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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 1Defining the Scope
Defining the scope of the assessment, specifying the systems and networks to be tested.
STEP 2Reconnaissance
Gather information about the target network including domain names, IP addresses, etc.
STEP 3Automated Vulnerability Scanning
Utilize automated tools to scan to scan the network for known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and weak points.
STEP 4Penetration Testing & Exploitation
Simulate real-world attacks attempting to exploit vulnerabilities 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 6Remediation
Development teams to address vulnerabilities based on the provided recommendations to improve the network security posture.
STEP 7Re-assessment
Conduct a VAPT re-evaluation to ensure that vulnerabilities have been effectively addressed.
STEP 8Final 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.