BLACK BOX TESTING
Black box testing: the outsider's view
We attack with no inside knowledge, exactly like a real external attacker.
What is black box penetration testing?
Black box penetration testing is a security test where testers get no internal information, credentials or source code. They start like a real outside attacker, discovering your exposed systems and trying to break in, which shows what anyone on the internet could find and exploit.
What can a stranger on the internet do?
Black box testing answers that question with real attacks, not assumptions.
What we cover
External discovery of your assets
Web apps and login pages
Exposed services and VPNs
Public cloud resources
Leaked data used for access
How it works
Scope
Targets and rules of engagement.
Recon
Discover assets from outside.
Attack
Try to gain access.
Report
Findings, proof and fixes.
Re-test
Verify fixes.
What you get
Who needs it?
Companies wanting a real outside view
Teams testing their perimeter
Firms after major internet-facing changes
Leadership needing an attacker's perspective
Why HostX
Realistic
Same start point as real attackers.
Manual
Beyond automated scans.
Clear
Simple attack stories with fixes.
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