Attack Surface Assessment

Uncover newly discovered security vulnerabilities and reduce risky entry points within your IT environment

Evaluate your Cyber Attack Surface

As the scope of your business grows and changes, so do the chances of attacks from threat actors. Adopting new technologies, changing your organisation’s supply chain, and expanding your IT infrastructure are just some of the areas that lead to increased security risks and additional attacker entry points.

At Stripe OLT, our offensive security team can review your entire attack surface, identifying vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors that could be used to exploit your business. This analysis allows organisations to manage and reduce the risks of costly attacks, and sensitive information leaks and ultimately improve their security posture.

Over my many years in security, I have worked with some of the best security services in the business and I must say I found Stripe OLT extremely professional and made me comfortable sharing our company’s most valuable information.

Rail Derlivery Group (National Rail)

Alan Cain – Head of Information Security

What is an Attack Surface Assessment and what is included in this service?

An attack surface assessment, also known as an attack surface analysis, evaluation or review, serves as a sophisticated threat intelligence tool. It meticulously maps out an organisation’s digital vulnerabilities, offering a comprehensive overview through the lens of potential threat actors.

Our team offer tailored attack surface assessments, that can delve into the following core areas:

Exposed Network Devices

Leaked Credentials

Misconfigurations within your systems

Public-facing security vulnerabilities

Network Surfaces

Application and Software Surfaces

Authentication and Access Control

Cloud and Third-Party Surfaces

Endpoint Surfaces

System Management Surfaces

Communication Surfaces

Policy, Training and Human Surfaces

What are the Benefits of an Attack Surface review?

Why does your organisation need an Attack Surface Review?

Discover hidden weaknesses
Our attack surface review will find unknown internet-connected assets, unsecured third-party vendors and flawed or outdated software. It builds a big picture of your entire attack surface.

Prioritise fixes
Within the Attack surface review report, we’ll highlight and prioritise the largest holes within your security – with added remediation advice. You’ll be able to efficiently allocate the resources to tackle the areas that need it most and secure your assets and data.

Risk Reduction
Shrink the target size of your attack surface and reduce risk of financial and damaging reputational data leaks.

Maintain and Build Trust
When you conduct an attack surface review and improve defensive measures you display your commitment to cyber security. It helps build customer, client and partner trust, by showcasing a desire to protect their data.

Our Attack Surface MethodologyTHE STRIPE OLT PROVEN PROCESS

An attack surface assessment is a crucial first step in reducing your attack surface. It involves identifying a comprehensive view of all points that an attacker could target and leverage to enter your IT estate.

At Stripe OLT, we employ a meticulous methodology during our assessments, ensuring that every potential vulnerability is thoroughly examined and addressed.

Reconnaissance and Attack Surface Mapping

The first phase is conducted before any automated tools are used.

During this stage, we identify all open-source information that could lead to the root cause for more targeted attacks or to identify vulnerabilities.

Active Information Gathering and Service Discovery

The second stage involves active mapping of network and cloud-based infrastructure, vulnerability scanning of open internet-facing services plus scanning for unpublished directories, files and servers.

Passive Information Gathering

The third phase involves collecting information that is outside of your organisation’s network. This can involve many different types of searches, using threat intelligence resources such as: web presence, dark web data, employee-linked information, private groups, commissioned information and other third-party sources.

The goal is to discover as much information as possible that is accessible to those with malicious intentions.

TCP, UDP Scanning, URL Fuzzing and Finger Printing

The fourth stage concerns probing the domains, URLs, IP addresses and IP addresses identified within the previous steps. This reveals running services, operating systems as well as other device information and access to areas where there should not be.

Attack Surface Review Reporting

The final stage provides you with an actionable attack surface review report as well as access to an accompanying workshop to help you fully understand the findings.

Elevate Your Cybersecurity Game

Looking for OFFENSIVE Services?

Offensive cyber security services test your team’s defences and highlight weak points. Stripe OLT offer a number of offensive solutions including, Pen Testing, Attack Simulations, Red Teaming and Vulnerability Assessments

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Assessments

Breach & Attack Simulation

Red Teaming Assessment

why Choose Stripe OLT to Conduct
your Attack Surface Review?

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Attack Surface Assessment FAQs

What is an Attack Surface?

An attack surface is comprised of all entry points and vulnerabilities (vectors) found within your business that an attacker could exploit. An attacker can use entry points to access your systems and extract or delete valuable data leaking it to the dark web or using it for ransom. Some entry points can offer bigger potential vulnerabilities than others. The smaller the attack vectors and surface the more the risks are reduced. Regular assessments of your attack surface and improvements to security controls will severely improve your company’s security posture. Maintaining a business’s attack surface should be an ongoing process.

What does an attack surface include?

An attack surface includes all possible vulnerability points that an unauthorised attacker could use to gain access. The most obvious attack surface points are those of the digital area, hardware devices, such as computers, mobile phones, network routers, servers plus software and cloud based services. Physical surface examples include those such as unauthorised USB devices, doors to server rooms or unattended laptops. Some surfaces extend to the users where, phishing and other social engineering techniques could be applied by threat actors.

What are the costs typically associated with penetration testing?

The cost of penetration testing in the UK can vary depending on several factors, including the scope of the test, the complexity of the systems being tested and the duration of the engagement.

Generally, for a standard penetration test, prices can range from a few thousand pounds to tens of thousands of pounds. More extensive or specialized tests, such as those targeting critical infrastructure or complex enterprise environments, may cost significantly more.

Can penetration testing help my business become compliant with data protection regulations?

According to the ICO, complying with the GDPR entails regularly testing, assessing, and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented security measures. This typically involves conducting vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. The frequency of these tests may vary based on your organisation’s risk appetite, ranging from at least once a year to potentially once a quarter or even weekly. And so, investing in regular penetration tests can support your business in complying to data protection regulations.

What kind of reporting and communication can I expect from a penetration testing service?

When engaging a penetration testing service, you can expect clear communication and comprehensive reporting. The team will discuss your objectives and gather information before conducting the test, provide updates during the testing phase and deliver a detailed report with findings, vulnerabilities, and recommended actions. You can expect follow-up discussions and ongoing support to address the identified vulnerabilities effectively.

How often would you recommend doing penetration tests?

Regular penetration testing, conducted at least annually, is essential to maintain consistent IT and network security management, however many larger organisation carry this out on a quarterly basis. Additionally, it should be performed whenever significant upgrades or modifications are made to infrastructure and applications. This proactive approach helps uncover potential risks posed by newly discovered threats and emerging vulnerabilities, ensuring that malicious hackers cannot exploit them.

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