Penetration testing is a crucial security exercise in which our Cyber Security experts at IKM Technosys strive to find and exploit vulnerabilities within web application. We employ the same tools, techniques, and processes as attackers, demonstrating the business impacts of weaknesses in your systems. Beyond preventing unauthorized access, our penetration testing creates real-world scenarios to evaluate how well your current defenses would fare against a full-scale cyber-attack.

Main Goals of Penetration Testing:

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  The primary objective is to identify security weaknesses in networks, machines, or software. By catching these vulnerabilities, our team helps eliminate or reduce them before malicious actors discover and exploit them. Regular pentests offer additional benefits:

  Uncover Hidden System Vulnerabilities Before Exploitation

  Save Remediation Costs and Reduce Network Downtime

  Protect Company Reputation

  Increase Cyber Threat Visibility

  Mitigate Damage from Cyberattacks

  Lead to User Awareness and Trainings

  Stay Ahead of the Curve

  At IKM Technosys, our penetration testing services leverage the latest tools and technologies. Our consultants think creatively to uncover weaknesses overlooked by others and continuously update their knowledge to evade controls in modern networks. We tailor our approach to each environment, understanding the role of in-scope components in the overall system.

• Key Components of Web Application VAPT:

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  External Penetration Testing:
  

  External penetration testing assesses an organization's externally facing assets. Our focus is on gaining unauthorized access to privileged data through external assets, including email, company websites, password brute-forcing, phishing attacks, and precise operating system and service attacks. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities hackers might exploit to access valuable information within your company.

  Why You Need External Penetration Testing:

  Identifying vulnerabilities within your company's IT framework is crucial for protecting against data breaches and cyberattacks. External penetration testing allows your company to take immediate corrective action and prepares for prospective cyber threats. IKM Technosys recommends conducting External Infrastructure Pen Testing annually or after major network changes.

  Internal Penetration Testing:

  Internal penetration testing simulates an attacker from inside the network. Our penetration testers seek to gain access to hosts through lateral movement, compromise user and admin accounts, and exfiltrate sensitive data. This testing includes privilege escalation, malware spreading, information leakage, and other malicious activities.

  Why You Need Internal Penetration Testing:

  Understanding the vulnerabilities within your internal network is vital for preparation against possible threats. IKM Technosys recommends conducting Internal Infrastructure Pen Testing quarterly or after deploying security solutions.

• Methodology of Penetration Testing:
  

  Our penetration test follows a four-phase methodology, a cyclic process comprising:

  I. Information Gathering:
  Involves Google search engine reconnaissance, server fingerprinting, and network enumeration to map the in-scope environment.
  II. Threat Modeling:
  Identifies vulnerabilities in the network, categorizes assets into threat categories, and prioritizes areas for further analysis.
  III. Vulnerability Analysis:
  Documents and analyzes vulnerabilities discovered during penetration testing, developing a plan of attack.
  IV. Exploitation:
  Involves attempting to gain access to devices, networks, or applications by bypassing security controls and exploiting vulnerabilities.
  V. Reporting:
  Compiles, documents, and risk rates findings, providing a clear and actionable report for project stakeholders.
  
  At IKM Technosys, we consider the reporting phase to be of utmost importance, ensuring thorough communication of the value of our service and findings.