Penetration Testing for Maryland and Virginia Businesses
External network, internal network, web application, and phishing penetration testing with written reports for CMMC, HIPAA, GLBA, and cyber insurance compliance.
Know Your Vulnerabilities Before Attackers Do
Vulnerability scanners identify known weaknesses. Penetration testing goes further — authorized security professionals actively attempt to exploit those weaknesses to determine what an attacker could accomplish. A scanner may flag an unpatched server; a penetration test reveals that server has access to your domain controller and can be used to compromise your entire Active Directory. Understanding the full attack chain enables prioritized, effective remediation.
External Network
Testing internet-facing systems — firewalls, VPN endpoints, email servers, web portals — from the attacker perspective outside your network.
Internal Network
Testing from inside your network, simulating a compromised endpoint or insider threat. Tests lateral movement, privilege escalation, and domain compromise paths.
Web Application
Testing custom web apps and portals for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including injection, authentication bypass, and broken access control.
Phishing Simulation
Realistic phishing campaigns measuring click rates, credential submission, and reporting rates. Detailed per-department reports and immediate training for employees who engage.
Written Reports for Compliance and Cyber Insurance
Metro Point IT penetration test reports include executive summaries, technical findings with CVSS severity ratings, evidence documentation, and prioritized remediation roadmaps — structured to satisfy CMMC 2.0, cyber insurance, HIPAA risk assessment, and client security assurance requirements.
Penetration Testing
What is penetration testing and does my business need it?
Penetration testing is a simulated cyberattack by authorized security professionals to identify exploitable vulnerabilities before real attackers do. You likely need it if you handle regulated data, your cyber insurance requires it, a client requires proof of security posture, or you want objective evidence of your controls effectiveness.
What types do you provide?
External network penetration testing, internal network penetration testing, web application penetration testing, and phishing simulation campaigns — each with written reports.
Is pen testing required for CMMC 2.0?
CMMC 2.0 Level 2 requires vulnerability assessments and regular security control testing. Many organizations conduct penetration testing as part of C3PAO assessment preparation.
What do we receive after a pen test?
A written report with executive summary, technical findings with CVSS severity ratings and evidence, and a prioritized remediation roadmap. We schedule a findings review call.
How long does a pen test take?
A standard external network test for a small-to-mid-size business takes approximately 1-2 weeks from engagement start to final report delivery. Contact us for a scoped quote.