{"id":97721,"date":"2024-06-27T19:39:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T19:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/external-penetration-testing\/"},"modified":"2024-06-27T19:39:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T19:39:05","slug":"external-penetration-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/external-penetration-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"External Penetration Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"336cb5b64765e27a1a6c1bb71b941f1a\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- above content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"5864845439\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2064 External Penetration Testing is \u2062an essential part of any business\u2019s\u200d cybersecurity \u2063strategy. It \u2062helps to identify potential weaknesses in business networks\u200b and data systems so that those vulnerabilities can be\u2063 thoroughly addressed. It can provide an in-depth analysis of\u2064 the potential threats to an organization\u2062 by simulating a \u200creal-world attack from \u200dmalicious users on the external networks and \u2064systems.\u200c Through External Penetration Testing,\u2063 businesses can gain insights \u200binto \u2062their defensive posture \u2062against \u2062cyber \u2062threats, allowing them to improve their cybersecurity measures and protect themselves from potential data \u200cand \u200bsystem compromises. \u2062The testing\u2062 process also helps organizations understand their exposure\u200c to external\u200d risks and\u200c take proactive measures to reduce\u2063 these risks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/external-penetration-testing\/#1_What%E2%81%A4_is%E2%81%A3_External_Penetration_Testing\" >1. What\u2064 is\u2063 External Penetration Testing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/external-penetration-testing\/#2_Benefits_of_External_Penetration_Testing\" >2. Benefits of External Penetration Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/external-penetration-testing\/#3_How_to_Perform_an_External_Penetration_Test\" >3. How to Perform an External Penetration Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/external-penetration-testing\/#4_Steps%E2%80%8D_to_Reduce_Vulnerability\" >4. Steps\u200d to Reduce Vulnerability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/external-penetration-testing\/#Q_A\" >Q&#038;A<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1-what-is-external-penetration-testing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What%E2%81%A4_is%E2%81%A3_External_Penetration_Testing\"><\/span>1. What\u2064 is\u2063 External Penetration Testing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>External Penetration Testing<\/strong> \u200b is a process of actively assessing\u200b the security of a computer system, application, or network from outside \u2063the organization. It focuses on exploiting weak points \u2062in an organization\u2019s\u2063 Internet facing\u2063 applications and systems to\u200d gain\u2062 access. The goal of external penetration testing is to \u2062assess\u2062 an organization\u2019s cyber security \u2062posture, comply with\u200d cybersecurity\u2064 regulations, and protect confidential \u2063and propriety information.<\/p>\n<p>External penetration\u200c testing is carried \u200cout by white-hat, or ethical, hackers, armed with the techniques and tools used \u2064by malicious attackers.\u200d These ethical hackers probe \u200cfor weaknesses in\u200c the digital environment, uncovering\u200c any identified vulnerabilities. They then report the results, including the number \u200cand\u200d severity of\u2063 the vulnerabilities, and offer advice on how to \u200bmitigate these risks. This knowledge \u2063can help businesses protect \u2064their information\u200c from attack and protect their customers \u200cfrom data theft. Uncovering threats and\u2062 vulnerabilities before a malicious \u2062actor\u2064 discovers them\u2062 can \u2063save an organization\u200b significant time and money.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2-benefits-of-external-penetration-testing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Benefits_of_External_Penetration_Testing\"><\/span>2. Benefits of External Penetration Testing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Increased Security<\/b><br \/>\nExternal penetration testing is \u2062an important tool for protecting\u200d your network against cyber-attacks. By proactively\u2062 testing for vulnerabilities before an attacker can \u2062exploit them, you can fortify your\u2063 network against external threats. This testing helps identify malware, misconfigurations, and insecure ports, which can prevent your \u200cdata from being taken or corrupted.<\/p>\n<p><b>Improved Compliance<\/b><br \/>\nCompliance requirements, such as \u2063GDPR, require companies\u200b to \u2063take \u2064measures to protect customer data. \u2062External penetration testing can ensure that\u200b your network meets these\u200d standards and is compliant \u200cwith the latest regulations. Additionally, regular testing \u200dcan\u200d provide valuable insight to uncover any unexpected issues or weaknesses in the security posture of your organization. Unnumbered List:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help\u2064 your organization remain compliant<\/li>\n<li>Allow you\u200b to maintain an up-to-date security status<\/li>\n<li>Assist in\u200d strengthening your\u2064 security posture<\/li>\n<li>Identify potential\u200d threats before attackers can \u2063exploit them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By engaging in periodic external penetration testing, you can ensure your data is protected and your organization \u200cadheres to the latest regulations.\u2062 This can help give you\u200d the peace of\u2062 mind that your data is secure \u2064and \u2063that your\u2064 organization won&#8217;t suffer any legal repercussions due to negligence.