Internal Penetration Testing

What Is Internal Penetration Testing?

Internal penetration testing is a type of security assessment that is used to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in an organization's internal network. It is a simulated attack on the internal network of an organization, conducted by a team of experienced security professionals, to identify any potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors.

Description

Internal penetration testing involves simulating an attack on an organization's internal network to identify potential vulnerabilities. This typically involves vulnerability scanning, exploitation of known vulnerabilities, and social engineering techniques. Internal penetration testing can help organizations to identify vulnerabilities in their internal network before they can be exploited by malicious actors.

Usage and Examples

Internal penetration testing is used by organizations of all sizes to identify vulnerabilities in their internal networks. It is typically conducted by a team of experienced security professionals who use a variety of techniques to simulate an attack on the internal network. Internal penetration testing can be used to identify vulnerabilities in network infrastructure, applications, and other systems.

Evolve Security's Internal Network Penetration Testing service simulates an insider threat or post-breach scenario to identify how far an attacker could move within your environment.