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Network Security Assessment
There are hundreds of techniques used to compromise both Microsoft Windows and Unix-based systems. Malicious code and new exploit scripts are released on a daily basis, and each evolution becomes more and more sophisticated. Keeping up with the techniques and systems used by hackers in the wild is a formidable task.

Arkateq therefore believes it vital to gain the assurance that the security of your current network infrastructure is sufficient, and to monitor this proactively on a daily basis.
Security Testing Services:
  • Unique Network Surveying
  • Port Scanning
  • System Identification
  • Services Identification
  • Vulnerability Research & Verification
  • Application Testing & Code Review
  • Router Testing
  • Firewall Testing
  • Intrusion Detection System Testing
  • Trusted Systems Testing
  • Password Cracking
  • Denial of Service Testing
Benefits:
  • Peace of mind that your data assets are safe.
  • Be in control of your network security.
  • Quantify your vulnerability and know the threat
  • No staff required - Automate the task of discovering vulnerabilities
  • Most affordable solution available today
With over 8 years of experience and extensive knowledge in the IT Security industry, Arkateq will assist you to interpret the results and take the necessary action.

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Security Audit

Network security assessment services establish a baseline for your organization and provide you awareness, on a continual basis, into the security of your network infrastructure and applications. Arkateq can assist you to build a security strategy as a result of our assessment services.
What is external security testing?

External security testing or security scanning is the process of evaluating your information security measures in detail. The security measures are actively analysed for design weaknesses, technical vulnerabilities and flaws. The results are delivered in a comprehensive report.
  • Identify the threats facing your information assets so that you can quantify your risk and provide adequate information security expenditure
  • Reduce your organization’s IT security costs and provide a better return on IT security investment (ROI) by identifying and resolving vulnerabilities and weaknesses before they are exploited.
  • Provide your organization with assurance of information security.
Service offerings
  • Security Audits
  • External Security Testing
  • Internal Security assessment
  • Application Assessment
  • Automated security testing and internal assessments.
Type of approach

External security tests can be conducted in two ways: black-box (with no prior knowledge the infrastructure to be tested) or white-box (with complete knowledge of the infrastructure to be tested).

In order to be more efficient the white-box approached is preferred. This will provide better results as specific tests are performed according to the infrastructure configuration.

Technology used

The Security scanning and testing is performed with a bundle of the most reliable and up-to-date security scanners available. Arkateq makes use of a combination of best-of-breed open source and proprietary products that forms a unique security assessment solution. The technology behind the tools has been extensively tested and proven over time, on huge networks and international clients.

The security scans tests for more than 7000 security holes, problems and weaknesses in your network. This includes all the latest security problems discovered up to the day the scan was performed.

External security Testing
External security testing will focus on your servers, usually Internet based or accessible from outside the company. This type of testing involves a comprehensive analysis of publicly available information about the target, a network enumeration phase where target hosts are identified and analysed, and the behavior of security devices such as routers and firewalls are analyzed. Vulnerabilities within the target hosts are identified, verified and the implications assessed. Solutions are then provided.
Internal Security Assessment
This is a similar testing method, but provides a more complete view of your network security. Testing is performed from a number of network access points within your company network. Servers, desktops and mobile computers should be probed and tested over a period of time to asses the true level of security. (70% of all security breaches happen from within the company network.)
Automated Security Testing – “Snitch”
The unique Arkateq Snitch will update itself automatically with the latest security vulnerabilities and then perform these vulnerability tests on you network and/or servers from inside. The outputs of these scheduled scans are stored in a cumulative database. This process is automatic and no human interaction is required.

Any security problems encountered will be reported. This will ensure that you keep ahead of hackers and stay in touch with the latest security vulnerabilities. The system can be managed remotely by Arkateq or locally managed by your own security department. Your staff will have to be trained by Arkateq to use the system to its full potential. Reports

The reports for the security assessment are divided into three sections: Executive summary, management overview and technical detail, each section specifically targeted at their intended readership. The report will be clear, easy to understand, and most important, it will be of value to you, the customer.

The deliverables include presentations and comprehensive reports describing our findings in order of risk. Arkateq will include detailed remediation steps on how to solve all the security risks presented in the report.

Arkateq Network Security Assessment