Network Penetration Testing
External infrastructure security assessment focusing on your internet-facing perimeter. We identify vulnerabilities in exposed services, misconfigurations, and attack vectors that could be exploited from the outside.
Schedule AssessmentAn external, black-box assessment of your internet-facing perimeter from the perspective of an attacker with no inside knowledge. We identify exposed services, misconfigurations, and exploitable weaknesses across your public attack surface.
Testing is non-destructive and service-preserving: we validate vulnerabilities with safe exploitation to prove real impact without disrupting availability, then deliver prioritized, evidence-backed remediation.
Because scope is fully external, no internal access or credentials are required, making this the fastest way to measure the exposure an internet-facing adversary can actually reach and exploit.
Assessment Methodology
A systematic approach to identifying and validating external vulnerabilities while maintaining service availability.
Scope Definition & Asset Discovery
We work with your team to define the external testing scope: IP ranges, domains, and cloud assets. Passive reconnaissance (DNS enumeration, certificate transparency, OSINT, and shadow-IT discovery) maps your complete external attack surface before any active testing begins.
- PTES-01
- OSINT
- CT-Logs
Port Scanning & Service Enumeration
Comprehensive port scanning across your external infrastructure identifies every exposed service. Each service is fingerprinted for version, configuration, and known weakness, including shadow IT, forgotten assets, and orphaned cloud endpoints that expand your attack surface.
- Nmap
- Censys
- Shodan
Vulnerability Assessment
Automated and manual vulnerability scanning against all discovered services: known CVEs, default credentials, misconfigurations, outdated software, and weak cryptography. Every finding is validated to eliminate false positives and ranked by real exploitability and business exposure.
- CIS
- CVE
- CVSS
Exploitation & Validation
For identified vulnerabilities we perform safe exploitation to validate severity and demonstrate real-world impact: remote code execution, authentication bypass, and data exposure, all without causing service disruption or data loss in production.
- PTES-04
- RCE
- Auth Bypass
Reporting & Remediation Guidance
A comprehensive report with all findings categorized by severity, exploitability, and business impact. Each vulnerability includes detailed remediation steps, configuration recommendations, and verification procedures so your team can confirm fixes hold.
- CVSS
- CIS
- Verify
Testing Coverage
Comprehensive coverage of your external attack surface and internet-facing infrastructure.
Perimeter Services
- Web servers
- Mail (SMTP/POP3/IMAP)
- VPN endpoints
- Remote access
- DNS
- FTP
Network Infrastructure
- Routers & switches
- Load balancers
- DNS servers
- Mgmt interfaces
- Firewalls
- IPS/IDS
Cloud Infrastructure
- Public cloud endpoints
- Storage buckets
- API gateways
- Serverless
- CDN
- Container registry
Authentication Systems
- SSO providers
- LDAP/AD exposure
- Certificate services
- MFA
- VPN auth
- Federation
Deliverables & Standards
Evidence-backed findings and exposure mapping aligned to the standards your auditors rely on.
Standards & Frameworks
- NIST SP 800-115
- PTES
- OWASP
- CIS Benchmarks
- ISO 27001
- PCI DSS
- Executive summary with perimeter risk posture and exposure map
- Technical report with verified findings, PoC, and evidence
- CVE and CVSS mapping with exploitability assessment
- External asset inventory including discovered shadow IT
- Prioritized remediation roadmap with verification procedures
- Re-test of confirmed fixes after remediation
Scope & Target Profile
Target Profile
Who This Assessment Is For
External network testing is for any organization with public services, VPN, or cloud endpoints exposed to the internet, especially where regulators or auditors require evidence of perimeter testing.
Internet-Facing Orgs
Any organization with public services, VPN, or cloud endpoints exposed to the internet.
Compliance & Audit
Teams needing evidence of external penetration testing for PCI DSS, ISO 27001, or regulatory regimes.
Cloud-Migrating Enterprises
Organizations expanding their public footprint who want to validate exposure before and after migration.
Acquisitions & Due Diligence
Buyers and auditors assessing the external security posture of a target organization.
Secure Your Perimeter
Identify vulnerabilities in your external infrastructure before attackers do.
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