
Network Penetration Testing
(also known as an External Network Security Assessment)
What does your network look like to a hacker out on the Internet?
If an attacker compromised your network systems, do you know what the impact would be?
The better you understand the strength of your network perimeter, the more you can improve your security measures and protect your business and customers.
What is a Network Penetration Test?
A Network Penetration Test evaluates the security of a system through a combination of scanning tools and manual penetration techniques designed to identify vulnerabilities within your network services that are accessible from the Internet. The results of the test will help determine the degree to which your data can be compromised should a malicious attacker or script kiddie target your organization.
How does a network penetration test differ from vulnerability scanning?
Our Network Penetration Testing takes vulnerability scanning to the next level. Where vulnerability scanning evaluates the strength of your system and identifies known weaknesses, Network Penetration Testing goes a step further by attempting to bypass the known weaknesses in an attempt to skillfully exploit these vulnerabilities (with your knowledge and consent). After testing is complete, identified vulnerabilities are validated and remediation recommendations are compiled.
Benefits of a Network Penetration Test?
- A secure method to evaluate the true strength of your network defenses
- A way to identify a hacker’s primary attack vector
- An added measure to proactively mitigate the risk of future threats
- Proof of compliance with requirements 6.6 and 11.3 of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), which requires merchants who qualify for SAQ D to conduct a Network Penetration Test and/or a Web Application Assessment at least once a year.
When you conduct a Network Penetration Test, you are ensuring the best possible security posture for your business.
What’s included with the Network Penetration Testing service?
- In concert with the consultant, you determine the scope of the test, including the systems and IP addresses you would like examined, the level of exploitation and whether or not you’d like to add a Web Application Assessment
- Once scope is defined, a ControlScan security consultant conducts a thorough assessment of your network to:
* Identify vulnerabilities
* Assign an appropriate level of risk to your business
* Identify threats within new and existing applications within your QA/Development environment if included in scope
- After the test is completed, we provide you with a comprehensive report, outlining the steps taken, vulnerabilities found and remediation recommendations to avoid the exploitation of identified risks found.
For more information about our Network Penetration Test, or to schedule a consultation, please call us at 1- 888-271-0882 x 1 or fill out the form below and a SYNERTECH SOLUTIONS representative will contact you within 24Hours.
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