External Network Penetration Testing
What is External Network Penetration Testing?
An external network penetration test identifies vulnerabilities that could be exploited by remote attackers to gain access to your systems.
During testing our consultants use both automated testing tools and manual techniques to identify and exploit security weaknesses within your external network. We simulate real-world attack originating from external users of our network.
At the end of the assessment, you will receive a detailed report containing vulnerabilities identified, along with recommended remediations.
Why Choose Us For Your External Network Penetration Testing Needs
Our consultants are highly experienced and industry certified, we ensure our approach is in line with best practice, the integrity of your data is protected, and no system disruption. We also offer you a free retest.
Partnering with us will allow your organisation to:
Achieve Greater Awareness
External network penetration testing gives you greater awareness of the security of your network parameters.
Reduce Risk
External network penetration test helps you identify and remediate vulnerabilities. This results in having a hardened network, reducing the impact and likelihood of a breach.
Achieve Compliance
PCI-DSS requires external network penetration testing to ensure your organisation is maintaining adequate security controls. VKM can help you achieve compliance.
Gain Confidence
External network penetration testing will give you and your commercial partners confidence that your internet-facing infrastructure is adequately protected against external attackers.
Our Methodology
01 Scoping
Our experts work with you to define any networks and assets in scope and devise an appropriate assessment strategy.
02 Reconaissance
We use the latest intelligence gathering techniques to uncover freely available security and technical information that could be used to help us access your network.
03 Active Scanning and Vulnerability Analysis
We use both manual and automated tools to identify security weaknesses and develop a strategy to exploit them.
04 Exploitation
To obtain initial access to your network, our experienced network penetration testers exploit all identified vulnerabilities, but in a safe way that avoids damage and disruption.
05 Reporting
Once an assessment is complete, our consultants document key findings and supply prioritised remediation guidance to help address any identified exposures.
06 Debrief
We give you an overview of the assessment. If more details are required, we can talk specifically about the details.