Penetration testing is a type of cyber security testing that assesses the security of a company's IT infrastructure by attempting to exploit vulnerabilities in the system. The penetration testing measure aims to identify weaknesses in a company's security measures, such as firewalls, network devices, servers, and applications. It also provides detailed recommendations to improve their security posture. We provide a thorough penetration testing service in Bracknell and Doncaster for businesses.
Penetration testing should be a critical part of a company's overall cyber security strategy. It is designed to simulate real-world cyber-attacks and identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cyber criminals to gain unauthorised access to sensitive data or systems. By carrying out a penetration test, a company can proactively identify and address security weaknesses before they are exploited by cyber criminals.
Our penetration testing service involves our in-house security team, known as ethical hackers or penetration testers, who use a combination of automated tools and manual techniques to identify vulnerabilities in your company's IT infrastructure. The testing process is usually divided into several phases, including reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and reporting.
Our IT penetration testing service follows a proven methodology that involves several phases designed to simulate real-world cyber-attacks and identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers.
Reconnaissance Phase: the first phase of our penetration testing service is the reconnaissance phase, during which we gather information about your IT infrastructure, including IP addresses, domain names, and network topology. This information is used to identify potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities in the system.
Scanning Phase: in the second phase, our team uses automated tools to scan the target system for known vulnerabilities such as outdated software, misconfigured servers, and weak passwords. The scanning process is designed to identify potential vulnerabilities that can be exploited in the next phase of the testing.
Exploitation Phase: the exploitation phase is where we attempt to exploit the identified vulnerabilities to gain unauthorised access to the target system. Our ethical hackers use a range of techniques, including social engineering, phishing attacks, and software exploits, to gain access to systems and data.
Privilege Escalation and Lateral Movement Phase: once we have gained access to the target system, our team attempts to escalate their privileges and move laterally through the network to access additional systems and data. This phase of the testing is designed to identify the extent of a potential breach and assess the overall security posture of the company.
Reporting Phase: finally, we provide a detailed report of our findings, including a list of vulnerabilities identified, the severity of each vulnerability, and recommendations for remediation. The report also includes a summary of the testing process and the methods used to gain unauthorised access to the system.
Our penetration testing service is comprehensive, certified, and carried out by trained professionals in a controlled environment.
Identify vulnerabilities in IT systems.
Measure the effectiveness of security controls.
Mitigate potential financial loss.
Meet regulatory compliance requirements.
Gain customer trust.
Improve incident response planning.
Prevent business disruption.
Protect company reputation.
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