What is Penetration Testing?
Penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking, is a simulated cyber attack against your computer system to check for exploitable vulnerabilities. This proactive approach helps in identifying and addressing potential security weaknesses before malicious hackers can exploit them.
Why Choose Our Penetration Testing Services?
- – Experienced and Certified Professionals
- – Custom-Made Testing Solutions
- – Advanced Testing Methodologies
- – Comprehensive Reporting
- – Post-Testing Support
Our Penetration Testing Services
Rosca Technologies is a leading UK-based CREST-certified and CHECK approved company. Through rigorous penetration tests, we can help your organisation ensure compliance with a range of standards including ISO, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and more.
We offer a range of different penetration testing services so that for every company – independent of size, budget or industry – we have a solution.
Network Penetration Testing
With network penetration testing, we can identify potential vulnerabilities and other security risks within your organisation’s network. We use multiple different types of tools and techniques including the following:
- – Internal Network Testing – simulated attacks to identify potential security vulnerabilities in the internal network using industry-standard methodology
- – External Network Testing – simulated attacks from an outside network, carried out remotely
- – Wireless Network Testing – simulated attacks to the wireless networks to maintain secure software code development throughout its lifecycle
Application Penetration Testing
We use application penetration testing to check that all levels of application are secured including the following tests:
- – Web Application Testing – we identify security vulnerabilities stemming from insecure development practices at the design, coding and publishing levels of a software or website
- – Mobile Application Testing – we reveal vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity posture of a mobile application to assess the safety and security of iOS and Android applications
API Testing – this is a security assessment to validate that the APIs in scope are appropriately secured.
Cloud Penetration Testing
Cloud penetration testing is used to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your organisation’s overall cloud system, helping your organisation improve its overall security posture. Through the following tests, we can identify risks, vulnerabilities and gaps:
- – AWS Security Testing
- – Azure Security Testing
- – Google Cloud Security Testing
Social Engineering Testing
Using social engineering penetrating tests, we can assess how your staff respond when faced with cyber-attacks highlighting weaknesses and gaps in training. We use the following methods:
- – Phishing Simulations
- – Pretexting and Baiting
- – Security Awareness Training
What are the Stages of the Penetration Testing Process?
We adopt a thorough penetration testing process to help dig deep into your organisation’s cybersecurity. Always offering a tailor-made solution to suit your company’s needs, our testing process typically encompasses the following steps
1. Scoping and Planning
At this stage we work to understand your specific requirements. We work together to define testing objectives and determine the scope and constraints.
2. Reconnaissance
During the reconnaissance phase, we gather information about your organisation’s entire system in a thorough investigation phase. Through this, we identify all potential targets and assess the various entry points for access into the system.
3. Exploitation
Using the information gathered in the reconnaissance phase, we can then identify vulnerabilities and attempt to exploit them by gaining unauthorised access. This is always carried out in a safe and controlled way and allows us to understand your company’s existing response process for cyber attacks.
4. Post-Exploitation
After initial exploitation, we work to maintain access and combat your defense mechanisms to test their strength, escalating privileges and working to extract sensitive data.
5. Reporting and Analysis
Following these tests, we create and deliver comprehensive reports including full risk assessments, recommendations for cybersecurity measures and guidance for remediation.
What are the Benefits of Penetration Testing?
Penetration testing is crucial for any effective cyber security programmes. Regularly testing your digital assets and highlighting strengths and weaknesses will help protect your organisations from cyberattacks. In turn, you can help prevent subversion, disruption or destruction of your business’s core digital services.
The various benefits of penetration testing include:
- – Identifying security gaps in your core digital systems and assets to protect against potential malicious activity
- – Ensuring internal and external regulatory compliance against a range of standards
- – Building resilience against real-life cyberattack risks
- – Protecting sensitive data and preserving company reputation
- – Operating with peace of mind and building customer, regulator and stakeholder confidence in your organisation’s security.
FAQs
What is the Difference Between Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning?
Vulnerability scans work to uncover system weaknesses whereas penetration tests go one step further – discovering weaknesses and attempting to exploit them to test your system’s defence mechanisms.
How Often Should Penetration Testing Be Performed?
Experts recommend carrying out penetration testing at least once a year. This ensures that your organisation is keeping up with emerging cyber risks and newly discovered threats.
What are the Deliverables of a Penetration Test?
A thorough penetration test will provide a comprehensive overview of the risk assessment and recommendations for remediation.
How Do You Ensure Minimal Disruption To Our Operations During Testing?
We take various measures to ensure minimal disruption to your company operations during testing including:
- – Thorough pre-testing
- – Defined scope and objectives
- – Targeted testing techniques
- – Scheduled and coordinated test
- – Dedicated test environments
Get Started with Penetration Testing Today
Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn how our penetration testing services can enhance your organisation’s security position.