This project involves a comprehensive penetration testing assessment of Tesla's internal network. The aim was to identify vulnerabilities and assess the potential impact of a security breach on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Tesla's information systems.
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Scope
- Details
- Summary
- Recommendations
- Conclusion
- Result of the Project
- Future Scope
The penetration testing project aimed to replicate the tactics of a malicious actor targeting Tesla, focusing on breaching the internal network and assessing the impact on sensitive data.
Analyzed and tested security vulnerabilities and capabilities of three virtual machines in a test environment using tools such as nmap/zenmap, enum4linux, and the Nessus Vulnerability Scanner.
The scope of the penetration test was limited to three targets within an internal network:
- 192.168.122.243
- 192.168.122.44
- 192.168.122.1
- IP Address: 192.168.122.243
- Tools Used: nmap, Nessus, enum4linux
- Vulnerabilities Found: Ports 80 (HTTP) and 135 (MSRPC)
The nmap SYN scan results for Target 1 (IP: 192.168.122.243) identified multiple open ports, including ports 80 (HTTP), 135 (MSRPC), and several others. These open ports can be potential entry points for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in the system.
*The Nessus scan results for Target 1 (IP: 192.168.122.243) identified multiple issues, including vulnerabilities related to SMB and HTTP. These vulnerabilities need to be addressed to improve the security posture of the target system.* *The Enum4linux scan results for Target 1 (IP: 192.168.122.243) provided detailed information about the target's domain, users, and shares. This information can be used to identify potential vulnerabilities related to user accounts and network shares.*- IP Address: 192.168.122.44
- Tools Used: nmap, Nessus, enum4linux
- Vulnerabilities Found: Multiple open ports including 21 and 80
- IP Address: 192.168.122.1
- Tools Used: nmap, Nessus, enum4linux
- Vulnerabilities Found: RDP Server, IP forwarding enabled
The evaluation identified vulnerabilities across all three targets, emphasizing the importance of regular patching, strong authentication procedures, and proactive monitoring.
- Regular patching and updates
- Use of secure coding practices
- Implementing strong authentication procedures
- Intrusion prevention/detection systems
- Regular security audits
- Implementation of firewalls
- Limiting external access to necessary devices
- Enforce SSL for RDP services
- Regular patching and updates
- Disable IP forwarding
The comprehensive vulnerability assessment conducted on the three designated targets through nmap, enum4linux, and Nessus uncovered critical weaknesses and potential threats within their systems. To minimize these vulnerabilities, the assessment stressed the importance of proactive monitoring, strong authentication procedures, and routine patching.
The penetration testing project successfully identified and documented several vulnerabilities across the three targeted virtual machines. The key findings included vulnerabilities in HTTP, MSRPC, and RDP services, as well as exploitable open ports. The project emphasized the importance of regular patching, strong authentication procedures, and proactive monitoring to mitigate these vulnerabilities.
The future scope of this project includes:
- Automated Penetration Testing: Implementing automated tools and scripts to regularly scan and monitor systems for new vulnerabilities.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Using machine learning and AI to predict and detect advanced persistent threats (APTs) and zero-day vulnerabilities.
- Security Awareness Training: Conducting regular security training sessions for employees to recognize and respond to phishing and other social engineering attacks.
- Enhanced Incident Response: Developing and testing comprehensive incident response plans to quickly contain and mitigate the impact of any security breaches.
- Continuous Improvement: Regularly updating and refining security policies and procedures based on the latest cybersecurity trends and threat intelligence.