Penetration Testing
Wireless Network Penetration Testing
Wireless networks extend the perimeter beyond walls and cables, which also means they extend the attack surface beyond what most teams actively monitor. A weak encryption standard, a rogue access point, or a poorly segmented guest network can provide attackers with a path into the internal network without ever needing physical access to the organization's systems.
The risk
Why it matters
Wireless access is often treated as a convenience feature rather than a security boundary, which is exactly why it gets overlooked. An attacker within physical range doesn't need to breach a firewall if the wireless network hands them a path straight to internal systems. Testing it closes a gap that's easy to underestimate and costly to ignore.
Our approach
Testing combines on-site wireless assessment with attacker-simulated testing of encryption, authentication, and network segmentation.
What's covered
Scope & deliverables
Assessment Scope
- Wireless encryption & authentication mechanisms
- Access point configuration & rogue device detection
- Guest & internal network segmentation
- Client device exposure
- Physical signal leakage & wireless coverage assessment
Deliverables
- Executive summary
- Technical report with CVSS-rated findings
- Wireless network exposure analysis and segmentation observations
- Remediation guidance mapped to each finding
- Optional: One round of post-remediation retesting
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How is Wireless Network Penetration Testing different from Network Infrastructure Penetration Testing?
Network Infrastructure Penetration Testing focuses on wired networks, servers, firewalls, Active Directory, and network devices. Wireless Network Penetration Testing specifically evaluates Wi-Fi infrastructure, wireless authentication, encryption, access points, and wireless-specific attack vectors. Organizations with both wired and wireless environments often benefit from both assessments.
Is on-site presence required for wireless testing?
Yes. Wireless assessments are conducted on-site to accurately test signal range, access points, and physical exposure.
Will testing disrupt our wireless network during business hours?
Testing is designed to be non-disruptive, with higher-risk actions scheduled outside peak hours where needed.
Do you test guest and internal wireless networks separately?
Yes. Segmentation between guest and internal networks is a core part of the assessment.
Do you provide a compliance-ready report?
Reports can be structured to support organizations preparing for compliance initiatives such as PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and other applicable industry or regulatory requirements.
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Tell us what you need assessed and we'll scope an engagement around it — timelines, safeguards, and deliverables agreed before any testing begins.