Penetration Testing: Simulate Attacks, Strengthen Defenses
Visual Edge IT's Penetration Testing services provide validated security insights through real-world attack simulations, helping your organization identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.
Comprehensive Security Validation
Internal Testing
Simulates an insider threat or compromised internal access to evaluate network infrastructure, systems, and lateral movement capabilities.
External Testing
Simulates attacks from outside your network perimeter to assess internet-facing assets, perimeter defenses, and initial access vectors.
Key Benefits
Real-World Attack Simulation
Tests conducted using the same techniques as actual threat actors
Validated Vulnerabilities
Confirmation of exploitable weaknesses beyond automated scanning
Actionable Remediation
Clear, prioritized guidance for addressing identified issues
Regulatory Compliance
Supports requirements for PCI DSS, HIPAA, CMMC, and other frameworks
Industry-Recognized Methodologies
Testing Methodology
Reconnaissance
Gathering information about the target environment
Scanning
Identifying potential vulnerabilities and attack surfaces
Vulnerability Analysis
Determining exploitability of discovered weaknesses
Exploitation
Safely demonstrating impact of vulnerabilities
Post-Exploitation
Exploring potential for privilege escalation and lateral movement
Documentation & Reporting
Delivering comprehensive results with clear guidance
Comprehensive Deliverables
Executive Summary
Business-focused overview of key findings and risks
Technical Report
Detailed documentation of all discovered vulnerabilities
Exploitation Evidence
Screenshots and documentation proving successful exploitation
Risk Ratings
Clear classification of issues by severity and potential impact
Remediation Guidance
Specific recommendations for addressing each finding
Interactive Review
Post-assessment discussion with security professionals
Attack Vectors Examined
Network
Perimeter defenses, segmentation effectiveness, service vulnerabilities
People
Social engineering, phishing susceptibility, security awareness
Systems
Active Directory, authentication controls, privilege escalation
Cloud
Service configurations, access controls, data protection
Applications
Web vulnerabilities, API security, input validation
Why Choose Visual Edge IT
Certified Professionals
Experienced, certified security consultants
Manual Testing Focus
Human-led investigation beyond automated scanning
Actionable Results
Clear remediation guidance based on business risk
Integrated Approach
Complements other Visual Edge IT security services