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The importance of choosing the right network penetration testing services
Vumetric is one of the leading providers of penetration testing services, renowned for our ability to address a broad spectrum of cybersecurity challenges. Our network penetration testing services, a key component of our comprehensive security testing solutions, are specifically designed to identify vulnerabilities within an organization’s network infrastructure before malicious actors can exploit them. This service is crucial in today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated.
External network penetration testing
Our external pentest services identify vulnerabilities in your organization’s public-facing infrastructure to determine if an external attacker can breach your perimeter.
Protect your digital assets on the public internet and ensure your organization’s defenses are effective against the most common types of cyber threats.
Internal network penetration testing
Our internal pentest services evaluate the security of your organization’s internal infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors from insider threats or external attackers who have gained access.
Safeguard critical data and ensure a robust cybersecurity posture within your mission-critical IT systems.
Wireless network penetration testing
Our wireless network penetration testing services provide a comprehensive assessment of your wireless network infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities that may be exploited by hackers.
Simulate real-world attacks to gain valuable insights into the security posture of your wireless network.
Mainframe penetration testing
Our mainframe penetration testing services evaluate the security of your mission-critical mainframe systems by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers.
Secure your organization’s valuable data and strengthen your overall security posture by proactively addressing mainframe-specific risks.
SCADA / ICS penetration testing
Our SCADA penetration testing services evaluate the security of your industrial control systems and critical infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious attackers.
Safeguard your automated processes and critical systems from targeted attacks, ensuring the resilience of your SCADA environment against ever-evolving cyber threats.
Network penetration testing provides a comprehensive assessment of your organization’s security posture by simulating real-world attacks to identify potential entry points, misconfigurations, and weaknesses across the entire network. Unlike other forms of testing that focus on specific assets like applications or individual devices, network penetration testing evaluates the security of all network elements — from external access points to internal systems, wireless networks, and specialized environments such as mainframes and industrial control systems. This holistic approach ensures that every layer of the network is thoroughly examined, uncovering vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers and offering actionable insights to strengthen defenses, providing robust protection against a wide range of cyber threats.
Why network penetration testing is essential for your cybersecurity
A network penetration test is a critical component of a comprehensive cybersecurity risk management strategy.
Here are some of the key benefits:
Optimize security across diverse environments
Whether your network includes on-premises infrastructure, cloud environments, or remote access points, our testing ensures robust security across all components. These assessments are crucial for maintaining protection as your network grows and becomes more complex.
Protect against network-based attacks
We focus on defending against network-specific attack methods, such as DDoS, man-in-the-middle, and lateral movement attacks. Our targeted approach ensures that your network infrastructure is prepared to withstand attacks specifically designed to exploit network vulnerabilities.
Achieve compliance with standards effectively
Our services facilitate compliance with various regulatory standards which are now including cybersecurity assessments as part of their yearly requirements due to the rise in cyberattacks, safeguarding you from non-compliance fines and breaches (PCI-DSS, SOC, ISO 27001, etc.)
Improve network architecture & segmentation
Our testing helps optimize your network architecture by assessing and refining segmentation and access control policies. This minimizes the risk of unauthorized access and ensures that sensitive data and critical systems are adequately protected.
Adapt to emerging threats continuously
As cyber threats evolve, so does our testing approach. We continually adapt our techniques to address new vulnerabilities and threats, ensuring your network remains protected against the latest cyber risks.
Contain potential cybersecurity breaches
We identify weaknesses that could lead to breaches spreading across your network. By enhancing network segmentation and access controls, we help prevent unauthorized access from escalating and compromising more critical assets.
Data-driven prioritization for security investments
Our testing provides actionable insights that help you prioritize which vulnerabilities to address first, allowing for strategic allocation of security resources. This targeted approach ensures that you invest in the most critical areas to improve your network’s overall security posture.
Adaptability to digital transformation
As your organization evolves and adopts new technologies, our Network Penetration Testing helps ensure these changes are secure. We identify and mitigate new risks associated with digital transformation, protecting your assets as your network adapts and expands.
Reinforced stakeholder trust and management buy-in
Regular Network Penetration Testing demonstrates a proactive commitment to cybersecurity, enhancing trust with customers, partners, and regulators. It shows that your organization is dedicated to maintaining a strong security posture across all network components.
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Benchmark your network's cybersecurity with the top standards
Our network security testing services leverage cutting-edge frameworks to protect your organization from real-world threats that could compromise your cybersecurity.
