Network Penetration Testing

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Protect Your Networks by Attacking Them

The best way to find out where your networks are vulnerable to attacks is by pretending to be a hacker.

Network penetration testing leverages the expertise of security professionals to assess your network's security posture and identify potential vulnerabilities malicious actors could exploit.

Why Network Penetration Testing Matters

Cyber attacks are constantly evolving. Without network penetration testing, you may not realize just how vulnerable you are to criminals.

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Undetected risks

Without penetration testing, critical security flaws can provide gateways for attackers to breach your networks.
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Compliance failures

Vulnerabilities in your networks can mean compliance failures, fines, and potential legal action.
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Data breaches

A successful breach could result in theft of customer data, intellectual property, or financial information.

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Being unprepared

Not being prepared for attacks slows your effectiveness in responding quickly.

Our Network Penetration Testing Process

Our network penetrating testing services simulate a potential attack to help you keep your business safe. We provide you with:

  • Scanning and enumeration of live systems, open ports, services, and host systems
  • Vulnerability analysis to identify actual risks
  • Simulated attacks
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Continuous monitoring of your network

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From Our Blog 

The Benefits of an Audit-First Approach

 

Let’s talk about reaction. 

Not in Newton’s Third Law sense, but in technology. Specifically, being reactive in IT decision-making.

Too often companies find themselves trapped in a cycle of reactive decisions when it comes to their IT infrastructure. It often begins with an incident or disruption that exposes vulnerabilities — a data breach, a system outage, or even a user complaint about slow response times.

When these issues arise, they trigger a sense of urgency and pressure to find a quick solution. And in the rush to resolve the immediate issue, decision-makers may overlook the underlying causes or fail to consider the broader implications for the company.

That’s a bad place to be. In IT, the goal should be proactive rather than reactive, and the first step to getting there is a comprehensive IT audit.

 

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FAQs

What is Network Penetration Testing?

Network penetration testing (often called a "pen test") is a controlled simulation of a cyberattack on an organization’s network infrastructure. The goal is to identify exploitable vulnerabilities, test the effectiveness of existing security defenses, and understand how an attacker could breach systems and access sensitive data. Unlike vulnerability scanning, penetration testing goes beyond detection and attempts actual exploitation.

Why is Network Penetration Testing important?

Penetration testing provides critical insights by:

  • Validating security controls and uncovering gaps
  • Demonstrating real-world attack scenarios and potential impact
  • Prioritizing remediation efforts based on risk severity
  • Meeting compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA)
  • Preparing response teams for handling live threats and improving incident readiness
What are the phases of a typical Penetration Test?

A structured pen test usually follows these stages:

  • Reconnaissance – Gathering information on the target network
  • Scanning and Enumeration – Identifying live systems, open ports, and services
  • Exploitation – Attempting to gain unauthorized access or control
  • Privilege Escalation – Trying to increase access rights within systems
  • Post-Exploitation – Assessing the value of compromised systems and data
  • Reporting – Documenting findings, risk levels, and recommendations

These phases are conducted with defined scopes and rules of engagement to ensure safety and compliance.

Who should conduct a Penetration Test?

Penetration tests should be performed by:

  • Certified ethical hackers (CEH, OSCP, GPEN) or security firms with proven experience
  • External managed IT services providers, who bring impartiality and advanced tools
  • Internal red teams, if properly trained and equipped, for ongoing testing in larger organizations

It's important that testers operate under strict legal and ethical guidelines, with proper authorization and communication with IT and leadership teams.

How often should Penetration Testing be done?

The frequency depends on risk level and regulatory needs, but general best practices include:

  • Annually for a full assessment
  • After major system or infrastructure changes
  • Before launching new applications or services
  • When compliance standards require it (e.g., PCI-DSS mandates annual and post-change testing)

Some organizations also implement continuous or rolling testing using red teams and automated tools for higher security maturity.