Wireless security report
Detailing vulnerabilities in wireless networks and access points
Penetration Testing
Wireless networks
Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in your wireless networks to prevent unauthorised access, data interception, and rogue attacks.
Discuss an engagement- Objective
- unauthorised access and data interception over Wi-Fi
- Maturity
- corporate, guest and shadow networks in scope
- Approach
- reconnaissance, rogue access point simulation and post-exploitation
- Result
- secure wireless infrastructure
Securing your wireless infrastructure
Wi-Fi (802.11) networks are often a critical entry point for attackers, providing opportunities for unauthorised access, data interception, and man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. Misconfigurations, weak encryption protocols, and rogue devices can leave networks exposed, compromising internal systems and sensitive data.
SilentGrid's Wi-Fi Network Penetration Testing evaluates the security of your wireless infrastructure by identifying vulnerabilities in network configurations, encryption, and access controls. Our goal is to help organisations secure their wireless environments, preventing attackers from leveraging rogue access points or exploiting weak wireless protocols.
Methodology
SilentGrid's wireless penetration testing aligns with industry standards. Our methodology provides a structured approach to identifying wireless network vulnerabilities.
- 01
Wireless reconnaissance and discovery
- Identifying all active wireless networks, SSIDs, and hidden access points
- Mapping corporate, guest, and shadow networks for attack surface visibility
- 02
Encryption and authentication testing
- Testing wireless encryption protocols (WPA2, WPA3) for weaknesses
- Assessing 802.1X configurations, RADIUS servers, and authentication methods
- 03
Rogue access point and evil twin simulation
- Simulating rogue access points to trick users into connecting to attacker-controlled networks
- Performing evil twin attacks to intercept traffic and capture credentials
- 04
Deauthentication and DoS attacks
- Testing deauthentication vulnerabilities that can force devices off secure networks
- Simulating pre-agreed denial-of-service attacks targeting wireless infrastructure
- 05
Post-exploitation and network pivoting
- Assessing lateral movement opportunities from compromised wireless access
- Testing for segmentation flaws that allow attackers to pivot into sensitive internal environments
Why wireless security matters
Wireless networks are inherently more vulnerable than wired environments due to signal leakage beyond physical perimeters and user reliance on mobile and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies.
A single weak wireless access point can provide attackers with the foothold they need to compromise internal systems, intercept sensitive communications and launch lateral movement across the organisation.
Test it again
Test the Wi-Fi once, and again after changes.
A single wireless test covers corporate, guest and shadow networks and the pivots from them into internal systems. When sites or access points change, a follow-up test confirms the fixes held and checks the new coverage.
Discuss an engagementDeliverables and reporting
SilentGrid's wireless assessments provide actionable insights to secure wireless environments and prevent unauthorised access.
Proof of concept (PoC)
Demonstrations of successful exploits (e.g., WPA cracking, rogue AP simulations)
Remediation recommendations
Prioritised actions to address vulnerabilities and strengthen wireless security
Executive summary
High-level insights for leadership, outlining overall risks and the security posture of wireless networks
Consultation and retesting
Support to assist with remediation and retesting efforts
Why SilentGrid
SilentGrid's consultants are hand-picked, and between them they have delivered penetration testing globally over decades. Their sector experience covers banking and financial services, insurance, government, critical infrastructure and healthcare, so an assessment is read against how the systems in question are actually run.
Consultants find 0-day vulnerabilities in commercial software and speak or teach at security conferences. That research produces the custom tooling used to reach the flaws automated scanning leaves behind, and it keeps the techniques current. Testing follows concepts set out in NIST, OWASP, PTES and OSSTMM.
CREST ANZApproved company Individual credentials across our team include
- OSEE
- OSCE3
- OSED
- OSEP
- OSWE
- GXPN
- CRTO
- CRTE
- CRTP
- OSCP
Common questions
What is wireless penetration testing?
Wireless penetration testing examines Wi-Fi networks the way an attacker within signal range would: discovering corporate, guest, shadow and hidden networks, testing WPA2, WPA3 and 802.1X authentication, running rogue access point and evil twin attacks to capture credentials, and checking whether wireless access leads into sensitive internal networks. Denial-of-service tests run only where agreed in advance.
What does wireless penetration testing cover?
All active wireless networks, SSIDs and hidden access points in scope, including corporate, guest and shadow networks, along with the encryption, authentication and access controls protecting them.
Which encryption and authentication mechanisms do you test?
WPA2 and WPA3 encryption protocols are tested for weaknesses, alongside 802.1X configurations, RADIUS servers and the authentication methods in use.
Do you simulate rogue access points?
Yes. Rogue access points are simulated to see whether users connect to attacker-controlled networks, and evil twin attacks are used to intercept traffic and capture credentials.
Do you run denial-of-service tests?
Only where agreed in advance. Deauthentication vulnerabilities that can force devices off secure networks are tested, and denial-of-service attacks against wireless infrastructure are simulated on a pre-agreed basis.
Do you test what happens after wireless access is gained?
Yes. Lateral movement opportunities from compromised wireless access are assessed, along with segmentation flaws that would let an attacker pivot into sensitive internal environments.
Why are wireless networks more exposed than wired ones?
Signal leakage extends beyond physical perimeters, and user reliance on mobile and BYOD policies widens the attack surface. A single weak access point can give an attacker the foothold needed to compromise internal systems, intercept communications and move laterally.
What do we receive at the end?
A wireless security report covering networks and access points, proof-of-concept demonstrations such as WPA cracking and rogue AP simulations, prioritised remediation recommendations, an executive summary, and post-assessment consultation including retesting.
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