8kSec
Penetration Testing

Harden Your Testing

Comprehensive internal and external network penetration testing, Active Directory attack simulations, and cloud infrastructure assessments. We find the paths attackers would use to compromise your most critical assets.

Internal & External
Full Network Coverage
Active Directory
AD Attack Specialists
Cloud Infra
AWS, Azure & GCP
Critical Infra
OT/ICS Experienced
Overview

Infrastructure Penetration Testing?

Infrastructure Penetration Testing is an authorized simulated attack against your network infrastructure designed to identify security weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them. This includes testing firewalls, routers, switches, servers, endpoints, Active Directory, VPN gateways, and cloud environments.

Our testers use the same tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by advanced persistent threats — including network enumeration, service exploitation, credential attacks, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and data exfiltration — to provide an accurate assessment of your defenses.

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Infrastructure Penetration Testing
Methodology

Our Process

A structured, comprehensive approach tailored to your specific needs and requirements.

01

Network Reconnaissance

External Footprint Analysis

OSINT gathering, DNS enumeration, subdomain discovery, and identification of internet-facing assets and potential entry points.

Network Topology Mapping

Comprehensive port scanning, service fingerprinting, OS detection, and network architecture mapping.

Credential Intelligence

Searching for leaked credentials, exposed configuration files, default accounts, and publicly available information.

02

Vulnerability Discovery

Automated Vulnerability Scanning

Enterprise-grade scanning to identify known CVEs, misconfigurations, outdated software, and weak security controls.

Manual Service Analysis

Deep-dive analysis of critical services and configurations that automated tools may overlook.

Active Directory Assessment

Enumeration of AD objects, trust relationships, Group Policy, certificate services, and privilege escalation paths.

03

Exploitation & Lateral Movement

Initial Access & Exploitation

Controlled exploitation of vulnerabilities to gain initial footholds, demonstrating real-world impact.

Privilege Escalation

Escalating from initial access to domain admin using Kerberoasting, token manipulation, and kernel exploits.

Lateral Movement & Pivoting

Simulating adversary movement through your network to test segmentation and detection capabilities.

04

Reporting & Hardening

Attack Path Documentation

Complete documentation of every attack chain with visual network diagrams and reproduction steps.

Prioritized Remediation Plan

Risk-ranked findings with specific hardening recommendations for network, AD, and cloud configurations.

Retesting & Validation

Post-remediation verification to confirm fixes are effective with updated risk assessment.

Our Edge

Why Choose 8kSec?

Active Directory Specialists

Active Directory Specialists

Deep expertise in AD attacks including Kerberoasting, AD CS abuse, delegation attacks, and multi-forest trust exploitation.

Multi-Cloud Proficiency

Multi-Cloud Proficiency

Certified testers across AWS, Azure, and GCP who understand cloud-specific attack paths and IAM misconfigurations.

MITRE ATT&CK Mapped

MITRE ATT&CK Mapped

All findings mapped to MITRE ATT&CK framework, providing your SOC team with actionable detection guidance.

Real Attack Simulations

Real Attack Simulations

We perform genuine exploitation, lateral movement, and data exfiltration to show real impact.

Minimal Disruption Guarantee

Minimal Disruption Guarantee

Years of experience testing production networks with zero unplanned outages and strict rules of engagement.

Architecture Guidance

Architecture Guidance

Strategic recommendations for network segmentation, zero trust architecture, and defense-in-depth improvements.

Pricing

How Much Does Infrastructure Testing Cost?

Cost depends on the size and complexity of your network, testing approach, and compliance requirements.

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Network Size

Number of IP addresses, subnets, VLANs, and network segments in scope

Testing Type

External-only, internal-only, or combined internal/external assessment

AD Complexity

Number of domains, forests, trusts, and AD environment maturity

Cloud Environments

Number and complexity of AWS, Azure, or GCP accounts requiring assessment

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Your network is only as strong as its weakest link. Let our expert team identify and remediate critical gaps before attackers find them.