Network Penetration Testing
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the need for secure infrastructure becomes more important than ever. Unfortunately, even the most well-protected systems can be vulnerable to attack. This is where infrastructure pen testing comes in. Pen testers are security experts who deliberately attempt to break into systems in order to find weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Types of network penetration testing
Network penetration testing, also known as Infrastructure penetration testing, can be performed from two perspectives: inside and outside your organisation’s network perimeter.
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Internal penetration testing
An internal network pen test is performed to help gauge what an attacker could achieve with initial access to a network. An internal network pentest can mirror insider threats, such as employees intentionally or unintentionally performing malicious actions.
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External penetration testing
An external network pen test is designed to test the effectiveness of perimeter security controls to prevent and detect attacks as well as identifying weaknesses in internet-facing assets such as web, mail and FTP servers.
Vulnerabilities detected by our network penetration testing service
Organisations can mitigate the risks of security breaches and protect against the potential financial costs by performing regular internal and external penetration testing to identify and help address vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Question About Newtork Penetration Testing.
What is the purpose of a network penetration test?
A network penetration test is a type of security assessment performed by an ethical hacking company designed to identify cyber security vulnerabilities that could be used to compromise on-premises and cloud environments. Network pen testing can include assessment of perimeter security controls as well as devices such as routers and switches
Can an internal pen test be performed remotely?
In many scenarios, internal penetration tests can be performed remotely via a VPN connection, but it’s generally recommended that an internal pen test is performed on-premises. If your organisation’s network is segmented, you may need help to decide upon the best physical location for internal pen testing to be conducted.
How are pen test findings reported?
To help ensure that infrastructure pen test results are clearly communicated to technical and non-technical stakeholders, every D3Fbyte penetration test includes a written report detailing all vulnerabilities discovered, the level of risk each vulnerability posed, the difficulty of exploitation and recommendations to assist swift remediation.
What is the difference between internal pen testing and external pen testing?
An internal pen test is performed within an organisation’s network, looking for vulnerabilities from the inside. An external pen test is conducted remotely, with an ethical hacker searching for security vulnerabilities in internet-facing assets such as web, mail and FTP servers.
