PCI Network Segmentation Penetration Testing India

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The Purpose of Network Segmentation Penetration Testing for PCIDSS is to identify and validate effectiveness of network traffic restrictions between defined segments from out-of-scope networks to the in-scope networks that hold sensitive information such as Customer Card Holder Data (CHD) Cardholder Data Environment(CDE) is a network segment that stores, processes and transmits cardholder data.

Network segments help in avoiding congestion in the overall network and isolate crucial segments (those that have critical data) from other segments. Every organization follows their own segmentation process and procedures as per their business requirements. Segmentation Penetration Testing is carried out as a requirement of Industry-standard Compliances such as Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).

As per PCI guidelines, Segmentation Penetration Testing is required to be done once every year for merchants and once every six months for merchant service providers.

Methodology

Information Gathering

Post scope definition, we enumerate the scoped systems to gain information about the potential vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability Analysis and Exploitation

Identify the security risks that could be vulnerable and attempt to exploit to gain access to additional potential assets.

Post-Exploitation Assessment

Assess the value of the compromise machine entry point to determine further exploitation.

Initial Reporting

Share a detailed risk description of every reported vulnerability along with POC, and criticality depending on the risk and potential business impact.

Confirmatory Assessment

System and components are re-tested to validate the applied fix after remediation for the identified observations

Final Reporting

Based on the test results of the confirmatory assessment, a Pass/Fail report is issued.

frequently asked questions

How Much Time Does It Require to Perform A Network Segmentation Penetration Testing?

The approximate time required for Network Segmentation Penetration Testing Testing is 3 Days and 1 Day for Reporting.

What Is the Standard Followed for Network Segmentation Penetration Testing?

PCI and all applicable industry standard security frameworks are the usual standard documents that are followed for Network Segmentation Penetration Testing.

What Is Your Approach to Perform Network Segmentation Penetration Testing? What Are the Tools Involved?

Network Segmentation Penetration Testing are typically performed using a combination of manual and automated techniques and technologies to identify vulnerabilities on the application installed in the Network Segmentation Penetration (depending on scope and goal of the engagement).

How Often Should You Conduct a Network Segmentation Penetration Testing?

The frequency of Network Segmentation Penetration Testing is determined as per the applicable industry security standards for an organization. It also depends upon the Risk Assessment results. However, as an industry best practice, it is recommended to perform these assessments at least once a year or upon a change in the environment.

What Are the Requirements to Initiate a Network Segmentation Penetration Testing?

Our team will share the pre-requisite documents which mentions all the Testing requirements such as VPN credentials, out-of-scope and in-scope information etc. You will need to fill up these documents as per the applicable assessment and share the filled documents with the team to initiate the tests.

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