Infrastructure Penetration Testing
Comprehensive testing of network infrastructure, servers and cloud environments according to recognized security standards.
External PT
Testing publicly accessible infrastructure from an external attacker perspective.
Internal PT
Simulating attack from internal network after successful breach or insider threat.
Cloud Security
Assessment of AWS, Azure, GCP configuration according to CIS Benchmarks.
Testing Areas
Network Services
Testing all publicly and internally accessible services - SSH, RDP, SMB, FTP, DNS, mail servers.
Port scanning, service enumeration, version detection
Operating System Security
OS configuration analysis, missing patches, default credentials, weak configurations.
Windows, Linux, Unix hardening assessment
Network Segmentation
Testing network segmentation, VLAN bypass, firewall rules, lateral movement possibilities.
VLAN hopping, pivot points, network isolation
VPN & Remote Access
Security assessment of VPN, RAS, Citrix, VDI, remote desktop solutions.
Weak encryption, authentication bypass, CVE exploitation
Wireless Security
WiFi network testing - WPA2/WPA3 security, rogue APs, evil twin attacks.
WPS attacks, KRACK, handshake capture
Cloud Configuration
Review IAM policies, S3 buckets, security groups, logging, encryption at rest.
AWS, Azure, GCP misconfiguration hunting
Methodologies and Standards
PTES
Penetration Testing Execution Standard - comprehensive framework for systematic penetration testing execution.
7 phases: Pre-engagement → Intelligence Gathering → Threat Modeling → Vulnerability Analysis → Exploitation → Post Exploitation → Reporting
OSSTMM
Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual - scientific approach to security testing.
RAV (Risk Assessment Values) metrics for objective evaluation
CIS Benchmarks
Center for Internet Security configurations for operating system and cloud environment hardening.
Level 1/2 compliance assessment
NIST SP 800-115
Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment according to NIST guidelines.
Federal standards for security testing
Testing Output
Executive Report
- → Overall risk assessment
- → Attack path visualization
- → Business impact analysis
- → Compliance gaps
Technical Findings
- → Vulnerable hosts/services
- → CVSS v3.1 scoring
- → Exploitation evidence
- → Network diagrams
Remediation Plan
- → Prioritized action items
- → Patching recommendations
- → Configuration changes
- → Hardening guidelines
Compliance Mapping
- → CIS Benchmarks alignment
- → ISO 27001 controls
- → NIST framework
Process
Scoping and Preparation
Scope definition, IP ranges, testing windows, rules of engagement, obtaining access.
Reconnaissance
OSINT, subdomain enumeration, network mapping, service discovery, technology identification.
Vulnerability Assessment
Automated scanning, manual verification, configuration review, CVE mapping.
Exploitation
Controlled exploitation, privilege escalation, lateral movement testing, persistence.
Post-exploitation
Data exfiltration testing, credential harvesting, documenting access paths.
Reporting
Compiling executive and technical reports, remediation plan, compliance mapping.