Network Vulnerability, Scanning, & Penetration Testing: Buffalo’s Digital Shield

Attackers look for the easiest way in. Your job is to find those weak spots first. LACyber delivers two complementary services that do exactly that: Network Vulnerability Scanning to continuously uncover weaknesses, and Penetration Testing to safely exploit them and prove real business impact. Used together, you get a clear, prioritized path to stronger security and compliance.

Quick Definitions

• Network Vulnerability Scanning: Automated discovery of known weaknesses, misconfigurations, and missing patches across your network and systems. Ideal for ongoing visibility and compliance checks.
• Penetration Testing: Human led simulation of real world attacks against your environment and applications. Validates what is truly exploitable and shows the business impact with proof.

Why Both Matter

• Proactive threat detection: Find issues before attackers do.
• Real risk validation: Pen tests separate noise from real exposure.
• Compliance support: NY SHIELD Act, NY DFS Cybersecurity Requirements, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and similar frameworks.
• Lower cost and downtime: Fix issues early to avoid breach and recovery costs.
• Better performance: Scans reveal misconfigurations and outdated software that drag down systems.

LACyber Advantage

• Customized Testing Strategies: 
  Every Buffalo business is unique. Whether you’re a small retail shop in Elmwood Village or a large manufacturer in Lackawanna, we tailor our penetration testing to your specific needs and risk profile.
• Comprehensive Vulnerability Identification:
  We simulate real-world cyber attacks, uncovering weaknesses in your systems that might otherwise go unnoticed. From network security to application vulnerabilities, we leave no stone unturned.
• Compliance Assurance: 
  Your business must navigate a complex landscape of regulations. LACyber’s penetration testing helps ensure compliance with key standards like the New York SHIELD Act, New York Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Requirements, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
• Clear, Actionable Reporting:
  We don’t just identify problems; we provide clear, prioritized recommendations to help you address vulnerabilities effectively.

How Vulnerability Scanning Works

1. Discovery: Identify assets, services, and software across your network.
2. Assessment: Scan for known CVEs, weak configurations, and missing patches.
3. Prioritization: Rank by severity, exploitability, and business context.
4. Continuous monitoring: Scheduled scans and delta reports keep you ahead of change.

Scanning Outcomes You Get

• Executive summary for leadership
• Detailed technical findings with CVEs and evidence
• Remediation guidance and retest plan

The Penetration Testing Process

1. Scoping and planning: Define objectives, targets, rules of engagement, and success criteria.
2. Reconnaissance: Enumerate networks, applications, users, and exposed services like a real adversary.
3. Vulnerability analysis: Correlate scan results with manual analysis to find likely attack paths.
4. Exploitation: With permission, attempt to exploit weaknesses to confirm impact.
5. Post exploitation analysis: Assess data exposure, lateral movement, and privilege escalation risk.
6. Reporting and recommendations: Deliver clear, prioritized fixes and optional remediation workshops.

Pen Test Deliverables

• Executive briefing with business impact
• Technical report with evidence, reproduction steps, and risk ratings
• Prioritized remediation roadmap and retest option

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