Recent data reveals that 29% of targets have at least one critical vulnerability, and 44% face the risk of one or more essential vulnerabilities. In light of these alarming figures, it is evident that penetration testing has evolved from a mere option to an absolute necessity across various sectors.
Penetration testing is an authorized simulated attack conducted on systems to assess their security. Penetration testers employ identical tools, techniques, and processes employed by malicious actors to identify and demonstrate the potential business impact stemming from vulnerabilities within the system. These assessments typically simulate various types of cyberattacks that could threaten an organization. While scrutinizing different system roles, they ascertain whether a system exhibits the resilience required to withstand attacks from authenticated and unauthenticated systems.
Tip 1: Methodology: Consider a pen testing firm with current knowledge and expertise in using the most recent pen test tools and techniques, demonstrated through Certifications, credentials, and adherence to standards.
Tip 2: Reporting: Evaluate the quality of the firm’s reports through samples and attestation letters to determine the depth and value of their testing. Reports should be comprehensive, concise, and identify vulnerabilities with actionable remediation recommendations.
CREST, a result-driven accreditation, prioritizes delivering favorable outcomes that will enhance and safeguard our client’s interests when achieved. It demonstrates our ability to provide comprehensive and effective security testing services that meet the most stringent industry standards.
Accorian elevates the penetration testing process by identifying vulnerabilities, offering actionable recommendations for remediation, and implementing compensatory controls. This unique capability enables us to prioritize and customize solutions aligned with various compliance requirements. We excel in providing clients with a comprehensive understanding of their overall security posture.
CREST, a result-driven accreditation, prioritizes delivering favorable outcomes that will enhance and safeguard our client’s interests when achieved. It demonstrates our ability to provide comprehensive and effective security testing services that meet the most stringent industry standards.
Accorian elevates the penetration testing process by identifying vulnerabilities, offering actionable recommendations for remediation, and implementing compensatory controls. This unique capability enables us to prioritize and customize solutions aligned with various compliance requirements. We excel in providing clients with a comprehensive understanding of their overall security posture.
Penetration testing extends beyond the detection of common vulnerabilities through automated methods and instead identifies more intricate security issues, including business logic flaws and payment gateway complexities. It plays a pivotal role in enhancing understanding of the organization’s security posture and effectively addressing challenges to fortify security measures
This comprehensive security assessment simulates real-world attacks on an organization’s security infrastructure, focusing on specific vulnerabilities. It takes a holistic approach, aiming to compromise the organization’s security posture. The red team comprises highly skilled security professionals who take on the role of attackers to assess the effectiveness of an organization’s defensive measures. They aim to uncover potential security gaps, demonstrating how attackers combine unrelated exploits to access sensitive data and critical assets. Following the assessment, the team provides recommendations and plans to bolster the organization’s security posture, ensuring it remains resilient in the face of evolving threats.
This is a significant cybersecurity threat as attackers deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information via deceptive emails or websites impersonating trusted entities. To combat this threat, our comprehensive approach includes expert-led phishing campaigns tracking open and click-through rates to assess risks. Furthermore, powered by a SaaS platform, we streamline advanced phishing simulations to fortify defenses and enable swift threat response. We also offer ongoing security awareness assessments through actionable insights and replicate advanced phishing attacks, including real-time phishing (MitM), to enhance realism and bolster defense against phishing threats.
This proves instrumental in finding vulnerabilities in applications residing within a company’s firewall-protected environment. This process entails simulating a potential attack scenario, particularly one initiated by a malicious insider. By taking this proactive approach, we aim to identify and rectify these vulnerabilities and can help prevent the risk of an attack caused by either a rogue employee or an unauthorized individual exploiting stolen employee credentials.
This involves evaluating the security of wireless networks, which can serve as potential entry points for unauthorized access to internal assets. Our dedicated team conducts rigorous assessments of your wireless network security configurations, concentrating on potential threats linked to unauthorized access. Through meticulous examination, we identify vulnerabilities and gaps in your wireless security defenses that could be exploited. Subsequently, we offer a comprehensive evaluation report outlining our findings and specific recommendations to strengthen your wireless security measures seamlessly.
This is conducted on an application that reveals coding errors and permission-related issues that may result in a data breach. Our team of certified experts, who have undergone rigorous training and evaluation, possesses the expertise to identify these vulnerabilities across various programming languages and software environments.
This is the most effective approach to identify vulnerabilities in a company’s internet-exposed IT assets, such as domain servers, websites, and email systems. Our security experts specialize in identifying and assessing these vulnerabilities, evaluating their potential for exploitation by malicious hackers.
This is vital in uncovering and rectifying critical vulnerabilities within your codebase, including those that might be concealed on the front end of your application. Accorian employs state-of-the-art tools and methodologies to conduct these scans, ensuring your application is released to production with a robust security posture, free from any significant weaknesses that malicious actors could exploit.
Depending on the specifics of your situation, our pentesting procedure would include some or all of the following steps:
Accorian’s penetration testing approach combines our bespoke procedures, incorporating the highest standards, with industry-recognized techniques well-suited for businesses. This methodology outlines the meticulous planning and execution of a penetration test.
