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PENETRATION TESTING

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PENETRATION TESTING

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WHAT IS PENETRATION TESTING

Penetration Testing, also known as “pen testing,” is a simulated cyber-attack against an organization’s systems and networks to test the effectiveness of their security controls. It is a comprehensive assessment of an organization’s security posture, designed to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by cyber attackers.

Pen testing is an essential component of an organization’s cybersecurity strategy, as it helps organizations identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by cyber attackers. It provides organizations with valuable insights into their security posture and helps them understand the risks associated with cyber threats.

Benefits of Penetration Testing

Identifying vulnerabilities:  Pen testing helps organizations identify vulnerabilities in their systems and networks that could be exploited by cyber attackers.

Prioritizing remediation efforts: By identifying the most critical vulnerabilities, this method of testing helps organizations prioritize their remediation efforts and address the most pressing threats first.

Enhancing security posture: By identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, it helps organizations enhance their overall security posture and reduce the risk of cyber-attacks.

Demonstrating compliance: Many regulatory frameworks and industry standards require organizations to conduct regular testing to demonstrate compliance with security best practices.

Improving incident response capabilities: By simulating cyber attacks, Pen Testing helps organizations improve their incident response capabilities and better prepare for real-world cyber threats.

TYPES OF PENETRATION TESTING

We offer a range of Penetration Testing services to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture.

Web Application Penetration Testing

This type of testing is designed to identify vulnerabilities in web applications. It helps organizations identify and address vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cyber attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems.

Network Penetration Testing

This type of testing is designed to identify vulnerabilities in an organization's network infrastructure, including both internal and external networks. It helps organizations identify and address vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cyber attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems.

Cloud Penetration Testing

This type of testing is designed to identify vulnerabilities in cloud-based systems and networks. It helps organizations understand the risks associated with using cloud-based services and ensure that their cloud environments are secure.

Mobile Penetration Testing

This type of testing is designed to identify vulnerabilities in mobile applications, native or not. It helps organizations identify and address vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cyber attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems.

There are two types of Network Penetration Testing:

Internal Network Penetration Testing: This type of testing is designed to identify vulnerabilities in an organization’s internal network infrastructure, including local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). It helps organizations identify and address vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cyber attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems within the organization.

External Network Penetration Testing: This type of testing is designed to identify vulnerabilities in an organization’s external network infrastructure, including internet-facing systems and networks. It helps organizations identify and address vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cyber attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems from the internet.

OUR APPROACH TO PENETRATION TESTING

At , i-Metrix we follow the seven-stage Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) approach when conducting our Penetration Testing services. This approach is a widely recognized framework for conducting effective Penetration Testing engagements and helps ensure that our testing is thorough, comprehensive, and aligned with industry best practices.

While penetration testing simulates a cyberattack, vulnerability assessment identifies weaknesses in an organization’s security posture.

THE SEVEN STAGES OF THE PTES APPROACH ARE:

Pre-engagement Interactions

This stage involves establishing the scope and objectives of the Penetration Testing engagement and determining the appropriate testing methodology.

Threat Modeling

This stage involves identifying the potential threats to the target systems and networks and determining the likelihood and impact of each threat.

Exploitation

This stage involves attempting to exploit identified vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to the target systems and networks.

Reporting

This stage involves documenting the findings of the Penetration Testing engagement and providing recommendations for improvement.

Intelligence Gathering

This stage involves gathering information about the target systems and networks, including infrastructure, applications, and user profiles.

Vulnerability Analysis

This stage involves identifying vulnerabilities in the target systems and networks and determining their potential impact.

Post-Exploitation

This stage involves identifying and analyzing data and systems accessed during the exploitation stage and determining the potential impact of the access.

WHY CHOOSE US FOR PENETRATION TESTING

At i-Metrix, we are dedicated to helping organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture through comprehensive Penetration Testing services. Our team of experienced security consultants is trained in the latest best practices for conducting simulated cyber attacks and identifying vulnerabilities in an organization’s systems and networks.

Our Penetration Testing services are designed to be tailored to the specific needs and goals of each organization. We work closely with your team to understand your unique security needs and provide recommendations for improvement based on our findings.

In addition to our Penetration Testing services, we also offer a range of other cybersecurity services to help organizations enhance their security posture and protect their valuable assets. These services include Vulnerability Assessment, Cybersecurity Awareness Training, and Secure Code Review, among others.

Contact us to learn more about how our Penetration Testing services can benefit your organization and help you enhance your cybersecurity posture.

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