Cincinnati Network Penetration Testing for MSPs

 

Managed Services Providers (MSPs) in Cincinnati and across Ohio are prime targets for cyberattacks. You hold the keys to multiple client networks, which makes your environment especially attractive to ransomware groups, credential thieves, and other attackers. Common attack methods include malware, phishing, password spraying, SQL injection, and ransomware — all aimed at gaining access to your clients’ data through your systems.

The average reported cost of a data breach reached USD $4.24M in 2021, and that does not include many unreported incidents. For an MSP, a single compromise can trigger contract losses, regulatory scrutiny, and significant reputational damage across the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region.

Network penetration testing (often called a “pentest”) is a controlled, ethical hacking exercise against your infrastructure. For MSPs, this typically includes your management platforms, remote access solutions, cloud environments, and internal networks. The objective is straightforward: find and safely exploit weaknesses before real attackers do, then provide you with clear, prioritized guidance to reduce risk.

Regular penetration tests help MSP leadership to:

• Validate IT security controls around RMM tools, VPNs, and remote support portals
• Identify gaps that could enable unauthorized access to client environments
• Support compliance obligations (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, GLBA, insurance requirements)
• Demonstrate due diligence to clients, auditors, and cyber insurers

 

Ohio Network Penetration Testing Experience for MSPs

 

OCD Tech provides network penetration testing services to MSPs in Cincinnati and throughout Ohio. Our team has extensive experience in IT risk advisory, security assessments, and cybersecurity consulting for service providers supporting healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, professional services, and local government across the region.

We understand the realities of the MSP business model — multi-tenant environments, legacy clients, remote workers, 24/7 operations, and tight SLAs. Our tests are designed to be:

• Realistic – aligned to how attackers actually target MSPs and their toolsets
• Low-disruption – carefully planned to minimize impact on client-facing services
• Actionable – focused on clear fixes, configuration reviews, and hardening steps

The deliverable is more than a vulnerability list. You receive detailed findings, risk ratings, and practical remediation guidance tailored to MSP operations in the Cincinnati market.

 

Network Penetration Testing Methodology

 

OCD Tech follows a structured, repeatable methodology that mirrors real-world attacker behavior while maintaining strict control and safety. For MSPs, this typically covers external attack surfaces, internal networks, key management systems, and high‑value admin accounts.

Our approach includes:

• Passive Reconnaissance – Identifying publicly exposed information about your MSP, domains, and infrastructure without direct interaction.
• Active Reconnaissance – Scanning and mapping internet-facing and internal systems to discover open ports, services, and potential misconfigurations.
• Social Engineering (where in scope) – Testing user awareness and phishing resilience, particularly targeting privileged IT and support accounts.
• Exploitation – Safely attempting to exploit identified weaknesses (e.g., unpatched systems, weak credentials, insecure remote access).
• Post-Exploitation – Assessing what an attacker could do after gaining a foothold, such as accessing management consoles or client networks.
• Privilege Escalation – Attempting to move from standard accounts to domain admin or RMM admin levels, simulating an “assumed compromise.”
• Lateral Movement – Testing how easily access could spread between internal segments, tenants, or client environments.
• Maintaining Access – Demonstrating how persistent access could be established, helping you tune monitoring and incident response.
• Covering Tracks – Evaluating how detectable attacker actions are to your existing Blue Team / monitoring tools.
• Reporting – Providing a clear, non-technical executive summary and a technical report with prioritized remediation steps.

This methodology gives MSPs a realistic view of their IT security posture and supports Red Team, Blue Team, or Purple Team exercises where desired.

 

National Reach

 

While we work extensively with MSPs in Cincinnati and across Ohio, OCD Tech also provides network penetration testing services nationwide, including:

• Boston (MA)
• New York City (NY)
• Washington DC
• Philadelphia (PA)
• Dallas (TX)
• Los Angeles (CA)
• Chicago (IL)
• Baltimore (MD)

 

Contact Our Cincinnati Network Penetration Testing Consultants

 

OCD Tech provides network penetration testing, IT security assessments, and cybersecurity consulting for MSPs in Cincinnati and across Ohio. If you would like to discuss a penetration test, security assessment, or configuration review for your MSP environment, please complete the form below and a team member will follow up with you shortly.