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pentesting for GDPR compliance

GDPR Penetration Testing Services

Bring your IT systems in compliance with GDPR regulations, safeguard business-critical assets, and secure data of your customers the Astro way.

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Navigate the GDPR with Confidence

Few EU laws are as encompassing as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Effective as of 2018, this regulation governs the storage, transmission, and use of personal data of European Union residents, and it applies to virtually all organizations handling this data. The GDPR penetration testing services provided by Astro Information Security help businesses achieve and maintain GDPR compliance through the prompt identification of system vulnerabilities and implementation of remediation steps to bolster their organizational security measures.

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How GDPR Pentests Help You Ensure Compliance

Companies subject to the GDPR have to follow rigorous guidelines to protect personal data against cyber threats. Astro’s comprehensive penetration testing reveals security flaws and strengthens GDPR compliance efforts in several areas, helping businesses to sidestep non-compliance fines and create a brand image based on trust.

Data Security

Article 32 of the GDPR relates to suitable security measures to prevent unauthorized access to personal data, such as robust encryption mechanisms, speedy incident response strategies and secure computing environments. A GDPR penetration test helps with this requirement by spotting sensitive data vulnerabilities. Acting on the results helps companies improve general data collection and security policies and lower data breach risks.

Technical and Organizational Safeguards

The GDPR underlines the significance of both technical and organizational measures in safeguarding personal data. From configuring firewalls to setting authentication systems and training internal teams on security best practices, GDPR compliance penetration testing services assess the effectiveness of these security measures by simulating real-world cyber attacks. The final findings are used to support the improvement of internal processes, protection of personal data, and maintenance of a proactive security posture.

Transparency and Accountability

Companies under GDPR rules have to show at every level how they protect personal data. The detailed report from a GDPR pentest demonstrates the proof of ongoing compliance and risk management strategies. When stakeholders see evidence of penetration testing and remediation efforts to strengthen data protection, their confidence in your enterprise builds up.

Regular Testing and Evaluation

The GDPR mandates companies to conduct regular testing, assessing and evaluating of security controls. GDPR pentesting services fulfill this requirement by identifying vulnerabilities that emerge over time and giving businesses the required insight to adapt quickly.

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GDPR Testing for Every Business Need

Astro offers specialized penetration testing solutions to ensure your IT infrastructure and data processing comply with GDPR requirements.

Web Application Pentesting

Web applications are frequently under attack from cyber threat actors. Our extensive testing process at Astro exposes such vulnerabilities as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and insecure authentication, ensuring your apps comply with data protection regulations defined under the GDPR.

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GDPR Testing for Every Business Need

Astro offers specialized penetration testing solutions to ensure your IT infrastructure and data processing comply with GDPR requirements.

API Pentesting

APIs often process personal data and, therefore, fall under the spotlight of GDPR. We thoroughly scrutinize authentication, authorization, and data validation at possible points of exposure, protecting against data breaches and illegal access.

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GDPR Testing for Every Business Need

Astro offers specialized penetration testing solutions to ensure your IT infrastructure and data processing comply with GDPR requirements.

Network Pentesting

Your network is the lifeblood of your IT infrastructure. With our in-depth GDPR testing, we uncover security gaps in your firewalls, switches, and routers, helping to protect your data flows and maintain the technical requirements of the GDPR.

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Network Pentesting
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GDPR Testing for Every Business Need

Astro offers specialized penetration testing solutions to ensure your IT infrastructure and data processing comply with GDPR requirements.

Cloud Pentesting

Cloud environments call for testing with specialized requirements to protect cloud security. Here, we review configurations, access controls, and encryption methods used for protecting sensitive data stored in the cloud.

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Cloud Pentesting
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GDPR Testing for Every Business Need

Astro offers specialized penetration testing solutions to ensure your IT infrastructure and data processing comply with GDPR requirements.

Internal Penetration Test

Internal threats can be just as damaging as external ones. Our internal pen tests simulate insider attacks and run vulnerability scanning to identify vulnerabilities in internal communication systems, ensuring your organization maintains GDPR compliance from within.

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GDPR Testing for Every Business Need

Astro offers specialized penetration testing solutions to ensure your IT infrastructure and data processing comply with GDPR requirements.

External Penetration Test

External penetration tests target your perimeter defenses. By simulating attacks from outside your network to discover weak access points, we safeguard your company’s private information and that of clients from external access.

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GDPR Testing for Every Business Need

Astro offers specialized penetration testing solutions to ensure your IT infrastructure and data processing comply with GDPR requirements.

Red Team Service

Our red team security assessments extend way beyond conventional testing, fully imitating complex and multifaceted threats to assess your overall security posture.

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Confidence in Every Audit

100% money-back guarantee if we find zero vulnerabilities

We take security seriously and stand by the quality of our assessments. If our expert team conducts a full security audit and finds zero vulnerabilities in your system, we’ll issue a 100% money-back refund—no questions asked. This guarantee ensures that you receive real value from our services, whether it’s uncovering critical weaknesses or gaining full confidence in your security posture. With us, you get results or your investment back.

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Compliance Testing Solutions
Beyond GDPR

Astro provides more specialized penetration testing services to help you meet diverse regulatory standards.

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Empower Your Business with Reliable GDPR Pentesting

Don’t wait for a data breach or audit to expose gaps in your security. Protect your business data with comprehensive GDPR penetration testing from Astro.

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Why Choose ASTRO Information Security for GDPR Penetration Testing?

With Astro as your GDPR penetration testing company, you get more than just compliance. We proactively protect your business from evolving threats, strengthening your long-term security and trust profile. What sets us apart?

