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Internal Vulnerability
Assessment
Take control over vulnerabilities within your internal network
From Within: Diagnose, Defend, and Fortify.
- $1,795 Fixed Price
- Test up to 256 Individual IP Addresses
- Extensive Formal Threat Report
- #NoGimmicks Guarantee
What is the difference between Internal and External Assessments?
Let’s explore the key distinctions between internal and external assessments:
Internal Vulnerability Assessment
- Internal Vulnerability Assessments involve identifying vulnerabilities within an organization’s networks, internal servers, workstations, and applications. The goal is to address these vulnerabilities proactively before they can be exploited. Common methods include using vulnerability assessment software or systems.
Origin: Internal risks arise from within the organization, often due to employee actions such as downloading malware, being compromised via a phishing attack, or similar vectors.
Attackers: These risks often involve employees, whether intentionally or accidentally, and at-risk systems, which may be a greater risk if they are out of date and not protected via current security patches.
Methods: Internal attackers may exfiltrate sensitive documents, initiate fraudulent transactions, or deprive key resources from use (e.g. Ransomware).
Impact: Internal compromises can be absolutely devastating and can result on loss of critical information property, exposure of sensitive information, financial losses, reputational damage, and major losses of productivity.
Mitigation: Robust employee training on cybersecurity practices, a strong patching program, and hardening of applications, infrastructure, and traversal channels is essential to minimize these risks.External Vulnerability Assessment
- External Assessments involve inspecting your network from an external perspective. This process includes examining public-facing assets, open ports, services, and public applications. By conducting external assessments, you can identify any vulnerabilities in your network that might potentially lead to security incidents.
Origin: External risks emerge from threats originating outside the organization.
Attackers: These risks involve cyber-criminals who target your systems from the digital wilderness. They might be in their pajamas, but their attacks are relentless.
Methods: External attackers employ techniques such as malware, malvertising, phishing, and DDoS attacks to breach your defenses and gain access to your site, software, or network.
Objective: Their primary goal is often to extract valuable information or demand a ransom for releasing sensitive data.
Prevention: Robust perimeter defenses, regular penetration testing, and vigilant monitoring are crucial to thwart external threats.
Identifying Weaknesses
IVA helps in pinpointing weaknesses within an organization's network infrastructure, including misconfigurations, outdated software, and other vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.
Risk Mitigation
By identifying vulnerabilities early on, organizations can take proactive measures to mitigate potential risks before they are exploited by malicious actors. This helps in reducing the likelihood and impact of successful cyber attacks.
Compliance Requirements
Many regulatory frameworks and industry standards, such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR, require organizations to perform regular internal vulnerability assessments as part of their compliance obligations.
Protection of Sensitive Data
IVA helps in safeguarding sensitive data by identifying vulnerabilities that could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches. By addressing these vulnerabilities, organizations can enhance the security of their data assets.
Enhanced Incident Response
Understanding the vulnerabilities present within the internal network allows organizations to better prepare for and respond to security incidents. It enables quicker identification and remediation of vulnerabilities in the event of a breach.
Improved Security Posture
Regular internal vulnerability assessments contribute to maintaining an organization's overall security posture by providing insights into areas that need improvement. This allows for more effective allocation of resources towards enhancing security measures.
Cost Savings
Identifying and fixing vulnerabilities internally is typically more cost-effective than dealing with the consequences of a successful cyber attack, which can result in financial losses, reputational damage, and legal repercussions.
Demonstrating Due Diligence
Conducting internal vulnerability assessments demonstrates to stakeholders, including customers, partners, and regulators, that the organization is taking proactive steps to protect its assets and sensitive information.
Why you should consider our services
Internal Vulnerability Assessment Assessment Steps and Duration
Preparation & Planning
Define the scope of the test, including the systems and applications to be assessed in accordance with the Statement of Work of the engagement. Obtain necessary permissions and authorizations from relevant stakeholders, as applicable. Determine an acceptable testing date and window of time for performance of the assessment.
Remote Access
Work with our consultants to determine the most appropriate means of conducting the internal vulnerability assessment. We support two options for remote performance of this assessment.
Option 1 entails provisioning a virtual machine (VM) that the client downloads from our secure file transfer site. Once this VM is downloaded and running on a client server, workstation, or even laptop that is connected to the local area network to be assessed, we will work with the client to enable remote access to this VM. After testing is concluded, the VM can be turned off and deleted.
Option 2 involves mailing a physical machine to the client facility via courier service (e.g. UPS, FedEx). Once the machine arrives at the client, the client will start the machine and plug it into the local network being assessed. We will work with the client to enable remote access to the machine and commence the testing. At the conclusion of testing, the client will use a prepaid return included in the original mailing and arrange for the courier service to deliver the machine back to Haven Risk.
Vulnerability Scanning
Through automated scans using industry-standard tools, we pinpoint known vulnerabilities and weaknesses in your systems. Our scans target common issues like missing patches, misconfigurations, default credentials, open ports, and outdated software versions.
Reporting & Remediation
Document all findings, including identified vulnerabilities, successful exploits, and recommendations for remediation. Present a comprehensive report to the organization's stakeholders, detailing the results of the test and providing guidance on prioritizing and addressing security weaknesses.
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