Malleum’s Enterprise Penetration Testing service is distinguished by its rigorous, manual approach that closely mimics sophisticated cyber attacks. By emphasizing hands-on testing, we offer our clients a more accurate and realistic assessment of their cybersecurity defenses. Here’s how we ensure comprehensive coverage and deep insights into your security landscape:
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Intelligence Gathering
Our process begins with a detailed reconnaissance phase where we collect information about your digital footprint. This includes identifying publicly accessible assets and internal resources that could be potential targets for attackers. We meticulously map out the network to understand the interconnections and potential entry points, preparing us for a targeted approach that reflects real-world attack scenarios.
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Manual Vulnerability Scanning
Unlike many cybersecurity tests that rely heavily on automated tools, our penetration tests are predominantly manual. Our experts actively probe your systems to uncover vulnerabilities that automated scans might overlook. This manual scanning includes checking for misconfigurations, unpatched systems, and weak encryption that could be exploited by attackers.
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Exploitation Simulation
With authorization, our team simulates attacks on identified vulnerabilities. This critical step goes beyond theoretical vulnerabilities; it tests them in the real-world context to see what an actual exploitation could achieve. Whether it’s accessing sensitive data, escalating privileges, or disrupting services, we assess the true impact of each vulnerability.
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Post-Exploitation Analysis
If a breach is achieved during testing, we proceed with post-exploitation activities to determine the depth of the intrusion. This includes exploring further access within the network to identify secondary paths and vulnerabilities that could be exploited after the initial breach. This phase is crucial for understanding the potential for lateral movement and deeper network penetration.
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Reporting and Strategic Recommendations
We provide a detailed report that includes not only our findings but also contextual analysis and actionable recommendations. Each report is tailored to offer both executive summaries and technical details, ensuring all levels of your organization understand the risks and the steps needed to mitigate them.
By adopting a manual, thorough approach to penetration testing, Malleum ensures that your defenses are not just evaluated, but truly battle-tested against tactics employed by advanced threat actors. This process not only identifies vulnerabilities but also enhances your understanding of how to defend against real-world attacks, thereby significantly strengthening your cybersecurity posture.
