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    Penetration Testing Designed for Nonprofit Complexities

    Conducted by certified U.S.-
    based security experts specializing in offensive security
    techniques, each engagement is tailored to your organization's
    unique environment.

    Whether you're protecting a college campus, cultural organization, healthcare facility, research center or K-12 district, you'll receive custom
    remediation recommendations designed to fortify your defenses.

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    Identify

    Proactively identify exploitable threats before they can be leveraged by attackers

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    Understand

    Gain clarity into critical weaknesses with prioritized findings and built-in retesting for greater confidence and ROI

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    Educate

    Educate and inform your security team on real-world attack vectors and their impact on organizational security 

    Why NYSERNet?

    A Community-Driven Approach

    A good penetration test does more than provide proof of compliance. It gives you confidence in your controls and suggests actionable improvements that will strengthen your security posture.

    • Our Physical Security Testing option reveals opportunities to enhance on-site security and operational readiness through hands-on, real-world evaluation.
    • We’ll help you connect the test to organizational outcomes like risk mitigation, operational resilience, and mission continuity.
    • Our depth of industry knowledge provides a strong voice of support and our community brings shared experience.
    • Flat rate pricing model and built-in retesting within 90 days help you overcome industry challenges.
    • Much more than a one-and-done contract, the nysernet security team will deliver your results and remain engaged as you problem solve and navigate remediation efforts.
    • As a nysernet member you gain access to a community of professionals in your industry, professional development opportunities and discounted resources.
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    Tailored Enhancements for Every Journey

    Whether you are building a new program or managing a complex environment, our scalable, tiered framework meets you where you are.

    As your posture strengthens, we offer additional enhancements to drive greater resilience:

    • Web Application & Cloud Security Audits

    • Physical Security & Remote Wireless Testing

    • Social Engineering: Phishing Assessments and Vishing simulations.

    • Red Team Engagements: Full-scale simulations for mature organizations.

    Why Penetration Testing?

    Move Beyond the Scan

    There is significant industry confusion regarding security assessments; many organizations mistake simple vulnerability scans for penetration tests. While scans detect issues, nysernet’s Penetration Testing solution actively involves exploitation to assess your actual risk.
     
    Think of it like fire safety in a historic building. A vulnerability scan is like checking that the fire extinguishers are in their glass cases. A penetration test is like a fire marshal conducting a full-scale drill to ensure the alarms sound, the sprinklers activate, and every exit remains unblocked during a crisis. One confirms the tools are there; the other proves they work when a threat appears. 

     

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    Training Resources

    Your Best Defense is a Good Offense

    Exclusively available to nysernet members, our Learning Pathways are curated selections of StormWind courses designed to help you achieve institutional goals.

     The Pen Test Professional and Cybersecurity Jumpstart paths prepare you to better understand and remediate findings identified during a penetration test.  

    Explore Learning Pathways

    The professional development foundation that prepares your team to get maximum value from penetration testing. 

     

    Included with this pathway:

    • CompTIA Security +
    • Ethical Hacking
    • CompTIA PenTest +
    • Penetration Testing Linux
    • CompTIA Security + Exam Crash
    • Wireshark for IT Professionals
    • OpenVAS, Nmap, Wireshark Cyber Ranges
    • Secure Coding Labs including Python, Java and C#

    Prepare your team for modern security threats with a full suite of cybersecurity fundamentals and advanced courses.

     

    Included with this pathway:

    • CompTIA Network+
    • CompTIA Security+
    • Cisco CCNA
    • CompTIA CySA+
    • Ethical Hacking
    • CompTIA Pen Test+
    • Cyber Range

    Advance your leadership and governance skills in cybersecurity program management.

     

    Included with this pathway:

    • CompTIA Security+
    • CompTIA CySA+
    • CISSP
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)
    • Exploring NIST 2.0 Cybersecurity Framework
    • Cyber Range

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