As businesses expand, their virtual assets increase in both quantity and value. Much like physical assets, companies go to great lengths to secure these digital resources and protect them from malicious actors.

Penetration testing is a form of web security auditing that tests your existing system for weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers. It can be carried out on a variety of systems, but in this blog, we’ll be focusing on external network penetration testing, in particular, and who should opt for it.

What is Network Penetration Testing?

Network penetration testing is done to secure your organisation’s network from both internal and external actors. Internal network penetration testing assesses what damage a person could do if they had initial access.

It is conducted using a pen test that mirrors potential internal threats, such as intentional or unintentional malicious actions carried out by an employee.

External network testing checks what damage and external actor could do. The focus is on inspecting and determining what vulnerabilities exist in the system that could be taken advantage of. The focus is on internet-facing assets such as web, mail and FTP servers.

Who Is External Network Penetration Testing for?

External network penetration can secure your operations and keep you safe from cyberattacks. You should opt for external network penetration testing if your business:

1. Wants to minimise the risk of a data breach

The risk of a data breach is quite imminent these days—statistics show that a cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds. As technology improves, hackers develop more sophisticated techniques to carry out malicious actions against businesses.

In this scenario, it’s crucial for companies to find out where their system lacks and fix those issues urgently.

2. Wants to ensure compliance

Compliance with international security principles is necessary if you want your business to grow. The PCI DSS, for example, has certain standards in place to prevent the theft of credit card information. If you want to ensure secure transactions on your network, you’ll have to comply with these standards.

3. Is looking to expand online

Businesses that are looking to launch a website, online store, or application, should get penetration testing done. It ensures that your product is meeting security standards and isn’t a risk to your company or your users.  

Why Choose Lean Security for External Penetration Testing?

Lean Security is the leading penetration testing service provider in Australia. We have worked with clients across the world and in different industries. Our skilled engineers are experienced in testing the security of web applications, mobile applications, IoT, API software, and much more.

To find out more, get in touch online or call +61 (2) 8078 6952.