Information Security Networks

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability assessments identify the weaknesses in your network that could be exploited by an attacker. Penetration testing goes a step further, allowing you to see the consequences of a skilled attack. What's more, penetration tests enable you to address the threats that originate from outside your organization -- that is, an external attack on your Internet-facing assets -- as well as threats that occur inside your organization on your internal network.

External Penetration Test (EPT)
A criminal hacker does not simply find the security holes and then leave. He burrows through your network, finding valuable resources (such as, client credit card and account numbers) and steals them. Digital Defense External Penetration Tests are comprehensive, exposing not only the intruder's view of the network, but also examining the configuration and management of each system. We also customize our tests to address your specific platforms, network connections, software and databases.

Internal Penetration Test (IPT)
What if an attack comes from inside your organization? There are hundreds of opportunities to open up new paths between your internal network and the Internet, most without any malicious intent on the part of the employee. In addition, recent reports indicate that about half of all successful attacks come from inside the network. Digital Defense Internal Penetration Tests expose your most dangerous security weaknesses, enabling you to take immediate action to eliminate them. Our tests are run over the Internet in a secure manner, sparing you the disruption and extra cost of onsite analysts.

Key benefits
Digital Defense Penetration Tests outline the vulnerabilities discovered on your network, and the preventive measures you can take to protect your data. Some key benefits include:

• Off-site Testing: Digital Defense performs all testing from our Secure Network Operations Center (SNOC), rather than sending security analysts to your site. This saves you the disruption and significant expense of using traditional onsite consultants.
• Depth of Market Experience: Our security analysts have logged countless hours evaluating platforms that are both market and industry specific. This experience translates into a more thorough and efficient examination of your network, resulting in better preparation and support for regulatory examiners at a price that is unparalleled.
• Centralized Methodology: Our security analysts are centrally located and use a common testing platform, so knowledge transfer between our analysts is rapid and efficient. In addition, our technology is continually updated with platform-specific vulnerabilities (such as, Windows™ client issues) as well as market-specific vulnerabilities (such as, home banking issues). This results in a more thorough examination of your network assets at a highly affordable cost.
• Remediation Prioritization: Armed with detailed knowledge of the vulnerabilities on your network, you can make intelligent decisions on how to manage and prioritize your remediation activities. You can develop a clear IT roadmap for resolving the potential weaknesses, enabling you to increase the security of your networks faster and more cost effectively over time.

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