Rising cybercrime

In recent years cybercrime has significantly increased worldwide. According to Cybercrime Magazine annual costs are rising by approximately 15% and are projected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025. Ransomware remains a major threat, affecting 66% of organizations in 2023, while weekly cyberattacks increased by 8% compared to the previous year. This growth is partly driven by the rising number of internet users and widespread adoption of cloud storage.

Targeted measures

It is no surprise that the demand for methods to combat cybercrime is growing. Penetration testing is an effective way to assess an organization’s cybersecurity in practice. During a pentest, researchers take on the role of a hacker, using the same techniques as cybercriminals to uncover vulnerabilities. Pentesters can expose weaknesses in a website, app or entire IT infrastructure. If the pentest is conducted properly, the findings can be used to implement targeted measures afterward. 

Ensuring pentest quality

To ensure that these often costly measures are truly effective, it is essential for penetration tests to be conducted professionally and thoroughly. The CCV Pentest Certification Mark, based on the NEN-EN-ISO/IEC standards 17021 and 17065, guarantees the quality of pentests. By obtaining certification under the CCV Cybersecurity Pentest Certification Scheme, pentest providers can demonstrate to their clients that their services meet established quality standards. This helps pentest customers minimize failure and risk costs caused by insufficiently robust pentests. 

Why Kiwa?

Kiwa employs cybersecurity experts with extensive experience in certification processes for ICT security across a wide range of industries. This ensures their knowledge is always up-to-date, enabling them to assist in various areas of expertise. The audit for the CCV Pentest Certification Mark is conducted by experienced auditors, particularly in the area of ISO 27001 information security management systems.