Network Penetration Testing

Controlled penetration testing of networks, perimeter and internal segments to identify exploitable vulnerabilities and assess network security posture.

Overview

Network penetration testing simulates real-world attacks to identify security vulnerabilities in network infrastructure, perimeter defenses and internal network segments. We provide comprehensive risk assessment and remediation guidance.

Testing Areas

  • Perimeter Security Testing: Assessment of external-facing network defenses, firewall rules, DMZ security and external attack surface.
  • Internal Network Testing: Evaluation of internal network security, lateral movement risks and internal segmentation effectiveness.
  • Vulnerability Identification: Discovery of exploitable vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and security weaknesses in network infrastructure.
  • Risk Scoring: Prioritized risk assessment of identified vulnerabilities with business impact analysis.
  • Network Device Security: Testing of routers, switches, firewalls and network appliances for security weaknesses.
  • Wireless Network Testing: Assessment of WiFi security, encryption strength and wireless access point vulnerabilities.

Scoring Output

  • Network Security Score (0–100) — Overall network security rating
  • Vulnerability Risk Level — Severity and exposure assessment
  • Perimeter Security Rating — External defense effectiveness
  • Internal Security Score — Internal network protection rating
  • Remediation Priority Roadmap — Prioritized vulnerability fixes
  • Benchmark Comparison — Industry and peer comparison

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Common Challenges

Issues organizations face that drive the need for independent assessment

Unpatched Network Devices

Routers, switches and firewalls running outdated firmware with known vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit.

Weak Network Segmentation

Flat network architectures where a breach in one segment provides access to the entire network.

Default and Weak Credentials

Network devices using factory defaults, shared passwords or weak authentication that are trivially exploitable.

Misconfired Firewalls and ACLs

Overly permissive firewall rules and access control lists that expose internal services to external attack.

Lack of Visibility

No comprehensive view of which network services are exposed internally and externally.

How AssureSQ Helps

Independent testing, scoring and improvement guidance

External Penetration Testing

Testing your internet-facing infrastructure from an attacker perspective to identify exploitable entry points.

Internal Penetration Testing

Simulating an insider threat or compromised endpoint to test lateral movement, privilege escalation and data access.

Network Configuration Review

Assessment of firewall rules, ACLs, VLAN configuration, routing and network device hardening.

Vulnerability Assessment

Comprehensive scanning and validation of vulnerabilities across network infrastructure with severity rating and remediation priority.

Network Security Score

A quantified score of your network security posture covering vulnerability density, configuration quality, segmentation effectiveness and defence depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

A vulnerability scan uses automated tools to identify known vulnerabilities. A penetration test goes further — a certified professional attempts to exploit vulnerabilities, chain them together and demonstrate real-world impact. Penetration testing validates whether vulnerabilities are actually exploitable.
We take precautions to minimize disruption. Testing is scoped and scheduled carefully, with critical systems handled with extra caution. We communicate closely with your team and can stop testing immediately if needed.
At minimum annually, with additional testing after major infrastructure changes. High-risk industries and regulated organizations should consider semi-annual testing. Continuous vulnerability scanning should complement periodic penetration tests.
Our penetration testers hold industry certifications including OSCP, CEH, GPEN and CISSP. They follow established methodologies including PTES, OWASP and NIST.