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Managed Penetration Testing Services

At CyberCyte, we understand the critical importance of robust cybersecurity in today's digital landscape. Our penetration tests, powered by our team and partners, are designed to simulate real-world cyber-attacks on your computer systems, networks, and web applications, helping you identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities. Here, we outline the scope and methodologies of our penetration testing services, ensuring you understand how we can protect your organisation. Unlike traditional penetration testing services, we utilise the CyberCyte platform capabilities for complete internal and exposure visibility to minimise the organisation’s attack surface. Please scroll down to learn more about coverage details.

Why Different Than Traditional Penetration Testing

In addition to the traditional penetration testing services, CyberCyte offers key differentiators for deeper visibility of cyber risks faced by our customers.
Visibility to external exposure risks include dark web search, data leakages, SSL certificate health, external facing assess health and others.
Consolidated vulnerability visibility from different vulnerability scanners like Nessus, openVAS and ZAP.
CIS-based security configuration assessment to discover high-risk misconfigurations that attackers can exploit.
Detection of risky artefacts like accounts without password change, unknown script execution and Shadow-IT.

Defining the Scope of Our Penetration Testing Services

When you engage our penetration testing services, it is essential to define the scope. This outlines the specific systems, networks, applications, and other assets that will be tested and those that will be excluded. This focused approach ensures that our tests are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with your organisation's unique security objectives.

Key Factors in Defining Scope

Our experts consider several key factors when defining the scope of your penetration test:
1 Business and Data Concerns: We identify the most critical data and business functions that must be protected, prioritising areas requiring rigorous testing.
2 System Architecture: We break down your system into its components, including networks, devices, and applications, to understand the security boundaries and potential vulnerabilities.
3 Risk Assessments and Weaknesses: We determine which weaknesses and risks must be addressed, such as web applications frequently targeted due to their large attack surface.
4 Budget and Resources: We assess your available budget and resource constraints to define a realistic scope and ensure the test is feasible and effective.

Types of Penetration Tests We Offer

We provide three main types of penetration tests, each tailored to your specific needs:
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Black Box Testing

In our black box testing, our experts simulate an external attacker's perspective with minimal knowledge about your system. They rely on publicly available information to identify vulnerabilities, providing a realistic assessment of your system's security from an outsider's viewpoint.
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White Box Testing

Our white box testing offers a comprehensive approach where our experts have full access to your system's internal workings, source code, and configuration details. This is ideal for in-depth testing of specific components or compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Grey Box Testing

Grey box testing strikes a balance between black box and white box testing. Our experts have some knowledge about your system, such as user accounts and technical documentation, but not as much as in white box testing. This approach is often the most efficient, balancing the need for information with the need for realism.

Methodology of Our Penetration Testing Services

Our penetration testing process follows a structured four-phase methodology:
1 Phase 1: Reconnaissance

During this phase, our experts use open-source intelligence to gather information about your target system. This includes collecting IP addresses, domain names, technology versions, and any other data that could be useful to an attacker.

2 Phase 2: Mapping the Target System

We create a detailed map of your system's functionalities, listing all services, ports, and potential entry points. This stage is crucial for understanding your system's architecture and identifying critical components.

3 Phase 3: Discovering Vulnerabilities

Our experts use both automated tools and manual techniques to identify vulnerabilities in your system. Automated scanning tools quickly identify known vulnerabilities, while manual testing uncovers more subtle or complex issues that automated tools might miss.

4 Phase 4: Exploiting Vulnerabilities

In the final phase, we exploit the identified vulnerabilities to assess their impact. Our experts chain vulnerabilities together to escalate access levels and understand the real-world implications of each vulnerability, providing you with a clear picture of your system's security posture.

Scoping an Infrastructure Penetration Test

Our infrastructure penetration testing services are designed to assess the security of both your internal and external networks:External Infrastructure Testing: We test your external network from the perspective of an attacker trying to breach the perimeter, focusing on specific external IP addresses or IP address ranges.Internal Infrastructure Testing: We test your internal network, often using a white box or grey box approach, to ensure the security of your internal systems, networks, and applications.

Internal and External Exposure Visibility

Assessing internal and external exposure is crucial to understanding your organisation's comprehensive security posture when conducting penetration tests. We use the CyberCyte platform to provide complete internal and external exposure visibility. Here’s what we discover in our penetration testing services.
External Exposure
Externally accessed services for the organisation.
Externally exploitable vulnerabilities.
In-depth web application analysis, including possible forgotten URL pages.
Dark Web data exposure.
Credential leaks.
SSL certificate health summary.
Internal Exposure
Incorrectly accessible services for the organisation from the endpoints.
Internally exploitable vulnerabilities.
In-depth internal web application analysis, including possible forgotten URL pages.
CIS-based assessment for OS-level and application misconfigurations.
Shadow-IT visibility.
Unknown organisation assets.
EDR/DLP effectiveness assessment.
Gap assessment based on ISO 27001 / CIS / NIST / PCI-DSS.

Risk Evaluation

Our comprehensive scope ensures that all potential risks are evaluated, providing a true picture of your organisation's security posture. For example, our external penetration tests include the entire Internet perimeter to evaluate external threats fully. To ensure a smooth testing process, we consider several factors:
Availability Concerns: If certain systems or sites have high availability requirements, we can specify testing on mirrored sites rather than production sites to avoid disruptions.
Problematic Systems: We can scope out older systems or mainframes to avoid potential issues and ensure the test runs smoothly.
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Final Tips

Regular Reviews: We recommend regular scope reviews to ensure it remains aligned with your evolving security aims and objectives.
Detailed Documentation: Documentation about your systems and applications helps us deliver more accurate and effective testing.
Communication: We maintain clear communication throughout the testing process to ensure everyone understands the scope and expectations.
By choosing CyberCyte for your penetration testing needs, you can rest assured that your organisation's cybersecurity is in the hands of experts dedicated to protecting your sensitive data and mitigating potential security risks. Contact us today to learn more about how our services can enhance your cybersecurity posture.