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Penetration Testing
Access Point Consulting’s penetration testing service uncovers and fortifies the weak spots in your infrastructure before attackers can exploit them. We deploy real-world attack simulations that yield clear, actionable insights into how to harden your defenses. By identifying potential threats early and addressing them thoroughly, you not only protect sensitive data but also stay a step ahead of cybercriminals.
Hidden vulnerabilities and rising threats
Modern infrastructures are more complex than ever, and cybercriminals are constantly developing new tactics to break through defenses. Without regular testing and validation, organizations of every size risk exposing data or facing service outages, compliance violations, and reputational damage.
Lack of visibility
It’s often difficult to know where your security gaps lie—especially when multiple departments deploy their own applications and tools. Undiscovered vulnerabilities can accumulate, leaving you open to exploits that bypass conventional security measures.
False sense of security
Even well-established security teams can develop blind spots or rely on outdated defensive strategies. As technology evolves, assumptions about “safe” systems and processes may no longer hold true, leading to a potentially dangerous sense of complacency.
Inconsistent testing practices
Security testing methods often vary between departments or vendors, resulting in uneven coverage and conflicting recommendations. Without a consistent methodology, some critical systems may go untested while others receive redundant or low-value assessments.
Posture drift over time
Even environments that passed a previous test can degrade. Configuration changes, new software deployments, or overlooked patches can quietly introduce new vulnerabilities. Without regular testing, organizations may not realize how much their security posture has eroded.
Realistic penetration testing with actionable insights
At Access Point Consulting, we adopt the mindset of cybercriminals and leverage tools that actively probe your environment. Potential weaknesses are probed under controlled conditions, giving you a comprehensive understanding of where your defenses stand—and enabling us to strengthen your defenses where needed.
Comprehensive assessment
We look at your networks, applications, and endpoints from every angle, combining automated tooling with expert-led techniques. Our assessments cover everything from internet-facing services to internal infrastructure, ensuring that no potential weak point is overlooked.
Risk prioritization
Once vulnerabilities are discovered, we categorize them based on potential impact. This enables us to focus on resolving the most critical issues first, reducing risk quickly.
Remediation roadmap
We don’t just hand over a report—we help you act on it. Our deliverables include clear, prioritized recommendations and step-by-step guidance tailored to your environment, empowering internal teams to remediate issues efficiently and thoroughly.
Retesting and validation
After mitigation, we re-test affected areas to validate that security gaps have been fully closed. This iterative process not only confirms your progress but also strengthens your readiness for audits, stakeholder reporting, and evolving threat landscapes.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
The team blended really well together with our team at Jefferson. The Access Point team was always available and provided the right documentation. Overall, working with Access Point was a great experience for me.
Working with Access Point has been a game changer. Their expertise in cybersecurity, coupled with their strategic approach to risk management and ISO 27001 preparation was highly valuable. They provided actionable recommendations and aided our team in implementing measures appropriate to our needs, giving us confidence in our data protection.
The cyber risk to internet-connected organizations is real. Access Point has the knowledge, experience, and expert resources to support my cybersecurity, compliance, and audit needs. They know how to guide organizations through the minefield of cybersecurity, adeptly balancing and prioritizing compliance requirements and right-sized services ensuring the safety and resiliency of my data assets and applications. Access Point is my partner and CISO, and the reason I do not lay awake at night worrying about cybersecurity and compliance.
"Access Point is more than staff augmentation. We don't have someone that we're just assigning tickets to and they’re processing. We have someone who's helping leadership, helping to set strategy, and helping us answer our customers’ questions. When done right, it doesn't have to be an additional management headache.”
Access Point’s expertise in cybersecurity operations is remarkable. They helped establish our robust incident response team and implemented advanced monitoring and detection systems, tailoring solutions to our specific needs.
