What is a ransomware risk assessment?

A ransomware risk assessment simulates a real attack scenario to evaluate your organization's ability to detect, prevent, and respond to ransomware. We test privilege escalation paths, lateral movement, backup security, and incident response readiness.

Do you actually deploy ransomware during testing?

No. We simulate ransomware behavior without deploying actual malware. Our tests are non-destructive and use safe techniques to assess encryption paths, data exfiltration risks, and detection capabilities.

How does this differ from a regular penetration test?

Ransomware assessments specifically focus on the kill chain used by ransomware operators: initial access, privilege escalation, lateral movement, data exfiltration, and encryption readiness. We also test your backup integrity and incident response procedures.

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Ransomware Risk AssessmentSee how far an attacker could get inside your network

Most ransomware incidents start small: one phished laptop or one reused password, and the attacker works outward from there. A ransomware risk assessment measures what happens next in your environment. We start from the position of a compromised employee and see how far that access actually gets, testing your Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD), your infrastructure, and the controls meant to stop lateral movement and privilege escalation. The result is a clear picture of the real blast radius, and a prioritized plan to shrink it.

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What Does the Ransomware Risk Assessment Cover?We follow the exact path a ransomware attack would take, exposing gaps before criminals do. The assessment includes:

Initial Access: Simulating a Compromised User

We simulate an attacker gaining access through a compromised low-privileged employee account. This includes testing for phishing risks, leaked credentials, and weaknesses in authentication mechanisms like MFA and endpoint security. We evaluate how easily an attacker could escalate their access.

Lateral Movement & Privilege Escalation

Once inside, we examine how an attacker can navigate through your network and cloud infrastructure. We identify weak access controls, misconfigured Azure AD permissions, and exploitable privilege escalation paths that allow attackers to reach sensitive systems.

Ransomware Deployment Simulation

We test whether your detection and response mechanisms can prevent an active ransomware attack. This includes simulated data exfiltration, automated encryption, and an analysis of backup security to determine whether your organization can recover from an attack.

Business Impact & Response Readiness

We assess the potential business impact of a ransomware attack by simulating data theft, system lockdowns, and operational disruptions. Additionally, we measure your incident response capabilities, including how quickly and effectively your security team can respond to a live ransomware scenario.

What Can You Expect?

Full Risk Report

A detailed breakdown of vulnerabilities, risk levels, and attack paths.

Actionable Security Recommendations

Clear, prioritized remediation steps.

Executive Summary

A non-technical overview for leadership teams.

Incident Response Testing

Insights into how well your team can react to a live threat.

Ransomware risk assessment requirements and testing methodology

What Do We Need to Perform the Assessment?

For a thorough test, we require:

Test account with the same permissions as a regular user
Azure AD environment access (read-only for security analysis)
List of critical systems and backups (no actual encryption performed)
Security policies and endpoint protection configurations

All testing is non-destructive and conducted in a controlled environment.

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Why Choose The Pentest Company?

Real attack simulation. A hands-on assessment by a senior tester, not an automated scan.
Deep Active Directory and Entra ID expertise. We know where risk hides in modern cloud and hybrid estates.
Fixes, not just findings. We help your team close the gaps we uncover.

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Deliverables

What You'll Receive

Executive Summary

High-level findings and risk overview for leadership and stakeholders.

Technical Report

Detailed vulnerability findings with proof-of-concept and evidence.

Remediation Guide

Step-by-step fixes prioritized by risk level and business impact.

Debrief Session

Walk-through of findings with your team to answer questions.

Free Retest

Verification testing after remediation at no extra cost.

Typical Timeline

Total Duration2-4 weeks

Scoping

1-2 days

Define scope, rules of engagement, and timeline.

Testing

1-2 weeks

Active security testing by certified pentesters.

Reporting

3-5 days

Analysis and comprehensive report creation.

Debrief

1 day

Review findings and discuss remediation.

Retest

2-3 days

Verify fixes after your remediation work.

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Ransomware Risk AssessmentSee how far an attacker could get inside your network

What Does the Ransomware Risk Assessment Cover?We follow the exact path a ransomware attack would take, exposing gaps before criminals do. The assessment includes: