Network Penetration Testing
Network Penetration Testing involves simulating real-world cyberattacks on your network infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and assess the overall security posture. This testing includes both Internal and External testing to ensure comprehensive security coverage of your network environment.
- External Network Penetration Testing: Focuses on identifying vulnerabilities that can be exploited by external attackers from outside your organization’s network perimeter.
- Internal Network Penetration Testing: Simulates attacks that could occur from within your network, whether by malicious insiders or attackers who have gained access to your internal environment.
Why is Network Security Critical?
Network security is the backbone of any organization’s IT infrastructure. A vulnerability in your network can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, service disruptions, and even reputational damage. Securing both internal and external network environments is crucial to protecting your sensitive data, preventing cyberattacks, and ensuring business continuity.
Network Penetration Testing
Network Penetration Testing involves simulating real-world cyberattacks on your network infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and assess the overall security posture. This testing includes both Internal and External testing to ensure comprehensive security coverage of your network environment.
- External Network Penetration Testing: Focuses on identifying vulnerabilities that can be exploited by external attackers from outside your organization’s network perimeter.
- Internal Network Penetration Testing: Simulates attacks that could occur from within your network, whether by malicious insiders or attackers who have gained access to your internal environment.
Standards We Follow
At Securetackles, we follow globally recognized standards for network security, including:
- NIST SP 800-115: Provides guidelines for network penetration testing to evaluate the security of an organization’s network environment.
- OWASP: Offers guidance on securing network and web application layers.
- ISO/IEC 27001: A comprehensive international standard for managing information security risks, including network vulnerabilities.
These standards ensure our network penetration tests are thorough and aligned with industry best practices.
Vulnerabilities We Find
During network penetration testing, we focus on identifying various network-related vulnerabilities, including:
External Network Vulnerabilities
- Open Ports and Unnecessary Services: Exposing unused or unnecessary services that can be exploited by external attackers.
- Misconfigured Firewalls and Routers: Improperly configured network devices that may allow unauthorized traffic.
- Exposed Application Services: Web servers, databases, and other services that are publicly accessible and vulnerable to attack.
- Denial of Service (DoS) Vulnerabilities: Network configurations that could be exploited for service disruption.
- DNS Spoofing: Manipulating DNS servers to redirect traffic to malicious destinations.
Internal Network Vulnerabilities
- Internal Systems and Misconfigurations: Flaws in internal network configurations or unpatched systems that could lead to unauthorized access.
- Lateral Movement: Exploiting weak authentication or poorly segmented networks to move between systems within the network.
- Privilege Escalation: Exploiting local vulnerabilities to elevate access privileges on internal systems.
- Insecure Network Shares: Exposed file shares or shared resources that are accessible by unauthorized internal users.
- Weak Internal Authentication: Flaws in internal access control mechanisms that allow attackers to bypass security measures.
Tools and Frameworks We Use
To ensure an in-depth and effective network penetration test, we employ a combination of industry-leading tools, including:
- Nessus: A powerful vulnerability scanner for identifying weaknesses in network devices and services.
- Nmap: A widely used network scanner for mapping out networks, identifying open ports, and discovering running services.
- Metasploit: A penetration testing framework for developing and executing exploits on identified vulnerabilities.
- Wireshark: A network protocol analyzer for capturing and analyzing network traffic to identify security flaws.
- Aircrack-ng: A suite of tools for assessing the security of wireless networks.
- Netcat: A versatile tool for interacting with network connections and testing network vulnerabilities.
- Burp Suite: Used for testing network-related vulnerabilities, particularly in web applications or services exposed on the network.
These tools help us thoroughly assess the security of your network and identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.
Deliverables: What You Receive After Testing
After completing the network penetration test, we provide a detailed Security Assessment Report, which includes:
- Detailed Findings: A list of identified vulnerabilities, their severity, and potential risks.
- Exploitability: An assessment of whether the vulnerabilities can be exploited in real-world scenarios.
- Remediation Recommendations: Clear, actionable steps to fix the identified vulnerabilities.
- Risk Mitigation Strategies: Recommendations for strengthening network defenses and reducing attack surfaces.
- Follow-Up Consultation: We offer a follow-up consultation to help you understand the findings and implement effective remediation steps.
Common FAQ's
How is external network testing different from internal network testing?
External network testing focuses on vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers from outside the organization, such as exposed services and misconfigured firewalls. Internal testing, on the other hand, simulates attacks from within the network, where an attacker may have gained access and is attempting to escalate privileges or move laterally within the environment.
Need Help or Found an Issue? Contact Us!
If you have any questions about the security testing process, or if you’ve found an issue or vulnerability you’d like to discuss, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team of experts is here to assist you with any concerns, clarify any findings, and guide you through the remediation process.
Our Email: Contact@syssecurelabs.com
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