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Independant
Certified
Third Party
Vulnerability Assessment

Security Counselors can provide your organization with an objective, complete, and affordable assessment of your regulatory compliance posture with regard to computer and network security. This independent third party assessment will provide proof that your organizations network is secure and show that you are taking all available steps to prevent systems compromise and loss of vital business data.


Whether you're a clinical research organization conducting a drug device trial or
you're a toy manufacturer worried about safety, Evaluation and Testing is the accepted Best Practice Approach. In the same way you evaluate data to make improvements in your process or product, testing and evaluation is the only real world method of improving your business security.


Vulnerability Assessment Testing

Our Vulnerability Assessment Service involves scanning and probing a network using sophisticated tools to determine how an information resource can be compromised. The resulting report will list each device visible at the perimeter, its attributes, and it's vulnerability to hacking. Each vulnerability will be identified
with a severity level suggesting the priority these should be addressed.

Ask about special pricing for V.A. Subscriptions, available semi-annually or quarterly.

Don't forget about your International Sites! Many organizations put less emphasis on their field sites, especially the international locations. Our personnel have experience evaluating sites in Africa and Asia to provide a complete analysis of your organization.

Vulnerabilities

A weaknesses in a computer or network that leave it susceptible to potential exploitation such as unauthorized use or access. Vulnerabilities include but are not limited to weaknesses in security procedures, administrative or internal controls, physical configuration; or features or bugs that enable an attacker to bypass security measures.

Threats

A threat is the means through which a weakness can be exploited to adversely affect a network or supported systems. A threat is possible only because the system is vulnerable to that particular threat. Generally fall into three broad categories:

A person (careless oversight, lack of training, malicious or criminal intent)

A thing (a faulty piece of equipment)

An event (a power outage, fire, or flood)

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing can be conducted using one of two approaches.

Black Box Testing

Black Box testing is conducted with no prior knowledge of the infrastructure to be tested. Some argue that black-box testing simulates a true web-hacking attack, beginning with nothing but the client's corporate name. During the reconnaissance phase the evaluator will gather information about the network and the business from outside sources. Tools and techniques are employed to gather useful information about the business and map the target network. Then the network will be probed for vulnerabilities and exploited based on the network map created from the reconnaissance.

White Box Testing

White Box testing is conducted with complete knowledge of the network infrastructure. White-box testing has fundamental similarities to Black Box testing but assumes full knowledge of the client's organization and network infrastructure from the outset. System design and implementation documentation is often provided. There is no assumption that the provided information is accurate however and all details will be verified.

Which Is Right For You?

Both approaches have merit.

Black Box testing is seen in the industry as more true to what a real external hacker may attempt but it often takes longer, some network components may be missed, and it almost always costs a great deal more.

White Box Testing tends to provide a greater business value due to the efficient use of shared information about the network ensuring that no components are missed and the exclusion of the reconnaissance phase. 

Security Counselors is experienced in both methods and can undertake a Penetration Test or Vulnerability Assessment using either technique.

Contact Security Counselors to discuss which options are right for you.

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