Security Consultants - Valuable in getting inside the minds of hackers

What makes a good independent security consultant?

Above all, it is their ability to slip into the shoes of a hacker and get into the mind of a hacker. These people have the tools, technical knowledge, and experience to approach your company's computer system from the same angle that a hacker would approach your network.

You pay them to examine and "stress test" your system to uncover weak points in your protection and evaluate where your defenses could use a boost. 

In short, you're paying them to audit your system because not doing a regular audit could be so much more expensive that it's almost unthinkable. If you doubt this, just read the accounts of some of the more infamous successful hacks.

Data destroyed. Corrupted data, hopelessly complicating accounting or inventory functions for the company. Entire customer databases either destroyed or taken down and sold to competitors. Sensitive and security services in Bangladesh confidential supply chain information disclosed or outright destroyed. 

The long-term plans and goals of the company lifted and sold to the competition, and they represent only the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

Why risk it? Hire an independent security consultant to audit your system at least once a year. Not only will this give you peace of mind, but it will also give you an unbiased third-party view of the state of readiness of your network security system.