Network VAPT
Your network is the terrain an attacker moves through. Aesparrow’s Network VAPT assesses your internal and external infrastructure — servers, firewalls, routers, services and segmentation — to find the misconfigurations, exposed services, weak protocols and missing patches that let attackers gain a foothold and move laterally. We simulate real-world attacks to show you how secure your network really is.
We cover both perspectives: external testing of your internet-facing perimeter, and internal testing that models an attacker who already has a foothold. Findings are verified by hand, rated by business impact, and delivered with clear remediation guidance and a free re-test — mapped to NIST and CIS so the results hold up with your auditors.
Network VAPT — done right, the first time.
Senior practitioners. Verified findings. Free re-test.
Overview
Network VAPT is a structured assessment of your infrastructure security. We identify weaknesses across servers, network devices, services and segmentation, then safely exploit them to demonstrate real-world impact — giving you a prioritised roadmap to harden your environment.
What we test for
- Misconfigurations — insecure services, defaults and hardening gaps
- Open ports & exposed services — unnecessary attack surface
- Weak protocols & encryption — legacy and insecure configurations
- Missing patches — known-exploitable vulnerabilities
- Segmentation & lateral movement — how far an attacker can pivot
- Credential & authentication weaknesses — reused and weak credentials
Framework mapping
- NIST SP 800-115 — technical testing methodology
- CIS Benchmarks — secure configuration baselines
- MITRE ATT&CK — techniques for lateral-movement testing
Deliverables
Executive summary
Risk posture and priorities for leadership.
Technical findings
Affected hosts, evidence and root cause.
Risk ratings & CVSS
Impact-based severity you can act on.
Remediation guidance
Specific hardening steps for your team.
Re-test report
Verification that issues are genuinely closed.
Why choose Aesparrow for Network VAPT
Internal & external coverage
We test the perimeter and model a foothold inside your network.
Real-world attack simulation
Manual exploitation and lateral-movement testing, not just scanning.
Compliance-ready reporting
Mapped to NIST and CIS for ISO 27001, SOC 2 and PCI DSS.
Free remediation re-test
We verify your fixes and re-issue the report.
Regular network testing is a foundation of any security programme and a common requirement for ISO 27001, SOC 2 and PCI DSS. Talk to us about scoping an internal, external or combined assessment for your environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between internal and external network testing?+
External testing assesses your internet-facing perimeter as an outside attacker would. Internal testing models an attacker who already has a foothold — through phishing or an insider — and measures how far they could move. Many organisations do both.
Will testing disrupt our network?+
We design engagements to avoid disruption, scheduling higher-risk tests in agreed windows and maintaining constant communication with your team.
How often should we run a network assessment?+
At least annually, and after significant infrastructure changes. Many compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS require regular testing.
Is remediation re-testing included?+
Yes — once you have applied fixes we re-test them and re-issue the report confirming the risks are closed.
Ready to secure network vapt?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation with an Aesparrow practitioner. We’ll scope your needs, explain the approach, and share indicative timelines — no sales script.
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