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External Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
Cybercriminals are always looking for targets that can be easily exploited. The impact of a security breach is often significant and very costly. To ensure your public-facing assets are secure and protected, Canary Trap can undertake an external vulnerability assessment and penetration test.
Canary Trap’s External Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Test will identify how a cybercriminal can cause harm to your IT systems from outside of your network. Canary Trap will assess the security hygiene of your outward presence, including your perimeter devices, servers, applications and encryption technology. We can target anything that is accessible from the Internet, hunting for security vulnerabilities that need remediation.
Penetration testing will identify weaknesses that exist within your security model. Committing to undertake regular offensive security (penetration) testing will help to ensure that your organization can remain vigilant and resilient to new and emerging cyber threats. Undertaking external network penetration testing can assist with improved planning when it comes to business continuity and disaster recovery.
Canary Trap combines human expertise with sophisticated tools, proven methodologies and, where appropriate, threat intelligence to ensure a thorough, in-depth approach to security testing and assessments.
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FAQs
What is an External Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Test?
An External Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Test evaluates your organization’s internet-facing systems (e.g., websites, VPNs, email servers) to identify and exploit potential weaknesses. It simulates real-world cyberattacks to uncover vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.
Why is external penetration testing important for my business?
External penetration testing protects your brand, data, and operations by proactively identifying risks that attackers could exploit. It also helps meet compliance requirements (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and demonstrates due diligence to regulators, insurers, and customers.
What systems are typically tested during an external assessment?
We focus on all internet-accessible assets, including:
- Web applications and APIs
- Firewalls and routers
- VPN gateways
- Email and DNS servers
- Cloud-hosted services
How often should my organization perform external vulnerability assessments?
Best practice is at least once per year or after any major infrastructure change (e.g., new applications, cloud migrations, or firewall updates). Regular testing ensures new vulnerabilities are identified and remediated quickly.
What deliverables will Canary Trap provide after the test?
You’ll receive a comprehensive Findings Report that includes:
- Executive summary for leadership teams
- Detailed technical findings with severity ratings
- Proof-of-concept exploits (where applicable)
- Actionable remediation recommendations
- Findings review meeting with our security experts
