In an environment where endpoints and servers are prime targets for ransomware, data breaches, and lateral movement attacks, organizations often overlook the security of individual hosts. Many businesses—especially those with sprawling IT estates—rely on fragmented tools or incomplete hardening practices, leaving critical misconfigurations, unpatched vulnerabilities, and excessive privileges undetected. Host Reviews address these risks by conducting in-depth security assessments of your servers, workstations, and endpoints, ensuring each host is hardened, compliant, and resilient against exploitation.
Host Reviews is a granular security assessment service that evaluates the configuration, patch status, and access controls of individual systems (Windows, Linux, macOS). Our certified engineers analyze operating systems, installed software, and user privileges to identify vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit to gain initial access, escalate privileges, or move laterally across your network.
Our reviews prioritize critical host-level risks, including (but not limited to):
✅ Insecure Configurations
Unrestricted service permissions, unnecessary open ports, weak password policies
✅ Unpatched Vulnerabilities
Missing OS/app updates, deprecated software versions
✅ Excessive Privileges
Overprivileged user accounts, misconfigured sudoers files, or local admin rights
✅ Weak Authentication Mechanisms
Absence of MFA, stale credentials, or default service accounts
✅ Logging & Monitoring Gaps
Disabled audit logs, missing EDR agents, or inadequate retention policies
✅ Compliance Violations
Deviations from CIS Benchmarks, HIPAA, or PCI DSS hardening requirements
✅ Malware Persistence Risks
Unvetted startup scripts, scheduled tasks, or service installations
We combine automated scans with manual validation to ensure accuracy and depth:
Host Discovery & Inventory
Identify all in-scope systems (physical, virtual, cloud) and their roles (e.g., domain controllers, database servers).
Automated Vulnerability Scanning
Run tools like Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS to flag CVEs, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps.
Manual Configuration Audits
Review:
Windows: GPOs, registry settings, User Account Control (UAC)
Linux: File permissions, kernel parameters, cron jobs
macOS: SIP status, launchd daemons, privacy settings
Privilege Escalation Testing
Simulate attacker tactics to escalate from standard user to admin/root (e.g.,滥用sudo rights, DLL hijacking).
Persistence Mechanism Analysis
Check for backdoors, hidden services, or malicious scheduled tasks.
Prioritized Reporting
Deliver findings categorized by:
Critical: Remote code execution (RCE) risks
High: Privilege escalation paths
Medium: Compliance deviations
Remediation Playbooks
Provide step-by-step fixes (e.g., GPO templates, Ansible scripts, patch schedules).
Post-Remediation Validation
Rescan systems to confirm vulnerability resolution.
We align with industry-leading standards and tools, including:
✅ CIS Benchmarks for OS Hardening
✅ NIST SP 800-123 (Server Security)
✅ MITRE ATT&CK® Techniques (TA0008–Lateral Movement)
✅ Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit
✅ Lynis (Linux Auditing)
✅ Osquery for Real-Time Host Insights
Certified Experts: CISSP, OSCP, and OSWP-certified engineers with red/blue team experience.
Comprehensive Coverage: From legacy systems to cloud-native workloads.
Actionable Results: 90% of findings include automated remediation scripts.
Proven Impact: Uncovered 500+ critical vulnerabilities in 2023, including zero-days in enterprise ERP systems.
Harden Your Hosts. Halt Lateral Movement.
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From advanced cyberattacks to emerging digital threats, we provide 360° protection—ensuring your data remains secure, resilient, and untouchable.