In a digital environment where cyber threats are constantly evolving, data security is a critical issue, especially for companies that offer cloud backup solutions. As a provider of ISO 27001 and HDS certified services, Kiwi Backup conducts in-depth technical compliance tests every year to guarantee the reliability and compliance of its infrastructure.
These audits allow us to quickly identify and fix any technical vulnerabilities in order to guarantee our customers maximum protection of the sensitive data they entrust to us.
What is a technical compliance test?
A technical compliance test is an IT security audit that aims to verify whether a system, software, or network complies with good practices and with the requirements of security standards such as ISO 27001, HDS, or the GDPR. The goal: detect security flaws, assess risks, and make sure systems are reliable and resilient.
The regulatory framework for technical audits
In the field of health data hosting and secure cloud solutions, conducting regular IT security audits is an essential requirement. The ISO 27001 and HDS standards require regular internal and external checks to maintain a consistent level of security.
At Kiwi Backup, these technical audits are carried out every year, and stepped up whenever our infrastructure or services change significantly.
Three types of technical compliance tests
1. Penetration test (pentest)
This test simulates a real cyberattack to assess how well our public interfaces hold up. It is carried out by specialized cybersecurity providers using tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, or Nmap.
- Advantages: realistic, proactive identification of exploitable flaws
- Disadvantages: requires rigorous preparation and can be costly
2. Internal network audit
This review examines the architecture of our internal IT network, the isolation of environments, access rights, and more.
- Advantages: helps spot systemic flaws
- Disadvantages: depends on up-to-date technical documentation
3. Source code audit
Manual or automated analysis of our application source code to detect programming errors, outdated libraries, or risky practices.
- Advantages: prevents vulnerabilities right from the development stage
- Disadvantages: time-consuming and highly technical
How are these tests carried out?
Technical compliance tests are carried out by independent specialized companies, following recognized methodologies such as OWASP, OSSTMM, or SANS Top 25. They use static code analysis tools, vulnerability scanners, and custom intrusion scripts.
But these checks are not limited to annual audits:
At Kiwi Backup, technical compliance testing is also part of our daily routine.
Every piece of software developed in-house automatically undergoes static code analysis using market tools, mainly SonarQube, built into the CI/CD pipeline of each project. This continuous monitoring allows us to detect any anomalies or security flaws very early on.
In addition, since our solutions run on Docker environments, we also check all of our containers using the Trivy tool, which identifies known vulnerabilities in base components and systems. This ensures that the runtime environment also complies with security best practices.
Our technical teams are therefore both actors in and guarantors of this proactive approach, which allows us to combine responsiveness, software quality, and continuous security.
Why supplement these daily checks with regular audits?
Even though our internal processes include automated security analyses on a daily basis (static code analysis, Docker container scanning…), these monitoring mechanisms do not replace the need for an external, global, and periodic look at the system as a whole.
Regular technical compliance audits make it possible to:
- Step back and look at the architecture as a whole
- Identify systemic flaws or vulnerable dependencies that could slip past automated checks
- Validate the effectiveness of our practices against emerging threats
They are also essential to guarantee ongoing compliance with the ISO 27001 and HDS standards, which require independent, documented assessments.
In addition to our daily checks, these audits provide a double layer of security and lastingly strengthen the resilience of our cloud backup solutions.
Lessons learned
Each audit results in a vulnerability report. At Kiwi Backup, we:
- Create tracking tickets for each issue detected
- Prioritize fixes according to their severity level (CVSS)
- Implement corrective actions within a timeframe proportionate to the urgency
This feedback also allows us to adjust our development processes and our IT security policies.
A cost we embrace, a strategic choice
Having these tests carried out represents a significant cost: in time, human resources, and budget. But we fully embrace this cost because it is at the heart of our commitment: providing our customers with a backup solution that is reliable, serious, and compliant with the highest security standards.
In a sector as sensitive as data protection, trust cannot be decreed — it is built, proof after proof.
At Kiwi Backup, technical compliance tests are not a mere formality, but a constant commitment to security, compliance, and quality. It is by multiplying these audits that we provide our customers with a backup service that is professional, transparent, and resolutely secure.