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Best-In-Class Vulnerability and Penetration Assessments
NETBankAudit conducts thorough vulnerability and penetration testing, and simulates cyber-attacks upon request to identify security weaknesses and improve defenses.
Best-In-Class Vulnerability and Penetration Assessments
NETBankAudit conducts thorough vulnerability and penetration testing, and simulates cyber-attacks upon request to identify security weaknesses and improve defenses.
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Technical TestingIdentify Vulnerabilities with Industry-Leading Penetration Testing
NETBankAudit employs a proven, time-tested approach to vulnerability and penetration testing, providing a comprehensive review of your institution's infrastructure. We utilize NIST, CIS, SANS, and FFIEC guidance, going beyond standard open-source testing by employing customized best-in-class tools that address the unique needs of financial institutions. Our dedicated, certified security engineers provide a thorough review of client infrastructure with an understandable list of any identified security issues, and a list of recommendations to mitigate any issues discovered.
Assess & Mitigate Internal and External Vulnerabilities
Comprehensive Internal Security Assessment Services
NETBankAudit's internal security assessment services thoroughly evaluate your institution's internal network environment. We use vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and detailed technical reviews to identify potential vulnerabilities and security weaknesses. Our process uncovers risks that could be exploited by insider threats or attackers who have already gained initial network access.
Internal Network Vulnerability Assessment
- Comprehensive scanning of all devices on the network
- Identification of misconfigurations, outdated software, and security gaps
- Assessment of network segmentation and access controls
Internal Penetration Testing
- Simulated attacks from an insider perspective
- Privilege escalation attempts and lateral movement testing
- Data exfiltration simulations to test data loss prevention measures
Scope of Internal Technical Review
- Network Device Analysis, including servers and workstations
- Firewall and Router Analysis with rule set review
- Physical Security Assessment of IT equipment and networked resources
- Virus Protection evaluation
Authenticated Scanning for thorough vulnerability identification
- Evaluation of patch management effectiveness
- Assessment of authentication controls and system configurations
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In-Depth External Security Assessment Services
Our external security assessment services comprehensively evaluate your institution's perimeter defenses. We employ public information gathering, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing to simulate real-world attack scenarios. This approach identifies vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors attempting to breach your network from the outside.
Public Information Gathering Process
- Domain name searches and analysis
- Web site technology security assessment
- Email address harvesting and analysis
External Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
- Discovery and enumeration of external-facing assets
- Vulnerability mapping and exploitation attempts
- Testing of web applications, APIs, and other external-facing services
Dark Web Search
- Identification of breached infrastructure and compromised accounts
- Search for bank-specific information on dark web marketplaces
- Analysis of potential data leaks and security breaches
Firewall Ruleset Audit
- Quarterly review of firewall configurations and rule sets
- Identification of potential conflicts and security weaknesses
- Recommendations for optimizing firewall security
Targeted Specialized Security Assessment Services
We offer specialized security assessments to address specific concerns or emerging technologies within your financial institution. These assessments provide in-depth analysis of particular IT infrastructure components that may require additional scrutiny or present unique security challenges, ensuring comprehensive coverage of your institution's security posture.
Wireless Network Penetration Testing
- Evaluation of Wi-Fi security configurations
- Testing for rogue access points and man-in-the-middle attacks
- Assessment of guest network isolation and segmentation
VPN Penetration Testing
- Evaluation of VPN configurations and encryption protocols
- Testing of authentication mechanisms and access controls
- Assessment of split-tunneling and other VPN-specific vulnerabilities
Microsoft Office 365 Security Assessment
- Review of vendor due diligence procedures
- Evaluation of user account configurations and multi-factor authentication
- Assessment of Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint security settings
Active Directory Password Audit
- Offline analysis of Active Directory password hashes
- Identification of weak or compromised passwords
- Recommendations for improving password policies and user awareness
Value-Add ConsultingLeveraging Decades of Industry Experience
Our Value-Add approach to auditing and compliance provides tailored, actionable advice drawn from our experts' practical industry experiences.
- Senior-level auditing team each bringing 10+ years of industry and regulatory experience.
- Our team has broad expertise with certifications from CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC and more.
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"NETBankAudit is more than just an audit firm. They take the time to truly understand your organization. By working as a partner they made recommendations that best fit our bank while helping us realize resources that were already at our disposal. The employees we work with are extremely knowledgeable and always available to assist"
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"We were very satisfied with the model validation of our Verafin System. The NETBankAudit team was great to work with, very professional and kept us in the loop throughout the engagement. We will definitely consider working with them again for the annual validation"
"NETBankAudit provides us with top notch Information Security Professionals to allow us to continually improve our organizations security posture. Springs Valley is able to utilize them to stay abreast of the changing regulatory and cybersecurity landscape. It is great to have a reliable resource like them as a valued partner."
