Information Assurance
What is internal infrastructure testing?
An Internal Infrastructure penetration test is a type of security assessment aimed at identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities that could be exploited by threat actors with internal access to the network. These actors typically intend to disrupt organisational services or gain access to internal networks by targeting external-facing infrastructure such as servers, firewalls, and routers.
We replicate a real-world attack from an internal threat actor to help organisations understand their level of exposure to internal threats.
This can be done from an unauthenticated perspective or an authenticated perspective. The key difference is, with an authenticated approach, we can understand how vulnerabilities can be exploited from the perspective of someone who already has some level of access.
Proactive testing helps identify and address these risks before they can be exploited.
What does it do?
Internal Infrastructure penetration testing can be broken down into several stages and seeks to mimic the processes taken by a real-world threat actor:
Reconnaissance
We start by gathering information about your internal infrastructure, such as Domains, IP addresses and network services. This is done using a combination of automated and manual tools to identify potential entry points which could be leveraged to gain unauthorised access to a network.
Identifying vulnerabilities
Using the information gathered, we analyse your network services for known vulnerabilities, such as outdated software, poor configurations, or improper implementation practices. By identifying these weaknesses, we can assess the risk they pose to your environment.
Exploitation
We will safely exploit the identified vulnerabilities through a practical test to demonstrate the real-world impact they could have on your business. This is often conducted through gaining access to a vulnerable system or sensitive data. This also helps highlight how complex, or straightforward, the exploitation of the vulnerability would be for an attacker.
Reporting
A report is created which provides 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 internal 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.