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Network penetration testing

Map your exposure before attackers do.

Darkside network penetration testing simulates realistic external and internal attack paths, from perimeter exposure through to lateral movement and Active Directory privilege escalation.

Why it matters

Practical evidence, not scanner noise.

Networks accumulate risk through remote access, legacy protocols, unmanaged services, and weak segmentation. We turn that uncertainty into a prioritised attack path and fix list.

What we test

  • External perimeter ports and exposed services
  • VPN, remote access, and edge service vulnerabilities
  • Active Directory misconfigurations and privilege escalation
  • Lateral movement opportunities
  • Weak, default, or reused credentials
  • Unpatched CVEs and missing hardening
  • Segmentation and VLAN bypass opportunities
  • SMB, RDP, and legacy protocol abuse
  • Internal DNS and LLMNR/NBT-NS poisoning
  • Firewall rule review and attack-path validation

What you receive

  • Network topology and exposure map
  • Risk-rated findings with exploitation evidence
  • Active Directory hardening recommendations
  • Firewall and segmentation review notes
  • Free retest within 90 days
  • CIS benchmark alignment guidance

Methodology

How the engagement runs

  1. 01

    Agree internal and external scopes, source IPs, windows, and safety boundaries.

  2. 02

    Enumerate services, trust relationships, identities, and network segmentation.

  3. 03

    Validate exploitable weaknesses while avoiding disruptive testing paths.

  4. 04

    Prioritise findings by attack path, not just CVSS score.

  5. 05

    Retest remediated issues and confirm the path is closed.

FAQ

Common questions

Can you test both internal and external networks?

Yes. We can test internet-facing infrastructure, internal networks, Active Directory, or both in one engagement.

Will testing disrupt production systems?

We scope safety constraints up front and avoid destructive techniques unless explicitly approved. Risky checks are discussed before execution.

Do you cover Active Directory?

Yes. AD attack-path discovery, privilege escalation, credential exposure, and hardening guidance are common parts of internal network testing.

Get started

Ready to scope this test?

Book a 30-minute call. We will confirm scope, timelines, evidence requirements, and the fastest path to start.