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A Penetration Test simulates real-world cyberattacks to uncover your organization’s security vulnerabilities, helping you address them before they’re exploited. It can focus on Internet-facing systems (External Penetration Testing) or internal networks (Internal Penetration Testing).
A penetration test, also known as a pen test, is a simulated cyber attack against your computer system to check for exploitable vulnerabilities. We offer both Internal and External Penetration Testing to identify vulnerabilities from all perspectives. By simulating real-world attacks, our experts uncover potential weaknesses and deliver tailored solutions to protect your critical systems and data. With a focus on industry standards and practical guidance, we ensure your security measures are robust and up-to-date.
Internal Testing
At IPS, our Internal Penetration Testing services offer a unique insider’s perspective by focusing on potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited by someone with internal access, such as employees or contractors. Our expert cybersecurity team uses tailored strategies to simulate insider cyber-attacks, identifying weaknesses in your internal networks and mission-critical systems. This rigorous, custom analysis goes beyond standard testing to uncover hidden vulnerabilities. We provide thorough security analysis and actionable mitigation strategies to protect your internal IT environment against threats like ransomware.
External Testing
IPS's External Penetration Testing services simulate real-world hacking scenarios, utilizing techniques and exploits similar to those used by skilled hackers. Our comprehensive assessments surpass basic automated scans by testing the effectiveness of your external network’s security posture under controlled conditions. Our certified testers follow industry-leading standards, offering practical advice and a detailed plan to address discovered vulnerabilities. Beyond identifying security gaps, we assist in closing them. Our tests also comply with essential industry standards such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and SOC2, providing the necessary documentation for critical compliance.
Internal: Ransomware Resilience
Conventional security methods frequently fail to detect emerging vulnerabilities, leaving complex network infrastructures exposed to contemporary cyber attacks.
Internal: Growing Internal Complexity
As systems and devices become more interconnected, managing internal vulnerabilities becomes more complex, making thorough assessments essential.
Internal: Security Solutions Shortcomings
Traditional security tools may not detect sophisticated internal cyberattacks, necessitating more comprehensive penetration testing.
Internal: Insider Threat Landscape
Standard security measures often overlook internal risks, leaving gaps that can be exploited by insider threats.
Internal: Compliance Challenges
Increasingly stringent regulations require internal assessments to protect data integrity and maintain compliance. For more details, click here.
External: Evolving Cyber Attacks
Traditional security approaches often inadequately identify emerging vulnerabilities, leaving complex network infrastructures susceptible to modern cyber attacks.
External: Increasing Cybersecurity Requirements
Compliance standards are tightening across all industries, often mandating external penetration tests as a requirement.
External: Risk of Exposed Vulnerabilities
The increasing use of public-facing devices and applications broadens the attack surface and complicates the management of vulnerabilities, especially in protecting sensitive information.
External: Limitations in Traditional Security Solutions
Conventional security tools, such as firewalls and antivirus software, typically lack comprehensive coverage against a wider range of vulnerabilities, making external penetration testing crucial for identifying security gaps.
Internal: Gain Insight into Existing Risks
Perform an in-depth external penetration test that goes beyond basic automated tools to deliver a thorough security evaluation of your external network.
Internal: Benchmark Against Industry Standards
Evaluate your external security stance against globally recognized frameworks to assess how well you’re positioned in the broader landscape.
Internal: Simulate Real-World External Threats
Mimic hacking techniques and exploits, such as unauthorized access and software vulnerabilities, to identify your most susceptible assets.
Internal: Adopt the Latest Best Practices
Implement advanced security measures to strengthen your systems against a range of threats, both traditional and emerging, thus reducing the attack surface.
We offer Enterprise Security Awareness Training, a crucial investment because a single misplaced email click can expose your entire network to vulnerabilities, potentially jeopardizing your organization.
External: Protect Against Ransomware Attacks
Defend your data and critical systems from potentially devastating ransomware attacks.
External: Simulate Insider Threat Scenarios
Replicate potential insider threats and vulnerabilities to assess the effectiveness of your internal security controls.
External: Stay Updated with the Latest Security Measures
Adopt the most recent security strategies to safeguard against both internal and external threats.
External: Understand Your Internal Network Vulnerabilities
Conduct thorough internal pen tests to evaluate the security of your networks and assets comprehensively.
