Internal Penetration Testing
An internal penetration test simulates an attacker who has already gained a foothold inside your network — whether through a phishing email, a compromised VPN credential, a rogue employee, or physical access. This test answers the question: once someone is inside, how far can they go?
What Gets Tested
Internal network segmentation, Active Directory configuration, credential hygiene, lateral movement paths, privilege escalation opportunities, file share permissions, and internal service vulnerabilities. For environments with both IT and OT networks, segmentation between those zones is a critical focus area.
How It Works
Testing is conducted remotely via a secure VPN connection to your internal network, or through a small hardware device shipped to your location and connected to a network port. From that initial position, the tester attempts to escalate privileges, move laterally across network segments, and reach sensitive systems or data — mimicking the techniques real attackers use after initial compromise.
What You Receive
A full attack narrative documenting the path from initial access to the furthest point of compromise, along with every vulnerability exploited along the way. Each finding includes severity ratings, evidence, and prioritized remediation steps. The executive summary communicates business risk in plain language.
Who Needs This
Businesses with internal networks, Active Directory environments, or segmentation requirements. Particularly important for organizations handling sensitive data, operating under compliance frameworks, or running mixed IT/OT environments where a breach in one zone could impact another.
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