Securing Your Networks and Systems Today Since Tomorrow May Be Too Late
   
Although most IT organizations strive to protect themselves from malicious attacks and intrusions, the constant development of new viruses, methods of intrusion and types of sabotage make protecting any system a difficult, never ending challenge. Studies reveal that unauthorized access to IT systems cost organizations millions in business losses, with the most damaging incidents stemming from viruses, unauthorized access and theft of proprietary information.
   
  McDowell Associates LLC., as part of its mission to help clients manage risk and improve security, provides Ethical Hacking consultants who specialize in the identification and mitigation of weaknesses and vulnerabilities in diverse technical environments, using structured Security and Network Engagement Methodologies to safely test the security of IT systems through simulated attacks that are completed in a safe environment.
   
  We are continually researching emerging threats, testing new intrusion techniques and developing effective counter measures to malicious activities. Constant vigilance enables us to provide our clients with exceptional security.
   
  Our consultants do not simply scan for issues. Instead, we utilize a number of techniques that
find system weaknesses and vulnerabilities, at the network and application level, that a typical scanning would overlook. Depending on the type of ethical hacking engagement, we will test for over 20000 vulnerabilities, complete an application level review for weaknesses based on logic flow, attempt multiple methods to gain unauthorized access to your environment and scrutinize your technical systems and security processes for flaws using a combination of publicly available tools, McDowell Associates LLC. customized manual tests and proprietary tools.
   
  Our extensive experience, our well documented processes and checklists and our vulnerability databases ensures that we will provide your organization with a methodical, meticulous, comprehensive evaluation of your technical environment. Our Ethical Hacking consultants have partnered with many of the world’s largest financial institutions to secure their electronic commerce solutions and web based services. These services include, but are not limited to :
   
 
External Network Security Assessments
Internal Network Security Assessments
Physical Security Assessments
Social Engineering Assessments
Wireless Security Assessments
Web Application Security Assessments
Mobile Laptop Security Assessments
Systems Hardening
War Dialing
   
  Benefits
   
  McDowell Associates LLC. has dedicated itself to providing its clients with secure technical environments via our expert security analysts which enable organizations to protect their networks, information assets and reputations. Some of the benefits that can be realized by investing in an ethical hacking review of your technical environment include :
   
 
Improved organizational understanding of risk and mitigation for accessible networks
   
Earlier recognition of attacks and stronger defense against them
   
Development of effective mitigation strategies based on your specific environment
   
Reduction in web application development security flaws
   
Ability to prioritize security initiatives based upon risk
   
Reduced risk of service interruptions and security breaches
   
Identification and elimination of potential points of unauthorized access
   
Enhanced data protection methods
   
Implement technical and procedural changes to improve the
security infrastructure
   
  Read more about our comprehensive security assessment on our Services Page.
   
 
 
 
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