Internal Network Penetration Testing

Overview

Businesses often focus on securing external perimeters, but internal threats are real. With evolving technology, hackers employ sophisticated strategies. To enhance preparedness, adopting an adversarial mindset is crucial. Internal network penetration tests simulate real attacks, identifying vulnerabilities and evaluating security measures, ensuring robust internal infrastructure.

What is Internal Network Penetration testing

Internal network penetration testing is a sophisticated evaluation of infrastructure, determining vulnerabilities to insider threats or adversaries who’ve breached the network. Unlike automated scans, this test gauges potential exploits from initial access, aiming to access sensitive assets within the internal network. It includes privilege escalation, malware distribution, MiTM attacks, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.

Penetration Testing Methodologies and Standards

There are various standards and methodologies that ensure the penetration test is authentic and covers all important aspects. Some of them are mentioned below:

OSSTMM – The acronym OSSTMM stands for Open-Source Security Testing Methodology Manual, which serves as a prominent and widely acknowledged standard for penetration testing.

OSINT- Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) involves gathering, analyzing, and distributing publicly available and legally accessible information. It aids in gathering insights for various purposes.

OWASP- or the Open Worldwide Application Security Project, is a renowned standard for penetration testing. Developed and continuously updated by a community of experts, it remains aligned with the latest security threats.

NIST- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides a precise pentesting methodology tailored to assist pentesters in enhancing the accuracy of their tests.

PTES- which stands for Penetration Testing Execution Standards, primary objective is to establish a thorough and current standard for penetration testing and what they can anticipate from such tests.

Our Proven Process

Discover, Identify, Secure.

Scoping: We work closely with you to define the test scope, including target systems, testing methods, and compliance needs.

Reconnaissance: Our team collects data about your internal network setup to understand its structure, devices, and potential vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability Analysis: We conduct a thorough examination of your network, assessing systems, applications, and databases for known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

Exploitation: Our ethical hackers simulate real attacks, exploiting identified vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to your systems.

Privilege Escalation and Lateral Movement: We evaluate the potential for attackers to escalate privileges and move laterally within your network, identifying access control weaknesses.

Reporting and Recommendations: We deliver a detailed report outlining discovered vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and actionable remediation steps. Our team can assist in implementing security measures to enhance network resilience.