Internal Penetration Testing Methodology

This guide details the internal penetration testing methodology employed by Sprocket Security, focusing on simulating insider threats and post-breach attacker behavior within an organization's internal environment. It outlines the scope of testing, which includes lateral movement, privilege escalation, and credential harvesting, among other key areas. The document describes the assumed-breach simulation using a preconfigured dropbox that replicates real attacker operations. It also highlights advanced credential attacks and the documentation of attack paths in a structured format. The guide emphasizes the importance of internal testing for understanding business risk and compliance with standards such as PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type II, and HIPAA. Additionally, it presents the operational value of gaining insights into an attacker's movement through the environment, providing actionable remediation guidance. The continuous testing model ensures that internal assets are regularly assessed as the environment evolves, supporting ongoing security efforts.