Penetration Test Preparation

Why Choose Penetration Test Preparation?

For most organizations, investing in top-tier penetration testing firms may not be the best use of resources, especially if your security posture isn’t extremely mature. These high-end providers are excellent but can be overkill if your environment still has basic vulnerabilities that need addressing. Moreover, high-end penetration tests can consume a significant portion of your security budget, leaving insufficient resources for remediation efforts.

Many service providers often run basic vulnerability scans, label them as penetration tests, and deliver subpar results. At NextGen Cyber Solutions, we ensure that your organization receives a thorough and effective preparation for more advanced penetration testing.

Our Approach:

1. Identify Misalignments with CIS Benchmarks - Group 1 Controls

  • Conduct detailed interviews with key personnel.

  • Inventory current security stack.

  • Perform light technical testing to identify easily remediated vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

2. Cost-Effective Solution

  • Focus on creating solutions to known issues, rather than providing a laundry list of findings.

  • A tailored approach delivers actionable results with realistic solutions that will help garner better value from your penetration tests.

  • Save resources by addressing simpler issues first, ensuring budget availability for comprehensive remediation.

3. Manageable Remediation Loads

  • Break down remediation efforts into two manageable phases.

  • Avoid overwhelming your team with an influx of findings by addressing simpler issues first.

4. Extended Remediation Timeline

  • Benefit from a longer timeline for remediation while staying compliant with internal policies.

  • Allow your team to focus on addressing critical vulnerabilities without being rushed.

5. Maximize Value from Red Team Assessments

  • Ensure that your Red Team spends more time on edge-case testing and less on easily identifiable vulnerabilities.

  • Increase the difficulty for the Red Team, potentially resulting in fewer privilege escalation opportunities and reduced remediation items.

Summary of Benefits:

  • Identification of Low-Hanging Fruit Vulnerabilities: Uncover and address basic security issues before a comprehensive penetration test

  • Cost Efficiency: Receive significant value at a fraction of the cost of top-tier penetration tests

  • Manageable Remediation Loads: Divide remediation efforts into more manageable phases

  • Compliance with Internal Policies: Enjoy a longer remediation timeline while maintaining compliance

  • Enhanced Red Team Assessments: Allow your Red Team to focus on complex scenarios, making their job harder and increasing the overall security of your environment.

By choosing our Penetration Test Preparation Services, your organization can effectively prepare for a comprehensive penetration test, ensuring a more secure and resilient environment.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you optimize your security posture and maximize the value of your penetration testing efforts.