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NodeZero from Horizon3.ai is a leading-edge penetration test (pentest) product family that can deliver repeated, simultaneous, programmable testing of your internal and perimeter network to help you identify, rank, remediate, and confirm security weaknesses before malicious hackers can take advantage of them. Pentests enable you to operate proactively to keep attackers from hijacking data, disturbing productivity, or causing financial or reputational damage. (For information about pentesting, see Progent's penetration testing expertise.)

NodeZero's Breach and Attack Simulation tools are able to use modern cyber attack methods by relentlessly pivoting throughout your network and linking discovered weaknesses until a clear attack path is exposed. NodeZero then benignly exploits the security gap as proof of the weakness, evaluates and ranks the possible havoc that might result from a true malicious attack, reports the findings, and offers AI-based guidance for remediation. NodeZero's comprehensive reports point out systemic issues where making a single fix can be leveraged to block multiple attack chains. After you have removed the reported security gaps, you can execute NodeZero's 1-click verification feature to make sure remediation actions were successful. NodeZero can also generate compliance reports required for SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, and other common compliance requirements.

Progent can provide the guidance of a NodeZero Certified Operator (NCO) to assist you to design and perform comprehensive pentests of your network perimeter and your internal IT infrastructure so you can realistically assess your present security posture. Progent can assist you to configure and run NodeZero pentests customized for your network environment, understand NodeZero reports, and fix vulnerabilities according to their potential for damaging your network. Progent's NodeZero experts can also assist you to develop a cohesive cybersecurity ecosystem that simplifies management and provides maximum cyber defense for on-prem, multi-cloud, and perimeter network assets.

Internal and External Penetration Tests
Internal pentests with NodeZero assume your network perimeter has been compromised and carry out a penetration test of your internal network infrastructure to find what security vulnerabilities may exist that subject your network to attack. To help you to prioritize your mitigation work, the NodeZero dashboard makes it clear which internal vulnerabilities could cause the most havoc to your information system and which ones enable the most attack vectors. External pentesting with NodeZero is cloud-based and deploys the most current hacker techniques to break through your firewalls.

Common Security Gaps that Penetration Testing Can Help Detect and Fix
Malicious actors continually check IT networks for vulnerabilities by using an ever-evolving set of tools and techniques. While there are many different kinds of cybersecurity gaps, below are a few of the most frequently encountered issues threat actors attempt to exploit:

• Software applications that have not had current updates and security patches applied
• Code injection flaws that permit attackers to input code or queries in a web app that tricks the app into carrying out malicious commands or providing access to important resources
• Zero-day vulnerabilities in software that neither the target organization nor the software vendor know about yet and consequently have not had time to work on a fix
• Authentication issues that make it simpler to get inside a system or pretend to be a legitimate user
• Configuration vulnerabilities that create gaps in cybersecurity systems such as opening risky ports or leaving cloud storage buckets available to anyone with the correct address
• Known but unpatched operating systems vulnerabilities
• End-of-Life technology for which cybersecurity patches are no longer created
• SQL Injection
• Easy-to-guess account credentials
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
• Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)
• Device misconfigurations
• Unpurged stale objects
• Open systems access
• Old methodology security implementations instead of current best practices
• Failure to deploy out-of-band two-factor authentication (2FA secured communications (example: Man In The Middle Attacks)

• Phishing Impact Testing: Determine the extent of havoc that could be caused by a cybercriminal with phished credentials and recommend efficient fixes.
• PCI-DSS Compliance: Run in-depth penetration testing and reporting to show adherence to the PCI Data Security Standard. Compliance reports can be shared with auditors.
• Trip Wires: Intelligently deploy honeypots so you can react quickly to signs of active attacks in high-risk parts of your environment.
• Kubernetes Testing: Pentest Kubernetes clusters, uncovering issues such as container escapes, RBAC misconfigurations, and hidden exposures.
• Cloud Testing: Expose identity and access management weak points and misconfigurations in Amazon Web Services, Azure/Entra, and Kubernetes.
• Rapid Response: Quickly react to new threats before they have a chance to cause major damage.
• Insider Attacks: Anticipate the extent of damage a malicious insider could cause.
• Segmentation Testing: Reveal your internal threat surface such as IPs, ports, services and applications prior to running simulated exploits.
• Active Directory Password Audit: Expose gaps in your Active Directory password policy, streamline remediation, and generate a prioritized report of high risk accounts.

Benefits of Progent's Penetration Testing Services
Progent offers affordable external pentesting services on a one-time or periodic basis. NodeZero's autonomous testing delivers fast testing and delivers a full evaluation of your outward facing cybersecurity posture. Progent's "ethical hacking" services carry a number of benefits.

• Compliance with Cyber Insurance Providers: For many cyber insurance companies, regular pentesting is required to qualify for or keep coverage.
• Uncover Perimeter Security Gaps: External penetration tests help organizations discover vulnerabilities in their external-facing systems, such as websites, servers, and network devices.
• Realistic Threat Simulation: Penetration tests simulate realistic attack simulations, offering companies a greater understanding of their vulnerability to various security threats.
• Compliance Mandates: Many regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR) call for periodic security assessments, including external pentests. Failing to comply can have legal and economic consequences.
• Risk Reduction: Identifying and remediating vulnerabilities proactively can lower the risk of data theft, economic losses, and reputational damage.
• Third-Party Vendor Checkups: Organizations can use external pentests to assess the cybersecurity of vendors, verifying that these stakeholders do not introduce vulnerabilities into the supply chain.
• Better Incident Response: A penetration test can help organizations fine-tune their incident response processes by exposing shortcomings in their ability to detect and react to security events.
• Security Consciousness: Conducting pentests can raise understanding among employees about the urgency of security. It can also help teach them on safe online practices.
• Build a Cybersecurity Baseline Assessment: A pentest can establish a baseline for cybersecurity, permitting organizations to track the efficacy of security enhancements over time.
• Competitive Advantage: Showing a commitment to cybersecurity through regular penetration testing can help you earn business advantage, assuring customers and partners that their information is safe.
• Cybersecurity Investment Justification: Pentest reports offer tangible evidence of the need for expanded spending in cybersecurity initiatives and products.
• Internal Policy Assessment: Organizations can validate whether their internal security policies are effective in thwarting external threats.
• Shrinking Target Surface: By uncovering and remediating security gaps exposed by a pentest, organizations can reduce their target surface area and make it more difficult for hackers to compromise their networks.
• Incident Simulation: Companies can launch sophisticated but benign attacks, permitting their security groups to become accustomed dealing with realistic attacks in a controlled environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Regular external penetration tests help organizations follow their security improvements over time, helping them remain prepared for the newest threats.
• Legal and Regulatory Cover: In the event of a cybersecurity break in, possessing documented evidence of regular pentesting efforts can offer a degree of legal and regulatory cover by evidencing due diligence in security.

Contact Progent for Pentest Consulting
To find out more information about Progent's consulting services for NodeZero-powered pentesting, call Progent at 800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.

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