Emerging threats
What is a wireless network assessment?
Wireless networks, or Wi-Fi networks, allow people in a local proximity to connect to a local network without the need for any cables. This can present security challenges where attackers within range of the Wi-Fi network may be able to exploit the network or access sensitive information that shouldn’t be exposed to them.
A wireless network assessment looks at the configuration of the Wi-Fi network and elements accessible within it to identify and provide remediation for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
Proactive testing helps identify and address these risks before they can be exploited.
What does it do?
The test aims to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that could allow a threat actor to gain unauthorised access to, or steal sensitive data from your wireless network.
Discovery
We start by mapping out your network, identifying all access points, SSIDs, signal strengths, and channels. This helps us understand how your network is set up and where potential weak spots may lie.
Configuration review
Next, we assess your current configurations, including measures like MAC address filtering and network segmentation. Our goal is to ensure these settings are effective at keeping threat actors out while maintaining optimal performance.
Authentication
We dive into your network’s authentication protocols, checking password strength and evaluating security measures. This helps us spot any gaps that could allow unauthorised access.
Advanced testing
We also look for rogue or insecure access points and test for vulnerabilities to eavesdropping, Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks, and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.
The value wireless network testing brings to your organisation
PGI helps clients to understand the vulnerabilities associated with their wireless network, identifying how attackers could exploit your Wi-Fi as a pathway to accessing internal systems or sensitive data.
Our assessments provide clear visibility into your wireless attack surface, uncovering misconfigurations, weak authentication, and other vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorised access.
Our experts have deep technical knowledge, simulating the behaviours of a real threat actor that could attempt to access your environment. This not only reveals weaknesses, but it also helps you to understand which vulnerabilities pose the greatest threat and should be prioritised for remediation.
By proactively addressing these issues, you can strengthen your overall security posture, reduce the likelihood of a compromise, and demonstrate due diligence to your clients and stakeholders.
Proactive protection
Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities helps strengthen security, Our approach includes tailored recommendations for a layered defence strategy.
Security assurance
Ensure your services are secure and protected from threats and demonstrate due diligence to your clients.
Risk-based insights
We help you to prioritise vulnerabilities based on real-world risk, providing actionable recommendations for effective fixes.