Does your company’s translation software stand up to modern hacking methods? 

When your company uses a translation application that has undergone penetration testing, you reinforce an integral part of protecting your company from an IT perspective. Penetration-tested translation software will provide you with peace of mind (especially if you’re an IT manager).

You’ll want to look for records of a third-party audit and assessment. Ask your translation software provider if they can provide a “Letter of Attestation”. Before we dive into the benefits of translation software that has passed a penetration test, we briefly define penetration testing below in layman’s terms for those who are not IT specialists.

What is Penetration Testing?

Penetration testing, also referred to as a “pen test,” is the process of identifying vulnerabilities in a software or system in order to produce a cybersecurity risk assessment. The test is carried out by a third-party cybersecurity team that are experts in modern hacking methods. 

The third-party team is essentially hired to perform ethical hacking. It’s called ethical hacking because it’s done for the benefit of the software users and in a safe, controlled environment. The most secure translation software systems will undergo and pass the testing.

5 Advantages of Choosing Penetration-Tested Translation Software

1. Reduce the Risk of Data Breaches

When you choose penetration-tested translation software, it’s less likely that your company will suffer a data breach due to vulnerabilities in your translation application. This means when your employees upload files to the translation platform, you can rest assured your company’s data isn’t likely to fall into the wrong hands.

2. Business Continuity

If you ensure your company uses pen-tested translation software, it will support the prevention branch of business continuity planning. While other systems might cause your company to go into disaster recovery mode, you can have the confidence that the software you chose for translating documents won’t compromise your company’s reputation and bottom line.

3. Protect Your Company & its Customers

When your colleagues evaluate their shortlist of translation software options, protecting the company and its customers likely isn’t the first idea that crosses their minds. They’ll be hyper-focused on finding a best-in-class solution that improves translation quality and saves time. 

This is why you should keep in mind that when you choose penetration-tested translation software, you prioritize the wellbeing of not only your company, but also your customers. After all, if their data is uploaded to your translation software and there’s a security vulnerability, you’ll have to answer to them, too.

4. Foster Trust from Customers

We live in a time where consumer trust is scarce. You can foster this trust by protecting their data. If you’re working in B2B and your customers are in highly regulated sectors, you especially want to make sure they can trust the software applications you use. If your company makes the news for a data breach, you’re going to lose trust in those sectors.

5. Follow Regulations & Honor Your Certifications

Penetration-tested translation applications will help you comply with industry regulations. You are likely to lose certifications or get fined for circumventing important laws, which will impact your company’s good-standing. Not to mention this will cause headaches for your colleagues who need to deal with the repercussions. 

Asking your translation software provider for a Letter of Attestation requires a miniscule effort in comparison to the alternative.

Recommended Pen-Tested Translation Software

Help your organization strengthen its security posture using Pairaphrase, a web-based penetration-tested translation management system for enterprises. 

Schedule a live demo today and ask for our third-party security audit records and attestation letter.