IT Connection Newsletter: Number 6
Progent's Certified Experts Offer Stealth Penetration Testing Services
Penetration testing is the accepted method for enterprises to assess their exposure to cyber attack. Progent's penetration testing packages combine advanced remote scanning technology plus the expertise of Progent's seasoned security engineers to offer big-company security evaluations at prices companies of any size can afford.
Security breaches continue to make the headlines as attacks compromise the databases of some of the most prestigious organizations. How hard would it be for a hacker to break into your network? Have you paid enough attention to blocking attacks launched from inside your firewall? Are there fast and inexpensive ways to verify your information system is safe?.
Progent's certified security engineers have developed a set of affordable fixed-price service packages to scan your network for security gaps, report the results, and suggest effective, budget-friendly remediation procedures.
What Is Penetration Testing?
Penetration testing is the accepted method for enterprises to assess their exposure to cyber attack. With penetration testing, the "good guys" use the latest hacking tools and techniques to try to "break into" their own networks. For more objective results, penetration testing is typically performed by trusted third parties, and until now it has been prohibitively expensive for smaller businesses. Progent's penetration testing packages combine advanced remote scanning technology plus the expertise of Progent's seasoned security engineers to offer big-company security evaluations at prices small companies can afford.
Progent's Security Penetration Testing Packages
Progent offers External and Internal security scanning packages, each of which can be run at different levels of intensity. All packages include scanning, analysis, reporting, and recommendations. The scanning phase is managed remotely from a secure Progent site, saving time and money without sacrificing thoroughness. For an added fee, Progent offers onsite testing nationwide.
The data collected is analyzed by Progent's security team, which includes engineers certified by standards organizations such as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association and the SANS Institute.
As part of each package, Progent prepares executive and technical reports that summarize the results of the vulnerability scan and suggest mitigation procedures. Each package also includes executive and technical outbriefing sessions with a Progent security engineer. Suggestions for improvements are clear and actionable, so they can be performed by Progent or by any qualified security consultant. If any remedial work is requested to be performed by Progent, the work will be treated as a separate project.
Three Levels of Testing
Progent's security vulnerability scanning packages are available in three levels which vary in intensity from friendly, co-operative testing to aggressive testing that mimics the activities of hackers. Level 1 testing, which is the least expensive, scans for potential security gaps but does not verify or exploit them. Level 2 testing is more aggressive and tries to exploit and expand the vulnerabilities found. Level 3 testing pulls out all the stops and includes Phishing attacks, malicious email, MITM attacks, pillaging compromised devices, social engineering, and testing of controls.
An important option for Progent's External Penetration Testing is web application analysis. Progent's security engineers use advanced, automated tools and manual examination to scan your web application for common vulnerabilities.
For additional information about Progent's security penetration testing packages, see Progent's Stealth Penetration Testing Services.
Find Out More About Progent's Cisco IOS Software Support
To find out more about Progent's remote security scans, call Progent at
Click here to go to the table of contents of the IT Connection newsletter.
An index of content::
Meraki Traffic Shaping Technology Consulting
Meraki Wave 2 AP Network Consultant
Progent's Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi access point consultants provide remote and on-premises support services to help organizations of any size to design, deploy, manage, upgrade or repair Wi-Fi systems that utilize Cisco Meraki APs. Progent can assist your business to set up and manage Cisco's Meraki-based Wi-Fi networks for sites that can range from a telecommuter's home or a remote office to a large campus or a multi-site enterprise. Progent can also assist you to integrate additional Cisco products including switches, ASR routers and ASA firewalls to build a seamless ecosystem that provides the same connectivity, performance, security, ease of management and availability for wired and wireless clients regardless of their location or device.
ransomware preparedness evaluation Services
Locky ransomware protection and recovery Consulting Services
The ProSight Ransomware Preparedness Report service is an affordable service built around a phone discussion with a Progent backup/recovery consultant. The interview is intended to evaluate your organization's ability either to block ransomware or recover rapidly after a ransomware incident. Progent will work with you personally to gather information concerning your existing AV defense and backup/recovery procedures, and Progent will then produce a custom Basic Security and Best Practices Report detailing how you can apply industry best practices to create an efficient AV and backup/recovery system that reduces your exposure to ransomware and meets your business requirements.
