The Solution: First Base Technologies

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• Network Discovery: Do you know what your network looks like? Using a combination of tools and experience, we discover the network structure and map your network. We disclose the network perimeter, highlighting third-party connections. Our discovery service includes a review of router and switch configuration, passwords and SNMP community strings. We investigate third-party connections, dial-in and dial-out facilities, firewalls and edge routers, and set the stage for subsequent penetration tests and vulnerability scans.
• Network Penetration Testing: If we can get in, so perhaps can the bad guys... We penetration test your network by connecting on site and attempting to gain access to local and third-party resources. Initially we work without a legitimate logon, then as a standard (non-privileged) user and finally as a privileged user. In all cases we attempt to exploit the information gained in the network discovery phase. We target customer data, personnel, financial and payroll information. We also attempt access to other networks by "piggy-backing" from your corporate network. During this exercise, we also review your standard workstation configuration (operating system, Internet browser, e-mail, etc.) for important vulnerabilities.
• Network & Server Security Audit and Review: Who - or what - is the weakest link? Using professional analysis tools and staff interviews we analyse your corporate network security profile. We produce a detailed report of weaknesses and an action plan to remedy them. We find redundant accounts, well known admin accounts, easy-to-guess passwords, excessive file permissions and much more. We review the security configuration of a number of sample servers, including account policies, rights and permissions, audit logs, administrative accounts, service accounts, patch levels and published vulnerabilities. We also penetration test a sample of servers, recommend modifications and improvements as necessary.
• Workstation & Endpoint Security Audit and Review: Please see our Endpoint Security Testing Page for more information.
• DMZ Server Security Audit: This service provides a thorough on-site security audit of your DMZ servers. In addition to platform security configuration analysis and internal penetration testing, we can also conduct interviews and physical inspections. We review the security configuration of your servers, including file systems, directory design, rights and permissions, change control, and audit logs. We recommend modifications and improvements as necessary. We also penetration test your servers and firewall from the DMZ and internal network perspectives.
• Firewall Rules Review: We examine your firewall rules and configuration to ensure that the rules reflect your business requirements. We check what is permitted and what is denied, look for excessive access and ensure that the rules are in the correct order. We highlight missing descriptions, duplicate or conflicting rules and weak configurations.
• IDS/IPS Penetration Testing: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems offer great benefits, warning and defending against attacks, but are frequently complex to configure and test. With the constant increase in threats and attacks it is critical to confirm that your IDS or IPS is protecting you against those threats. We test your Intrusion Detection or Protection System in a controlled, repeatable and safe manner - even across production networks.
• Wireless Security Testing: Please see our Wireless Security Testing Page for more information.
• Social Engineering: Effective network security is as much about people as the technology they use or are responsible for. But how vigilent are your people at protecting your organisation and its information assets - how secure is your "human firewall"? We can find the areas of weakness in your staff awareness, policy and procedures - providing you with valuable information for a security awareness and training campaign that is tailored to your organisation and its culture. Please see our Social Engineering Page for more information on the services we offer in these areas.
• Training & Awareness: We mentioned above that people are really what makes security work. We can also help you with your security awareness campaign and training. Please see our Training & Awareness Page for more information on the services we offer in these areas.

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