Frequently Asked Questions
What is an External Security Assessment?
An External Security Assessment examines your organization's publicly accessible digital infrastructure from the perspective of an outside attacker.
We identify internet-facing assets, services, applications, and publicly available information, then evaluate them for security issues and unnecessary exposure.
The result is a clear report showing what we found, why it matters, and what you can do about it.
Do you need access to our systems or credentials?
No.
Our assessments are performed from the outside using publicly accessible information and services. We do not require internal network access, employee credentials, or privileged accounts.
Will testing disrupt my website or services?
Testing is designed to minimize the risk of disruption. We focus on reconnaissance, enumeration, configuration analysis, and controlled security testing rather than destructive activity.
Before an assessment begins, we establish the authorized scope and rules of engagement so you know what will be tested.
What kind of security issues can you find?
Depending on the organization's external attack surface, an assessment may identify exposed services, outdated software, known vulnerabilities, insecure configurations, information disclosure, exposed administrative interfaces, web application issues, and other weaknesses visible from the public internet.
Not every organization will have the same findings. The assessment is based on what is actually exposed.
Do you perform penetration testing?
External Security Assessments are focused on identifying and evaluating external exposure rather than attempting to gain unauthorized access to internal systems.
Testing does not include internal network penetration testing, social engineering, physical security testing, or credentialed testing unless specifically agreed upon as part of a separate engagement.
What will we receive after the assessment?
You'll receive a written report documenting the external assets identified, security findings, supporting evidence, and remediation recommendations.
The goal is to give you a practical understanding of your public-facing attack surface and a clear set of actions you can take to reduce unnecessary exposure.