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When Should You Choose an Internal Penetration Test?

Identifying Insider Threats

Internal penetration tests assess risks from within the organization, whether from disgruntled employees, contractors, or attackers who have already infiltrated the network.

Evaluating Access Controls

These tests help determine if your access controls are functioning correctly and whether user privileges can be escalated.

Post-Breach Analysis

If an external attacker bypasses your defenses, an internal pen test can reveal what systems and data they could access.

Simulating Insider Attacks

By replicating potential insider threats, these tests provide insight into the damage an internal attacker could cause.

Assessing Network Security from Within

Internal tests offer a detailed view of internal security, which may differ from the external threat landscape.

Protecting Sensitive Data

These tests help identify whether an attacker with initial access can reach critical or confidential information within your applications.

Testing Session Management

They evaluate the security of session management and authentication mechanisms in web applications.

Detecting Privilege Escalation Risks

Internal tests can uncover vulnerabilities that allow attackers to escalate privileges within the system.

Key Testing Areas

Network Access Controls

Internal network segmentation and routing
Access control lists and permissions
Network device configurations
Wi-Fi networks and access points1
HVAC systems and IoT devices1

System Security

Workstations and mobile devices
Server configurations and vulnerabilities
Database controls and sensitive data storage
Security monitoring systems (IDS/IPS)
Hardware vulnerabilities in printers and connected devices

Authentication and Access

Privilege escalation opportunities9
Password policies and strength
User account management
Internal account permissions9
Access to sensitive information

Security Controls

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
Internal firewalls and security devices
Employee security procedures

Benefits and Outcomes

Security Enhancement

Internal penetration testing uncovers hidden vulnerabilities and insider threats, validating existing security measures and ensuring defense mechanisms work effectively.

Business Protection

Security Enhancement

Regular testing protects organizations from financial and reputational damage while maintaining industry compliance through comprehensive network security analysis.

Cost Effectiveness

Security Enhancement

Cost Effectiveness

Early vulnerability detection reduces security incident costs and helps organizations optimize their security investments before breaches occur.

Internal Testing & Assessment

What is Internal Testing?

When Should You Choose an Internal Penetration Test?

Identifying Insider Threats

Evaluating Access Controls

Post-Breach Analysis

Simulating Insider Attacks

Assessing Network Security from Within

Protecting Sensitive Data

Testing Session Management

Detecting Privilege Escalation Risks

Key Testing Areas

Network Access Controls

System Security

Authentication and Access

Security Controls

Benefits and Outcomes

Security Enhancement

Security Enhancement

Security Enhancement

Business Protection

Security Enhancement

Security Enhancement

Cost Effectiveness

Security Enhancement

Cost Effectiveness

Internal Testing & Assessment

What is Internal Testing?

When Should You Choose an Internal Penetration Test?

Identifying Insider Threats

Evaluating Access Controls

Post-Breach Analysis

Simulating Insider Attacks

Assessing Network Security from Within

Protecting Sensitive Data

Testing Session Management

Detecting Privilege Escalation Risks

Key Testing Areas

Network Access Controls

System Security

Authentication and Access

Security Controls

Benefits and Outcomes

Security Enhancement

Security Enhancement

Security Enhancement

Business Protection

Security Enhancement

Security Enhancement

Cost Effectiveness

Security Enhancement

Cost Effectiveness

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