IT Security Assessments
An IT Security Assessment from Breakwater is a method of evaluating the security of a computer system or network by simulating an attack from a malicious source. The process involves an active analysis of the system for any potential vulnerabilities that may result from poor or improper system configuration, known and/or unknown hardware or software flaws, or operational weaknesses in process or technical countermeasures.
It should be noted that any findings identified during the Security Assessment represent a “snapshot” of the discovered vulnerabilities associated with the audited IT architecture. New attacks are engineered on a regular basis and any resulting vulnerabilities should then be identified and dealt with proactively within a controlled process as part of the broader IT Strategy.
Feature Snap-shot
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Test Types Available
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“ Black-Box ” - No prior knowledge of a company network is known
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“ Grey-Box ” - The testing team would simulate an attack that could be carried out by a disgruntled, disaffected staff member
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“ White-Box ” - The testing team has complete carte blanche access to the testing network and will be supplied with network diagrams, hardware, operating system and application details etc, and prior to a test being carried out
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Scope of Works include:
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Networks (Wide Area Networks; Local Area Networks; Wireless Networks; Internet; Dial-In; Remote Desktop Connection; Virtual Private Network; De-militrised Zone; and Third Party Access)
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Operating System (Servers; Desktops; Routers; and Switches)
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Applications (Active Directory; E-mail Server; Firewall; SQL Server; and Anti-Virus)
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Data (Data protection; and risks of data leaving the network without authorisation)
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Physical (Hardware Devices)
Key Business Benefits
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Expose vulnerabilities in your network (wired and wireless)
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Keep attackers from accessing your internal information
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Locate and disable rogue access points
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Reduce legal liability
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Allow businesses to realise their true security level
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Meet regulatory requirements