10 Critical Network Pentest Findings IT Teams Overlook

Summary: After conducting over 10,000 automated internal network penetration tests, vPenTest identifies critical security gaps due to common misconfigurations, unpatched systems, and weak passwords. The analysis reveals that these vulnerabilities present significant risks that attackers can exploit easily, often resulting from simple oversights. The article outlines the ten most pressing internal network security risks and provides recommendations to mitigate them effectively.

Affected: Organizations with internal network security systems

Keypoints :

• 50% of vulnerabilities stem from misconfigurations, including weak access controls and default settings.
• 30% are due to missing patches on outdated systems, allowing known exploits to be leveraged by attackers.
• 20% involve weak passwords, which facilitate easy unauthorized access to systems and services.
• The report highlights critical vulnerabilities, such as BlueKeep and EternalBlue, both of which can give attackers complete control over systems.
• Regular automated pentesting from platforms like vPenTest is essential for identifying and remediating vulnerabilities throughout the year.
• Many security gaps are due to recurring, simple errors rather than complex hacking techniques.
• Organizations should ensure robust password policies and consistent updating of software to enhance security.