Vulnerability Assessment

Evaluate your businesses security systems to ensure they are secure.

What is Penetration Testing?

  • It is the process of carrying out an authorized hack/vulnerability scan of an organizations security systems, analyzing the results to identify potential vulnerabilities, and assessing the level of risk associated with each vulnerability.
  • Once vulnerabilities are identified, they can be prioritized based on their severity, and appropriate measures can be taken to remediate them.
  • Vulnerability assessment is an essential component of an organization’s security program and is conducted regularly to ensure ongoing protection against emerging threats.
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Types of Penetration Testing

  • External Penetration Testing: External network penetration testing aims to identify vulnerabilities in an organization’s network that could be exploited by an external hacker. This type of testing simulates an attack from outside the organization’s network, over the internet, to identify potential entry points for attackers and exploit any weaknesses that may exist. 
  • Internal Penetration Testing: Internal Penetration Testing aims to identify risks that originate from within an organization’s network. This type of testing is conducted by connecting to the internal LAN and exploiting any existing vulnerabilities to simulate an attack by an insider threat
  • Segmentation Testing: Segmentation testing is the process of separating less secure networks from more secure ones and restricting communication between them. Its purpose is to validate the effectiveness of network segmentation controls to minimize the risk of lateral movement by attackers
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Types of Penetration Testing contd.

  • Black Box Penetration Testing: Black Box Penetration Testing is a type of testing that is performed with no prior knowledge of the network being tested. The tester uses penetration testing tools or social engineering techniques to obtain the necessary details to proceed with the testing. Publicly available information over the internet is often used as a valuable source of information for the tester
  • White Box Penetration Testing: White Box Penetration Testing, also known as complete knowledge testing, provides testers with full access to information about the target network. This includes details such as host IP addresses, domains owned, and network diagrams. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the network’s security posture
  • Grey Box Penetration Testing: Gray Box Penetration Testing simulates an insider threat by giving the tester an internal network account and permit. It considers potential security risks from employees within the organization
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