Identify vulnerabilities in your external-facing systems before attackers do, with AI-enhanced testing and dedicated support throughout your engagement.
An external network penetration test simulates a real-world attack against your organization's internet-facing infrastructure. Our team attempts to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in your firewalls, web servers, email systems, VPNs, and any other assets visible from the public internet.
The goal is simple: find the weaknesses before malicious actors do, and provide you with clear guidance on how to fix them. This is a required component for organizations seeking USCG-2022-0802 compliance when renewing their Cybersecurity Plan.
We follow the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), a respected industry methodology that ensures thorough, consistent, and professional testing. Engagements typically range from 6 days to 6 weeks depending on the scope of work.
We work with you to define the scope, rules of engagement, and objectives. This ensures we're testing what matters most to your organization while staying within agreed boundaries.
Our team collects information about your external footprint using the same techniques an attacker would — identifying domains, IP ranges, exposed services, and potential entry points.
We analyze the gathered intelligence to identify potential vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and weaknesses in your external-facing systems.
With your authorization, we attempt to exploit identified vulnerabilities to determine real-world risk and demonstrate the potential impact of each weakness.
You receive a comprehensive report with an executive summary, detailed technical findings, risk ratings, and clear remediation recommendations for each issue discovered.
Every external penetration test we conduct is enhanced by Sterling7, our in-house AI system. Sterling7 works alongside each penetration tester, monitoring all data sent and received during the engagement.
This second set of eyes can identify the smallest anomaly that might be missed by a human tester. Sterling7 records each packet sent and received, creating a complete audit trail for further analysis and providing an additional layer of quality assurance that sets our testing apart.
At the conclusion of your engagement, you'll receive a complete package of deliverables:
After you've remediated the findings and we've verified the fixes, you'll receive a notarized letter of attestation confirming your systems have passed our penetration test. This documentation is valuable for compliance requirements, client assurance, and demonstrating your commitment to security.
We value the relationship with our clients above all else. When you sign your agreement, you're assigned a dedicated Technical Case Manager (TCM) who serves as your single point of contact throughout the entire engagement.
Your TCM provides regular email updates as progress is made and coordinates logistics between your team and ours. If something urgent comes up — a schedule change, hardware issue, or unexpected ISP outage — simply call the direct number provided, regardless of the time of day. We know issues happen in the real world, and when they do, our goal is to resolve them with as few steps as possible. We have an automated phone system with an AI-powered attendant, but our clients get direct access numbers. We hate pressing buttons and hold music too.
You'll never be left wondering about the status of your penetration test or struggling to get someone on the phone. Direct access and clear communication are just as important to us as technical excellence.
Let's discuss your organization's needs and determine the right scope for your external network penetration test.
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