CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT

Penetration Testing

Unit 42 can help you simulate real-world attack scenarios that are unique to your organization’s needs in order to test your detection and response capabilities and identify existing vulnerabilities in your environment before an incident occurs.

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Benefits
Service Features
Methodology
Why Unit 42

BENEFITS

Test your defenses against an attacker’s playbook

Pressure test your organization’s technical controls and network security by safely applying strategic tactics, techniques and procedures that real threat actors use to gain unauthorized access and maintain a foothold in compromised environments.

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Conceptualize threat actor impact

With our team of experts, you will test your defenses through the lens of a threat actor by leveraging known adversary TTPs. With the resulting knowledge, you will understand exactly how a threat actor could tangibly impact your operations.

Pressure test security controls and capabilities

Leverage creative tactics, techniques and procedures to subdue inadequate security controls and protective capabilities – uncovering issues to correct.

Enhance technical security posture

Apply tactical remediation steps and recommended next steps to address identified vulnerabilities, weaknesses, gaps or deficiencies.

SERVICE FEATURES

Here’s what we deliver

Pressure test your organization’s technical controls and network defenses by simulating real-world attacks against your environment. Here is what you get with this service:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

DETAILED TECHNICAL REPORT

PRIORITIZED RECOMMENDATIONS

REMEDIATION STEPS

CUSTOM OBJECTIVE REPORTING

METHODOLOGY

Test your defenses against an attacker’s playbook

PREPARE

Establish rules of engagement

Unit 42^® will issue a survey ensuring alignment on scope, timeline, restrictions, limitations and custom objectives.

EXPLORE

Conduct reconnaissance and enumeration

Our team will engage in reconnaissance to find any public-facing information that may be used during the Exploit phase.

EXPLORE

Vulnerability analysis

Unit 42 will perform a Vulnerability Analysis to identify risks and inspect and verify any false positives.

EXPLOIT

Exploit targets

After gaining initial access, our experts will attempt to bypass security controls using a variety of tools and techniques.

ESCALATE

Move laterally or escalate privileges

Our consultants will then attempt to replicate likely attacker objectives, such as gathering credentials and accessing sensitive data.

IMPROVE

Provide findings and recommendations

We will deliver a detailed report that describes the impact an attack could have on your business and specific recommendations for next steps.

WHY UNIT 42

World-renowned security experts, always in your corner

As an industry-leading threat intelligence, cyber risk management and incident response organization, it's our job to help you prepare and respond to some of the most challenging threats so that your team can get back to business faster. As threats escalate, we act as your trusted partner to advise and strengthen your security strategies.

WORLD-CLASS THREAT INTELLIGENCE

Unit 42 provides access to one of the world’s largest and most experienced threat intelligence teams. Our team of more than 200 cyberthreat researchers includes threat hunters, malware reverse engineers and threat modeling experts who enable you to apply a threat-informed approach to prepare for and respond to the latest cyberthreats.

TRUSTED EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE

Unit 42 has assembled an experienced team of security consultants with backgrounds in public and private sectors who have handled some of the largest cyberattacks in history. We manage complex cyber risks and respond to advanced threats, including nation-state attacks, APTs and complex ransomware investigations.

INDUSTRY-LEADING
TOOLS

Unit 42 security consultants leverage industry-leading Palo Alto Networks tools to jumpstart your investigation by gaining necessary visibility across your endpoint, network, cloud and third-party data. This enables you to develop and execute a plan to get back to business as quickly as possible following an incident.

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CASE STUDY

Accelerating Security in a Fast-Paced Industry

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REPORT

Unit 42 Incident Response Report

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DATASHEET

Unit 42 Cyber Risk Management

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CASE STUDY

Unit 42 Customer Stories

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Go from reactive to proactive

Our consultants serve as your trusted advisors to assess and test your security controls against the right threats, transform your security strategy with an intelligence-informed approach, and respond to incidents in record time.

Penetration Testing

Test your defenses against an attacker’s playbook