Frequently Asked Questions
Navigating the world of cybersecurity can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. At We Know Cyber, we believe in making cybersecurity accessible and understandable for businesses of all sizes. That’s why we’ve compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our services, from penetration testing to understanding the threats facing small businesses. Explore the answers below to learn more about how we can help protect your organization and strengthen your cybersecurity defenses.
What is a penetration test?
Penetration Testing, or “Pen Testing”, is a series of processes that a contracted “White Hat Hacker” (the good guys) attempts to break into a system or network. Special tools are used to hunt for and exploit a business’s technical and non-technical vulnerabilities. Special skills are needed to properly use these tools and do so without being discovered. Once found and exploited, all vulnerabilities are reported to the business with mitigation steps either recommended or implemented, depending on the customer’s needs.
Why does a pen test need to be done on-site?
Our team holds the industry gold standard for cyber security and with years of experience on all types of systems, you can count on our expertise to secure your business. In addition, we are local to Newark and Wilmington and provide our quick and personable response to your information security questions and reliable service right around the corner.
How much does penetration testing cost?
Every business will have variables that dictate the time and effort put in to produce a quality penetration test. Our expert pen testing starts at an affordable $3,000.
What kinds of businesses need pen testing?
If your business stores customer and employee information, uses point of sale (POS) systems, uses cloud or local networking, stores intellectual property, has multiple locations connected in your network, is concerned about external or internal threats, is governed by federal regulations, your business needs a pen test conducted.
Aren’t hackers really targeting big business?
No. Almost half of all cyber attacks target small businesses. But that only accounts for external threats. Your staff should be trained to protect your business too. And your systems may be vulnerable to insider threats as well.
How can I be sure you’re the right choice for my business?
Our team holds the industry gold standard for cyber security and with years of experience on all types of systems, you can count on our expertise to secure your business. In addition, we are local and provide our quick and personable response to your questions and reliable service right around the corner. You know your business.