Help and Support Wi-Fi VoIP phone integration
Wi-Fi IP phone integration Consultant
Cisco's wireless VoIP phones are hardened wireless devices intended for workers who are on the move within campus, warehouse, retail or other venues where management wants user endpoints that provide more administrative control, data security and ruggedness than is achievable with the Bring-Your-Own-Device mode of workplace communications. Integration of Cisco's wireless IP phones usually demands that you set up and fine tune numerous key pieces of your Wi-Fi environment such as access points, routers, wireless LAN controllers, and network management tools. Progent's certified experts offer online and onsite assistance to help your organization create and manage a Cisco wireless IP phone deployment by providing services that range from troubleshooting the set up of a wireless IP phone or AP to providing project management outsourcing or co-sourcing services for updating the Wi-Fi infrastructure of an entire campus.
SharePoint Server Technical Support Services
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2013 Onsite Technical Support
Progent's Microsoft-certified experts can show you how to evaluate the economic case for implementing SharePoint Server 2007, advise you on the appropriate edition of SharePoint for your application, offer setup and integration services, help you to set up MS SQL Server as a supporting database, improve your network integrity, integrate your off-the-shelf and custom application programs to work with SharePoint Server 2007, design a comprehensive security plan that encompasses portal technology, and provide maintenance and Help Desk services.
Top Full Service Outsourcing Consultant Services
Award Winning Network Support Outsourcing Services
Progent is organized deliver comprehensive remote consulting for all technical areas associated with small company information systems and offers a variety of vital, on-demand services including a part-time CIO to provide advanced IT design and negotiating skills, a Technical Response Center for help desk services, proactive server monitoring, spam/virus filtering as an outside-the-firewall service, project management help for critical projects like site moves orOS migrations, Cisco-certified experts for building and maintaining fast and reliable infrastructure, certified security specialists to ensure information protection and compliance, disaster recovery specialists to help design business continuity plans, and software developers to create, customize, or troubleshoot mission-critical applications.
Amazon Marketplace Web Service programming Integration Firm
Top Amazon MWS Development Companies
Amazon Marketplace Web Service (Amazon MWS) is an integrated library of APIs that allows Amazon sellers to streamline their operations by automating key sales functions such as listings, orders, payments, fulfillment, and reports. By tapping into Amazon's vast online ecosystem and automating their sales, merchants can broaden their market, reduce their operating costs, accelerate reaction time to customers, and increase their bottom line. Progent's Amazon Marketplace Web Service consultants can work with your development team and provide application programming, workflow integration, project management support, and mentoring to help you cut development time and speed up your return on investment.
Multi-site Information Technology Outsourcing Companies
Enterprise Active Directory Network Support Specialists
For large businesses, Progent can leverage in-house IT staffs by offering world-class background in deploying critical Microsoft and Cisco technologies. Progent's certified professionals offer Enterprise Active Directory help, Exchange Server 2010 support, SharePoint experience, and Microsoft SQL Server consulting. For the national or worldwide businesses with branch offices, Progent can act as a transparent nearby extension of corporate IT management. Progent’s enterprise consulting services include corporate-wide security, remote branch office support, system design, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, project management, and top-level support for multiple location office environments powered by Enterprise Windows 2003. Progent can offer on-site consultants and specialists to assist with a site relocation or branch move, or a network designer to assist with building or utilizing an Internet Data Center or Hosting Facility.
Engineers Tandberg Telepresence
Consulting Services Cisco Video Conferencing
Progent can provide the support of a senior consultant with extensive experience configuring, maintaining, and upgrading telepresence systems from leading suppliers such as Cisco/TANDBERG, Polycom, LifeSize, and Radvision. Progent can coordinate with your in-house IT support team, your Internet Service Provider, and your video conferencing platform vendor to assist your organization maximize the business value of your video conferencing solution.
Exchange Email Hosting Consultants
Exchange Server Hosting Consulting Services
Progent's Exchange Hosting Services provide a world-class data center that features backed-up power and cooling systems,
On-site Technical Support SCDPM 2012 and Exchange DAGs
SCDPM 2012 Migration Online Help
Progent's Microsoft-certified consultants can provide remote or in-person support to help companies of any size to design, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot a backup/restore system built around System Center 2012 Data Protection Manager (SCDPM 2012). Progent can help you to migrate from earlier versions of SCDPM or from another backup/recovery platform, and Progent can integrate your SCDPM 2012 deployment for on premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environments. Progent offers as-needed support for resolving especially challenging problems, or full project management services. Progent can also assist your business to incorporate Data Protection Manager into an enterprise-class disaster recovery strategy.
Select Topic: