Internal Penetration Testing
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An internal penetration test focusing on authenticated vulnerability scanning, network attacks, and misconfigurations aims to assess the security posture of an organization from the perspective of an insider or someone with authorized access.
This type of penetration test is crucial for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities that could be exploited by an attacker with insider access, helping to strengthen the overall security posture of the organization.
This type of penetration test typically includes:
Authenticated Vulnerability Scanning:
- Identifying vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and network devices using authenticated scans.
- Assessing patch levels and security configurations in operating systems and software, across both servers and s sample of end user devices.
Network Attacks:
- Testing for vulnerabilities in network protocols and services.
- Conducting man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks to evaluate data exposure risk. These typically involve ARP poisoning, DNS and IPv6 attacks.
Misconfiguration Analysis:
- Reviewing network device configurations (routers, switches) for security weaknesses.
- Examining server and application configurations for security lapses.
- Identifying improperly configured permissions and access controls across accessible systems and file shares.
- Attempt lateral movement using re-used credentials.
Access Controls and Privilege Escalation:
- Assessing the strength and effectiveness of access control mechanisms.
- Attempting to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems.
Lateral movement:
- Moving around the environment using acquired or provided credentials.
- Identifying opportunities to gain access to sensitive data and systems.
Internal Data Exposure and Leakage:
- Identifying sensitive data that is inadequately protected or exposed.
- Testing for data leakage scenarios within the internal network.
Segmentation Testing:
- Evaluating network segmentation and its effectiveness in isolating critical systems.
- Testing for unauthorized access across different network segments.
Wireless Network Security (Optional):
- Assessing the security of internal wireless networks.
- Testing for vulnerabilities like weak encryption and rogue access points.
Firewall Configuration Review:
- Reviewing and analysing firewall configurations.
- Checking for proper settings and rules that control both ingress (incoming traffic) and egress (outgoing traffic) to prevent unauthorized access and data exfiltration.
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