Internal Penetration Testing

What Is an Internal Penetration Test?

Internal penetration testing, also known as internal network security testing, is conducted by a certified pen tester. The tester will coordinate with your internal team to place to gain access to your organization’s network where they will test the internal controls of your organization. This assessment will test all devices connected to your network as well as the processes those devices are used to perform.

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AWA’s Internal Penetration Testing Services Include

Planning and Preparation

Information Gathering and Analysis

Vulnerability Detection

Exploitation

Reporting

Remediation Verification

Why Do You Need Internal Penetration Testing?

Internal threats are a growing concern in all industries and within organizations of all sizes. They are considered a serious risk for businesses that handle sensitive information.

The goal of an internal penetration test is to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in your internal network to help your organization protect itself from attackers who breach or circumvent the external network perimeter. Although internal attacks are impossible to prevent entirely, internal penetration tests can identify ways that policies and procedures could be improved to decrease the risk of compromised data or a ransomware attack.

Benefits of Internal Penetration Testing

Network security is built in layers and a comprehensive cybersecurity program must consider all of those layers. This is why AWA helps your team strengthen its security posture through regular internal penetration testing.

Risk Reduction

By identifying and addressing internal vulnerabilities, you reduce the risk of data breaches, unauthorized access, and insider threats.

Third-Party Risk Mitigation

If third-party vendors have access to your internal network, internal testing can assess potential risks posed by these external connections.

Budget Optimization

Addressing vulnerabilities proactively can prevent costly security incidents down the line, optimizing your budget allocation.

Continuous Improvement

Regular internal testing allows you to identify ongoing weaknesses, supporting a cycle of continuous improvement in your security measures.

Why choose AWA for Internal Penetration Testing?

Years of experience

Employing the most up-to-date tools & techniques

Both internal and external penetration testing services

Safeguard Your Business with Comprehensive Penetration Testing

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FAQs about Internal Penetration Testing Services

What is the goal of internal network pen testing?

Internal network pen testing is designed to identify and analyze what an attacker could achieve with physical access to a company’s internal network. Testing scenarios might simulate rouge access with no credentials, or a disgruntled employee \ an insider threat to see what sort of data and resources the attacker could expose.

What is the most common penetration point for internal pen testing?

The most common penetration point for internal pen testing is through weak passwords. Testers may simulate brute force, phishing or stolen credential attack or try to guess passwords. Once they have access to a system, they then work to find other ways to exploit it.

What certifications should a pen tester have?

Penetration tester \ ethical hacker qualifications vary but common ones include OSCP, CREST CRT, CCT APP, OCP, CEH and QSTM.