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Assumed Breach Penetration Testing
Simulating Real-World Internal Threats
Our Internal Assumed Breach Penetration Testing service represents a significant evolution beyond standard internal tests. Traditional methodologies often rely on established checklists targeting common Microsoft ecosystem misconfigurations and classic pivoting techniques toward high-value assets like Domain Controllers. While still valuable, this only addresses part of the modern internal threat landscape.
Acknowledging that initial access is often inevitable, our service operates from an Assumed Breach perspective, simulating attackers already active inside your network. This provides a realistic assessment of your internal resilience, detection capabilities, and the true impact of a breach.
Our Unique Dual-Methodology Approach
To deliver the most comprehensive evaluation, we employ two distinct yet complementary methodologies run in parallel during every engagement:
Our Comprehensive Approach
A Holistic View of Your Security Ecosystem
We employ a structured methodology involving a deep dive into your security ecosystem to ensure recommendations are grounded in operational reality and goals:
The Evolved Traditional Methodology
Foundation: Builds upon tried-and-true internal penetration testing techniques refined over the last decade by leading security experts.
Techniques: Actively identifies and exploits common internal misconfigurations within Active Directory, network protocols, and the broader Microsoft stack. Utilizes credential capture (e.g., MitM, Kerberoasting, pass-the-hash, NTLM relays, token impersonation), privilege escalation, and lateral movement techniques to map pathways through the environment.
Modern Integration: Incorporates modern vectors targeting technologies like Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Graph API, and hybrid cloud infrastructure misconfigurations.
Goal: Assess pathways to critical infrastructure, including Domain Controllers and other sensitive resources, using established adversary playbooks.
Modern Threat Actor Simulation
Philosophy: Mimics the behavior of patient, sophisticated adversaries (like APTs) who prioritize stealth ("low and slow") and operate post-access to avoid immediate detection by Security Operations Centers (SOCs).
Tactics: Employs methodical reconnaissance to identify non-traditional, high-value internal targets often overlooked by standard tests. This includes:
- Internal DevOps tooling (CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes dashboards, artifact repositories)
- Documentation portals, wikis, and collaboration platforms (Confluence, SharePoint)
- Internal AI/ML management systems and open-source platforms
- ChatOps interfaces (Slack, Teams integrations)
- Other critical internal web applications and APIs controlling valuable assets.
Attack Vectors: Focuses on sophisticated web application and authentication-based attacks (e.g., SSRF, API abuse, chained misconfigurations, authentication bypass) against these targets.
Stealth: Operates primarily over standard protocols like HTTPS, blending in with legitimate network traffic and challenging conventional monitoring solutions.
Goal: Gradually amass credentials, sensitive data, and internal intelligence from diverse sources to map complex attack paths and potentially execute a coordinated, widespread compromise, demonstrating the potential for deep system access before triggering alarms.
Why Our Combined Approach Delivers Superior Insight
We employ a structured methodology involving a deep dive into your security ecosystem to ensure recommendations are grounded in operational reality and goals.
Comprehensive Coverage
Assesses defenses against both known, established attack techniques and the stealthy, evolving TTPs used by modern adversaries.
Realistic Simulation
Moves beyond theoretical vulnerabilities to demonstrate how attackers actually operate and persist within a compromised network.
Identify Hidden Risks
Uncovers critical attack paths targeting internal web services, APIs, and DevOps infrastructure that standard checklist-based tests often miss.
Test Modern Defenses
Challenges your SOC's ability to detect sophisticated, low-and-slow internal attacks disguised as normal user or application traffic.
Holistic Assessment
Provides a complete blueprint of how your internal environment holds up against the full spectrum of internal threats.
Your Outcome
Actionable Intelligence to Harden Your Defenses
You don’t just get a report; you receive actionable insights based on realistic threat emulation. Our findings detail identified vulnerabilities, compromised pathways, potential business impact, SOC evasion potential, and prioritized, tailored remediation guidance. Gain unparalleled visibility into how both legacy and emerging attack vectors could jeopardize your critical assets ("crown jewels") and equip your team to proactively strengthen defenses and maintain operational resilience.
Secure Your Internal Environment Against Today's Threats
Don't wait for a real breach to discover your internal security gaps. Our dual-methodology Assumed Breach Internal Penetration Test provides the deep insights needed to proactively harden your defenses against the full spectrum of internal threats.
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