When Should a Company Conduct VAPT?

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) is one of the most effective ways to understand how secure an organization truly is. Yet many companies still treat VAPT as a one-time technical exercise rather than a strategic security practice.

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In reality, timing matters. Conducting VAPT at the right moments helps organizations uncover vulnerabilities before attackers do — reducing risk, improving compliance, and strengthening overall security posture.

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Based on Jagamaya’s experience in VAPT, Red Teaming, Threat Hunting, and Security Operations, here are the key situations when companies should conduct VAPT.

1. Before Launching New Systems or Applications

Any new system, application, or digital service introduces new risks.

Companies should conduct VAPT:

• Before production deployment
• After major feature releases
• Before exposing services to the internet
  

This ensures vulnerabilities are identified and fixed before attackers can exploit them.

2. After Major Infrastructure or Configuration Changes

Changes such as:

• Cloud migration
• Network redesign
• Firewall updates
• Identity and access control changes
• DevSecOps pipeline updates
  

VAPT validates that security controls remain effective after changes.

3. To Meet Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

Many regulations and standards require regular security testing, including:

• ISO 27001
• PCI DSS
• SOC 2
• Financial and data protection regulations
  

Regular VAPT supports audit readiness and demonstrates proactive risk management.

Jagamaya’s Governance & Compliance services help organizations align testing with regulatory expectations.

4. After a Security Incident or Suspicious Activity

If an organization experiences:

• A data breach
• Malware infection
• Unauthorized access
• Suspicious behavior detected by vSOC
  

VAPT helps determine:

• How the attack occurred
• What vulnerabilities were exploited
• Whether additional weaknesses exist
  

This prevents similar incidents from happening again.

5. On a Regular, Ongoing Basis

Cyber threats evolve constantly. Vulnerabilities that didn’t exist six months ago may now be actively exploited.

Best practice includes:

• Annual VAPT for stable environments
• Quarterly or biannual testing for high-risk systems
• Continuous testing for critical assets
  

Regular VAPT ensures security keeps pace with new threats.

6. When Expanding Business or Digital Operations

Mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and digital expansion introduce new assets and risks.

This is especially important during rapid growth.

VAPT is not just about finding vulnerabilities — it’s about understanding risk at the right time. Companies that conduct VAPT proactively gain clearer visibility into their security posture and can address weaknesses before attackers exploit them.

By combining VAPT, Red Teaming, vSOC 24/7 monitoring, Threat Hunting, and Governance, Jagamaya helps organizations test, validate, and strengthen their defenses in today’s evolving threat landscape.