External penetration testing involves assessing the security of a company’s external-facing systems, such as websites and networks, by simulating cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers outside the organization.

Methodology

Scoping

Defines the goals, targets, and boundaries of the penetration test, determining what systems, networks, or applications will be tested and under what conditions.

Reconnaissance

Gather information about the target through passive and active methods, such as public data collection, scanning, and network mapping, to identify potential entry points.

Attack

Exploit identified vulnerabilities to gain access or escalate privileges, simulating real-world attacks to assess the target’s security defenses.

Reporting

Detailed report is created outlining the vulnerabilities found, the methods used to exploit them, the impact, and recommendations for remediation.

Testing

• Vulnerability Scanning
• OSINT
• Username & Account Enumeration
• Credential Gathering
• Attacking Login Portals
• MFA Bypassing