Penetration tests
Have you ever wondered whether your IT systems are ready to fend off a real threat? Checking this in real conditions, as close to reality as possible, would involve an actual attack on your infrastructure. Data gathered during such an incident would allow you to assess the maturity of your security strategy and improve it in terms of the vulnerabilities found. Ideally, this would be done without damaging the system. Fortunately, penetration testing is our specialty.
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Web application penetration testing
Mobile application penetration testing
IoT penetration testing
Network infrastructure penetration testing
Vulnerability scanning
Source code vulnerability review
Benefits of Penetration Testing
Identifying security gaps
Verifying system readiness for hacker attack
Investigating the damage caused by a successful attack at the business and operational level
Strategy for updating and developing the system and security protocols
What is penetration testing?
Penetration testing is a controlled attack on a client’s system, conducted by a specialist who uses the full extent of their knowledge and experience to breach security. It consists of both manual and automated tests, which together provide insight into how a potential attack would proceed.
Pentesting consists of several areas:
- Network: Analysis of the network and its weaknesses, possible entry points into the system
- Web and mobile applications: Assessment of the level of security using the OWASP framework to maximize the level of threat
- Internet of things: Finding critical points such as protocols, encryption, API, or user interface
Well-conducted pentests allow you to assess the risk, locate attack vectors, and most importantly, verify the readiness of your security system. The primary goal is to draw up a plan that includes tightening security, and their further development in the short and long term.
When conducting penetration tests, we use top-notch tools, in line with industry best practices for ensuring digital security:
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) – to find vulnerabilities in applications that are already running
- Nessus – to quickly find gaps, threats and errors that will allow us to find potential attack vectors and use them during testing
- OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy Project) – to scan web applications to find loopholes, which will increase the effectiveness of testing
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST) – to find flaws in the source code
- Checkmarx – to manage software vulnerabilities in Continuous Integration/Delivery streams
- SonarQube – to conduct continuous testing to increase code security
For best results, we use OWASP Testing Guide when testing mobile and web applications. More complex tests covering infrastructure and large projects are conducted according to PTES standards.
The cooperation path is as follows:
Data confidentiality agreement
After signing the data confidentiality agreement, we are granted access to the system.
Preliminary system analysis
We analyze the architecture and functioning of the system in order to select appropriate testing methods and prepare a project quote.
Preparing a team of testers
We make sure that we have selected the best specialists for the project, with expertise in the client’s industry.
Offer presentation
We provide a detailed presentation of our action plan and insight into the team’s IP addresses so the client can be assured that what is being done is testing and not an actual attack.
Preparing for tests
We make sure that all stakeholders on the client side are aware of the scope and timing of the tests (including the server hosting used by the client). We make sure that the tests do not disrupt business operations and do not interfere with the client’s system operation.
Carrying out tests
The moment of truth where you’ll know what it’s like to be attacked by a hacker. At this stage, we immediately report any critical vulnerabilities we come across.
Detailed report
The report consists of two parts:
- summary for review only by the company’s management
- detailed guidelines for technical staff
The report presents types of threats, individual examples, along with recommendations for their repair. Each vulnerability is described in detail, including its origin, the path to reproduction, and the recommended steps to eliminate it. The report is delivered via a secure channel selected by the client.
Consultations and retests
In order to verify the effectiveness of the introduced changes, re-tests are recommended, the date of which we agree with the client. It is also possible to conduct internal training to educate and sensitize employees to cybersecurity issues.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Red Teaming?
Red teaming is a simulated attack that targets the weakest element of a system – this could be unwitting employees, a security architecture hole, or a software vulnerability. The goal is to penetrate security at all costs.
How does Red Teaming work?
Our specialists use a wide range of techniques as well as their own knowledge and experience. Among the methods used, it is worth mentioning social engineering (phishing, smishing) and black box testing (uploading malicious software).
Can I only choose one area of attack?
Of course, if you feel confident enough about your security, we can focus on obtaining access data through employees. However, it is highly advisable to regularly test the security system, because there is no such thing as a completely attack-proof system.
Will Red Teaming disrupt my business?
Customer business continuity is our top priority! We will attempt an attack at a time and scope previously agreed with management and shareholders.
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