Infrastructure Penetration Testing
Internal & External Network Penetration Testing
Infrastructure Penetration Testing Internal & External Network Penetration Testing Our penetration tests are delivered by experienced security professionals using a combination of automated tools and manual techniques. We follow a structured methodology that includes planning, reconnaissance, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and reporting. We offer both onsite and remote testing options.
Overview
What is infrastructure penetration testing?
Infrastructure penetration testing is a proactive security assessment where our consultants simulate real-world cyber-attacks on an organisation's network and systems to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
The ultimate goal is to help organisations strengthen their security posture by providing comprehensive reports with remediation guidance, enabling them to prioritise and address security issues effectively.
What you'll receive
- ✓Scoping: agreed IP ranges, network segments and testing windows for internal and external testing
- ✓Testing: manual exploitation of network services, lateral movement paths and privilege escalation
- ✓Executive report: a summary of your network security posture for stakeholders
- ✓Technical report: every finding rated by CVSS, mapped to CIS Benchmarks and NIST
- ✓Remediation: practical hardening guidance for hosts, services and network controls
- ✓Retest & debrief: a retest of fixes and a call to walk your team through the results
Why It Matters
The value of regular security reviews
Evaluate your controls
Regular security reviews enable organisations to comprehensively evaluate their security measures, including the effectiveness of controls, configurations, and policies.
Strengthen your posture
Identifying weaknesses allows organisations to strengthen their security posture and better protect their assets and data against evolving threats.
Meet compliance
Regular security assessments are essential for compliance with industry regulations and data protection laws, demonstrating your commitment to a secure environment.
High-Level Methodology
A structured, five-phase approach
Planning & Scoping
We define the scope, objectives and rules of engagement with you — agreeing targets, testing windows and constraints so the assessment is safe, relevant and aligned to your business priorities.
Reconnaissance
We gather information about the in-scope network and systems — identifying live hosts, exposed services and potential entry points that form the basis for deeper analysis.
Vulnerability Analysis
To identify vulnerabilities, we employ a mix of automated security test tools and manual testing. Leveraging our consultants' extensive experience, we carefully verify for false positives and, if deemed appropriate within the scope, conduct additional attacks.
Exploitation
We exploit vulnerabilities identified in the previous stage. This stage may not be suitable for every environment and clients are always consulted before any active exploitation to ensure system stability. We never use untested exploits in live environments and never perform denial-of-service attacks (unless requested).
Analysis & Reporting
This is arguably the most important phase. We analyse the level of access achieved and determine the overall risk to the business, then deliver a clear report with prioritised, context-specific remediation guidance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can internal network tests be performed remotely?
Yes, internal network penetration tests can often be performed remotely using our secure remote testing solution. We offer both onsite and remote testing options depending on your environment and requirements.
How much does a network penetration test cost?
The cost depends on several factors, including the scope of the work (number of IP addresses, systems, and applications), the complexity of your network, and the type of testing required (external, internal, web application, etc.). Contact us for a customised quote.
What information is required to scope a test?
To accurately scope a penetration test, we typically need information about your network range (IP addresses), domain names, key systems and applications, and any specific security concerns you have.
What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?
A vulnerability scan identifies potential weaknesses in your systems, whilst a penetration test attempts to actively exploit those weaknesses to determine their real-world impact. A penetration test goes beyond simply identifying vulnerabilities by demonstrating how they can be exploited and what data could be accessed.
What are the most common issues you find?
Recurring findings include missing security patches, weak or default credentials, exposed management services, unnecessary open ports, weak network segmentation, and unsupported legacy systems that give an attacker a foothold.
Ready to test your infrastructure?
Get a fast, transparent quote for your network penetration test, or talk to a consultant about scoping the right engagement.