Network Penetration Testing Scope: External, Internal & Wireless

Why Scope Matters

Network penetration testing isn't one-size-fits-all. A well-scoped engagement targets the areas of your environment that are most exposed, most critical, or most relevant to your compliance requirements.

External Network Penetration Testing

External pentesting simulates an attacker on the internet targeting your perimeter — public IP addresses, web servers, VPN concentrators, mail gateways, DNS infrastructure, and firewall rules. External testing is the recommended starting point for organizations new to pentesting, addressing the most immediately exposed attack surface. Learn more →

Internal Network Penetration Testing

Internal pentesting simulates a threat that has already bypassed the perimeter — an insider, compromised remote worker, or attacker who gained initial access via phishing. Internal tests frequently uncover the most severe findings, because internal networks are often significantly less hardened than external-facing systems. Learn more →

Wireless Network Penetration Testing

Wireless testing assesses encryption standards, network segmentation, rogue access point detection, and authentication controls. Many organizations are surprised to find that their wireless network provides an easy path into their internal environment. Learn more →

Combining Scopes

A combined external and internal engagement reflects the reality of how most breaches unfold: an initial perimeter breach followed by lateral movement. Grid32 offers flexible scoping — build your custom quote online or contact us to discuss what combination makes sense.