External Penetration Testing

What is an External Penetration Test?

This test focuses on

  • server penetration testing
  • router penetration testing
  • firewall penetration testing
  • operating system installation and maintenance.

The penetration test may be performed with non or full disclosure of the environment in question.
The engagement would start with publicly accessible information about the client, followed by network enumeration.
Network enumeration allows Pure Hacking to target hosts, and specific network security attacks. Pure Hacking would then assess the open ports, services and specific security vulnerabilities, and use that information to gain a toehold into the environment. After a toehold is established, escalation of privilege occurs until the external environment is controlled.

What do you get at the end of the engagement?

Depending on the scope of work, a typical report would include any or all of these components (reference: OSSTMM):

Network Security
Network Surveying
Port Scanning
System Identification
Services Identification
Vulnerability Research & Verification
Application Testing & Code Review
Router Testing
Firewall Testing
Intrusion Detection System Testing
Trusted Systems Testing
Password Cracking
Denial of Service Testing 
Containment Measures Testing

Social Engineering
Request Testing
Guided Suggestion Testing
Trust Testing

Wireless Security
Wireless Networks Testing
Cordless Communications Testing
Privacy Review
Infrared Systems Testing

Communications Security
PBX Testing
Voicemail Testing
FAX review
Modem Testing

Physical Security
Access Controls Testing
Perimeter Review
Monitoring Review
Alarm Response Testing
Location Review
Environment Review


Why Pure Hacking

  • The only dedicated Penetration Testing company, with a history of industry leadership in Internet Security designed to keep your mission critical systems safe.
  • The discovery of real risks and solutions independent of any vendor
  • Skills transfer for your staff as Pure Hacking will divulge all intellectual property and tools when Pure Hacking operates with you.
  • A worldwide operation, so regardless of the size or location of your network, Pure Hacking will service your need.
  • A flexible company that will work within your operational parameters.
At Pure Hacking, an external network security attack is the most common request from our clients. Every day of the week we are performing these engagements and as such, our skill set is efficient and effective. As we are performing penetration tests on a daily basis, we are the industry experts.

We are so confident with the service we offer, we guarantee our work to our client's level of satisfaction and keep continual contact at their requests. Our clients continue to use us because we are trustworthy, knowledgeable and exceptional value.

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