Network Penetration Testing for HR companies in Las Vegas
Network Penetration Testing for HR Companies in Las Vegas
HR and staffing companies in Las Vegas and across Nevada handle exactly what cybercriminals want most: large volumes of personally identifiable information (PII), payroll data, background checks, benefits information, and medical-related records. For attackers, an HR database in Las Vegas is far more valuable than another tourist’s slot machine win.
Modern attacks – including ransomware, phishing, malware, password attacks, and SQL injection against HR portals and applicant tracking systems – are designed to quietly access or lock this sensitive information, then monetize it. The average reported cost of a data breach in 2021 reached $4.24M, and that only reflects incidents publicly disclosed. For an HR firm, one serious breach can mean regulatory scrutiny, lawsuits from affected employees or candidates, contract loss, and permanent brand damage.
To stay ahead of these risks, regular, independent cybersecurity testing is no longer optional. HR organizations in Nevada need to continuously review, test, and upgrade their IT security controls – especially systems that store or process employee records, recruiting data, and payroll information.
What Is Network Penetration Testing for HR Companies?
Network penetration testing (net-pen testing) is a controlled, ethical hacking exercise where security specialists simulate real-world cyberattacks against your HR IT environment. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities before criminals do, then demonstrate how far those weaknesses can be exploited in practice.
For HR companies in Las Vegas, this often includes:
HRIS and payroll systems (cloud and on-premises)
Applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting platforms
Remote access for recruiters and HR staff (VPN, RDP, web portals)
Vendor and client access for staffing partners and payroll processors
Email systems frequently targeted by payroll-diversion and W-2 fraud scams
The outcome of a penetration test is a clear, business-focused security assessment that helps HR leadership:
Understand how easily HR data could be accessed, altered, or stolen
Validate whether existing security controls and configurations are actually effective
Support compliance with state and federal data protection obligations and contract requirements
Prioritize remediation based on real risk, not guesswork
Las Vegas & Nevada Penetration Testing Experience
OCD Tech provides network penetration testing services to HR and staffing companies in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. Our team combines penetration testing, IT risk advisory, and cybersecurity consulting experience across industries where sensitive personal data is critical – including HR, healthcare, and financial services.
We focus on realistic attack scenarios relevant to Nevada HR organizations, such as:
Compromising recruiter or HR staff accounts to change payroll details
Attacking public-facing career portals or online application forms
Exploiting misconfigurations in cloud-based HR platforms
Abusing third-party vendor connectivity and integrations
The result is not just a list of vulnerabilities, but prioritized, practical remediation guidance written in language that executives, HR directors, and IT teams can all understand and act on.
Our Network Penetration Testing Methodology
OCD Tech uses a structured and repeatable penetration testing methodology that mirrors how real attackers work, without the chaos. A typical engagement includes:
Passive Reconnaissance – Quietly gathering information about your HR infrastructure, domains, and exposed services without interacting directly where possible.
Active Reconnaissance – Safely scanning and mapping your network, HR systems, and applications to identify potential entry points.
Social Engineering – Testing how susceptible staff may be to realistic phishing or pretexting attempts (for example, fake requests to update payroll info), where agreed and authorized.
Exploitation – Attempting to exploit discovered vulnerabilities to gain access to HR systems, always within the pre-approved testing scope.
Post-Exploitation – Demonstrating what an attacker could actually do once inside: view HR records, access payroll data, or move to other critical systems.
Privilege Escalation – Attempting to gain higher-level access, such as HR admin or domain admin accounts.
Lateral Movement – Testing how easily an attacker could spread from one compromised system to others across your HR and corporate network.
Maintain Access – Identifying ways an attacker could persist in your environment, even after passwords are changed.
Covering Tracks – Highlighting how an attacker might attempt to hide activity from your security monitoring tools.
Reporting – Delivering a clear, prioritized report: executive summary for leadership, detailed technical findings for IT, and specific, actionable remediation steps for both.
This approach provides a realistic view of your IT security posture from both an external attacker and insider threat perspective, tailored to HR operations.
National Reach Beyond Las Vegas
While we work extensively with HR organizations in Nevada, OCD Tech also provides network penetration testing and cybersecurity assessments nationwide, including:
We maintain consistent testing quality and methodology, so multi-state HR organizations receive a unified, comparable view of their security posture across locations.
Contact Our Las Vegas Network Penetration Testing Consultants
OCD Tech provides network penetration testing and cybersecurity consulting to HR and staffing companies in Las Vegas and across Nevada. If you want to understand how secure your HR systems really are – before an attacker answers that question for you – complete the form below and a team member will contact you to discuss an appropriate penetration test for your environment.
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