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"We appreciate working with professionals respected in the financial services community for their individual expertise and their attention to detail in the audit programs. Always accessible when we need their assistance. "
"We have been doing business with NETBankAudit since 2018 and their team of professionals have been amazing to work with. They are experienced, objective, and responsive in performing our audit. Plus, they have been readily available to assist us with any issues during regulatory exams."
"The auditors have been very helpful and patient in giving us guidance with starting, developing, and improving our cybersecurity program. We have an active relationship with NETBankAudit and they are not just an audit firm. NETBankAudit wants us to succeed and not only meet regulatory requirements but understand them as well."
"First Citizens National Bank selected NETBankAudit to provide audit services for Information Technology Systems in early 2005. Since that time, we have added cybersecurity, digital banking, and network penetration testing. NETBankAudit is not only our auditor, but our partner in developing new digital strategies, policies and procedures. When we are implementing anything digital, NETBankAudit is a resource we use to ensure we have covered all aspects of risk management"
"We were very satisfied with our first NETBankAudit experience and impressed with the thorough report. Working with our assigned auditor was a pleasure - he possesses great field experience and regulatory experience that was very helpful to us."
"NETBankAudit's auditor was very knowledgeable and explained clearly what was needed from our side to help complete the audit as well as providing clear recommendations on where we could improve our controls. The audit was done very professionally. Everyone here at SECU that interacted with NetBankAudit here at SECU had the feeling of a partner."
"NETBankAudit serves as our internal auditing team. Their attention to detail and mastery of regulations are invaluable tools to our organization. During the audit, when they have a recommendation or finding, they partner with us and aide us in an internal audit liaison capacity. It is not a typical auditor firm’s approach, who just present their report and findings with limited direction or follow-up. NETBankAudit’s approach also helps us prepare for regulatory reviews with regular “heads-up” guidance and coaching. The examiners value NETBankAudit’s quality and depth of coverage and leverage the detailed audit work papers to facilitate the examination process. "
"Being a community bank in a heavily regulated industry, we are constantly challenged to keep pace with expectations for protecting our informational and operational technology against existing and emerging threats. NETBankAudit provided the cost-conscious bank-specific auditing solution we were looking for. Their team of experienced professionals has been more than helpful in fine-tuning our policies and procedures, and the audits were thorough, informative, and meaningful. By making themselves available for consultation or assistance between audit cycles, it is more of a “we” engagement and not an “us vs. them” engagement that really distinguishes NETBankAudit from others we have used in the past."
"We are very satisfied with NETBankAudit’s IT Audit services. The people we worked with are very personable, knowledgeable, and professional."
"We've partnered with NETBankAudit for over 10 years. We know we'll always receive a thorough review, but the service is always above and beyond our expectations. NETBankAudit keeps us apprised of recent regulatory changes, potential exam issues, and other areas for focus. Engaging NETBankAudit is creating a partnership for the future."
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Mitigate Risks with Comprehensive Audits & Assessments
FAQs
Our goal is to equip institutions with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions, strengthening your compliance, security, and operational efficiency.
Transaction monitoring systems are sometimes inadequately calibrated, resulting in too many false positives. This may impair the detection of potentially suspicious activity. Also, if a system is generating too few alerts, unusual activity may be undetected. A regularly scheduled review by an independent party and thorough analysis of filters and settings can ensure the transaction monitoring system is effective and performing as designed.
Change management in cloud environments offers unique challenges over on-premises technology environments due to the underlying cloud platform changes. Organizations need to have a solid understanding of what aspects of the cloud environments are being used and a current inventory should be maintained. Monitoring notifications and alerts on changes from the cloud provider should be performed and assessed if the changes will impact the organization's services. When impactful changes are identified technical staff should communicate these to the end users and perform training as needed. Traditional change management procedures should also be performed such as documenting user access changes, obtaining authorization for adding new services, and routine review of services and removing inactive assets.
NETBankAudit is a specializes in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. We offer audits, testing, and consulting services. We perform over 250 IT/Operations and Regulatory Compliance Audits per year. We perform over 700 external and internal network vulnerability assessments with penetration testing per year. Our consulting primarily consists of risk assessment facilitation, model validations, program development, and Project Management/SDLC oversight.
NETBankAudit was formed in 2000 by a team of IT bank executives and regulatory specialists. Convinced that advancements in information technology would significantly affect the future of banking, particularly in the movement of money and data through electronic channels, the team resolved to help bankers adjust to this changing environment. Since then, we have expanded to service over 800 institutions across 38 states.
Yes, NETBankAudit has been a virtual company since inception. We provided our first fully remote IT General Controls Audit in 2017 and validated our processes through the COVID Pandemic. Our remote audits are approved by all regulatory authorities.
NETBankAudit provides a value-add approach to our audit process to serve as a true audit partner. Every auditor on our team has senior/executive level banking, operational, and/or regulatory experience in addition to certified auditing expertise. This provides our auditors with an informed perspective to prioritize recommendations to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance.
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