OSSTMM
Open Source Security Testing Methodology
MITRE
MITRE ATT&CK FRAMEWORK
The MITRE ATT&CK Framework is a publicly available knowledge base that outlines techniques and exploits commonly employed by real-world threat actors to compromise various technologies. Our network penetration testing services utilize this framework to evaluate your cybersecurity risks in the context of known adversary tactics, enabling you to implement more focused countermeasures and efficiently prioritize security improvements based on the current threat landscape.
Certified Penetration Testers
Partner with the best in the industry to protect your mission critical IT assets against cyber threats.
Download Our External Penetration Testing Case Study
See our external penetration testing services in action and discover how they can help secure your public-facing network perimeter from modern cyber threats and exploits.
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See our internal penetration testing services in action and discover how they can help secure your internal network infrastructure from modern cyber threats and unauthorized access.
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Learn everything you need to know about penetration testing to conduct successful pentesting projects and make informed decisions in your upcoming cybersecurity assessments.
Download Our Web Application Penetration Testing Case Study
See our Web App penetration testing services in action and discover how they can help secure your mission-critical applications and APIs from modern cyber threats and exploits.
Download Our Medical Device Penetration Testing Case Study
See our medical device penetration testing services in action and discover how they can help secure your smart healthcare equipment and its underlying components from modern threats to achieve FDA compliance.
Expanding Your Cybersecurity Strategy Beyond Network Infrastructure
While network security is a vital part of your defense strategy, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Our broader penetration testing services cover applications, cloud environments, and other key areas, providing comprehensive protection that strengthens your entire digital ecosystem.
Application Penetration Testing
Safeguard your applications and APIs by identifying hidden vulnerabilities and attack paths that hackers could exploit. Our testing simulates real-world threats, providing you with the insights needed to strengthen your defenses.
Device Security Testing
Protect consumer, commercial, and industrial devices with specialized security reviews including binary and protocol analysis, reverse engineering, fuzzing, and more.
Cloud Penetration Testing
Enhance cloud security with targeted penetration testing for AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. Uncover vulnerabilities and prevent unauthorized access.
Red Team & Simulation
Simulate the tactics of persistent attackers to assess your readiness and enhance your incident response capabilities, ensuring stronger defense against real-world threats.
Enterprise Security Services
Protect your organization’s IT assets and enhance cost-effectiveness by assessing your cybersecurity posture against industry standards with services like Cybersecurity Audits and Ransomware Readiness Assessments.
Network Penetration Testing FAQ
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Large Enterprises:
Enterprises with complex, multi-layered networks benefit from Network Penetration Testing by ensuring that all network components — from external perimeters to internal systems and specialized environments — are secure. This testing helps large organizations identify vulnerabilities across diverse environments and maintain robust security, supporting compliance with multiple regulatory standards and protecting their brand reputation.
Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs):
SMBs often lack the extensive security resources of larger organizations, making them particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Network Penetration Testing helps these businesses identify critical vulnerabilities and prioritize security investments, ensuring they make the most of their limited budgets while protecting their data and operations from potential threats.
Financial Institutions:
Banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions handle sensitive financial data and transactions, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. Network Penetration Testing helps these institutions identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in their network infrastructure, ensuring the security of customer data, financial transactions, and compliance with stringent regulations like PCI DSS.
Healthcare Organizations:
Hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers benefit from Network Penetration Testing by safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) and ensuring compliance with regulations such as HIPAA. Testing helps identify and fix vulnerabilities in networks that support medical devices, electronic health records (EHRs), and other critical systems, reducing the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks.
E-commerce and Retail Businesses:
E-commerce companies and retailers rely heavily on digital platforms for their operations, handling sensitive customer information, such as payment data and personal details. Network Penetration Testing ensures that their networks, including online payment systems and customer databases, are secure against cyber threats, reducing the risk of data breaches that could damage customer trust and brand reputation.
Manufacturing and Industrial Companies:
Companies that operate Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) networks benefit from Network Penetration Testing to ensure the security of critical infrastructure. Testing helps identify vulnerabilities that could lead to operational disruptions, sabotage, or damage to equipment, ensuring the continuity and safety of production environments.
Government Agencies and Public Sector Organizations:
Government agencies and public sector organizations handle sensitive information and are often targets for cyber espionage or attacks by hostile entities. Network Penetration Testing helps these organizations protect critical data and infrastructure, maintain public trust, and ensure compliance with stringent security regulations and standards.
Educational Institutions:
Universities, colleges, and other educational institutions store a vast amount of sensitive data, including student records, financial information, and research data. Network Penetration Testing helps protect this information by identifying vulnerabilities in networks that may be targeted by cybercriminals, safeguarding both personal data and intellectual property.
