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External penetration test: Test your systems' vulnerabilities to hackers
Every second of every day, the internet is being scanned for vulnerable systems by opportunistic attackers looking for new additions to their networks of compromised systems. We can help you identify and minimise vulnerabilities and misconfigurations before you become the next target for hackers.
What is an external penetration test?
Low IT security can have serious consequences for your business. You could lose data and confidential information, risk temporary shutdown of functions and loss of reputation.
An external penetration test assesses existing vulnerabilities in your systems or your entire internet exposed infrastructure from the viewpoint of an attacker.
The purpose of an external penetration test is to test and identify vulnerabilities on external systems, enabling you to mitigate any vulnerabilities before an attacker finds and exploits them.
The test assesses and evaluates your security posture
During an external penetration test, we evaluate your current security posture and protection of internet facing systems.
We create an overview of where you can fix any vulnerabilities before an attacker finds and exploits them.
During the test, we evaluate the following:
- Exposure of insecure services to the internet
- Presence of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in the infrastructure
- Presence of outdated and legacy systems
- Exposure of VPN/VDI services and protection against unauthorised access
Available web applications are tested at an overall level from an unauthenticated perspective.
The analysis concludes with a written report that includes a non-technical section with a summary for managers and decision makers, and a technical section with detailed observations and concrete recommendations for improving the security level and hardening the infrastructure.
Our approach and years of experience
Our approach is based on our specialised knowledge of hacking and techniques to compromise systems and networks. Our team of security specialists have years of experience helping organisations improve IT security.
During testing, we use manual techniques, specialised tools and scripts combined with automated scans to evaluate and compromise systems to obtain access to sensitive corporate data and resources.
Testing requires ongoing involvement of your technical staff.
Penetration Testing as a Service for year-round security
With Penetration Testing as a Service (PaaS), you can extend the value with a series of penetration tests. Instead of one test that provides a snapshot of the threat level and current IT security, with a PaaS solution you will be able to continuously test your IT security and follow the development of your need for adjustments and implementations in your infrastructure.
This will ensure that your IT security is kept up-to-date and robust all year round. This provides high value in terms of:
- Continuous identification of vulnerabilities
- Continuous verification of fixed vulnerabilities
- Ongoing recommendations on how to increase the level of IT security
- Continuous follow-up testing
- Improve your development by integrating penetration testing into your web development processes.
Why choose us as your security partner?
With us by your side, you'll have access to a dedicated team of experts to help with everything from planning and implementation to ongoing support and maintenance of your security.
Reach out today and let us put security on your agenda.