Network VAPT

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What is Network vulnerability assessment & penetration testing (VAPT)?

Network Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) is a comprehensive cybersecurity exercise aimed at identifying, exploiting and addressing vulnerabilities within a network infrastructure. It involves a systematic review of network systems, applications, and devices to discover potential security weaknesses that could be exploited by cyber threats.

As a part of this process, trained cybersecurity professionals use a combination of automated tools & manual techniques to simulate real-world attacks on the network. This includes scanning for known vulnerabilities using automated tools, analyzing configurations, and attempting to exploit weaknesses to evaluate the effectiveness of security measures implemented.

Why is Network VAPT important?

The objective of Network VAPT is to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities to enhance the overall security posture of the network and minimize the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and other cyber threats. By conducting regular VAPT assessments, organizations can stay ahead of potential security risks and ensure the robustness of their network defenses.

There are multiple benefits of getting VAPT done for networks. Some of the most important are listed below.

Preventing Exploitation

Proactively identifying and fixing vulnerabilities to prevent exploitation by malicious actors.

Business Continuity

Enhancing the resilience of network systems to ensure uninterrupted business operations.

Data Protection

It safeguards user data from potential breaches and unauthorized access.

Identifying Weaknesses

Identifying vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure, including software, hardware, and configurations.

Meeting Regulatory requirements

Meeting regulatory requirements and industry standards by regularly testing and securing the network.

Avoiding Financial Loss

Minimizing the risk of financial losses associated with data breaches, downtime, and regulatory fines.

VAPT Methodology

How do we conduct Network VAPT?

STEP 1Planning & Scoping

Plan the assessment and define the scope. Identify all assets within the defined scope, including applications, workstations, network devices or servers.

STEP 2Reconnaissance

Involves active and passive reconnaissance to gather information about the target system, Identify potential attack vectors and attack scenarios specific to the target.

STEP 3Vulnerability Assessment (VA)

Employ automated scanning tools and manual analysis techniques to identify vulnerabilities in the application/Network. Common scanning tools include Burp suite Professional, Nmap, OpenVAS, Nessus, MobSF, ScoutSuite, etc.

Manual Testing - Conduct manual testing to identify vulnerabilities that automated scanning tools might miss, such as logical flaws and business logic vulnerabilities.

STEP 4Penetration Testing (PT)

Simulate real-world attacks attempting to exploit vulnerabilities found in the vulnerability assessment stage to understand their impacts and potential risks.

STEP 5Reporting & Recommendations

Provide a detailed report outlining identified vulnerabilities, their impacts along with the necessary remediation steps to be taken.

STEP 6Report Walkthrough & Analysis

Report Walk through session with client.

STEP 7Patching

Development/Network teams to address vulnerabilities based on the provided recommendations to improve the web application/Network security posture.

STEP 8Re-Testing

Conduct a VAPT re-assessment to ensure that reported vulnerabilities have been effectively addressed.

STEP 9Final Report

Deliver a final comprehensive report detailing the assessment findings & actions taken.

Some of the tools that we use to perform Network VAPT

FAQ’s

Network VAPT evaluates security controls, ensuring unauthorized access points are identified and mitigated effectively as early as possible.

Network VAPT is conducted with minimal impact on performance, ensuring uninterrupted business operations.

The main difference between Network VAPT and a regular network security audit is while audits focus on compliance, Network VAPT actively simulates attacks to find and fix vulnerabilities, offering a more proactive approach.

To get started, simply contact us, and our experts will guide you through the process, tailoring assessments to your business's specific needs and goals.