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3-how-to-perform-an-external-penetration-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_to_Perform_an_External_Penetration_Test\"><\/span>3. How to Perform an External Penetration Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Performing an External Penetration Test<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Conducting an external\u2062 penetration test involves looking for potential vulnerabilities that \u2064can be \u200cexploited in\u2064 your external environment. \u200dTo do\u200d this,\u200b penetration testers use automated tools that\u200d identify weaknesses and potential\u2063 targets.\u200d Here are the\u2064 steps to get started: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gather Information \u2013 Penetration testers start by collecting information about \u200cthe target environment.\u200b This can include hardware, software, network topologies, network ports, system configurations and more.\n<\/li>\n<li>Perform Vulnerability Scan \u2013 Using\u200b automated \u200ctools, \u2062the penetration tester will conduct\u200b a detailed scan\u200d of the target environment. This \u2064scan looks for\u200c known vulnerabilities that may be present.\n<\/li>\n<li>Identify\u2064 Weaknesses \u2013 During the scanning process,\u2063 the penetration tester will identify any potential weaknesses that\u2063 could be exploited. These can\u200b range from weak passwords \u2062to misconfigured network\u200c services.\n<\/li>\n<li>Vulnerability\u200d Exploitation \u2013 After\u2064 the\u2064 weaknesses\u200d have \u200bbeen identified,\u200b the penetration tester will\u200c begin\u200c to attempt to exploit\u2063 them. \u2062This will involve attacking the\u2063 system through the identified \u200cvulnerabilities.\n<\/li>\n<li>Test \u2062Results \u2013 After the vulnerability exploitation is complete, \u200bthe penetration tester will analyze the results of the test and provide a detailed report of all findings.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The goal of an\u2063 external\u2064 penetration \u2062test is to expose \u2063weaknesses\u200b and \u200cprovide actionable advice to help improve your security posture. By following the \u200csteps outlined above, you can conduct an external penetration test to make \u200dsure \u200byour environment is secure and protected against potential attackers.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4-steps-to-reduce-vulnerability\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Steps%E2%80%8D_to_Reduce_Vulnerability\"><\/span>4. Steps\u200d to Reduce Vulnerability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Develop preventive measures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Effective preventive measures are\u200c critical for reducing\u2063 vulnerability to malicious threats. \u2062Invest \u200din the installation of \u2064anti-malware software and \u2062firewalls that\u2064 detect and prevent malicious \u2064activities. Educate employees about the latest cybersecurity threats and create guidelines to follow when accessing and using company data. Regularly update passwords and enforce\u200b secure authentication \u2064protocols.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Secure data and systems<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Secure your data\u200b and systems\u200d to\u200c reduce vulnerability. Manage\u2064 and contain access to sensitive information so it is not available to \u2063everyone. Ensure critical systems are up-to-date \u2064and \u200dprotected by regularly patching holes and vulnerabilities. All\u2062 data\u2064 should be encrypted, backed up and properly\u2064 monitored. Regularly audit\u200c systems and \u2063account\u200d access to identify \u200bany irregularities. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"qa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_A\"><\/span>Q&#038;A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Q:What is External Penetration Testing?<br \/>\nA:External Penetration Testing is a type of security \u2063testing that is\u2062 used to check\u2064 for \u2064potential weaknesses in \u200ca company&#8217;s public-facing networks, websites, and applications that \u2062could be exploited by malicious hackers.<\/p>\n<p>Q:What\u200d happens during an External Penetration Testing?<br \/>\nA: \u200dDuring an External Penetration Testing, a team of professionals will use a variety\u200d of\u2063 specialized \u2064tools, \u200ctechniques, and procedures to try to gain\u200d unauthorized access to any potential weaknesses. These tests can also\u2064 be\u200c used to\u200b identify any potential vulnerabilities,\u200d such as outdated software or \u200binsecure configurations. \u2062<\/p>\n<p>Q:Who performs\u200b External Penetration Tests?<br \/>\nA:Companies \u200dusually hire an ethical hacking team or security consultants to conduct External Penetration Testing.\u200b These professionals are\u2064 highly skilled in understanding and\u200d exploiting\u200b network security weaknesses and managing security risks. <\/p>\n<p>Q:Why should I get External\u2063 Penetration Testing?<br \/>\nA:External Penetration \u2062Testing is a great way to make sure that your public networks, websites, and \u200dapplications are secure and up-to-date. It can help \u200cyou \u200didentify and fix potential weaknesses before they are exploited by malicious\u2063 hackers. Having <a href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/business-total-security\/\">discussed external penetration testing<\/a>, it\u2063 is clear that \u200bit can be a\u2063 time consuming and possibly costly process for\u2064 you \u2064as an organization to guarantee your system is secure. A simple but effective approach to prevent \u2064external penetration\u2062 testing is to add an extra layer of defense with an auto-login and SSO solution such as LogMeOnce.\u2063 LogMeOnce.com helps your customers protect their identities online\u200b by providing a secure and privacy-protected account with secure access and single sign-on capabilities, preventing attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities. \u200cBegin your journey to secure \u2062access and privileged accounts today\u2062 and\u200c create a FREE LogMeOnce account for external penetration testing. \u200c<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2064 External Penetration Testing is \u2062an essential part of any business\u2019s\u200d cybersecurity \u2063strategy. 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