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Objective-Based Penetration Testing (OBPT)

Overview

The Objective-Based Penetration Test (OBPT) is a bundle that includes our thorough Infrastructure Penetration Testing service offering. OBPT adds context and specific testing for more goal-oriented security. Define your goals, such as gaining access to your most critical data or domain admin, and our ethical hackers will provide a narrative of how an attack was carried out and the methods used. This will enable your in-house team to identify and address any security vulnerabilities. OBPT is a comprehensive penetration test that includes adversary simulation for added security assistance.

What you'll get:

Social engineering scoped to your preferences (phishing, vishing, tailgating, device drops)
Active directory assessment to identify weaknesses in passwords and configurations
Ransomware assessment that will identify potential impacts of a ransomware attack with the current configuration and security controls
A thorough penetration test across your infrastructure

Why conduct Objective-Based Penetration Testing?

Answer the "what if"

Identify how far a compromised credential can take an attacker. We test captured credentials against externally exposed assets as part of our phishing (e.g., emails, VPNs, and management portals)
Test end-point anti-malware capability against ransomware propagation techniques to identify if your controls are capable and configured correctly

Attack narrative

Set specific goals you would like the ethical hacker to target within your environment (including people)
Narratives are constructed to demonstrate the business impact of the objective being completed and helps senior leadership understand risks without the technical jargon.

Coverage-based approach

Leverage the Infrastructure Penetration Test results to target the achieved objectives that are then chained back to the respective findings to connect the dots
Identify threats to a single compromised password or internal end-point

Reduce the risk of a breach with an objective-based approach

Secure information
Approach an objective from all angles to ensure that information remains secure.
Accurate simulation
We simulate the attacks launched by a malicious party, both internally and externally.
Detailed report after testing period
Attack narratives outline how a particular objective was obtained.
Strategic security recommendations
High-level assessment with recommendations to improve security posture.

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OBPT Service Highlights

Infrastructure
Get a thorough infrastructure penetration test
Social Engineering
Choose one, or all of the following: phishing, vishing, tailgating, and device drops.
Device Planting
Test how your facility's network would respond to a new device being connected
Application Testing
Can include application penetration testing
E-mail Phishing
Identify where an attacker may be able to exploit a credential or an endpoint
Tailgaiting
Test physical controls to see if anyone can get on-site to your facilities
Wireless
Test your wireless configuration and password
Usb Device Drops
Determine whether a user would plug in an unknown USB to their computer
Card Cloning
Test your access badges for replay attacks and cloning

Objective-Based Penetration Testing Comparison Chart

Objective-Based Penetration Testing Infrastructure Penetration Testing

Thorough Foundational Assessment of Networks and Systems
Network Security
System Hardening
OS and Third-Party Patching
Authentication Attacks
Cryptography Attacks
Email Phishing
Ransomware Assessment
Active Directory Bloodhound Assessment
Active Directory Password Audit
Antivirus Bypass
Adversary Simulation
Physical Security Attacks
Social Engineering (Phone/ In-person)

Download Resources

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Methodologies & Sample Reports
Guides

- OBPT Sample Report
- Packetlabs' OBPT methodology evaluates the security controls across people, processes and technology in order to identify potential areas of weakness.
- - Download Sample Report
- OBPT Methodology
- Simulate real-world, covert, goal-oriented attacks to answer the 'what if' of how far a compromised credential can take an attacker.
- - Download Methodology
- Penetration Testing Buyer's Guide
- Download our buyer’s guide to learn everything you need to know to successfully plan, scope and execute your penetration testing projects.
- - Download Buyer's Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Objective-based Penetration Test, and at what stage is the organization ready for this approach?
An objective-based penetration test begins with a comprehensive, coverage-based infrastructure penetration test. It layers on additional components to round off the assessment, and make it far more realistic and thorough to ensure we actually move the needle on security. The objective-based penetration test includes Infrastructure Penetration Testing, an Active Directory Password Audit, Active Directory Bloodhound Audit, e-mail phishing, advanced simulation of your top five objectives (e.g., obtain access to ERP, obtain administrative control over the target network, etc.) and more.
We recommend the objective-based penetration test as the initial approach for most organizations because it helps prioritize your path to low risk across people, processes and technology. It also helps evaluate the responsiveness of your blue team!

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