Wireless penetration testing

Identify vulnerabilities early to safeguard your network assets, preventing potential risks before they can be exploited.

As attackers increasingly target corporate networks to infiltrate internal environments, our engineers work proactively to identify and address network vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.

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Enhance network visibility with professional wireless penetration testing services.

As the shift from wired to wireless infrastructure continues, so do the evolving methods for detecting potential attack paths and backdoors, ensuring that security measures stay ahead of emerging threats. 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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GuardsArm Inc doesn’t just identify the problem; they help you solve it. Their reports are the most thorough and insightful we've ever received, surpassing even those from a Fortune 50 Pen Test company. They didn't offer a one-size-fits-all service; instead, they tailored their approach to what mattered most to us and provided valuable, in-depth insights.
David Hostetter, Principal Information Security Engineer Strategic Link Consulting
GuardsArm Inc conducted a web application penetration test on several of our edge applications. They uncovered numerous configuration weaknesses, including an insecure direct object reference (IDOR). They promptly notified us and provided actionable advice on how to resolve the issue. Their expert engineers offered step-by-step guidance and retested the applications to ensure that this critical vulnerability was fully addressed.
Director State Government
GuardsArm Inc was flexible with both our timeline and budget. They customized the scope of the penetration test to align with our specific needs and financial constraints.
Brad Davis, CISO Strategic Link Consulting
GuardsArm Inc helped us assess the security of our wireless networks used by employees and customers in-store. They set up their toolkit, complete with antennas, and created a rogue access point that mimicked ours. As a result, users unknowingly connected to it. They initiated an evil twin attack to capture and inject packets into the network traffic. GuardsArm Inc provided a detailed report with their findings, allowing us to educate our users and address behavior to reduce risk.
Director Retail Business
GuardsArm Inc conducted an external penetration test on our networks and identified critical vulnerabilities. They informed us about the potential impact of these issues on the host before attempting to exploit them. Their twice-daily updates kept me and my team in the loop, which was incredibly helpful. Additionally, they provided clear and effective remediation guidance that allowed us to address the vulnerabilities swiftly.
IT Director Hospitality Company
GuardsArm Inc carried out an internal penetration test on our organization using one of our legacy network protocols. They successfully gained administrative access and demonstrated how malicious code could be deployed across our network. If this had been a real attack, it could have resulted in catastrophic losses for us.
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 primary goals are to identify vulnerabilities in your wireless network security, evaluate the strength of your encryption and authentication mechanisms, and assess your organization’s capability to detect and respond to wireless threats.

Common vulnerabilities often involve weak encryption protocols (like WEP), improperly configured access points, default or weak passwords, inadequate access controls, and rogue access points.

It's advisable to conduct wireless penetration testing at least once a year, and more often if there are major changes to the wireless infrastructure or a rise in wireless threat activity.

The process involves planning and scoping, scanning for wireless networks, identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities, documenting results, offering remediation recommendations, and potentially retesting to confirm that vulnerabilities have been resolved.

Preparation includes defining the scope and goals, informing relevant stakeholders, and providing the testing team with the necessary access and details about the wireless network and its configurations.

The testing is designed to minimize any impact on business operations. Our skilled team works closely with you to plan and coordinate, ensuring no disruptions. We typically schedule tests during off-peak hours or in non-production environments to maintain smooth continuity.

The results are captured in a detailed report that outlines the identified vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and practical remediation recommendations. This report is then shared with relevant stakeholders for review and follow-up actions.

Limitations may include potential disruptions to operations, the requirement for skilled personnel to perform the tests, and the chance of overlooking vulnerabilities depending on the test's scope and methodology.

Continuous improvement can be achieved by routinely conducting wireless penetration tests, applying remediation measures, updating security policies, and offering ongoing training for employees on the best practices for wireless security.

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