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Securing a Financial Services Firm with Penetration Testing

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The Client

A U.S.-based financial services firm requested a full-scope assessment across approximately 250 internal IPs, 10 external IPs, and a production web application. The objective was to validate security controls, expose gaps before adversaries could exploit them, and inform immediate remediation priorities.

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The Client

A U.S.-based financial services firm requested a full-scope assessment across approximately 250 internal IPs, 10 external IPs, and a production web application. The objective was to validate security controls, expose gaps before adversaries could exploit them, and inform immediate remediation priorities.

A growing financial services firm wanted proof that its defenses could withstand real-world threats. With critical systems spanning internal networks, Internet-facing assets, and a client-facing web application, leadership asked BlueAlly to perform a comprehensive penetration test and deliver clear guidance on where to harden first.

The Problem

Reliance on digital infrastructure had outpaced previous security testing. The firm needed a current, evidence-based view of where it was most exposed, across internal services, Internet-reachable systems, and the application layer—without disrupting operations. The engagement required breadth (multiple environments and technologies) and depth (attack-path confirmation rather than theoretical risk).

The BlueAlly Solution

BlueAlly executed a coordinated penetration test across the in-scope environments. Our security engineers combined automated discovery with targeted manual techniques to validate findings and demonstrate impact.

Representative tooling included Nessus Professional; Nmap (with custom and built-in scripts); TestSSLServer and SSLScan for TLS/SSL review; Wireshark for traffic analysis; Metasploit Framework for exploitation validation; Retina Network Security Scanner and Nexpose for vulnerability coverage; Angry IP Scanner for rapid host discovery; and hping3 and Masscan for packet crafting and high-speed scanning where appropriate.

Testing outcomes were documented with reproducible evidence, risk ratings, and practical remediation guidance so teams could act quickly and confidently.

The Results

Risk Assessment

Fourteen Medium-risk vulnerabilities identified

The assessment uncovered multiple issues, including a publicly exposed login panel, misconfigured DMARC records, and susceptibility to a Slowloris DDoS attack.

assessment

Prioritized, actionable remediation plan delivered

The client received a detailed security assessment that translated findings into next steps—what to fix first, how to fix it, and where compensating controls could reduce exposure immediately.

Network Security

Strengthened cybersecurity posture

Addressing the identified weaknesses improved the firm’s overall security baseline across internal, external, and application surfaces, reducing the likelihood of successful attacks and data exposure.

Security Assessment

Heightened visibility into security gaps

The engagement clarified where controls and processes needed improvement, enabling informed investment and ongoing risk management.

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