Information Assurance
What is external infrastructure testing?
An External Infrastructure penetration test is a type of security assessment aimed at identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities which could be exploited by external threats to disrupt organisational services or provide an entry-point for an attacker to infiltrate internal networks or systems.
We replicate a real-world attack from an external threat actor to help organisations understand their level of exposure to external threats.
Proactive testing helps identify and address risks before they can be exploited.
What does it do?
External Infrastructure penetration testing can be broken down into several stages and seeks to mimic the processes taken by a real-world threat actor:
Reconnaissance
Information is gathered about the client's external infrastructure, such as Domains, IP addresses and network services. This is done using a combination of automated and manual tools to gather information which could be leveraged to gain unauthorised access to an organisation's network.
Identifying vulnerabilities
Using the information gathered during the reconnaissance stage, our consultant will identify vulnerabilities in the active services which can be linked to known vulnerabilities in the software, weak configurations, or vulnerabilities in how the services are implemented.
Exploitation
The identified vulnerabilities are exploited to demonstrate the impact they could have on the business in the event of a real-world compromise. This is often showcased through gaining access to a vulnerable system or sensitive data, depending on the rules of engagement of the test. It also helps demonstrate how complex the exploitation of the vulnerability would be for an attacker.
Reporting
A report is created which provides both a high-level overview and a technical overview of the vulnerabilities identified, the impact and complexity associated with them, and how these vulnerabilities can be fixed.
The value external infrastructure testing brings to your organisation
PGI prioritises identified vulnerabilities based on the real-world risk they pose to your organisation, taking into account factors such as impact and complexity. This provides you with informed remediation advice to better prioritise and implement fixes within your environment.
By taking an active role in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, you are taking a proactive approach to improving your overall security posture and staying one step ahead of threat.
Proactive protection
Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities helps strengthen security, Our approach includes tailored recommendations for a layered defence strategy.
Security assurance
Ensure your services are secure and protected from threats and demonstrate due diligence to your clients.
Risk-based insights
We help you to prioritise vulnerabilities based on real-world risk, providing actionable recommendations for effective fixes.