Sunbytes Embraces MIAUW: Raising the Standard for Government Pentests

Recently, the Dutch House of Representatives unanimously adopted the MIAUW, a framework for standardizing the quality of purchased pentests. By having pentests adhere to the same standard, the government can intervene more effectively and move away from the sometimes overly “cowboy-like” approach of certain pentest providers. Sunbytes is joining this effort: our existing baselines already comply with the MIAUW framework, and we both understand and support this step.

What is MIAUW framework?

MIAUW, which stands for Methodology for Information Security Research with Audit Value, was developed for the Dutch government. Its goal is to standardize pentests, ensuring results are uniform and comparable. In the past, the use of different methods created confusion, making it difficult to assess a system’s actual level of security.

How MIAUW solves the problem

MIAUW addresses this issue and offers clear benefits:

• Unambiguous Results: Thanks to uniform methods, pentest results are measurable, verifiable, and comparable. This provides greater certainty and insight into cybersecurity.
• Clear Reporting: MIAUW introduces reliable reporting mechanisms. As a result, organizations and governments can make more informed decisions based on clear information.
• Higher Quality: For cybersecurity professionals—like ethical hackers and pentesters—MIAUW provides guidelines and benchmarks. This enhances professionalism and ensures greater accountability.
• Better Protection: A standard for pentests strengthens defense against cyberattacks. This is especially vital for sectors handling sensitive data, such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.

Sunbytes embraces MIAUW

Sunbytes welcomes MIAUW and the advantages it brings. For many years, we have followed industry standards and best practices, such as the OWASP framework, to deliver the highest quality pentest services to our clients.

What Makes Sunbytes Pentests Stand Out?

• ISO 27001 Certification: Sunbytes is ISO 27001 certified, demonstrating our compliance with strict international information security standards.
• Experienced experts: Our ethical hackers and pentesters hold relevant certifications—such as OSCP, OSEP, OSCE, and eWPTX—and continually train to stay current on the latest developments.
• High baseline: Sunbytes maintains an inherently high baseline for pentests. MIAUW fits perfectly with and reinforces our methodology.
• Reporting and validation: We provide detailed reports that meet the MIAUW standard. After each pentest, we validate the findings to ensure that all vulnerabilities have been resolved.

MIAUW is an important step forward in cybersecurity. It provides a clear framework for pentests and promotes transparency and professionalism. Sunbytes is leading the way in MIAUW implementation, offering clients the assurance of high-quality, standardized pentests. Contact us to discuss how we can help your organization.