External Pen Testing
This assessment type focuses on securing all your internet-facing systems, not just your website. Why? Because these systems are like the castle gates – if they’re weak, attackers can sneak in and compromise your entire network. By keeping your outer defences strong, you keep your business safe from modern cyber threats.
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The different types of External testing
Think of your business like a castle. An External security assessment acts as a review of how guarding the outer walls is going, and at Selected Cyber, we believe in leaving no stone unturned.
Authenticated
This simulates an attack from within your system, mimicking a scenario where an attacker has already gained some level of access.
Unauthenticated
This simulates an attack from an external source, just like a real-world attacker on the internet. It exposes vulnerabilities that could be exploited by anyone.
Our methodology meticulously models different attack vectors, essentially simulating various ways malicious actors might try to infiltrate your web application. We don’t just focus on the easy stuff – we recommend a blend of authenticated and unauthenticated testing.
Benefits of External Network Pen testing
Minimise Damage from Breaches
External penetration testing helps identify vulnerabilities that attackers might exploit.
Boost Security Posture & Confidence
External penetration testing provides a valuable assessment of your overall security posture.
Comply with Industry Standards
Many industries have regulations requiring strong external security measures.
Reduce Insurance Costs
Having a robust security posture can lead to lower cyber insurance premiums.
Expose Attacker Entry Points
Identify weaknesses that cybercriminals might exploit to gain initial access to your network.
Peace of Mind & Business Continuity
Knowing your external defences are strong provides peace of mind and helps ensure business continuity.
Ready to fortify your External Network?
Contact us today for a free consultation. We’ll discuss your specific needs and recommend the best pen testing service for your organisation. Let’s work together to build a robust security shield and keep your systems safe from evolving cyber threats.
Following an initial consultation and guided by your objectives, we’ll work with you to build a bespoke engagement.
We can capture this initial scoping information via a screen-sharing call, a scoping form or where necessary, an in-person meeting.
During this phase, our expert teams will use the latest tactics, techniques and procedures to gather as much security information as possible about the in-scope targets.
Our expert teams use the latest security tooling and industry knowledge & expertise to conduct detailed analysis, discovering vulnerabilities within your chosen scope.
Using bespoke tooling, exploits and off-the-shelf software, our expert teams will safely look to understand and exploit the vulnerabilities discovered within the context of your scope.
During this phase, our expert teams will apply contextualised information relating to the discovered vulnerabilities. This might be a combination of CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System), Impact or Probability or even EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System). They’ll also look to elevate privileges and pivot into other systems (where appropriate).
During the conclusion of the engagement our expert teams will create a comprehensive report with their findings. The report will include an executive summary, details on vulnerabilities and confirmed proof-of-concept exploitations. We also encourage our testers to use plain English and to provide further info to help speed up remediation activities.
Following you recieving and reviewing the report, we’ll arrange a wash-up session to allow you to discuss the findings with the pen tester and also talk about follow-up consultancy.