This capability assesses the real-world impact of compromised Microsoft local and Active Directory (AD) accounts, replicating how an attacker could exploit stolen credentials to move laterally within your network.

It highlights weaknesses in user permissions and privilege management, helping organisations tighten access controls and strengthen identity protection.

Traditional pen tests often stop at the perimeter.

Authenticated Internal Pen Testing goes further, simulating an attacker already inside the network.

It actively attempts privilege escalation and data exfiltration, providing your security team with a clear view of internal weaknesses and response readiness.

The test results deliver detailed, practical recommendations for improving credential hygiene, privileged access controls, and lateral movement prevention.

These findings enable proactive remediation before internal threats can escalate into full-scale breaches.

By assessing risk through standard user accounts – not just administrator credentials – this testing method offers an authentic view of your true internal attack surface.

It ensures your security decisions are based on practical, realistic threat scenarios.