Successful pentest: SySS once again confirms the security of netfiles data rooms
netfiles has once again successfully completed an independent pentest. Between March 9 and 18, 2026, the renowned security specialists at SySS GmbH examined the netfiles data rooms for vulnerabilities and did not identify any security flaws.
SySS GmbH is one of the leading providers of penetration testing services in the German-speaking market and specializes in the analysis of IT security measures. Organizations across a wide range of industries rely on SySS expertise to identify potential vulnerabilities at an early stage and reduce security risks.
Why pentests matter for secure data rooms
This latest result continues the track record of successful independent security assessments conducted in recent years. It complements existing certifications according to ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO 22301:2019 as well as attestations according to SOC 2 and BSI C5.
Against the backdrop of increasing cyber threats and growing regulatory requirements, regular security assessments are becoming increasingly important for cloud applications and virtual data rooms. For organizations exchanging sensitive information with internal and external stakeholders, independent security verifications are now a key factor when evaluating software providers.
Regular security assessments at netfiles
Since its founding, netfiles has placed a strong focus on security and efficiency in secure data exchange. High standards in data security are one of the main reasons why customers trust netfiles data rooms. At the same time, netfiles continuously invests in the further development of its solutions.
The security of the platform is comprehensively reviewed on a yearly basis in order to continuously assess its security posture and identify potential vulnerabilities at an early stage. Regular pentests complement existing certifications and compliance verifications with practical technical security assessments performed under realistic conditions.
Security by Design: Security built in from the beginning
netfiles follows the principles of “Security by Design” and “Privacy by Design”. This means that security mechanisms and data protection requirements are not added later, but are integrated into the architecture of the data rooms from the very beginning.
Features such as standard AES-256 encryption for data in transit and at rest, detailed access controls, comprehensive logging, and security- and privacy-friendly default settings are built directly into the platform — not as optional add-ons, but as standard functionality. This ensures that security and data protection are deeply embedded throughout the system.
What is a pentest?
A pentest — short for penetration test — evaluates the security of software by simulating various attack scenarios. These simulations are based on real-world threats posed by hackers and other cybercriminals, enabling a practical assessment of implemented security measures.
As part of a pentest, potential vulnerabilities are analyzed in areas such as authentication, access protection, data transmission and permission management. The goal is to identify and evaluate possible attack surfaces before they can become a risk.
What is the difference between a pentest, certification and attestation?
Pentests complement certifications and attestations such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and BSI C5 by adding a practical technical security assessment. Each of these verification methods focuses on different aspects of security and together they provide a more comprehensive evaluation of modern cloud and data room solutions.
Pentest: Simulates real-world attacks on an application or platform in order to identify technical vulnerabilities and potential attack surfaces under realistic conditions.
Certification (e.g. ISO 27001): Evaluates whether an organization has established and maintains defined security processes, organizational measures and management systems.
Attestation (e.g. SOC 2 or BSI C5): Confirms through independent auditors that defined security, compliance and control requirements have been met during a specified audit period.
While certifications and attestations primarily assess processes, organizational measures and defined standards, pentests specifically examine the technical security of a solution under realistic conditions. Only the combination of these different assessment methods enables a holistic evaluation of the security of modern cloud and data room solutions.
Security and compliance working together
Today, organizations must consider not only the functional capabilities of digital solutions, but also topics such as data protection, compliance and digital sovereignty. Especially when handling sensitive projects and confidential documents, the security of a virtual data room becomes a critical factor.
In addition to regular pentests, netfiles is continuously audited for compliance with regulatory requirements and international standards. The combination of independent security assessments, certified processes and security-focused product development forms the foundation for protecting sensitive business data.
Guidance when evaluating providers
Independent security assessments are an important indicator of a platform’s actual security maturity. When selecting a provider, organizations should therefore not only consider certifications and compliance verifications, but also whether technical security assessments such as pentests are regularly carried out by independent external specialists.
Particularly in the context of sensitive projects and confidential information, transparent security measures, clearly documented processes and continuous assessments play a key role in minimizing risks and strengthening trust in the chosen solution.
Further information
An overview of all current certifications, attestations and security verifications is available on our overview page. In addition, we are happy to provide our detailed netfiles security concept as a PDF document upon request and support you with questions regarding security, compliance and secure data exchange.