Security Assessments and Gap Analysis
The most important deliverable of security assessments is the security review & gap analysis. It is the key to identifying and understanding the vulnerabilities to a network. As with security audits, the process must be meticulous for assessing a company’s risk profile. Apply GRC approaches its security with a careful review of critical assets, acknowledging our clients’ security strategy, controls, infrastructure, and risks. The finished report is a holistic view of the current disposition of a network’s health as a peak into the future security strategy which can assist in the implementation of security risk mitigation solutions as well as the justification towards an IT security budget.
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Penetration Testing
Comprehensive threat and vulnerability assessments are required to providing solid security to an organization. ThreatScope’s approach is to inspect security from every angle to mitigate risks and to forecast possible threats both at a network level and at the physical.
Effective security begins with a clear understanding of vulnerabilities. By focusing on the critical features of networks which incorporate the analysis of internet traffic, external switching and the importance of network assets which assist in the connection between servers, systems and the Cloud, Apply GRC gauge the strengths and weaknesses in a wide variety of scenarios. From facility security to executive protection, we anticipate potential sources of new threats.
With ThreatScope’s ’network vulnerability assessment, we find the gaps in your critical systems and take preventative action before attackers seek to exploit your weaknesses and steal your data.
Penetration Testing Stages
The pen testing process can be broken down into five stages.
1. Planning and Scoping. Preparation of all in-scope network assets, segments and systems are the key to a deep and methodical penetration test.
2. Intensity. Determine the right level to conduct scans in order to recognize the bandwidth of the network that streamlines the network.
3. Entrance and Access. Systems and Applications attacks are setup to yield vulnerabilities and gaps at the perimeter.
4. Persistent Testing. Once vulnerabilities are identified, the goal is to determine if next level attacks can be initiated bypassing advanced threat protection tools.
5. Analysis and Prevention. Analysis is gathered and provided in post-mortem with prevention recommendations. This is then followed-up with another pen test targeting ‘gaps only.
Internal Testing
The internal testing goes ‘deep on the inside’ with access to an application behind its firewall as an attack by a malicious insider. It basically emulates a common user whose credentials have been stolen and are now being used to conduct a multiple number of attacks.
Double Blind Testing
This adds another layer to the blind test as no warning is given to the company on a simulated cyber-attack. The benefit this test service provides is that it demonstrates how well does a company respond in the event of a cyber-attack in real-time.
Blind Testing
In a blind test, the procedure is to imitate a real cyber-attack, which is authorized by the company. While the target and data given is a small sample the ethical hacker does go through the “hacking” approach of trying to gather company information which is not publicly accessible.
Target Testing
The company’s information security team and the testers work cooperatively ro understand the movements of a hack and determine the points of sensitivity at which a hack intensifies, This training exercise provides and in-depth look and feedback at the approach a hacker would take specifically within the network landscape of the company.
Compliance Testing
These tests are tailored made for a specific compliance and/or security mandate. Whether HIPAA, PCI or SOC for Cyber Security, our service works with the company security team to understand the assets and scoped areas within the network to test and provide feedback and recommendations against a compliance requirement.
Security Incident Consulting Services and Monitoring
Unfortunately, no organization is completely safe against cyberattacks. From Denial of Service to Ransomware, attackers are constantly on the lookout for fragile networks that offer plenty of opportunities for being attacked. This results in security incidents.
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A security incident is any breach that results in unauthorized access of data, applications, services, networks and/or devices by bypassing their underlying security mechanisms. These security incidents occur when an unauthorized user enters the network. A perfect example is with email. A hacker will try and compromise a user email by sending malware. If the trigger is enabled, unimaginable damage can occur which can impact everything from the exchange servers to its most critical assets.
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ThreatScope helps your organization identify assess and mitigate vulnerabilities to its highest potential and reduce the likelihood of a breach. In addition, we assist in addressing technical controls that already exist within the company. Many vendors directly recommend tools to purchase which can easily cost thousands of dollars. ThreatScope works first with what you have and tailors the controls so that they can safe and effectively mitigate vulnerabilities. Work with what you have and build from the inside.