External: Benchmark with Leading Security Standards
Align your internal security protocols with top industry standards.
An external penetration test identifies vulnerabilities in your Internet-facing IT systems and external network perimeter systems, including:
Security Perimeter
Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, network devices and configurations.
Email Systems
Mail servers, mail protocols, antispam/antivirus controls, email authentication mechanisms (DKIM, DMARC, SPF), etc.
Domain Evaluation
DNS servers, records, domain registration details, DNSSEC, IPv6 implementations.
Web Infrastructure
Web servers, web applications, frameworks, plugins, associated vulnerabilities.
Remote Access
Remote access services, protocols and applications like RDP, SSH, Citrix, Terminal Services, associated access controls.
Authentication
Testing across both legacy and contemporary authentication protocols.
File Servers & Domain Controllers
Evaluating access controls, permissions, and configurations.
Data Security
Analyzing permissions, access controls, and encryption standards.
Network Devices
Evaluating router, switch, and other device configurations.
Active Directory
Analysis of user management, password policies, and more.
More
Including Dark Web leaks, SSL/TLS configurations, third-party integrations, default credentials checks, etc..
Cyber threats were prevalent even before the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) models. With AI becoming more mainstream, the number of hackers attempting to breach security software, increase phishing schemes, and manipulate AI with malicious code has grown significantly.
Penetration testing is a proactive measure to ensure an organization’s network remains secure against cyber attacks. Here are some specific benefits of penetration testing:
Identification and Remediation of System Vulnerabilities
Penetration tests aim to identify and fix flaws in a company's network infrastructure. Professionals use security scans, code examinations, and system configuration reviews to find vulnerabilities. Testers then recommend ways to strengthen the systems, ensuring robust security.
Greater Compliance With Regulatory Requirements
Most companies must adhere to government standards for security testing. Penetration testing helps meet these regulatory requirements and often goes beyond the minimum recommendations, ensuring comprehensive compliance.
Improved Consumer Trust
Exceeding regulatory standards can enhance a company's reputation and build consumer trust. When data breaches occur, customers may hesitate to use affected services. Penetration testing assures customers that their data is protected, fostering confidence and loyalty.
Project Definition
We learn about your specific needs and objectives.
Duration: - 1 day
Planning
We identify and review the scope of work, discuss requirements and planning.
Duration: - 2 hours
Penetration Testing
We execute the test in accordance with the project scope.
Duration: - 2-3 weeks
Security Remediation
We test the target application with various intrusion attempts, patch all vulnerabilities, and compile the information into a remediation report with compliance details..
Duration: - Up to 21 days
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Industry best practices recommend conducting external penetration tests at least once a year to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. External testing is particularly crucial in specific situations, including before launching new systems on the public internet, after major network changes, prior to compliance audits, following security incidents, and before significant business events such as mergers and acquisitions. Regular testing ensures that your organization remains protected against the latest hacking techniques and vulnerabilities.
Our penetration testing services support a variety of organizations in meeting their compliance requirements. We identify and flag critical vulnerabilities for immediate attention and perform remediation testing to verify that fixes are effective. We provide official attestation that the identified vulnerabilities have been successfully addressed, helping organizations meet and maintain compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and more.
Yes, remediation testing is included in all our external penetration testing projects at no extra cost. This ensures that after implementing our recommended mitigations and fixes, we re-test critical and high-risk vulnerabilities to confirm they have been adequately resolved and no longer pose a threat, maximizing your return on investment and improving your external security.
Our certified penetration testers use globally recognized frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and OSSTMM to provide a comprehensive view of your external cybersecurity risks. By combining manual and automated techniques, we identify and contextualize vulnerabilities, helping you effectively allocate IT and network security resources to protect sensitive data.
At IPS, we help you continuously scan your systems, monitor your network, and reduce your attack surface, giving you the protection you need between manual pen tests. All output from our scanning tools is manually reviewed to eliminate false positives, run exploits to verify the extent and impact of vulnerabilities, and “chain together” multiple weaknesses to create more impactful exploits.
Choosing IPS for external penetration testing ensures comprehensive, proactive security measures that keep your organization safe from emerging threats. Our expert team uses cutting-edge techniques and technologies to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable insights, ensuring your defenses are always up to date.
With IPS, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity for your business.
