What we look for
Network vulnerabilities we hunt for
Your perimeter is the first thing an attacker sees. We probe every internet-facing system for the exposed services and misconfigurations that hand an outsider their first foothold.
Exposed Services & Ports
Internet-facing services that should never be reachable from outside.
We test for
- Service and port discovery
- Management interface exposure
- Legacy and forgotten hosts
- Default and sample content
Vulnerable & Unpatched Systems
Missing patches on perimeter systems that attackers exploit first.
We test for
- Known-CVE exploitation
- Outdated software and appliances
- Insecure protocols
- Version and banner analysis
Perimeter Authentication
Weak access controls on VPNs, portals, and mail that open the door.
We test for
- Password spraying
- MFA gaps and bypass
- VPN and portal weaknesses
- Credential reuse
Misconfiguration & Information Leakage
Configuration errors that hand an outside attacker an easy foothold.
We test for
- TLS and SSL misconfiguration
- Verbose errors and metadata
- DNS and subdomain exposure
- Cloud and CDN misconfiguration
How it works
How your engagement runs
From scope through the final retest, your team stays in the loop at every step,
with findings tracked live in our platform.
- 01
Scope & kickoff
Targets, roles, and rules of engagement defined in writing, with a fixed scope and timeline.
- 02
Testing goes live
Findings post to your live platform dashboard the moment our testers confirm them.
- 03
Track remediation
Follow every finding from open to fixed, with severity, evidence, and status in one place.
- 04
Report & retest
Executive and technical reports land, then request a free retest in one click.
Resources
Field notes from the offensive side
Offense in Depth in Red Team Operations
Defense in depth layers protection. Offense in depth layers attack paths so a red team still reaches its objective when one route fails. Here is how it works.
Security Between Penetration Tests
An annual pentest covers two weeks and leaves fifty uncovered. Here is how to secure the rest of the year without waiting for the next scheduled engagement.
The Limits of AI in Penetration Testing
AI is changing penetration testing, but it will not replace human testers. Here is what it does well, where it falls short, and why judgment still wins.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What teams most often ask before
scoping external network penetration testing.
01What is the difference between external and internal network testing?
External testing assesses your internet-facing systems the way an outside attacker sees them, looking for the first foothold. Internal testing simulates an attacker who is already inside and tests how far they can spread. Many organizations run both for full coverage.
02What systems are in scope?
Typically your public IP ranges, VPNs, mail servers, exposed management interfaces, and other internet-facing infrastructure. We confirm the exact scope with you before testing begins.
03How long does an external network test take?
Most engagements run about one week depending on the size of your external footprint, followed by reporting and a complimentary retest.
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