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External Penetration Testing

A CoNetrix Penetration Test allows you to identify potential weaknesses within your organization, whether structural, technological, or procedural. CoNetrix Penetration Tests are much more substantial than an automated port scan. We offer full Penetration Tests with in-depth testing using multiple tools with different perspectives. With a Penetration Test from CoNetrix, you will also receive easy-to-read reports with findings sorted by associated risk and a detailed review with a CoNetrix security expert.

Areas Analyzed

Some of the areas analyzed include:

  1. Internet connections (scanned quarterly)
  2. Phone lines
  3. Scanning for thousands of vulnerabilities
  4. Perimeter strength using non-intrusive hacker utilities
  5. Wireless vulnerabilities
  6. Employee security awareness (Social Engineering)

In addition, we can customize a solution to fit your needs. Some common variations include:

  • Internet Vulnerability Test
  • Social Engineering
  • Telecom Test
  • Wireless Test

Regulatory Requirements

According to the FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, "High-risk systems should be subject to an independent diagnostic test at least once a year. Additionally, firewall policies and other policies addressing access control between the financial institution's network and other networks should be audited and verified at least quarterly."

Why CoNetrix?

Knowledge and Expertise:

  • CoNetrix has conducted more than 200 different Penetration Test engagements over the past seven years.
  • The CoNetrix staff has more than 230 years of accumulated information technology, network, and security experience.
  • CoNetrix’s security experts hold numerous security certifications, such as CISSP, SSCP, CISM, CISA, and other Microsoft and Cisco security specialization.

The CoNetrix Difference:

  • CoNetrix provides easy-to-read reports with findings sorted by associated risk.
  • Reports include a detailed review with a CoNetrix security expert.
  • CoNetrix offers comprehensive Penetration Tests, not just simple port scans.
  • In-depth testing is performed using multiple tools from different perspectives.
  • CoNetrix Penetration Tests are much more substantial than an automated scan. Human perspective, observation, and experience help identify vulnerabilities.