Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing services in Qatar
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration testing, also known as pen testing, is an ethical cyber security assessment method aimed at identifying and safely exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems, applications, and websites. By employing the tools and techniques used by real cyber adversaries, pen testing accurately replicates the conditions of a genuine attack, providing valuable insights for remediation.
Commissioning a penetration test enables organizations to reduce security risk and provide assurance into the security of their IT estates, by mitigating weaknesses before they can be maliciously exploited.
Rapidly fixes vulnerabilities
Provides independent assurance
Improves cyber risk awareness
Supports compliance requirements
Demonstrates security commitment
Informs future investments
Types
Types of Penetration Testing
Network (Internal & External) Testing
Redscan rigorously investigates your network to identify and exploit a wide range of security vulnerabilities. This enables us to establish if assets such as data can be compromised, classify the risks posed to your overall cyber security, prioritise vulnerabilities to be addressed, and recommend actions to mitigate risks identified.
Web Application Testing
Web applications play a vital role in business success and are an attractive target for cybercriminals. Redscan’s ethical hacking services include website and web app penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities including SQL injection and cross-site scripting problems plus flaws in application logic and session management flows.
Cloud Penetration Testing
With specific rules of engagement set by each provider, cloud penetration testing is not straightforward. Our range of custom cloud security assessments can help your organisation overcome these challenges by uncovering and addressing vulnerabilities that could leave critical assets exposed.
Wireless Testing
Unsecured wireless networks can enable attackers to enter your network and steal valuable data. Wireless penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities, quantifies the damage these could cause and determines how they should be remediated.
Social Engineering
People continue to be one of the weakest links in an organisation’s cyber security. Redscan’s social engineering pen test service includes a range of email phishing engagements designed to assess the ability of your systems and personnel to detect and respond to a simulated attack exercise.
Mobile Security Testing
Mobile app usage is on the rise, with more and more companies enabling customers to conveniently access their services via tablets and smartphones. Redscan carries out in-depth mobile application assessments based on the latest development frameworks and security testing tools.
The Vital Steps of
Penetration Testing
Penetration testing, often referred to as ethical hacking, is a comprehensive process that involves several key steps to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in a system. Here are six essential steps in penetration testing.
1. Planning
Objective Definition:
Clearly define the scope and objectives of the penetration test. Understand the goals and expectations to tailor the testing approach.
Legal and Compliance Considerations:
Ensure that all testing activities comply with legal requirements and industry regulations. Obtain necessary permissions and approvals.
2. Information Gathering
Reconnaissance:
Collect information about the target system, network architecture, and potential vulnerabilities. Use open-source intelligence (OSINT) and other methods to understand the target environment.
Enumeration:
Identify active hosts, services, and network configurations. Determine potential points of entry.
3. Vulnerability Analysis
Scanning:
Employ tools to scan for vulnerabilities in the target system. This may include port scanning, vulnerability scanning, and service version detection.
Manual Analysis:
Conduct manual verification to validate and further explore identified vulnerabilities. This step helps eliminate false positives.
4. Exploitation
Gaining Access:
Attempt to exploit identified vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to systems. This step simulates an actual attack to assess the system's resilience against real-world threats.
Post-Exploitation:
Once access is gained, evaluate the extent of control and potential impact on the system.
5. Post-Exploitation Analysis
Privilege Escalation:
Assess the ability to escalate privileges and gain higher-level access within the system.
Data Exfiltration:
Test the system's resilience against data theft by attempting to extract sensitive information.
6. Reporting
Documentation:
Compile a detailed report summarizing the findings, including identified vulnerabilities, their severity, and recommended mitigation strategies.
Communication:
Present the findings to relevant stakeholders, explaining the risks and providing insights into the security posture of the tested system.
Remediation:
Collaborate with the organization to address and remediate the identified vulnerabilities, improving overall security.