Penetration Testing Methodology

By John Mamon | March 3, 2021

Our industry leading penetration tests (sometimes called “ethical hacking”) are standards-based. They are closely tied to the fundamentals found in the Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) and the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Penetration Testing Guide.

The open method associated with OSSTMM builds on a foundation of truth, diminishing commercial gain and political agendas. PTES is an endeavor by a group of information security practitioners to develop a common language and scope for performing penetration testing. The core purpose of OWASP is to “be the thriving global community that drives visibility and evolution in the safety and security of the world’s software”. By combining the spirit of  these three methodologies, we create a formidable program of work to serve you. You can rely on our penetration testing services to be thorough and comprehensive. Real people, real skill, real experience. Not simply a scan and generic report.

Our goal is to identify areas of risk that impact the security of your information. We provide a remediation plan tailored specifically to your organization’s needs for security and compliance. We often learn from new clients’ past experiences that plans were recommended, but execution was never a part of the plan. Why plan if you’re not going to execute?

Components of Penetration Testing

Our penetration tests are specifically tailored to your organizations needs and requirements. Our penetration tests can be comprehensive and include social engineering exercises, web applications assessments, and a review of your key firewall rules base and configuration. our team of experienced enterprise consultants and cyber security analysts can quickly help you identify a penetration test plan that is right for your organization based on any compliance requirements you must adhere to as well as the sensitivity of the data your process, store and transmit.

  • Passive reconnaissance (Domain Squatting, Email and File Enumeration, etc.)
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Penetration Testing
  • Web Applications Assessment
  • Mobile Application Assessment
  • Social Engineering (Phishing, Baiting, Pretexting)
  • Physical Security Review
  • Firewall and Router Configuration Review
  • Wireless Security Assessment
  • Incident Response Threat Identification Training

Detailed & Actionable Penetration Test Reports 

Every penetration tests is accompanied by a formal report, which was designed to not only provide a high level overview of the engagement for upper management and C-Level staff, but also includes the detailed findings, along with key recommendations, that can assist those with remediation responsibilities. Our world-class penetration testing security engineers are battle-tested on the front lines every day. We deliver comprehensive security intelligence that lowers risk, prioritizes solutions, and minimized business disruptions. Whether testing for security vulnerabilities or exploiting them, our teams have the expertise, ingenuity, and integrity to uphold your trust and put your mind at ease.

DELIVERABLES

  • Formal Report (Our Flagship Report)
  • Snapshot Report (Report Supplement)
  • Vulnerabilities by Severity Report (Report Supplement)
  • Vulnerabilities by Host Report (Report Supplement)
  • Ports and Protocols Report (Report Supplement)
  • Custom reports available on a case by case need and special request

We will discuss your report to make sure you understand the findings and recommended actions.

Are you interested in learning more on how an MSP could help your organization stay safe? Give us a call at 678-389-6200, schedule a 30 minute call or visit mPoweredIT.com.

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