Pentesting or penetration tests is a more in-depth and hands-on-approach than, for example, automated scanning, where hackers actually try to break into a system. The goal is to discover whether vulnerabilities can be abused and to simulate how a real attacker would work. Pent tests are indispensable for organizations that take their security seriously. They not only help to detect and remedy vulnerabilities, but also ensure compliance, protection of data and trust among customers and partners. Regular testing and improvement is the key to a strong security strategy.

Strengthen your information security with structured penetration tests according to Miauw

At a time when cyber threats are constantly evolving and legislation and regulations increasingly stricter requirements for the digital resilience of organizations, it is essential to thoroughly evaluate the security of your IT systems. Our penetration tests, carried out according to the ** methodology for information security investigation with audit value (MiaUW) **, offer a structured and transparent approach to identify and remedy vulnerabilities in your systems.

Why is meow important?

Miauw is an open-source methodology. It offers that a standardized approach for conducting penetration tests. This methodology emphasizes transparency, reproducibility and quality, giving you as an organization insight into the security status of your IT environment. We have been at the basis of Miauw to come to this methodology with many others. In fact, the logo of the methodology is the image of Otis: one of the cats of Brenno de Winter. This is not without reason, because Miauw is needed to give the customer control over the process of technical testing without having to be a technician himself.

Our services

We offer penetration tests for various components of your IT infrastructure, including at least:

  • ** Web applications: ** Web applications such as websites, financial systems and portals are the access door to your data and even your internal infrastructure. A pent test helps find threats and ensures that you have insight into whether the basis of the web application is sufficient.

  • ** Infrastructure: ** A pent test focused on your company network shows whether criminals can penetrate your internal or external (WiFi) network. It also becomes clear whether ransomware or your employees can compromise data. By looking at the technical design, testing on the important points and giving insight into the design, it becomes clear whether the technical environment meets minimum standards or, on the contrary, is basic problems for you a threat.

  • ** APIs: ** mobile apps and APIs process many user data and are therefore very sensitive systems. A pen test can extensively test an app or API in advance. For example, security problems are not only known after the launch.

  • ** OT environments: ** A pen test can reveal sensitivities in your industrial automation and control systems (IACS) and operational technology (OT) environments. For example, think of ICS/SCADA, HVAC, SIS, firewalls, gateways or communication systems. In many cases we see environments, which are not or insufficiently designed with internet as an important motivation, so that these environments can be a digital horse of Troy.

Why choose our MiaUW-Conform Penetration Tests?

  • ** Structured approach: ** Our methodology ensures a consistent and thorough assessment of your systems. By following testing guides, it is not to test something ‘forgotten’ and you get certainty that the most important points that the industry have been tested have actually been tested.

  • ** Transparency: ** Clear documentation and reporting provide insight into what exactly has been tested, what tests have been done, the findings and recommendations.

  • ** Reproducibility: ** The established working method makes it possible to repeat investigations consistently, which is important for validating results and monitoring improvements. With that you can not only say that how it has been tested, but also prove it. It is precisely the latter that the legislator asks more and more often.

  • ** Audit value: ** Our reports are suitable for audits and help you comply with laws and regulations such as the NIS2 guideline. Because you can prove that all checks included in international standards.

The role of directors in information security

Recent legislation, such as the NIS2 directive, emphasizes the responsibility of directors for the cyber protection of their organization. Directors are deemed to be “in control” and can be held personally liable for shortcomings in security. A structured penetration test According to Miauw, administrators offers the necessary insight and certainty that their organization meets internationally recognized standards. With the MiaUW system, as a director, after an unexpected incident, objective and traceable accountability, you can account for the role of the driver in the prevention of an incident, even if an incident has taken place.

Our approach

We follow a clear process that starts with an intake to determine the objectives and scope of the test. We then prepare a detailed action plan and we carry out the penetration test with the help of both manual and automated techniques. After completion you will receive an extensive report with findings, risk assessments and concrete recommendations for improvements.

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Do you want to take the security of your IT systems to a higher level and comply with the latest standards and regulations? Then take Contact usWith us on for more information about our MiaUW-Conforming Penetration Tests. Together we ensure that your organization is resilient against the cyber threats of today and tomorrow.