Government & Public

Cybersecurity testing for the public sector.

Assess the security of your IT systems before a cyberattack leads to a data breach or a service outage. Independent penetration testing services for local governments and public bodies, with a practical approach and clear professional reports.

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Compliance

Regulatory and standards-based compliance.

Local governments’ IT systems handle sensitive data and critical public services. Complex IT environments, third-party integrations and a growing number of cyberattacks pose significant security risks.

NIS2 Directive

Directive (EU) 2022/2555 requires risk-based information security measures, vulnerability management and verifiable protection mechanisms for essential and important entities.

Hungarian cybersecurity regulation

Our assessments take into account the provisions of Act LXIX of 2024 (Hungarian Cybersecurity Act) and the data security requirements of Act CXII of 2011 (Infotv.).

International security frameworks

During our assessments we take into account NIST and other international information security frameworks, as well as the risk-based approach of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

Available security assessments

We test the way real attackers work.

To uncover the security risks of local government systems, we provide a range of targeted penetration tests and attack simulations. These assessments help identify critical vulnerabilities and provide a sound basis for security measures.

Web application testingIdentifying vulnerabilities in local government portals and online administration systems through manual penetration testing.
Infrastructure testingSecurity testing of external and internal network infrastructure, servers and systems.
API security testingTesting integration and API services to uncover authentication and authorisation flaws.
Mobile application testingSecurity analysis of mobile apps and backend services to uncover data handling risks.
Wireless network testingSecurity testing of wireless networks to identify unauthorised access and configuration errors.
Phishing simulationSimulating phishing attacks to assess user security awareness and response.
Process

The security assessment process.

Whiteshield’s penetration testing process provides a transparent, structured framework for assessing the security of local government systems.

  1. Step 01

    Consultation and needs assessment

    During the first, free consultation we get to know the local government’s IT environment, the systems involved and the applicable security requirements.

  2. Step 02

    Defining the scope

    We define the exact scope of the assessment, the systems involved, the testing methods and the agreed schedule.

  3. Step 03

    Security testing

    We carry out a controlled penetration test and vulnerability assessment to identify possible attack paths.

  4. Step 04

    Report and recommendations

    We document the vulnerabilities found in a detailed professional report and give concrete recommendations to reduce the risks.

Consultation

Security starts with a conversation.

No sales pitch – just a focused conversation about your business continuity and operational risk.

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