Secure your network
Penetration Testing
Probing your online systems for weaknesses, our pen testing detects vulnerabilities before they can be exploited against you.
Penetration Testing
What is Penetration Testing?
- Simulating Cyber Attacks: Mimics real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities in your system.
- Testing Security Measures: Assesses the effectiveness of your current security controls and measures.
- Finding Weaknesses: Detects weaknesses before malicious hackers can exploit them.
- Evaluating Risk: Helps you understand the potential impact of security breaches.
- Providing Reports: Delivers detailed reports on discovered vulnerabilities and recommendations for improvement.
- Improving Security: Enhances your overall security by addressing identified issues.
- Regular Testing: Recommended periodically to keep up with new threats and changes in your system.
- Supporting Compliance: Helps meet regulatory and industry standards for security testing.
Why invest in Penetration Testing
Our pen testing services
Cyber United offers thorough Vulnerability Assessment services that examining both internal and external infrastructure testing to unveil vulnerabilities. Our Penetration Testers, emulate real-world attacks to pinpoint and rectify potentially harmful weaknesses within your systems.
Internal Penetration Testing
Internal penetration testing evaluates security from within the network, mimicking attacks by authorised users, uncovering vulnerabilities, and suggesting improvements to bolster overall defences.
External Penetration Testing
External penetration testing assesses security posture by simulating attacks from outside the network, identifying weaknesses, and providing recommendations for strengthening defences.
Vulnerability scanning
Vulnerability scanning identifies weaknesses in systems or networks to prevent security breaches by proactively addressing potential vulnerabilities through remediation measures.
HOW WE WORK
Our 3-step process
Discovery Call
Book a call with a member of our expert team to see where we can help.
Scan
Use tools to actively scan the network and systems to detect open ports, services, and potential entry points.
Remediation
Once vulnerabilities have been identified we will take action to remediate or mitigate these vulnerabilities.
Frequently asked questions
Pen testing, also known as ethical hacking, involves simulating cyberattacks on your IT systems to identify vulnerabilities. The goal is to discover and address weaknesses before malicious hackers can exploit them.
Learn more about pen testing from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
Pen testing helps identify security flaws in your systems, applications, and network. By uncovering vulnerabilities, you can address them proactively, reducing the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks.
It is recommended to conduct pen testing at least annually or after significant changes to your IT environment. Regular testing helps ensure that new vulnerabilities are identified and mitigated promptly.
We offer both external and internal pen testing of your network.
External Pen Testing: This focuses on identifying vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers from outside your organisation. It tests the security of systems and services exposed to the internet, such as websites and email servers.
Internal Pen Testing: This examines vulnerabilities within your internal network, simulating attacks from an insider or an external attacker who has bypassed external defenses. It assesses how well your internal systems, such as workstations and servers, are protected against threats from within.
Our process involves planning and scoping, conducting the test using various tools and techniques, and analysing the results. We provide a detailed report outlining identified vulnerabilities, potential impacts, and recommendations for remediation.
Pen testing is designed to minimise disruption. We schedule tests during off-peak hours and use techniques that reduce the risk of affecting your live environment.
Cyber United follows a structured approach to pen testing which includes:
- Planning and Scoping: Defining the scope and objectives of the test.
- Reconnaissance: Gathering information about the target systems.
- Exploitation: Attempting to exploit identified vulnerabilities.
- Reporting: Providing detailed findings and recommendations.
You will receive a comprehensive report detailing the vulnerabilities discovered, their potential impact, and recommended remediation steps. The report is designed to help your IT team address the issues effectively.
Pen testing provides insights into potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses in your security measures. By addressing these issues, you can strengthen your overall security posture and better protect your business from cyber threats.
Yes, pen testing can help you meet various regulatory requirements by demonstrating that you are proactively identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities. This can be beneficial for compliance with standards such as GDPR and PCI-DSS.
Yes, our tests are CREST approved. CREST (Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers) is a certification body that ensures high standards in security testing. Our CREST accreditation means that our pen testing services meet rigorous industry standards and best practices, providing you with a comprehensive and reliable assessment of your security posture. This certification underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, ethical, and effective security testing for your organisation.
The benefits of pen testing include:
- Identifying Vulnerabilities: Finding and fixing security weaknesses before attackers do.
- Improving Security Posture: Enhancing your overall security strategy.
- Compliance: Meeting industry regulations and standards.
- Risk Management: Reducing the risk of a security breach.
Explore more benefits of pen testing via UK Government.
A pen test report from Cyber United typically includes:
- Executive Summary: High-level findings and recommendations.
- Technical Details: In-depth analysis of vulnerabilities and exploits.
- Risk Assessment: Evaluation of the impact and likelihood of identified vulnerabilities.
- Remediation Advice: Recommendations for fixing the issues.