What is External Penetration Testing?
External penetration testing is a type of security assessment designed to identify and fix vulnerabilities within publicly accessible network infrastructures by replicating the same techniques used by hackers. External network infrastructures are among the most targeted components. This is why experts recommend to perform external assessments at least once a year or following any major changes to the infrastructure to stay on top of the latest cyber threats. Conducting an external pentest is also required by various standards, such as PCI-DSS, ISO27001, and SOC 2.
How We Test Your External Network
Our external pentests are designed to identify the security risks and entry points most commonly exploited by hackers to breach your external networks.
Authentication
bypass
Use of default
credentials
Vulnerable
configurations
Weak
firewall rules
Authorization
bypass
Improper
input validation
Our Penetration Testing Process
If your organization has not gone through a penetration test before, you may not know what to expect. Even if you have, maybe you are wondering what Vumetric’ stages of penetration testing are. Here is a high-level break down of each step of our proven process:
Project Scoping
Duration: ~ 1-2 days
Activities: We learn about your specific needs and objectives.
Outcome: Business proposal, signed contract.
Kick-off / Planning
Duration: ~ 1 hour
Activities: We review the scope of work, discuss requirements and planning.
Outcome: Scope validation, test planning.
Penetration Testing
Duration: ~ 2-3 weeks
Activities: We execute the test in accordance with the project scope.
Outcome: Detailed penetration test report, presentation.
Remediation Testing
Duration: Up to 1 month
Activities: We test and validate vulnerability fixes.
Outcome: Remediation report, attestation.
Why Test the Security of Your External Network?
Are my systems up to date and properly configured?
Have I successfully secured every service exposed on the internet?
Is my confidential data properly secured or publicly accessible?
Could a ransomware infiltrate my network from the internet?
Does my firewall intercept common hacking attempts?
DID YOU KNOW?
“ Cyberattacks on external networks represent 1/3 of all cyber threats faced by organizations. ”