“The SEVN-X approach to penetration testing is unlike anything I have encountered in the past. Their innovative approach and deep skillsets not only reveal technology problems but also uncover people- and process-related problems. I consider our company more secure having partnered with SEVN-X.”
External Testing
An external penetration test is a security assessment that simulates attacks against your organization’s network or applications from an external perspective, typically over the Internet.
In addition to testing for technical vulnerabilities, SEVN-X commonly employs social engineering campaigns (e.g., phishing, vishing) during these engagements to test content filtering controls, establish a baseline for user security awareness, and to establish a proof-of-concept for access to the internal network or sensitive data from the Internet.
Internal Testing
Insider threats, rogue devices. Understand your organization’s exposure to attacks on the network or applications from the inside.
Typically approached with the same level of access of an employee or contractor with legitimate access to the organization’s systems. Internal penetration testing also examines the effectiveness of user access controls and network segmentation, helping to ensure compliance with regulations and standards (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA).
Web Application Testing
Strong web application security is crucial for maintaining customer trust and protecting brand reputation.
Web applications are frequently targeted by attackers due to their accessibility over the Internet and the sensitive data they often store (e.g., PII, financial data, intellectual property). A web application penetration test simulates attacks against web-based software to identify vulnerabilities and is a critical component of any secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).
In a typical engagement, SEVN-X utilizes the Open Web Application Security Project’s (OWASP) Top Ten Security Risks as a baseline; applications are tested from both an authenticated and unauthenticated perspective to simulate real-world attacks.
Assumed Breach Testing
An assumed breach penetration test simulates a scenario in which an attacker has already gained access to your organization's network or systems; commonly starting from a compromised workstation or VPN account. With the growing number of remote employees and contractors today, establishing a baseline for exposure to an attacker with remote access to the internal network has become a critical component of modern cybersecurity programs.
An assumed breach is an effective tool for measuring your organization’s ability to respond to and contain threats that have already bypassed traditional security measures.
Wireless Testing
Long since replacing cabled networks, wireless infrastructure dominates the corporate landscape and makes traveling from offices to conference rooms seamless. But at what cost?
Often wireless configurations suffer from legacy security protocols, default settings, and other misconfigurations that an attacker may be able to exploit—without ever stepping foot inside your office. SEVN-X is capable of performing comprehensive assessments of wireless environments to ensure you're deploying a safe network for your users.
Network Testing
Have a dedicated PCI cardholder data environment (CDE)? What about a network for your casino gaming floor or a validated environment for your pharmaceutical clinical trial? What about an OT network for your SCADA systems?
Regardless of your industry, good network hygiene often requires proper segmentation to ensure traffic stays where you want it. We'll perform comprehensive East-West traffic analysis and help identify any gaps in your otherwise bulletproof network plan.
“Very glad we reached out for our comprehensive pen testing. Not only did Eric and team perform detailed testing results, but they also provided up-to-date feedback and assisted us with any recommendations after testing. We really appreciate the partnership and will grow our relationship even further in 2025 and beyond.”
