Network Penetration Testing
External infrastructure security assessment focusing on your internet-facing perimeter. We identify vulnerabilities in exposed services, misconfigurations, and attack vectors that could be exploited from the outside.
- External Perimeter
- Non-Destructive
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Assessment Methodology
A systematic approach to identifying and validating external vulnerabilities while maintaining service availability.
Scope Definition & Asset Discovery
We work with your team to define the external testing scope including IP ranges, domains, and cloud assets. Using passive reconnaissance (DNS enumeration, certificate transparency, OSINT), we map your entire external attack surface before active testing begins.
Port Scanning & Service Enumeration
Comprehensive port scanning across your external infrastructure to identify all exposed services. Each discovered service is fingerprinted to determine versions, configurations, and potential vulnerabilities. We identify shadow IT and forgotten assets.
Vulnerability Assessment
Automated and manual vulnerability scanning against all discovered services. We check for known CVEs, default credentials, misconfigurations, outdated software, and security weaknesses. Each finding is validated to eliminate false positives.
Exploitation & Validation
For identified vulnerabilities, we perform safe exploitation attempts to validate severity and demonstrate real-world impact. This includes testing for remote code execution, authentication bypasses, and data exposure without causing service disruption.
Reporting & Remediation Guidance
Comprehensive report with all findings categorized by severity, exploitability, and business impact. Each vulnerability includes detailed remediation steps, configuration recommendations, and verification procedures.
Testing Coverage
Comprehensive coverage of your external attack surface and internet-facing infrastructure.
Perimeter Services
- Web servers
- Mail servers (SMTP, POP3, IMAP)
- VPN endpoints
- Remote access services
Network Infrastructure
- Routers & switches
- Load balancers
- DNS servers
- Network management interfaces
Cloud Infrastructure
- Public cloud endpoints
- Storage buckets
- API gateways
- Serverless functions
Authentication Systems
- SSO providers
- LDAP/AD exposure
- Certificate services
- MFA configurations
External Testing Only
This service focuses exclusively on external network penetration testing. We assess your internet-facing infrastructure from an external attacker's perspective without requiring internal network access.
Included
External perimeter, cloud endpoints, public-facing services
Not Included
Internal network testing, wireless assessment, physical testing