Internal Penetration Testing
By assuming that an attacker has gained access to the internal network or that an insider threat exists, internal penetration testing focuses on your internal network. We evaluate the potential damage a compromised system could inflict and determine the extent to which an attacker could move laterally within the network. We assess the effectiveness of internal security controls and measures the organization's ability to detect and respond to insider threats or breaches.Â
The Importance of Internal Penetration Testing
Potential vulnerabilities can exist anywhere in your infrastructure and through internal penetration testing, your company will be able to identify and mitigate internal and cloud based threats with links to your internal network. By doing so, your company will be able to proactively highlight and address potential gaps and vulnerabilities in security controls before a malicious actor can do so. The main benefits of internal penetration testing are:Â
- Identify vulnerabilities before malicious actorsÂ
- Assess and improve your internal controls
- Mitigate risksÂ
- Comply with regulatory requirements
Our Approach
Our methodology has been built throughout the years based on the logics of external and internal malicious actors and seek to exploit our targets the same way a malicious actor would do. Amongst others, our internal penetration testing methodology includes typically activities such as network and Active Directory enumeration, vulnerability scanning, and privilege escalation within both local and Active Directory environments. Our tests also include lateral movement to simulate how attackers might navigate through the network, culminating in the retrieval of sensitive data or access to critical functions. Additionally, internal applications can be assessed using a blend of automated tools and manual testing techniques to uncover potential security flaws. A typical Internal Penetration test includes the following steps:Â
- Reconnaissance
- Scanning
- Exploiting
- Post-Exploitation
- Reporting
Key Features of Our Internal Network Testing Services
- Access Controls: Implementing and verifying robust access control mechanisms to ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive resources.
- User Permissions: Reviewing and optimizing user permissions to prevent unauthorized access.
- Role-Based Access: Ensuring that access is granted based on roles and responsibilities.
- Patch Management: Identifying and addressing missing security updates and patches within your internal network.
- Patch Review: Assessing the current state of patch management and identifying gaps.
- Remediation Guidance: Providing detailed recommendations for applying necessary patches and updates.
- Configuration Management: Ensuring that all devices and systems within your internal network are securely configured.
- Configuration Review: Evaluating the configuration settings of critical systems and devices.
- Best Practices: Implementing industry best practices for secure configurations.
- Network Segmentation: Ensuring that your internal network is properly segmented to limit the impact of potential breaches.
- VLAN Configuration: Implementing VLANs to segregate network traffic and enhance security.
- Segmentation Review: Assessing the effectiveness of network segmentation to protect sensitive resources.
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention: Implementing and evaluating intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) to monitor and protect your internal network from unauthorized access.
- IDPS Configuration: Assessing and optimizing IDPS configurations to enhance detection and prevention capabilities.
- Monitoring: Ensuring continuous monitoring for signs of unauthorized access or malicious activity.
- Endpoint Security: Evaluating the security of endpoints within your internal network to prevent them from being used as entry points for attackers.
- Antivirus and Antimalware: Ensuring that endpoints are protected with up-to-date antivirus and antimalware solutions.
- Endpoint Hardening: Implementing measures to harden endpoints against attacks.
Detailed Reporting and Remediation Guidance
Our detailed penetration testing report is written in understandable terms and provides clear and actionable information about identified vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and recommended remediation steps. This allows your team to quickly understand and start addressing issues immediately.
- Executive Summary: High-level overview of the findings aimed for management and delivered shortly after the assessment.
- Technical Details: In-depth reporting with details at every step of our penetration testing services, helping your technical teams replicate the vectors easily and remediate swiftly. Â
- Report Readout: We provide report read out for your management, accelerating the understanding of the report and clarifying any unclarities on the spot.Â
- Remediation Guidance: Post-pentest step-by-step support and guidance on how to fix identified vulnerabilities and accelerate the remediationÂ
- Free Retesting: Following the remediation of identified vulnerabilities, we offer a free retesting of all the vulnerabilities to ensure everything has been remediated.
Why Work With Us
Our team of experienced security professionals brings deep knowledge and experience of application security and the latest threat landscapes. We operate as your internal team, seeking to always understand the challenges you face and ensure you solve them, always. Work with us and experience open and transparent communication throughout the testing process providing real-time updates and insights. This collaborative approach ensures that you are always informed and can prioritize remediation efforts.
KeyPoints
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Internal Network Vulnerabilities
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Privilege Escalation Attack
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Malware Propagation
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Credential Theft
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Information Leakage
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Man-in-the-middle Attacks
Related Certifications
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Offensive Security Certified Expert
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Offensive Security Certified Expert
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Offensive Security Certified Expert
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Offensive Security Certified Expert
Our Approach
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We Assess
After an initial call with the client, Pretera will start working on scoping and based on the required amount of the time required to complete the work, the client will receive a detailed offer.
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We Prevent
During the assessment phase, Pretera will provide its services for which the client has paid for, and it could range from a few days assessment to a several weeks assessment.
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We Secure
Upon completion of the assessment, Pretera will deliver a detailed report of findings to the client and will offer a walk-through presentation if asked by the client.