Vulnerability Scanning
Penetration Testing
Cybersecurity
IT Penetration Testing
(Information Technology Penetration Testing)
IT Penetration Testing
Industrial environments increasingly rely on connected OT systems to maintain safety, availability, and production efficiency. As connectivity expands, so does exposure to cyber threats capable of disrupting physical processes and critical operations. OT penetration testing validates real-world security by safely simulating attacker behavior against operational assets — without compromising uptime or safety.
At Securityfocus, our OT penetration testing services are designed to reduce operational risk by identifying exploitable pathways that could impact production, safety, or regulatory compliance.
External IT Penetration Testing
External IT penetration testing simulates attacks originating from the public internet, without prior access or credentials.
Scope and Activities
- Testing of externally exposed web applications, APIs, and services
- Identification of misconfigurations, outdated systems, and insecure authentication mechanisms
- Assessment of phishing-resistant controls and boundary defenses
- Evaluation of credential exposure and password hygiene
- Validation of detection, alerting, and response effectiveness
Understanding how real attackers could gain an initial foothold and whether preventive and detective controls stop them early in the attack lifecycle.
Internal IT Penetration Testing
Internal IT penetration testing models the impact of a compromised internal user, endpoint, or trusted third party.
Scope and Activities
- Privilege escalation and credential abuse testing
- Lateral movement across servers, endpoints, and hybrid or cloud environments
- Active Directory security assessment and attack path analysis
- Evaluation of access to sensitive data and business-critical systems
- Simulation of data access, abuse, and exfiltration scenarios
Clear visibility into worst-case impact, showing how far an attacker could progress once inside and what assets, data, or services would be at risk.
Why IT Penetration Testing Matters
- Prioritizes remediation based on business impact
- Improves detection and response readiness
- Strengthens identity, access, and trust relationships
- Supports regulatory, audit, and governance requirements
Strategic Alignment
Both IT and OT penetration testing directly support an effective cybersecurity strategy by:
- Aligning security efforts with business-critical services and risk appetite
- Validating assumptions made in architecture, segmentation, and governance
- Informing cybersecurity roadmaps and maturity development
- Supporting executive and board-level risk visibility
- Driving continuous improvement based on realistic threat scenarios
