6 Benefits of Penetration Testing with Us
Penetration testing is needed in this time where data breaches are the norm, organizations must assess risks. With cyber threats on the rise, a flexible information security program is crucial. Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) often overlook cybersecurity amid technological advancements, leading to increased cybercrimes. Two in three SMBs suffered security breaches last year, averaging $380,000 per incident. Prioritizing cybersecurity is vital. Our Penetration Testing offers flexible scheduling, real-time notifications, informative reports, affordability, and transparency for efficient detection and response.
Benefits of Penetration Testing with Us:
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Schedule flexibility for penetration tests
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Real-time notifications during tests
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Informative reports on risks and comparisons
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Competitive pricing with added value
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Transparent progress updates for your IT team
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Reduced turnaround time for detection and response
Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Testing
A vulnerability assessment says the door is unlocked, while a penetration test reveals an unlocked safe with sensitive data. It guides you on securing the door and protecting confidential information.
What a Vulnerability Test will find:
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Patching vulnerabilities
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Default passwords amongst services
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Configuration deficiencies
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False positive vulnerabilities (e.g. flagging services based on version numbers, not knowing if patches are applied)
What a Penetration Test will find:
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Weak domain user account passwords
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Sensitive files stored on network shares
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Sensitive data within databases
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Weak password policies
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Network share permission issues
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Man-in-the-middle attacks and possibilities
Scope and Methodology
Gallop Technology Group Network offers a variety of security assessments, including vulnerability assessments as well as penetration testing.
The internal and external testing phases are similar in many ways, with the exception of leveraging Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). These assessments take a comprehensive approach to identifying security vulnerabilities which expose systems and services to potential threats. To accomplish this goal, our consultants leverage a number of resources and techniques to identify, enumerate, and exploit the targeted systems. Different components are included in penetration testing.
External Network Penetration Testing
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Information Gathering – Collect data from publicly accessible sources.
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Host Discovery – Identify active systems using Nmap and Masscan.
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Enumeration – Analyze open ports and network traffic for vulnerabilities.
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Exploitation – Attempt to exploit security vulnerabilities.
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Post Exploitation – Gain access to compromised systems and perform internal tests.
External Network Vulnerability Assessment
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Vulnerability Analysis – Scan systems for vulnerabilities without exploiting them.
Internal Network Penetration Testing
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Information Gathering – Learn about the internal network environment.
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Host Discovery – Identify active systems using Nmap and Masscan.
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Enumeration – Analyze open ports and network traffic for vulnerabilities.
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Exploitation – Attempt to gain remote access to services or systems.
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Post Exploitation – Use gained information to facilitate further access and sensitive data enumeration.
Internal Network Vulnerability Assessment
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Vulnerability Analysis – Scan internal systems for vulnerabilities without exploiting them.
Our Penetration Testing, with its flexible scheduling, real-time notifications, informative reports, competitive pricing, and transparency, ensures efficient detection and response.
Source: ibm.com
