External Pentest for Publicly Accessible Systems

An external penetration test reveals which systems, services, and interfaces of your organization are accessible from the internet and what specific risks arise from this exposure.

In the first step, we systematically identify all publicly exposed components, including:

• Web applications
• Portals
• APIs
• VPN gateways
• Other server-based services

This creates full transparency regarding your actual external attack surface.

Based on this inventory, we assess the identified systems for security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential attack paths. We do not only document technical findings, but also evaluate their real-world exploitability and the potential impact on your infrastructure.

Your Benefits

You receive a well-founded assessment of your external security posture:

• Visibility into all externally reachable systems
• Identification of unintentionally exposed services
• Clear understanding of concrete risks
• Transparent illustration of potential attack paths

This provides a solid foundation for prioritizing security measures and effectively protecting your exposed systems.

When is an external penetration test useful?

An external penetration test is particularly valuable if you operate multiple internet-facing services or if your external infrastructure has evolved over time.

In complex or historically grown environments, exposed systems and services often remain unnoticed in day-to-day operations. The test creates clarity, uncovers blind spots, and helps you maintain control over your external attack surface in the long term.