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MIAUW does not make pen testing more expensive

Every now and then we hear that the Methodology for Information Security Research with Audit Value (MIAW) would make penetration tests (pen tests) more expensive. But is that really the case? I would like to explain why MIAUW contributes to transparency, quality and in many cases even results in cost savings.

What is MIAUW?

MIAUW is a structured methodology for carrying out penetration tests (technical security research). Where the customer often does not know what to ask and how to get real guidance, MIAUW helps with purchasing requirements and requirements for research, with an emphasis on transparency, reproducibility and audit value. It provides organizations with a clear framework to plan, conduct and evaluate pen testing, and ensures that all key aspects of a security investigation are documented. This is essential to comply with legislation such as the GDPR, NIS2 Directive and the upcoming Cyber ​​Resilience Act (CRA). This legislation requires those responsible in the organization (the director) to demonstrate that you comply with the legislation.

The importance of critical evaluation of technologies to strengthen cybersecurity (podcast) - Eddy Willems

Eddy Willems in conversation with Brenno de Winter, information security and privacy expert.

In the latest episode of the podcast series ‘My Precious Data’, Eddy Willems, Security Evangelist at WAVCi, talks to Brenno de Winter, a leading expert in the field of information security and privacy. Brenno is known for his in-depth knowledge and experience, including his involvement in cracking the public transport chip card and his work as Chief Security & Privacy Operations at the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport in the Netherlands.