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Network Config Review & PT (NCRPT)

In-depth review of firewall rules, routing configs, and network segmentation combined with active penetration.

Executive Overview

What Is Network Config Review & PT (NCRPT)?

A strong perimeter is foundational to cybersecurity, yet misconfigurations in firewalls, routers, and switches account for a significant percentage of breaches. Our Network Configuration Review and Penetration Testing service provides a dual-layered approach. First, we conduct an exhaustive, white-box analysis of your network device configurations, analyzing rulebases for logical errors, shadow rules, and excessive permissions. Second, we perform active penetration testing from external and internal perspectives to validate whether those configurations can withstand real-world exploitation.

Capabilities

Core Features & Arsenal

Firewall Rulebase Optimization

Identifying shadow rules, overly permissive access, and legacy configurations.

Architecture & Segmentation Review

Validating network zoning, DMZ architecture, and VLAN isolation.

Active Infrastructure Penetration

Exploiting discovered misconfigurations to demonstrate actual risk.

Compliance & Best Practices

Benchmarking configurations against CIS, NIST, and vendor-specific guidelines.

Execution

Engagement Methodology

01

Configuration Extraction

Securely pulling configuration files from critical network devices.

02

Automated & Manual Review

Analyzing rule sets, routing protocols, and management interfaces.

03

Active Exploitation

Attempting to bypass segmentation and exploit discovered weaknesses.

04

Reporting & Remediation

Providing optimized configuration templates and architectural advice.

Why It Matters

Business Value Delivered

Every engagement is aligned to your strategic objectives — delivering measurable risk reduction and clear ROI for your organisation.

  • Eliminate configuration blind spots that vulnerability scanners cannot see.
  • Enforce the principle of least privilege across complex network environments.
  • Optimize firewall performance by cleaning up massive, legacy rulebases.
  • Ensure robust network segmentation to prevent lateral movement during a breach.

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Ready to Secure Your Operations?

Speak with our specialists to design a Network Config Review & PT (NCRPT) programme tailored to your organisation's risk profile and business objectives.