Wireless penetration testing

Identify vulnerabilities early to protect your network assets.

Attackers are increasingly targeting corporate networks to gain a foothold within internal environments. Our engineers help you discover network vulnerabilities before threat actors do.

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Increase network visibility with expert-led wireless pen testing services

As the shift from wired to wireless infrastructure continues, so do the methods used for detecting attack paths and backdoors. Our team stays up to date on the latest methods of attack, enabling them to effectively test your network and make recommendations that prevent attackers from gaining access.

  • Information gathering phase: Our engineers find and map wireless networks with 802.11 sniffing techniques so you can identify SSIDs (including cloaked), encryption protocols, and authentication methods. 
  • Offensive tests: We evaluate your detection and response capabilities against commonly exploited attack vectors.
  • Wireless tests: We also evaluate the security of your access point deployment. Our engineers check configurations, credentials, and encryption settings. We verify AP isolation, investigate the remote management of the devices, and validate the configurations of your captive portals, VLAN segmentation, and hardware. 

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NuHarbor doesn’t just identify the problem; they help you solve it... [Their] reports are the best we have ever received—more thorough and insightful than those we previously received from a Fortune 50 Pen Test company... They didn’t offer a ‘cookie cutter’ service; instead, they tailored their approach to what mattered most to us and provided deep insights.
David Hostetter, Principal Information Security Engineer Strategic Link Consulting
NuHarbor conducted a web application penetration test on a few of our edge applications. They discovered many configuration weaknesses including insecure direct object reference (IDOR). They notified us immediately and offered advice on how to fix it. Their skilled engineers provided step-by-step assistance and retested to ensure that this critical vulnerability was fixed.
Director State Government
NuHarbor met us where we were at for timeline and budget. They adjusted the Pen Test scope to meet our specific need and budget.
Brad Davis, CISO Strategic Link Consulting
Wifi. Yeah, that’s an unfamiliar animal to deal with. We hired NuHarbor to test the wireless networks we provide for our employees and customers to access store services. NuHarbor came onsite and set up their “toolkit” with antennas sticking out all around. They were able to set up a rogue access point, mimicking our access points, and users unknowingly logged on. NuHarbor initiated an evil twin attack to capture and inject packages into the network stream between user computers and other systems and then delivered findings so we could educate and curve our user behavior.
Director Retail Business
NuHarbor performed an external penetration test on our networks and alerted us to critical vulnerabilities. They let us know what the affected response might be from the host before they tried to exploit it. We were updated twice a day which was super helpful to me and my staff. They also provided great remedial guidance that helped us quickly correct vulnerabilities.
IT Director Hospitality Company
NuHarbor performed an internal penetration test of our organization utilizing one of our legacy network protocols. They were able to gain administrative access and push malicious code to our network. Had this been a real attack, we could have lost everything.
IT Manager Financial Service Company

Wireless testing checklist

Our expert security testing engineers look for a range of potential exploits during wireless penetration testing. Some of the techniques we use include:

Specific wireless IPS tests

Evaluate the detection and response capabilities of the wireless IDS/IPS.

Captive portal testing

Bypass the captive portal’s authentication for the guest wireless network.

VLAN isolation verification

Connect or reach the internal corporate network via the guest wireless network.

Signal radiation testing

Analyze the wireless solution’s signal coverage using standard endpoint and directional antennas.

Evaluation of AP deployment

Evaluate access point configuration (and other wireless networking devices) against vulnerabilities such as weak passwords in remote management of the device.

Specific vulnerabilities of wireless devices

Exploit known vulnerabilities in the wireless network’s equipment.

Authentication protocols

Verify correct protocol deployment. Authentication protocols can be immune to both cracking and brute force attacks due to public key certificates at the access point sides, but only if deployed properly. 

AP isolation

Verify if AP isolation or client isolation is enabled on the access points.

Offensive testing checklist

We simulate real-world attacks. A few of the attack methods we use to test your defenses include:

Accidental association

Determine if the WIPS sensor reports or terminates an authorized client that connects to a non-company network.

Spoofing/Client impersonation

Spoof an authorized client’s MAC address to verify if the IDS/IPS sensor detects the masquerading attempt.

Evil Twin/Man-in-the-middle

Deploy an AP to mimic the legitimate access point. Verify if clients connect and if the IDS/IPS sensors detect it. This test depends, both from a feasibility and time perspective, on the availability of authorized clients connecting to the wireless infrastructure.

Open AP/Hotspots

Deploy an open AP (AP implementing no security features) within the reach of the IDS/IPS sensors to evaluate if they’re found.

Fake/Rogue AP

Deploy a rogue AP within the reach of the IDS/IPS sensors to evaluate if they’re found and reported.

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Frequently asked questions

The main objectives are to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless network security, assess the effectiveness of encryption and authentication mechanisms, and evaluate your organization's ability to detect and respond to wireless threats.

Common vulnerabilities include weak encryption protocols (such as WEP), misconfigured access points, default or weak passwords, insufficient access controls, and rogue access points.

It's recommended to perform wireless penetration testing at least annually, and more frequently if there are significant changes to the wireless infrastructure or an increase in wireless threat activity.

The process includes planning and scoping, scanning for wireless networks, identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities, documenting findings, providing remediation recommendations, and possibly retesting to ensure that vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Preparation involves defining the scope and objectives, notifying relevant stakeholders, and providing the testing team with the necessary access and information about the wireless network and configurations.

Testing is designed to have minimal impact on business operations. Our experienced team carefully plans and coordinates with you to avoid disruptions, often scheduling tests during off-peak hours or in non-production environments to ensure seamless continuity.

Results are documented in a comprehensive report detailing identified vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and actionable remediation recommendations. The report is presented to relevant stakeholders for review and action.

Limitations include potential disruption to operations, the need for skilled personnel to conduct the tests, and the possibility of missing vulnerabilities due to the scope and methodology of the test.

Continuous improvement can be achieved by regularly conducting wireless penetration tests, implementing remediation measures, updating security policies, and providing ongoing training for employees on wireless security best practices.

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