The Open Source Security
Testing Methodology Manual
Open Web Application
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We leverage our automated scanners & tools along with our custom scripts to conduct thorough assessments and ensure comprehensive coverage
Combined experience of working with 500+ clients on 1200+ penetration tests, detection of 25000+ vulnerabilities, & 100% success rate in red team engagements
A Trusted Vulnerability Assessor & an Approved Scan Vendor (ASV) for organizations in sectors such as bank financial services, credit unions, eCommerce, & SaaS that need to adhere to PCI DSS requirements
Our test plans aim to cover 200-400 checks for network penetration tests and 400-800 reviews for application penetration tests
Our time-tested and proven penetration testing methodology is built using OSSTMM, OWASP, NIST, & PTES standards
End-to-end project management for assessments with comprehensive & detailed reporting through our platform
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Role Summary:
As a wordpress developer, you would be responsible for the development, maintenance, and optimization of our company’s website. This role requires a strong understanding of web development technologies, content management systems, and a keen eye for design and user experience. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our online presence and ensuring a seamless user experience for our audience.
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The senior manager is responsible for leading and sustaining the team that drives the compliance strategy by working collaboratively with internal teams, SMEs, external customers, vendors, auditors and other stakeholders. He/she should be able to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders to achieve company-wide goals and satisfy the client.
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The Sr. Security Consultant / Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of Security Consultants, managing team and professional development goals, ensuring on-time delivery of GRC projects, and providing expert guidance to team members on GRC-related matters.
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Accorian is actively seeking for a dynamic and seasoned Consultant/Senior Consultant specializing in
the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) domain to join our team. The preferred candidate will
assume a pivotal role in providing strategic guidance to clients regarding the implementation of sound
risk management practices overseeing vendor relationships, conducting audits across various
frameworks, and harnessing the capabilities of the GRC tool. This multifaceted position necessitates a
profound comprehension of GRC principles, regulatory compliance, and the ability to implement
resilient risk management strategies. Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, conduct
evaluations of organizational processes, and deliver strategic recommendations aimed at enhancing
GRC frameworks.
Mandatory Skill Sets/Expertise
1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Risk Management,
Cyberlaw, or a related field.
2. Proficient in leading GRC frameworks and methodologies (SOC, ISO 27001, HIPPA, NIST, PCI DSS,
etc.).
3. Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and principles (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity
Framework, ISO 27001, HIPAA).
4. Familiarity with audit processes, internal controls, and assurance methodologies.
5. Experience with GRC software solutions (e.g. SAP GRC, ACL, Archer, etc.).
6. Knowledge of risk assessment, control design, and reporting methodologies
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Certifications: CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Implementer.
Key Attributes:
a. 1 – 3 years of experience in consulting or industry roles related to GRC.
b. Proven track record of successful GRC program implementation and optimization.
c. Customer-centric mindset with a focus on understanding and addressing clients’ unique needs.
d. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable insights for clients.
e. Passion for staying up to date on the latest trends and developments in GRC.
f. Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
g. Add on Strong project management skills to successfully lead and execute projects.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assessing cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities and partnering with the security team to identify
and analyze potential threats, evaluating their impact and likelihood of occurrence.
2. Developing and implementing GRC strategies to analyze industry regulations and standards
relevant to cybersecurity, translating them into practical policies and procedures for our
organization.
3. Conducting GRC audits and collaborating and performing regular evaluations of our security
controls and compliance measures, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements.
4. Collaborating with strategic-integration and fostering strong relationships across various
departments (IT, security, legal, compliance) to ensure seamless integration of GRC processes and
cybersecurity initiatives.
5. Provide expert advice on GRC strategies, frameworks, and methodologies to clients.
6. Collaborate with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and support
for audits.
7. Ensure clients’ adherence to relevant regulations, standards, and industry-specific compliance
requirements.
8. Developing and delivering training programs to educate employees on cybersecurity best
practices and compliance requirements, promoting a culture of security awareness.
9. Staying informed on emerging threats and regulations and continuously update your knowledge
on the evolving cybersecurity landscape and adapt your strategies accordingly
Role Summary
The role of the Project Manager would be to help plan and track cybersecurity & technology projects to meet KRAs, milestones & deadlines. This would also include coordinating. meetings with clients & internal teams and resource planning. The primary KRA would be to ensure projects are delivered on a timely manner and all stakeholders. are updated about the latest status of the project.
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Role Summary:
As the Lead Software Architect, you will be a key leader in the development and evolution of our B2B SaaS product & it’s associated systems. The entire development team will report to you.
Drawing upon your extensive technical expertise and industry knowledge, you will design and implement scalable, robust, and efficient software solutions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, technical leadership, and staying abreast of emerging technologies will be essential for success in this role.
About Our Product:
GORICO was incepted by security practitioners & audits with decades of experience to simplify the security conundrum and streamline the security compliance and security maintenance process. Security is a growth enabler today as it’s table stakes for doing business and a mandatory requirement as part of the third-party risk strategy of clients.
This is a single solution tailored to an organization to manage all your security adherence, compliance, vendor risk, vulnerability management , policy & procedure management and risk assessment needs.
It enables behaviour change and shift in the mindset towards security. It’s the only way to address the current reactive approach to it. Hence, going from a once a year or, couple of times a year audit rush to year long sustenance of security.
Hence, GORICO empowers organizations to understand, attain and sustain true security.
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As an IT Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical support to our internal members and ensuring the smooth operation of our IT environment. You will work under the guidance of IT Manager to resolve technical issues, help end-users, and contribute to the overall success of our IT support team
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As a developer, you will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, modifying and implementing new features in the B2B SaaS product. You would closely work with the technical architect towards building a scalable GRC tool.
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As a Content Strategist & Editor, you would be responsible for strategizing and creating high quality, engaging and informative content including blog spots, articles, product/service descriptions and other forms of digital and print media. You would be responsible for enhancing the brand awareness of Accorian whereby contributing towards lead generation from prospective customers.
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