Telecommunication Providers:
Telecommunication companies manage extensive networks and data transmission infrastructure, making them attractive targets for attackers. Network Penetration Testing helps these providers secure their networks against potential breaches, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data transmitted across their networks and maintaining customer trust.
Organizations Undergoing Digital Transformation:
Companies undergoing digital transformation, such as moving to cloud services, integrating new technologies, or expanding their network, benefit from Network Penetration Testing to ensure that new and existing network components are secure. This helps prevent vulnerabilities that could be exploited as the organization’s digital footprint grows.
Organizations with Remote or Hybrid Workforces:
Businesses that support remote or hybrid work models benefit from Network Penetration Testing by ensuring that all access points, including VPNs and remote connections, are secure. Testing helps protect the network from unauthorized access and ensures that remote work does not compromise overall security.
Critical Infrastructure Providers:
Entities that manage critical infrastructure, such as energy, water, and transportation, benefit from Network Penetration Testing to safeguard their networks against potential attacks. Ensuring the security of their networks is crucial for maintaining public safety and the uninterrupted delivery of essential services.
After Significant Network Changes:
When organizations make significant changes to their network, such as adding new infrastructure, migrating to the cloud, or deploying new applications, Network Penetration Testing is essential to ensure that these modifications do not introduce new vulnerabilities or security gaps.
Preparing for Compliance Audits:
Many industries require regular network security assessments to comply with standards like PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and others. Network Penetration Testing helps organizations identify and address any security weaknesses that could lead to non-compliance and potential fines or penalties.
Post-Acquisition or Merger:
Following a merger or acquisition, integrating different networks can create unforeseen security risks. Network Penetration Testing helps identify vulnerabilities in both legacy and newly integrated networks, ensuring a smooth and secure transition.
Detecting Potential Insider Threats:
Organizations concerned about insider threats — whether intentional or accidental — can use Network Penetration Testing to evaluate internal security controls, identify weak points, and ensure that sensitive data and systems are protected from unauthorized access.
Securing Remote and Hybrid Work Environments:
As remote and hybrid work models become more prevalent, securing remote access points and ensuring robust VPN configurations are crucial. Network Penetration Testing helps identify vulnerabilities that may arise from employees accessing the network from various locations and devices.
Before Launching New Digital Services or Applications:
Prior to launching new digital services, websites, or applications, Network Penetration Testing ensures that these new elements are secure and do not expose the network to unnecessary risks, protecting the organization from potential cyberattacks on newly deployed assets.
After Security Incidents or Breaches:
Following a security incident or data breach, Network Penetration Testing helps assess the extent of the breach, understand how attackers gained access, and identify any remaining vulnerabilities that need to be addressed to prevent future incidents.
Routine Security Assessments:
Regular, proactive Network Penetration Testing helps organizations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. Even if no specific changes have been made to the network, routine testing is important to uncover new vulnerabilities that may arise due to emerging threats or changes in the threat landscape.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure:
Organizations that manage critical infrastructure, such as energy, water, transportation, or manufacturing, use Network Penetration Testing to identify vulnerabilities in their Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) networks, and other critical systems to prevent potentially catastrophic disruptions.
Ensuring Secure Network Segmentation:
Organizations with segmented networks — whether for compliance reasons, data protection, or operational needs — can use Network Penetration Testing to ensure that network segmentation controls are correctly configured and effectively preventing unauthorized access or lateral movement between segments.
Enhancing Incident Response Readiness:
Organizations looking to improve their incident response plans can use Network Penetration Testing to simulate attack scenarios, helping to test and refine their detection, response, and recovery capabilities, ensuring preparedness for real-world incidents.
Before Major Public Events or Campaigns:
Organizations anticipating a higher risk of cyberattacks during major public events, campaigns, or product launches can use Network Penetration Testing to identify and fix vulnerabilities beforehand, reducing the risk of a successful attack during a high-visibility period.
Supporting Digital Transformation Initiatives:
During digital transformation projects — such as adopting cloud technologies, IoT devices, or digital collaboration tools — Network Penetration Testing ensures that new integrations do not introduce security weaknesses into the existing network.
To Validate Security Measures and Controls:
Organizations may use Network Penetration Testing to validate the effectiveness of their existing security measures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other defenses, ensuring they function as intended against potential cyber threats.
Assessing Third-Party Vendor Risks:
When organizations rely on third-party vendors or partners, Network Penetration Testing can help evaluate the security of network connections or integrations, ensuring that third-party access does not introduce vulnerabilities into their network.
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