External Network Penetration Testing Services
Strengthen compliance and secure external assets with perimeter penetration testing
Why External Network Penetration Testing Matters
Independent perimeter testing that proves exploitability and prevents costly, reputation-damaging outages
Unmapped/unknown internet assets
Shadow services and misidentified protocols
Unconfirmed/overstated scanner findings and chained misconfigs
Credential and identity attack vectors leading to lateral movement
Slow or non-actionable remediation lifecycles
Software Secured’s External Network Pentesting
Manual, human-led external network pentests validating real exploit chains against edge services, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, mail, exposed APIs, including bypasses, exploit development, and post-exploit persistence.
Adversary-grade recon & OSINT
We build an attacker graph, not a spreadsheet
- Reveal high-risk assets for targeted testing
- Prioritize fixes based on attacker graph
High-fidelity enumeration
Customized scans with manual pentesting reveal shadow services scanners miss
- Discover hidden services missed by scanners
- Reveal unmanaged assets, increasing exposure
Human-validated weaknesses
We confirm exploitability before reporting
- Avoid false positives, confirm real exploits
- Prioritize remediation by real impact
Controlled exploitation & pivoting
We demonstrate realistic attacker paths safely
- Demonstrate attack paths for risk quantification
- Measure blast radius and lateral risk
Actionable outcomes, faster closure
Findings include evidence and clear fixes
- Deliver engineer-ready evidence with POCs
- Integrate findings into ticketing workflows
What sets Software Secured Apart
Measurable risk reduction
We chain weaknesses into clear attacker paths
- Quantify blast radius for informed decisions
- Prioritize fixes that reduce downtime
Portal drives executive clarity
Highest Threat Summary focuses leadership on one risk
- Highlight top risks for faster action
- Simplify briefings and remediation planning
Low-disruption, realistic approach
Pure external testing replicates attacker conditions
- Emulate real threats with minimal disruption
- Provide evidence-rich, reproducible findings
Senior team, end-to-end support
Senior specialists keep remediation moving fast
- Accelerate progress with expert-led reviews
- Maintain momentum through direct Slack collaboration
Real Results
"Thanks to Software Secured, we have substantially improved our security posture which has led to increased win rates and time-to-close amongst enterprise customers. We also finally have peace of mind that our business isn't a vulnerability away from existential threat."
high growth startups, scaleups and SMB trust Software Secured
"Their team delivered on time and was quick to respond to any questions."
Trusted by high-growth SaaS firms doing big business
Transparent Pricing for Scalable Application Security
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Best Combined With
Combine External Network Pentesting with Authenticated Web App Pentesting for the best results
How Our Penetration Testing Works
We make it easy to start. Our team handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on keeping your attack surface protected without the headaches.
Consultation Meeting. Our consultants span five time zones. Meetings booked within 3 days.
Customized Quote. Pricing tailored to external perimeter size and compliance needs. Quotes delivered within 48 hours.
Pentest Scheduling. Testing aligned to your release calendar. Scheduling within 3-6 weeks - sometimes sooner.
Onboarding. Know what to expect thanks to Portal and automated Slack notifications. Onboarding within 24-48 hours.
Pentest Execution. Seamless kickoff, and minimal disruption during active testing. Report within 48-72 hours of pentest completion.
Support & Retesting. Request retesting within 6 months of report delivery. Auto-scheduled within 2 weeks.
“I was impressed at how thorough the test plan was, and how "deep" some of the issues were that their testing uncovered. Also, the onboarding process was simple and painless: they were able to articulate exactly what they needed from us, and showed a clear understanding of the product they would be testing during our initial demo”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about external network penetration testing, the process, and how Software Secured helps you stay protected.
What is external network penetration testing?
External network penetration testing (black box) simulates real-world attacks on internet-facing assets - probing IPs, domains, and cloud services to expose vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and weaknesses in firewalls, VPNs, web servers, and external endpoints.
Why is external network testing important for my business?
Regular testing patches vulnerabilities, validates controls, maintains trust, and supports ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPPA and many compliance requirements. Enterprise prospects will often scan an external attack surface as part of their security review - let’s close the gaps before your deals are at risk.
How often should external network penetration testing be performed?
Conduct at least annually or after major changes like upgrades, cloud migrations, or new services. High-risk organizations benefit from biannual or quarterly tests to maintain security and meet compliance requirements.
What types of vulnerabilities does Software Secured find during testing?
We uncover open or misconfigured ports, weak VPN/router credentials, outdated software, unpatched servers, insecure firewall rules, exposed admin interfaces, web flaws like SQL injection, and weak TLS ciphers for prioritized remediation.
How is Software Secured’s testing different from automated scans?
We combine automated scanning with expert manual testing to verify findings, remove false positives, and uncover complex flaws, chained attacks, and subtle misconfigurations that automated tools alone often miss.
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