Announcement ZS15-0002, dated IBM Cybersecurity Assessment and Response Services - penetration testing update offers comprehensive tools to help determine your weaknesses and strengthen your defenses Table of contents 1 Overview 2 Prices 1 Planned availability date 2 Announcement countries 1 Description At a glance For organizations of any size, penetration testing is an absolute necessity. As security threats evolve and new technologies emerge, data privacy and security must keep pace. Failure to protect critical online assets can result in financial costs and damage to your reputation. Penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities, validates existing controls, and, when done right, provides a roadmap for remediation. Monthly, quarterly, or annually, IBM (R) Cybersecurity Assessment and Response Services can meet the penetration testing demands of any business in any industry. Overview IBM Cybersecurity Assessment and Response Services - penetration testing performs safe and controlled exercises that mimic a hostile attack against your network perimeter. IBM will validate existing controls and quantify real-world risks by simulating attacks on applications or systems to test and validate the security of those systems. IBM's "white hat" hackers use a variety of known and proprietary tools for reconnaissance, vulnerability identification, and exploitation. The final report details what was completed, what the weaknesses are, and what the impact would be to your organization if there were a real attack. This report prioritizes the issues and provides a roadmap to help remediate and prevent network compromises, manage compliance, and potentially improve return on investment. Planned availability date Description Do you know what a security breach could truly cost you? Sensitive information is easier for intruders to access and manipulate than most organizations realize. With 150 million intrusion attempts by hackers daily, preventive Information Technology (IT) protection is a necessary step. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1
The goal of penetration testing is to identify, analyze, and demonstrate system and data vulnerabilities to help you learn of security risks before a hacker does. Penetration tests are unique because they require that vulnerabilities be manually investigated and exploited, as they would be by a hacker. Through comprehensive solutions that address risk across each aspect of your business, IBM can help you build a strong defense that helps you reduce costs, improve service, and manage risk in your dynamic infrastructure. IBM can help you cost-effectively embrace change and innovation without compromising security. As a recognized leader in security consulting and managed security services, IBM can help protect your data against attacks with one of the strongest penetration testing portfolios in the industry. IBM Cybersecurity Assessment and Response Services - penetration testing uses the following penetration testing techniques: Real-life attacks of typical malicious attackers to demonstrate their covert and hostile activities Identification of critical business risks to demonstrate current security posture and need for change Analysis and documentation of demonstrated attacks to detail potential impact Prioritization of security risks to outline immediate corrective actions Your sensitive information and critical data require complex and intricate protection. IBM's safe and controlled exercises test network security of both internal and external resources. IBM will validate existing security controls and quantify realworld risks, providing you with a detailed security roadmap that prioritizes the weaknesses in the network environment. IBM is an industry leader with the expertise, global solutions, and proven methodologies to become your security partner of choice. Accessibility by people with disabilities A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at http://www.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html Prices For local charges, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner. Announcement countries Country Availability date Notes Europe IOT Aland Islands Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bouvet Island British Indian Ocean Territory Bulgaria IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2
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