External Penetration Testing
External penetration testing simulates real-world attacks from outside your organization. Our certified ethical hackers test your internet-facing systems to identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.
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Attack Vectors We Test
Web Application Attacks
Test for SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and other OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
Network Service Exploitation
Identify and exploit vulnerable network services exposed to the internet.
Email & Social Engineering
Test susceptibility to phishing and social engineering attacks.
Remote Access Services
Assess security of VPNs, RDP, SSH, and other remote access methods.
DNS & Email Security
Test DNS configuration and email security controls including SPF, DKIM, DMARC.
Cloud Infrastructure
Assess security of cloud-hosted services and infrastructure.
Testing Approach
Planning & Scoping
Define test objectives, scope, and establish rules of engagement.
Reconnaissance
Gather intelligence using OSINT and reconnaissance techniques.
Vulnerability Discovery
Identify vulnerabilities in external-facing systems and applications.
Exploitation
Attempt to exploit identified vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access.
Post-Exploitation
Demonstrate impact including data access and privilege escalation.
Documentation & Reporting
Comprehensive report with findings, evidence, and remediation guidance.
Why External Testing Matters
Real-World Threats
Understand how your organization appears to external attackers.
Compliance Requirements
Meet penetration testing requirements for PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.
Proactive Defense
Identify and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
Test Your External Defenses
Discover how attackers could potentially breach your external security perimeter.
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