Center of Excellence Security - Penetration Testing

Network Penetration Testing

Identify weaknesses. Enhance security. Protect your network with expert testing.

Network Penetration Testing at COE Security

At COE Security, our Network Penetration Testing service helps organizations identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in their network infrastructure before attackers can exploit them. With the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, ensuring that your network—whether on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid—is secure against unauthorized access, data breaches, and service disruptions is essential for maintaining business continuity and protecting sensitive data.

We simulate real-world attacks on your network to identify weaknesses in firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and other critical components. Our approach combines both manual and automated techniques to assess vulnerabilities such as weak configurations, outdated protocols, and improper segmentation. Whether you’re testing internal or external networks, we deliver actionable insights that help strengthen your defense posture.

With COE Security’s Network Penetration Testing, you gain a comprehensive understanding of your network’s security gaps, allowing you to proactively address vulnerabilities and reduce your attack surface.

Our approach

COE Security’s Network Penetration Testing focuses on uncovering security flaws within your network environment and the devices that support it. Our service includes:

Scoping and Planning: Defining the testing parameters, including the network’s attack surface, critical assets, and the specific goals of the engagement (e.g., external vs. internal testing).
Reconnaissance and Network Mapping: Discovering network topology, identifying open ports, and mapping out live systems and services across your internal and external network infrastructure.
Vulnerability Scanning and Identification: Using automated tools and manual techniques to identify known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and outdated systems within your network devices and services.
Exploitation and Privilege Escalation: Attempting to exploit identified vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to systems, networks, or sensitive data. Testing includes escalating privileges within the network to assess how deep an attacker could penetrate.
Firewall and Perimeter Testing: Evaluating the effectiveness of firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and intrusion detection systems (IDS) by attempting to bypass these defenses to gain unauthorized access.
VPN and Remote Access Testing: Assessing VPNs and other remote access solutions for weaknesses in encryption, authentication, or session management that could lead to unauthorized access.
Wireless Network Testing: Testing the security of wireless networks (Wi-Fi) by attempting to intercept traffic, crack weak encryption, or gain unauthorized access via rogue access points.
Active Directory and DNS Security Testing: Evaluating Active Directory and DNS configurations to identify potential misconfigurations or vulnerabilities that could lead to privilege escalation or lateral movement.
Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Testing: Simulating DoS and DDoS attacks to assess the network’s resilience against traffic overloads and service disruption attempts.
Internal Network Penetration Testing: Simulating an insider threat by testing security controls from within the network to identify weaknesses that could be exploited by an attacker with internal access.
Reporting and Remediation Support: Providing a detailed report of findings, including prioritized vulnerabilities, risk assessments, exploitability details, and remediation steps to address each identified issue.

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Architecture Flaws

In-depth Validation

Firewall Analysis

Network Penetration Testing Process

Our established network penetration testing methodology delivers comprehensive testing and actionable recommendations.

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Threat Model

Passive/Active Testing

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Why Choose COE Security’s Network Penetration Testing?

Define the penetration test's scope, objectives, and constraints with your team.
Gather information on your network, systems, and potential attack vectors.
Identify environment-specific threats and vulnerabilities using industry standards.
Use automated tools and manual techniques to detect vulnerabilities.
Simulate real-world attacks by exploiting identified vulnerabilities.

Evaluate the extent of access gained and potential damage from a successful attack.
Compile a detailed report of findings, vulnerabilities, and associated risks.
Recommend actionable steps to mitigate vulnerabilities and enhance security.
Conduct follow-up testing to verify effective remediation.
Provide ongoing support to maintain a proactive security posture.

Five areas of Network and Infrastructure Security

Hardware Pentest

Hardware penetration testing is a critical assessment process aimed at identifying vulnerabilities in physical devices and their associated systems. This testing involves a comprehensive evaluation of hardware components, firmware, and communication interfaces to uncover potential security weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious actors. By simulating real-world attack scenarios, security professionals assess the effectiveness of physical security measures, analyze firmware for flaws, and evaluate the robustness of communication protocols. The ultimate goal is to provide organizations with actionable insights and recommendations to strengthen their hardware security posture, ensuring that devices are resilient against emerging threats and safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access.

Black Box

At COE Security, our Black Box Penetration Testing service is designed to assess the security of your systems without prior knowledge of their internal workings. This approach simulates the perspective of an external attacker, allowing our experts to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious parties. By focusing on the application and network interfaces, we conduct thorough reconnaissance, vulnerability assessments, and exploitation attempts to uncover potential security weaknesses. The results of our testing provide valuable insights into your security posture, highlighting areas for improvement and offering actionable recommendations to enhance your defenses. This method not only helps protect your assets but also ensures compliance with industry standards and best practices.

AI/LLM PenTest

At COE Security, our AI and Large Language Model (LLM) Penetration Testing service is tailored to evaluate the security of AI-driven applications and systems. As organizations increasingly leverage AI and LLMs for various functions, understanding their vulnerabilities is crucial. Our team conducts comprehensive assessments that focus on potential risks associated with model training data, API endpoints, and user interactions. By simulating real-world attack scenarios, we identify weaknesses such as data poisoning, model inversion, and adversarial attacks. The insights gained from our testing help organizations enhance their AI security measures, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats while maintaining compliance with relevant standards. Our goal is to empower you to harness the full potential of AI technologies while safeguarding your systems and data.

DevOps Security Testing

At COE Security, our DevOps Security Testing service integrates security practices into the DevOps pipeline, ensuring that security is a fundamental component throughout the software development lifecycle. We emphasize the importance of proactive security measures, conducting assessments at various stages, from code development to deployment. Our approach includes automated scanning for vulnerabilities, manual code reviews, and configuration assessments to identify potential security risks early in the process. By collaborating closely with development and operations teams, we help foster a culture of security awareness and compliance. The insights gained from our testing enable organizations to address vulnerabilities swiftly and effectively, ultimately enhancing the security of applications and infrastructure while maintaining the agility and efficiency that DevOps offers.

Firmware Security

Firmware forms the foundation of hardware functionality and is increasingly targeted by attackers. Our Firmware Security Testing service focuses on identifying vulnerabilities such as insecure boot processes, hardcoded credentials, and unprotected firmware updates. We analyze firmware binaries, configuration files, and underlying code to detect and address risks. To support your engineering team, we provide actionable remediation insights and secure coding recommendations, ensuring your firmware is resilient against both known and emerging threats. With our assistance, you can safeguard your devices and maintain trust in your hardware solutions.

Advanced Offensive Security Solutions

COE Security empowers your organization with on-demand expertise to uncover vulnerabilities, remediate risks, and strengthen your security posture. Our scalable approach enhances agility, enabling you to address current challenges and adapt to future demands without expanding your workforce.