Conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) was crucial for identifying high-risk data processing activities. The DPIA enabled us to assess the risks and determine appropriate mitigation strategies to ensure MGID’s practices did not expose them to unnecessary regulatory scrutiny.

To comply with GDPR, we reviewed how MGID processed personal data, ensuring every activity was legally justified under GDPR principles, such as consent or legitimate interest. This critical analysis ensured that all data collection and processing were grounded in proper legal bases, eliminating potential vulnerabilities in the system.

GDPR compliance isn’t just about systems and processes—it’s fundamentally about people. To ensure that every MGID employee understood their critical role in maintaining compliance, we delivered comprehensive GDPR awareness training. These sessions equipped staff with a clear understanding of key data protection terms and principles, while also emphasizing their responsibilities in addressing data subject rights and reporting potential data breaches. This approach ensured that every team member was not only informed but also actively engaged in maintaining ongoing compliance.

The foundation of any GDPR compliance initiative is understanding where personal data flows. We started by meticulously mapping how MGID collected, processed, stored, and shared personal data across its services. This step gave us a clear picture of MGID's data handling processes and helped us pinpoint which data required the highest level of protection.

One of the most challenging aspects of GDPR is responding to data breaches. We implemented a robust breach management procedure, including internal protocols for quick detection, classification, and reporting. Should a breach occur, MGID is prepared to notify relevant authorities and affected individuals within the GDPR-mandated 72 hours, significantly reducing risks of penalties and ensuring swift, appropriate responses.

Compliance policies are the backbone of any privacy program. For MGID, we created a full set of GDPR-specific policies, including Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), Privacy and Cookie Notices, Data Subject Rights Policy, and a Personal Data Breach Notification Policy, and others. These policies ensured that MGID was fully compliant with GDPR requirements while streamlining internal operations.

A critical aspect of GDPR compliance for MGID was ensuring that all external vendors with access to its data adhered to the same high standards of data protection. We began by identifying all third-party vendors involved in data processing, a crucial step to secure MGID's data flow. To ensure compliance, we established legally binding contracts with every third party, explicitly outlining their obligations under GDPR. This proactive approach helped safeguard MGID's data from potential risks associated with third-party interactions, while also demonstrating MGID’s commitment to GDPR standards and data protection.

As there is currently no formal certification for GDPR, the final step in the implementation process involved the Data Protection Officer (DPO) preparing a detailed GDPR Compliance Statement. This document highlights the key elements of MGID’s data protection framework and demonstrates the company's adherence to GDPR. The statement serves as proof of MGID’s commitment to safeguarding personal data and provides assurance to clients and partners of their compliance with GDPR standards.

No, ethical hackers will work closely with you to ensure that testing does not impact your regular operations or service availability.

Penetration testing helps organizations identify vulnerabilities before cybercriminals can exploit them, ensuring robust security and compliance with industry regulations.

Vulnerability scanning is an automated process to identify potential vulnerabilities, while penetration testing is a more comprehensive, manual effort to exploit and analyze those vulnerabilities.

OWASP stands for the Open Web Application Security Project. It’s a nonprofit that works to improve software security. Their top 10 list of web application vulnerabilities is a crucial resource in the pentesting community.

The foundation of any GDPR compliance initiative is understanding where personal data flows. We started by meticulously mapping how MGID collected, processed, stored, and shared personal data across its services. This step gave us a clear picture of MGID's data handling processes and helped us pinpoint which data required the highest level of protection.

Our team strictly follows industry methodologies like OWASP and PTES and works in isolated environments, ensuring no data leakage or unintended disruptions.

While organizations can have internal teams perform pentesting, external teams provide an unbiased perspective and can identify vulnerabilities that internal teams might overlook.

There are several types, including network penetration testing, web application testing, mobile application testing, and social engineering tests.

Our detailed report provides an executive summary for management, technical findings, a threat model document, and a checklist of all tests performed.

Industry best practices recommend annual penetration tests at a minimum. However, it’s ideal to test more frequently, especially if you make significant changes to your infrastructure or applications.

‘White box’ testing is when the tester has knowledge of the internal structures or workings of the application. ‘Black box’ testing is done without any prior knowledge of the infrastructure.

The cost of penetration testing varies based on scope, complexity, and type. However, considering the potential loss from a security breach, it’s a worthy investment for businesses.

Sekurno offers a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity, combining advanced pen-testing, continuous security support, and AI-assisted processes. With a dedicated team for each client and a commitment to transparency, Sekurno ensures that businesses are protected beyond mere compliance.

Sekurno believes in no hidden fees and provides regular updates to clients. Every project involves at least two engineers, ensuring an unbiased approach, and we adhere to standards with checklists for all tests performed.

Sekurno has a proven track record with over 80 projects completed, saving clients a cumulative $90M. We pride ourselves on a 5/5 client satisfaction rate.

Our team comprises experts with some of the most challenging certifications in the cybersecurity domain. This ensures that our clients receive top-notch service from knowledgeable professionals.

While many firms focus on meeting the minimum security standards set by regulations, Sekurno goes beyond that. We aim to reduce risks to the highest extent possible, ensuring that businesses are not just compliant but also genuinely secure.

Our AI-assisted processes help in creating more accurate threat models, generating detailed reports, and formulating security policies. This ensures a faster response time and more efficient threat detection and mitigation.

To get started, you can schedule a consultation with our team. We will conduct an initial assessment of your current security posture, integrate a dedicated security expert into your team, and provide continuous support throughout the SDLC.

Integrating security early, or shifting left, helps in early detection of vulnerabilities, reducing the cost and time required for remediation. It also improves the overall security posture of the application, leading to fewer security incidents and compliance issues.

Sekurno covers all stages of the SDLC, including: Requirements Analysis Architectural Design Software Development Testing Deployment Maintenance

Application security involves integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to protect applications from vulnerabilities and threats. It includes measures such as secure coding practices, threat modeling, security testing, and continuous monitoring.

Secure SDLC is crucial because it helps identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities early in the development process, reducing the cost and time required to fix issues. It also enhances the overall security and quality of the application, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Sekurno uses industry-recognized tools and methodologies, such as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and frameworks like OWASP ASVS and NIST CSF to ensure comprehensive security coverage.

Sekurno ensures compliance by integrating security best practices and regulatory requirements into the SDLC. We use frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST CSF to guide our security measures and maintain alignment with industry standards.

Yes, Sekurno can integrate with your existing development tools and workflows. We work closely with your team to ensure seamless integration of security practices into your current processes, enhancing your overall security posture without disrupting productivity.