network penetration testing India

Network penetration testing is a structured cybersecurity exercise where certified ethical hackers test your network infrastructure — firewalls, servers, routers, switches, Active Directory, VPNs, and wireless networks — to find security weaknesses before real attackers do. There are two main types: external network testing (simulating an internet-based attacker trying to break in) and internal network testing (simulating an attacker already inside trying to escalate privileges). The output is an audit-grade report with affected hosts, exploitation evidence, and remediation guidance.

Network penetration testing in India typically costs between ₹60,000 and ₹10,00,000 depending on network size, scope (external/internal/both), and depth. A small external network test (5-15 IPs) starts around ₹60,000-1,50,000. Mid-size internal + external testing (50-200 hosts, single AD domain) runs ₹2,00,000-5,00,000. Enterprise multi-site engagements with Active Directory deep dive, wireless, and segmentation testing reach ₹5,00,000-10,00,000. Secureroot provides transparent fixed-price quoting after a free scoping call.

External network testing simulates an attacker on the internet trying to break in — testing only your internet-facing infrastructure (perimeter firewalls, web servers, mail servers, VPN gateways). Internal network testing simulates an attacker already inside (via phishing, malicious insider, or compromised vendor) — testing lateral movement, Active Directory attacks, and access to crown-jewel systems. External tests prove your perimeter holds; internal tests prove you survive when it doesn't. Most regulatory frameworks (PCI DSS, RBI, ISO 27001) require both annually.

Most network penetration testing engagements complete in 2-4 weeks. A small external-only test (5-15 IPs) takes 1 week. Mid-size external + internal testing (50-200 hosts) runs 2-3 weeks. Enterprise engagements with Active Directory deep dive, wireless, and segmentation testing run 3-4 weeks. Multi-site engagements can extend to 6-8 weeks. Free retest after remediation typically adds 5-7 business days. We provide clear timeline commitments in every engagement scope document.

Not necessarily. We offer three approaches for internal network testing: (1) On-site testing - our consultants visit your office and plug into your network with a laptop. Best for sensitive environments. (2) Remote internal testing — we ship a small testing device (Raspberry Pi or NUC) to your office, you plug it into a network port, we tunnel in remotely. (3) Cloud-VPN-based testing - for cloud or hybrid environments, we connect via your existing remote access. Most engagements use option 2 or 3 — only highly-regulated clients need option 1.

Our network testing methodology minimizes disruption. Vulnerability scanning is rate-limited to avoid overwhelming systems. Exploitation testing is performed only against agreed-upon targets during scheduled windows. Destructive tests (denial-of-service simulations, crash testing) are excluded unless explicitly authorized and performed only on isolated test systems. We coordinate closely with your IT operations team - most engagements produce zero operational impact. For mission-critical environments, we offer split-scope approaches (aggressive testing on staging, non-invasive checks on production).

For external testing we need: (1) IP ranges and domain names in scope, (2) Confirmation you own/control those assets, (3) Cloud provider notification requirements (for AWS-hosted assets). For internal testing we need: (1) Network access method (VPN credentials, on-site visit, shipped device), (2) IP ranges and subnets in scope, (3) Test user accounts at different privilege levels, (4) Out-of-scope systems and excluded times. We sign mutual NDAs before any work begins. For Active Directory testing, we also need a standard user account.

Three ways to start your network penetration testing India engagement: (1) Book a free 30-minute network scoping call — our senior consultants review your infrastructure, identify priority testing areas, and recommend the right engagement scope. No obligation. (2) Email info@secureroot.co with network details (number of IPs, AD domains, sites, compliance requirements, timeline) and we'll respond within one business day. (3) Call +91 73071 48874 during business hours. For PCI DSS or RBI annual testing windows, we accommodate fast-track scoping.