Infrastructure Penetration Testing
Assesses the security measures of network and system infrastructures. The assessment primary focus is on infrastructure components such as internal servers, network devices, and various supporting systems within a corporate network. The objective of this testing is to identify vulnerabilities in the infrastructure and evaluate the potential for further exploitation, thereby providing insights into the possible impact on the business.
Infrastructure Testing Approach
Network Scanning
This involves using tools to discover active devices, open ports, and services running on the network.
Vulnerability Scanning
Automated tools are used to scan systems for known vulnerabilities, outdated software, and misconfigurations.
Internal Penetration Testing
Conducted from within the organization’s network, this type of testing examines the security of internal systems, configurations, and user permissions to find vulnerabilities that could be exploited by insider threats.
External Penetration Testing
This simulates an attack from outside the organization, attempting to exploit vulnerabilities in publicly accessible systems and services to assess the defenses against external threats.