Attackers are constantly scanning the internet for weak points in business networks. Our external assessments identify and help remediate security gaps across your public-facing assets — cloud services, web applications, and perimeter defenses — before someone else finds them first.
OVERVIEW
See your perimeter the way an attacker does
Misconfigurations, unpatched systems, and exposed services are all it takes. Attackers exploit these to infiltrate networks, deploy ransomware, or steal sensitive data. If you're not testing your external attack surface continuously, you're trusting that nothing's changed — and something always changes.
Our external assessment uncovers vulnerabilities across your firewalls, web servers, cloud platforms, and internet-facing assets. We combine advanced vulnerability scanning with expert manual verification to deliver accurate, actionable findings — not a raw scan dump.
- Vulnerability scanning to identify security risks across your external attack surface
- Manual expert verification to eliminate false positives
- Detailed security report with executive summary and risk-prioritized findings
- Post-remediation testing to confirm vulnerabilities are actually fixed
PROCESS
How we assess your external attack surface
A structured approach that combines scoping, automated scanning, manual testing, and validation — designed to thoroughly evaluate your external exposure while minimizing operational impact.
1. Scoping & Asset Identification
Before testing begins, we work with your team to define scope. This includes:
- Identifying internet-facing assets — web applications, cloud services, and network infrastructure.
- Establishing testing boundaries to prevent disruptions to production environments.
- Aligning with your compliance requirements and business security objectives.
2. Automated Vulnerability Discovery
We run an in-depth scan of your firewalls, web servers, cloud environments, and perimeter defenses — thousands of security tests to detect misconfigurations, outdated software, and known vulnerabilities.
3. Manual Testing & Verification
Our U.S.-based security analysts go beyond automated scanning. They conduct manual validation and targeted testing to uncover overlooked vulnerabilities and confirm real-world risk — without causing system disruption.
- Reconnaissance & Asset Discovery – Identifying exposed services, misconfigurations, and hidden entry points that expand your attack surface.
- Authentication & Access Control Testing – Checking for default credentials, weak authentication mechanisms, and misconfigured permissions.
- Service & Protocol Analysis – Assessing network services, insecure configurations, and security gaps that automated tools miss.
- Validation & Risk Prioritization – Confirming true exploitability to eliminate false positives and focus remediation on what matters most.
4. Executive Summary & Prioritized Remediation Plan
You receive a detailed security report with an executive summary, including:
- Critical vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and remediation recommendations.
- Risk levels prioritized by exploitability and business impact.
- Actionable insights to strengthen your external defenses.
5. Post-Remediation Testing & Validation
After you remediate, we run a follow-up assessment to verify that:
- Vulnerabilities have been properly mitigated and no new security gaps exist.
- Security measures function as intended and hold up under testing.
BENEFITS
Why test your external attack surface?
Because attackers are already looking. External assessments give you the visibility to find and fix gaps before they become incidents.
- Prevent External Breaches – Find and fix security gaps before attackers exploit them.
- Reduce False Positives – Manual expert verification filters out the noise so your team focuses on real threats.
- Support Compliance – Helps meet requirements for PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, and other frameworks.
- Build Trust with Customers & Partners – Demonstrate proactive risk management in vendor security assessments.
- Focus Security Spending – Clear, prioritized findings so you invest where it matters most.
- Validate Your Fixes – Post-remediation testing confirms that patched vulnerabilities stay patched.
Ready to see what attackers see?
Our experts test your external attack surface and show you exactly where the gaps are — before someone else finds them.
Talk to our teamFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
At minimum, annually. But quarterly assessments are best practice, especially for organizations with significant internet-facing infrastructure or those operating in regulated industries. You should also run an assessment after:
- Infrastructure changes — new cloud deployments, firewall updates, or network reconfigurations.
- Security incidents that require investigation and remediation validation.
- Compliance audits that mandate ongoing security testing.
A thorough evaluation of your internet-facing attack surface, covering:
- Perimeter infrastructure – Firewalls, routers, VPN gateways, and edge devices.
- Web servers & applications – Public-facing services, APIs, and web platforms.
- Cloud environments – Misconfigurations and exposure risks in cloud-hosted infrastructure.
- DNS & email security – Domain spoofing risks, mail server configuration, and exposed records.
- Unpatched software & misconfigurations – Outdated systems and insecure default settings.
- Authentication weaknesses – Default credentials, weak login mechanisms, and exposed admin interfaces.
- Network exposure – Open ports, unnecessary services, and misconfigured perimeter controls.
- Cloud security gaps – Misconfigured storage, overly permissive access, and exposed APIs.
Yes. Our assessments align with industry best practices and help organizations meet 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 assessments identify and address security gaps that map directly to these compliance mandates.
No. Our methodology is designed to minimize operational impact:
- Non-invasive scans that don't interfere with production systems.
- Testing windows scheduled around your operational requirements.
- Careful scope management to avoid disruption to live services.
- A comprehensive security report outlining identified vulnerabilities and risk levels.
- Actionable remediation guidance to prioritize your security improvements.
- Post-remediation re-scanning to validate fixes and confirm your perimeter is clean.