Network Vulnerability Assessment

External vulnerability assessment

External vulnerability assessment is the best fit for assets exposed over public networks hosting public services. It is done from outside the target network and thus helps simulate the actual scenario of a real attacker attacking the target. The primary intent behind conducting the external vulnerability assessment is to uncover potential weaknesses in the security of the target system, as illustrated in the following diagram:

An external vulnerability assessment is mainly focused on the servers, infrastructure, and the underlying software components related to the target. This type of testing will involve ...