Identify & Secure External Vulnerabilities Before Attackers Exploit Them Cybercriminals constantly scan the internet for weak points in business networks. Our External Security Assessment helps organizations identify and remediate security gaps across public-facing assets, including cloud services, web applications, and perimeter defenses.
OVERVIEW
Proactive Security for External Threats
Attackers exploit misconfigurations, unpatched systems, and exposed services to infiltrate networks, deploy ransomware, or steal sensitive data. Businesses must continuously test their external attack surface to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Our External Security Assessment uncovers vulnerabilities in firewalls, web servers, cloud platforms, and internet-facing assets. Using a combination of advanced vulnerability scanning and expert manual verification, we provide accurate, actionable insights to help businesses reduce risk and strengthen defenses.
- Advanced vulnerability scanning to identify security risks
- Manual expert verification to eliminate false positives
- Comprehensive security report with an executive summary
- Post-remediation testing to ensure vulnerabilities are fixed
PROCESS
Targeted & Expert-Led Security Assessment
We follow a structured approach that combines scoping, automated scanning, manual security testing, and validation to thoroughly evaluate external attack surfaces while minimizing operational impact.
1. Scoping & Asset Identification
Before testing begins, we work with your team to define the scope of the assessment. This includes:
- Identifying internet-facing assets, such as web applications, cloud services, and network infrastructure.
- Establishing testing boundaries to prevent disruptions to production environments.
- Aligning with compliance requirements and business security objectives.
2. Automated Vulnerability Discovery
We conduct an in-depth scan of your firewalls, web servers, cloud environments, and perimeter defenses, running thousands of security tests to detect misconfigurations, outdated software, and known vulnerabilities.
3. Advanced Manual Testing & Verification
Our US-based security analysts go beyond automated scanning by conducting manual validation and security testing to uncover overlooked vulnerabilities and ensure accurate risk assessment—without causing system disruption.
- Reconnaissance & Asset Discovery – Identifying exposed services, misconfigurations, and hidden entry points that expand an attacker’s potential surface.
- Authentication & Access Control Testing – Checking for default credentials, weak authentication mechanisms, and misconfigured permissions.
- Service & Protocol Analysis – Assessing common network services, insecure configurations, and overlooked security gaps that automated tools may miss.
- Validation & Risk Prioritization – Confirming true exploitability of detected vulnerabilities to eliminate false positives and focus remediation efforts on critical risks.
4. Executive Summary & Prioritized Remediation Plan
We provide a detailed security report with an executive summary, outlining:
- Critical vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and remediation recommendations.
- Prioritized risk levels based on exploitability and business impact.
- Actionable insights to help strengthen security defenses.
5. Post-Remediation Testing & Validation
After remediation efforts, we conduct a follow-up security assessment to verify that:
- Vulnerabilities have been properly mitigated and no new security gaps exist.
- Security measures function as intended and remain resilient to threats.
BENEFITS
Why Invest in an External Security Assessment?
External Security Assessments provide crucial insights that strengthen your security posture and support key business objectives:
- Prevent External Breaches – Identify and mitigate security gaps before attackers exploit them.
- Reduce False Positives – Manual expert verification eliminates unnecessary alerts, so your team can focus on real threats.
- Support Compliance & Regulatory Requirements – Helps businesses align with PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, and other security frameworks.
- Demonstrate Security to Customers & Partners – Strengthen vendor security assessments by showing proactive risk management.
- Optimize Security Investments – Gain clear, prioritized insights to focus resources where they matter most.
- Validate Security Fixes with Post-Remediation Testing – Ensure that patched vulnerabilities remain secure over time.
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Let our experts uncover what automated tools miss—secure your internal network with real-world security insights.
Schedule a free consultationFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
At a minimum, an annual assessment is recommended. However, quarterly assessments are considered best practice, especially for organizations handling sensitive data or operating in regulated industries. Additional assessments should be conducted after:
- Significant network changes (system upgrades, cloud migrations, or policy updates).
- Security incidents requiring investigation and remediation validation.
- Compliance audits that mandate ongoing security testing.
Our assessment provides a detailed evaluation of your internal network security posture, covering:
- Network infrastructure – Servers, workstations, routers, and firewalls.
- Access controls – Authentication mechanisms, password policies, and misconfigurations.
- Applications & services – Identifies outdated software and security weaknesses.
- Cloud & virtual environments – Assesses misconfigurations and security risks.
- Unpatched software & misconfigurations – Detects outdated systems and security weaknesses.
- Access control risks – Identifies weak authentication settings and security misconfigurations.
- Network weaknesses – Highlights open ports, outdated services, and infrastructure risks.
- Cloud security gaps – Evaluates security settings and exposure risks in cloud-hosted environments.
Yes, our assessments align with industry security best practices and help organizations meet compliance requirements for:
- PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
- HIPAA / HITECH (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
- SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act)
- GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act)
- FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)
- SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) / SSAE 18
- ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management System - ISMS)
- NIST 800-53 & NIST 800-171
- FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program)
- CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification - DoD Contractors)
- NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500)
- FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act)
- CIS (Center for Internet Security) Controls
- NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection)
Our assessment helps businesses align with compliance mandates by identifying and addressing security gaps.
Our methodology minimizes operational impact by:
- Conducting non-invasive scans that do not interfere with normal business activities.
- Scheduling testing windows to align with operational requirements.
- Using credentialed scanning to provide deeper security insights.
- Comprehensive security report outlining identified vulnerabilities and risk levels.
- Actionable remediation guidance to prioritize security improvements.
- Optional re-scanning to validate security fixes and ensure continuous protection.