Vulnerability Assessment
A vulnerability assessment is a systematic process used to identify, evaluate, and prioritize security weaknesses in systems, networks, or applications. The goal is to detect potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by attackers. This involves scanning and analyzing assets for known vulnerabilities, assessing their risk levels, and providing recommendations for mitigation. The assessment helps organizations improve their security posture and reduce the likelihood of security breaches.
Web/API Penetration Testing
Web/API penetration testing involves evaluating the security of web applications and APIs by simulating attacks. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users. Testers use various techniques to find weaknesses, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), or insecure endpoints. Once vulnerabilities are discovered, they are reported along with recommendations for fixing them. This testing helps ensure that applications and APIs are secure from potential threats.
Internal/External Penetration Testing
Internal Penetration Testing: This type of testing simulates an attack from within an organization’s network. The tester has internal access, often with some user credentials, and tries to exploit vulnerabilities to see how much damage they can do or how far they can penetrate into the network.
External Penetration Testing: This involves simulating an attack from outside the organization’s network, often without any internal access or credentials. The goal is to find vulnerabilities that could be exploited by an external attacker, such as those exposed to the internet, like web applications or public-facing servers.
Network Penetration Testing
Network Penetration Testing is a type of security assessment where testers evaluate the security of a network by simulating attacks. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities in network configurations, devices, and services that could be exploited by an attacker. Testers assess aspects such as firewalls, routers, switches, and network protocols to find weaknesses and recommend ways to improve security. This helps organizations protect their network infrastructure from potential breaches and attacks.
Active Directory Penetration Testing
Active Directory Penetration Testing involves evaluating the security of an organization’s Active Directory (AD) environment. AD is used for managing user permissions and network resources in a Windows-based network. During this testing, security experts simulate attacks to find vulnerabilities in AD configurations, such as weak password policies, improper permissions, or misconfigured accounts. The goal is to identify how an attacker might exploit these weaknesses to gain unauthorized access or escalate privileges within the network.
Security Awareness Training
Security Awareness Training is an educational program designed to help employees recognize and respond to security threats. It covers topics like phishing scams, password management, and safe internet practices. The goal is to empower employees with knowledge to avoid common security pitfalls, thus reducing the risk of security breaches and improving the overall security posture of the organization.
OSINT Investigation
OSINT Investigation (Open Source Intelligence Investigation) involves gathering and analyzing information from publicly available sources to support various objectives, such as security assessments or investigations. This can include data from websites, social media, public records, and other online resources. The goal is to collect useful information without breaching privacy or engaging in illegal activities, often to uncover vulnerabilities, track threats, or gather intelligence on a target.