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Expert-Led, Compliance-Focused Testing

Astro’s certified ethical hackers use technical expertise and data protection knowledge to assess your systems for compliance. We identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable remediation to ensure your organizational and technical measures meet GDPR standards.

Comprehensive and Tailored Approach

Every business has its unique security concerns, so we customize GDPR tests for your specific business environment. Whether your business runs enterprise apps in the cloud, uses APIs or works through internal networks, we specialize in finding the real threats relevant to your systems and industry.

Detailed Reporting and Actionable Remediation

Our reports go beyond the mere cataloging of identified vulnerabilities. We provide detailed analysis, risk prioritization, and remediation recommendations, empowering your team to improve your cyber security stance and compliance with GDPR requirements.

Continuous Monitoring and Security Evaluation

Cyber threats continually evolve, and your defenses need to evolve along with them. Our security consultants underline our commitment to your security through continuous testing, security guidance, and retesting so your protective and regulatory measures can remain effective when new threats emerge.

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Astro at a Glance

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earned certifications across GIAC/SANS, ISC2, CompTIA, and more
100+
years of combined IT & cybersecurity experience
110,000+
investigations completed
1,000+
penetration tests completed
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We’re Certified Pentesters

ASTRO’s team is certified to carry out pen testing services in line with the industry standards.

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Our GDPR Penetration Testing Service Process

Secure your cyber infrastructure while ensuring GDPR compliance. Our GDPR testing identifies threats and strengthens your infrastructure.

Step 1. Consultation and Scoping

We start by conducting an exhaustive consultation to understand the complexities of your IT infrastructure, the regulatory environment, and your overall business goals. We work closely with your internal stakeholders to define the testing parameters, ensuring the GDPR pentesting covers all critical business assets.

Step 2. Reconnaissance and Intelligence Gathering

Our pen testing experts gather technical intelligence and build network maps of potential entry points. They sort through public-facing information and system configurations, building strong foundations for targeted vulnerability assessments. This process ensures all aspects of your digital presence are evaluated accurately.

Step 3. Vulnerability Assessment & Exploitation

Employing advanced tools and techniques, the team conducts detailed vulnerability scans for your web applications, APIs, networks, and cloud infrastructure. In a controlled environment, the identified weaknesses are then exploited using simulated attack scenarios to assess their impact.

Step 4. Comprehensive Reporting

At this stage, we provide you with a complete report that summarizes the identified vulnerabilities, their risk level, and prioritized recommendations for their mitigation. This report points out to your non-compliance shortfalls, and it highlights some pragmatic advice for your security enhancement and conformity to the GDPR regulation.

Step 5. Remediation Consultation & Retesting

Our specialists will work together with your team to apply the suggested resolutions. We follow up these remediation efforts by conducting a retest to confirm that vulnerabilities have been fixed and your security controls have been fortified in line with GDPR rules.

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What Our Clients Say

“Partnering with Astro has been a game-changer for our cybersecurity posture. Their MXDR service is not only highly effective but backed by a team that exemplifies professionalism and urgency. They are always one step ahead, proactively identifying and addressing threats before they become problems.”
Aaron Nadon
Founder, Aidien IT
“Astro went above and beyond during our penetration testing engagement. Their detailed findings and tailored guidance showed they were truly invested in our success. We’ve never worked with a partner as dedicated to our security.”
Joe Stocker
CEO, Patriot Consulting
"Astro couldn't have been a better partner for our penetration test. They provided more than just a report — delivering clear, actionable recommendations to strengthen our cybersecurity. The team was highly responsive, communicative, and met every deadline. We highly recommend them and look forward to working together again."
Blockit Executive
"I couldn't have made a better choice. From their impressive backgrounds to their top-notch work, it's evident that they are dedicated to ensuring the security of their clients' businesses. If you're a business owner in need of cybersecurity solutions, I highly recommend Astro Information Security. Trust me, you need them on your side."
Cynthia Fleming
CEO, SCC MedQR
“What set Astro apart during our red team engagement was their willingness to go above and beyond. They meticulously scoped key deliverables to align with our business needs and worked through the holiday season to meet our timeline. Their professionalism and commitment to being a true strategic partner was extremely evident.”
CIO, Private Equity Company
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questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the importance of penetration testing for GDPR compliance?

The GDPR requires organizations to establish both technical and organizational measures for the security of data and processing systems. These can be assessed using GDPR penetration testing, which detects security vulnerabilities potentially endangering sensitive data. Periodical penetration testing not only guarantees regulation compliance but also helps minimize overall security risks.

2. How often should GDPR penetration testing be conducted?

While the GDPR doesn't set a minimum frequency, it does require businesses to regularly conduct security assessments for the purpose of complying. Most organizations conduct this test yearly or after some significant changes in their infrastructure to assess the latest risk exposures and demonstrate their regulatory compliance.

3. What will happen if my business fails to perform penetration testing?

Neglecting to evaluate security through penetration tests can lead to GDPR non-compliance, which escalates the risk of data loss and subjects you to the risk of regulatory penalties. If your business experiences a data breach, and security wasn't evaluated and dealt with correctly, you could incur fines of up to 4% of your global yearly turnover, or €20 million, whichever is greater.

4. What types of penetration tests are most relevant for GDPR compliance?

The most relevant tests involve web application penetration tests, API tests, network penetration tests, and cloud infrastructure tests. These tests analyze the infrastructure handling private data, ensuring conformity with GDPR security regulations.

5. What's the difference between GDPR penetration testing and regular security testing?

GDPR penetration tests cover data handling infrastructure and processes, with much importance given to regulatory mandates. General security tests, on the other hand, measure the overall security level of enterprise systems.