Did you know that, according to a recent Ponemon Institute report, 74% of security breaches occur due to unpatched vulnerabilities that have not been applied in time. This is not a technical failure but a human and operational one. Improving cybersecurity is no longer a “project for the future”: it is an urgent need. But how to improve cybersecurity without spending millions, saturating your team, or relying on generic solutions that do not adapt to your risks?
In this article, we will show you practical strategies to strengthen your security posture in an agile, effective, and cost-efficient manner, leveraging innovative approaches such as on-demand penetration testing and the collective intelligence of hundreds of experts.
3 pillars to improve cybersecurity without complications
1. Speed: Detects threats before they escalate
Traditional solutions often take weeks to implement and months to deliver results. In contrast, a modern approach prioritizes:
Penetration testing on demand (PTaaS)
Perform security tests in days, not months. For example, a fintech might test its new payments API before launching it, identifying critical bugs in real time.
Detect threats with deep scans
Our on-demand penetration tests can include automated scans that identify known vulnerabilities, such as CVE-2023-34362, along with risky configurations on your systems, unlike solutions that only offer superficial analysis.
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2. Effectiveness: Beyond Automated Tools
Automated scanning solutions are useful, but most critical vulnerabilities are found by humans, not machines. So the key is to combine:
Bug Bounty Programs
At CyScope, we encourage our global community of 450+ ethical hackers to continuously look for flaws in your systems. Each expert brings a unique perspective (e.g, a hacker in Mexico might find risks specific to Latin American companies).
Specialized pentesters by sector
Auditing a hospital is not the same as auditing a power plant. Our teams focus on threats relevant to your industry, such as attacks on IoT medical devices or SCADA systems.
3. Cost-Efficiency: Maximize your budget without compromising safety.
Hiring an in-house cybersecurity team could cost you upwards of USD 200,000 per year. Scalable alternatives such as:
- Pay-per-use model: You only pay for the services you need (e.g, a one-time penetration test or a 3-month bug bounty program).
- Guaranteed results: Instead of investing in “just in case” tools, you pay when real risks are identified.
- Integration with existing teams: With CyScope’s platform, you can generate clear, prioritized reports, so your internal staff knows exactly what to correct first.
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Conclusion: Agile cybersecurity is possible (and within your reach).
Improving cybersecurity does not require stratospheric budgets or gigantic teams. It’s enough to take a proactive approach, supported by flexible technology and real-world experience. The advantage of a comprehensive platform like CyScope’s is that it centralizes everything you need: from on-demand testing to a community of ethical hackers working for you.
And the best part: you can start today, with no long-term commitments or complex contracts.
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