Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
‘HACK YOURSELF BEFORE THEY DO’
Simulate cyber-attacks on your company’s systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them.
Simulate cyber-attacks on your company’s systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them.
PROBLEMS WITH TRADITIONAL APPROACH
One-Off, Not continuous
Uncovers only the vulnerabilities present at that moment. It fails to provide protection against evolving threats or changes like new applications, patches, or updates. Without continuous scanning and patching, you remain exposed to emerging vulnerabilities.Lengthy reports
Traditional pen tests typically provide lengthy reports that can be overwhelming and difficult for IT teams to act on. The reports often fail to include actionable insights or a clear plan for remediation, making it harder to prioritize fixes effectively.Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Zero-day vulnerabilities are flaws that have not yet been discovered by the security community and can be exploited before a patch or solution is available. A traditional pen test does not account for these rapidly emerging threatsContinuous Software Changes
As Businesses deploy new features, applications, or services, vulnerabilities in these components may go undetected. Hackers are constantly scanning for these flaws, and without continuous monitoring, your organization could unknowingly become a target.Open-Source Software Libraries
Many businesses use open-source libraries and frameworks in their applications. While these libraries offer benefits like cost savings and speed, they can also introduce vulnerabilities if not properly maintained or updated. Traditional pen tests may not adequately check for vulnerabilities in these libraries.Evolving tactics of hackers
Hackers are constantly on the lookout for new flaws in systems. One-time pen tests cannot account for the ongoing efforts of cybercriminals to discover and exploit weaknesses. Penetration tests need to be frequent enough to keep up with the evolving tactics used by attackers.Comprehensive Penetration Testing Services
Internal Network Testing
Evaluate your organization’s internal infrastructure for exploitable vulnerabilities that could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches. This includes:- System identification and enumeration
- Detection and exploitation of vulnerabilities
- Privilege escalation and lateral movement to assess deeper risks
External Network Testing
Assess your internet-facing systems to identify vulnerabilities that may expose sensitive information or grant unauthorized access. Key areas include:- System identification and reconnaissance
- Discovery and exploitation of external vulnerabilities
Web and Mobile Application Testing
Thoroughly test your web or mobile applications using a structured, three-phase methodology:- Application reconnaissance to gather critical insights
- Identifying vulnerabilities within the application
- Exploiting weaknesses to simulate unauthorized access
Insider Threat Simulations
Uncover risks associated with insider threats and unauthorized access to sensitive internal resources. Our testing focuses on:- Escalation and bypass techniques
- Permissions, services, and network configuration weaknesses
Wireless Network Security Testing
Detect vulnerabilities in your wireless network:- Weaknesses in authentication and configurations
- Risks from deauthentication attacks
- Session reuse and detection of rogue wireless devices
Lack of Employee Training
Organizations often neglect regular training on phishing awareness and simulation exercises, leaving employees ill-prepared to recognize and respond to email-based threats.Key Benefits of PT Service
Even the best-designed systems may have security weaknesses that can be exploited by hackers. Pen testing helps uncover these vulnerabilities before attackers can
Businesses buy multiple security tools but never test-drive them until the day of the attack, which is often too late.
Our approach to Penetration tests mimics the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by real-world hackers. This gives organizations a realistic view of the efficacy of their security tools
Conducting pen tests ensures that your organization remains compliant with industry standards like PCI DSS, SOC-2, ISO 27001, RBI, SEBI, HIPAA, and GDPR.
By proactively identifying vulnerabilities, penetration testing allows you to address them before they are exploited, significantly reducing your exposure to cyber risks. ‘HACK YOURSELF BEFORE THEY DO’
HOWEVER, TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO PT IS FAILING
Automated PT is the right answer to ensuring continuous protection from threats.
While Vulnerability Assessment (VA) tools play an essential role in identifying potential weaknesses in your infrastructure, they are only a small part of a comprehensive security strategy. Here’s why:
- Volume Over Value: VA tools often generate extensive lists of vulnerabilities without context, leaving engineering teams overwhelmed with decisions about what to prioritize.
- Lack of Prioritization: Not all vulnerabilities present a significant risk. Without proper prioritization, time and resources may be wasted fixing issues that pose minimal threat while overlooking critical gaps.
- Actionable Insights Matter: Simply identifying vulnerabilities isn’t enough; actionable insights with risk-focused prioritization are what deliver tangible improvements to security posture.
Penetration Testing (PT) goes beyond VA by simulating real-world attacks to determine the exploitability and potential impact of vulnerabilities. This approach provides:
- Contextual Insights: PT helps identify which vulnerabilities are most likely to be exploited in an actual attack scenario.
- Risk Prioritization: By focusing on exploitable vulnerabilities, PT ensures teams address high-impact issues first, optimizing resource allocation.
- Compliance and Assurance: PT is often a requirement for regulatory compliance and provides assurance to stakeholders that your defenses are robust against targeted attacks.
MANUAL Human-led PT has been the order of the day. However, our experience has been that a combination of the human-led and Automated PT is the right answer to ensuring continuous protection from threats. Manual Pentest is essential to uncovering vulnerabilities like social engineering which automated tests cannot. Automated pentests are more methodical and do not rely on human’s expertise. Automation allows building more rigour into the process.