Security assessments

Network security assessments for offices, sites and connected environments.

Firewalls, switches, wireless and remote access tend to grow by addition — a rule here, a VPN account there. We review how your network is built and administered, and where it may be more exposed than intended.

The problem

Networks drift. Documentation rarely keeps up.

Over time, temporary firewall rules become permanent, default credentials survive on a forgotten device, and remote access is granted more widely than anyone recalls. Each change made sense on its own; together they can create paths an attacker could use.

An assessment gives you an independent view of how the network actually looks today and which changes would most reduce risk.

Who it is for

  • Multi-site or branch organizations
  • Businesses with on-premises servers
  • Hybrid on-premises and cloud networks
  • Teams after an infrastructure change
  • Organizations preparing for audit
What the engagement can include

Review activities.

  • Confirm architecture and inventory with your team
  • Review firewall, router and switch configurations
  • Agreed external and internal discovery checks
  • Wireless and remote access review
  • Prioritized, practical configuration recommendations
  • Remediation support, where agreed
Potential assessment areas

From the perimeter to the admin console.

  • Architecture & device inventorySegments, trust zones and the devices that connect them.
  • Firewall & router configurationRule sets, unused rules, management interfaces.
  • External exposureServices visible from the internet and why.
  • Wireless securityAuthentication, guest separation, rogue access.
  • Remote accessVPN and remote tools, accounts and MFA.
  • Privileged administrationWho manages network devices, and how.
  • Device hardeningFirmware, default settings, unnecessary services.
  • Monitoring & loggingWhat is recorded and whether anyone sees it.
  • Backup & recoveryConfiguration backups and restoration readiness.
Approach

How a network assessment runs.

Whether work is performed remotely, on-site or both depends on location, scope and the agreed engagement.

  1. 1

    Scope & authorization

    Agree sites, ranges and devices in scope, and any scanning windows.

  2. 2

    Discover & document

    Confirm architecture and inventory with your team.

  3. 3

    Review configuration

    Examine device configurations and run agreed checks.

  4. 4

    Prioritize

    Rate findings and agree practical fixes.

  5. 5

    Report

    Present results and support remediation where agreed.

Example deliverables

Clear next steps for your network team.

Assessment summary

Key risks and themes for leadership.

Prioritized findings

Affected devices, evidence and ratings.

Configuration recommendations

Specific changes, with impact considered.

Updated network overview

An as-found view of architecture, where in scope.

Questions

Network Security Assessments FAQ

Will scanning disrupt our network?

Checks are planned with your team, run within agreed windows and tuned to avoid disruption. Fragile or critical systems can be excluded or handled manually.

Do you need to visit our site?

Not always. Much of the review can be done remotely; wireless and physical aspects may need on-site work, depending on location and scope.

Is this a penetration test?

No. It is a configuration and architecture review. External and internal network penetration tests are available as separate, scoped engagements.

Unsure what your network exposes?

Tell us about your sites and setup, and we will propose a practical scope.