Penetration Testing
Ost infinity combines Penetration Testing and XDR to hardening cyber threats. Our penetration testing is designed to be proactive in finding vulnerabilities before attacks, while XDR is designed to reactive & proactive detecting and stopping attacks in real-time on 24/7.
Penetration Testing
Ost Infinity Synergies combining Pen Testing and XDR
- Pen Testing Identifies Gaps while XDR Strengthens Defences
- Pen tests reveal weak spots (e.g., misconfigurations), which can be monitored by XDR.
- XDR Detects Real-World Attack Patterns while improves Future Pen Tests
- XDR’s threat data can guide pen testers on emerging attack techniques.
- Continuous Security Validation
- Pen tests validate security controls, while XDR ensures ongoing threat detection.
Key Objectives
- 1. Identify Vulnerabilities - Discover security flaws (e.g., misconfigurations, outdated software, weak passwords).
- 2. Exploit Weaknesses - Attempt to breach systems ethically to assess real-world attack risks.
- 3. Evaluate Security Controls - Test firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and encryption effectiveness.
- 3. Provide Remediation Guidance - Offer actionable fixes to improve security posture.
Types of Penetration Tests
| Type | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Network Penetration | Internal/External networks, routers, servers |
| Web Application | Websites, APIs, SQLi, XSS, CSRF flaws |
| Wireless Security | Wi-Fi networks, encryption weaknesses |
| Social Engineering | Phishing, baiting, human vulnerabilities |
| Physical Security | Unauthorized access to facilities/devices |
Penetration Testing
- Contextual - Tailored to the specific environment, business needs, and threat landscape.
- Systematic - Follows a structured methodology to ensure thorough coverage.
- Effective - Provides actionable insights and real-world attack simulation
Contextual Penetration Testing
- A contextual approach ensures testing aligns with the organization’s unique risks, compliance requirements, and operational environment.
Key Aspects:
- Business-Aligned Objectives: Focuses on critical assets (e.g., customer data, intellectual property).
- Threat Modelling: Identifies likely attack vectors based on industry-specific threats (e.g., ransomware for healthcare, API attacks for fintech).
- Compliance-Driven: Ensures adherence to standards like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR.
- Real-World Attack Simulation: Mimics tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries targeting the organization.
Example:
- A financial institution prioritizes testing online banking APIs and fraud detection bypasses, while a manufacturing firm focuses on ICS/SCADA vulnerabilities.
Systematic Penetration Testing
A structured, repeatable methodology ensures consistency and thoroughness.
- Ost Infinity Pentesting Frameworks:
- OSSTMM (Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual): Focuses on operational security.
- NIST SP 800-115: Provides technical guidelines for penetration testing.
- PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard): Covers pre-engagement, intelligence gathering, exploitation, and reporting.
- MITRE ATT&CK® Framework: Maps attacker behaviours for realistic testing.
- Phases of Systematic Testing:
- Planning & Reconnaissance: Define scope, rules of engagement, and objectives; gather intelligence (OSINT, network scanning).
- Vulnerability Analysis: Identify weaknesses (automated scans + manual verification).
- Exploitation: Actively exploit flaws (e.g., SQLi, XSS, privilege escalation).
- Post-Exploitation: Determine impact (data exfiltration, lateral movement).
- Reporting & Remediation: Provide prioritized findings with mitigation steps.
Effective Penetration Testing
- Effectiveness is measured by how well the test improves security posture
Characteristics of an Effective Test:
- Actionable Results – Clear, prioritized vulnerabilities with remediation steps.
- Realistic Attack Scenarios – Goes beyond automated scans to mimic advanced threats.
- Red Team vs. Blue Team Collaboration – Encourages defensive improvements.
- Continuous Improvement – Regular retesting to validate fixes.
Example of Effectiveness:
- A pentest uncovers an unauthenticated API endpoint exposing customer PII.
- The report provides:
- CVSS Score (e.g., 9.8 Critical).
- Proof-of-Concept Exploit.
- Patch Recommendations (e.g., implement OAuth2.0).
- The organization patches the flaw, preventing a potential breach.
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