While many companies perform vulnerability scans of their networks and computing platforms, many never know if an attacker could actually exploit the vulnerabilities discovered in the process. Compounding the problem is the fact that most companies do not have staff with the specialized expertise required to adequately test systems without incurring a potential business operations impact.
As a result of these challenges, companies are often left exposed to threats. These threats could quickly be taken advantage of by a skilled attacker with malicious intent, or by a novice hacker with less experience simply taking advantage of an inadvertent mistake made by one of your employees.
Digital Defense (DDI) Penetration Testing Services (PTS) are a key component to any robust information security program. Performed by trained security analysts and utilizing industry best practice test methodologies, our PTS target systems where weaknesses reside. We efficiently determine if a potential vulnerability is truly exploitable and if it could lead to the compromise of sensitive corporate data.
DDI PTS seek to compromise systems quickly and efficiently in order to gain the highest level of system access possible.
As illustrated in Figure 1, the penetration test process is actually the culmination of several different activities that ultimately provide client organizations with a clear view of exploitable threats present on its systems or networks.
Planning Phase - The assigned DDI security analyst will work with the client to ensure the engagement is properly scoped and takes key systems and applications into account.
Vulnerability Assessment Phase - The penetration test begins with a comprehensive evaluation conducted via the DDI vulnerability scanning service. The scan evaluates the security posture of the IP addresses included within the penetration test scope in order to fingerprint the network-connected devices (e.g. servers, workstations, routers, firewalls, etc.) and determine the number and severity of the vulnerability associated with them.
Penetration Testing Phase - After the vulnerability assessment has been completed, the assigned security analyst utilizes a comprehensive set of tools to exploit and gain access to key systems (core servers, domain controllers, e-mail platforms, ERP, and ERM systems, etc.).
Documentation Phase - While testing in-scope systems, the analyst documents all test findings within the Frontline Services Platform (FSP), a secure multi-function portal that allows clients to receive centralized and standardized reporting functionality.
Reporting Phase - At completion of the penetration test, the client is provided full executive and technical reporting via the FSP client portal, Frontline™. Clients can optionally contract for access to a workflow management tool that is also available with Frontline. This tool enables you to efficiently manage and track remediation of the penetration test findings.
Workflow Population - Clients can take advantage of the integrated workflow management tool to quickly and effectively deal with discovered issues.
FSP Security Network Operations Center (S/NOC) - provides 24x7 service access and technical support, and is located in a highly secure, fully redundant facility equipped with emergency backup power.
Remote Penetration Testing Capability - eliminates the need for onsite security analyst visits and the travel and lodging expenses associated with them.
Standardized Analyst Notes and Toolsets - ensures every client receives a consistent, high quality deliverable from each penetration test, regardless of the assigned security analyst.
FSP Centralized Report Repository - Regardless of the number penetration tests performed, the FSP stores every report, eliminating the need to print and store paper reports.
Clear and Concise Remediation Tactics - ensures the client has the information they need to quickly and effectively address the issues discovered during the penetration test.
Active View™ Workflow Management - allows clients to monitor penetration test remediation activity on hosts in offices around the block or around the world. It delivers systematic validation and verification of the effectiveness of your patch management programs.
DDI PTS allows organizations to...
...leverage DDI's technical expertise and world-class customer service and support;
...focus on core business functions by saving time, money, and effort by reducing the administrative burden and tedium of performing penetration tests with complicated tools or unmanaged open source solutions;
...quickly gain insight into issues that will have the most significant impact to your organization should they be exploited.
DDI PTS is available now on a global basis.
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