Omaha Network Penetration Testing for IT Managed Services Providers (MSPs)

 

IT Managed Services Providers in Omaha and across Nebraska sit directly in the blast radius of today’s cyber threats. When an MSP is compromised, every client network it supports becomes a potential target. Attackers know this, which is why they actively go after MSP remote access tools, privileged accounts, and management platforms.

Common attacks against MSPs include phishing, ransomware, password attacks, malware, and targeted hacking of remote management and monitoring (RMM) systems. These are all designed to access client environments, steal sensitive data, or disrupt services. The financial impact is severe: the median reported cost of a data breach in 2021 reached $4.24M, and that figure excludes many incidents that are never disclosed.

For MSPs, this is not just an IT problem. It is a business risk, legal risk, and reputational risk. To protect both their own operations and their clients’ businesses, MSPs need to regularly review, test, and strengthen their cybersecurity controls, not rely on assumptions or vendor promises.

Network penetration testing (often called a “pentest”) is a controlled, ethical hacking exercise where security professionals simulate real-world attacks against an MSP’s infrastructure and client-access pathways. The goal is simple: find the weaknesses before the criminals do. A well-run penetration test helps MSP leadership:

• Identify and validate vulnerabilities in internal, external, and cloud networks
• Test the security of remote access, VPNs, RMM tools, and client connectivity
• Assess the effectiveness of existing security controls and configurations
• Support compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, insurance requirements)
• Strengthen incident response playbooks by understanding how an attacker would actually move through the environment

 

Nebraska Network Penetration Testing Experience for MSPs

 

OCD Tech provides network penetration testing services to IT Managed Services Providers in Omaha and across Nebraska, including those supporting customers in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, agriculture, education, and government.

Our team combines technical penetration testing expertise with IT risk advisory and cybersecurity consulting experience. We understand how MSPs operate day-to-day: shared admin accounts, 24/7 support obligations, multi-tenant tool stacks, and the constant pressure to “keep things working” without breaking client environments.

That practical understanding allows us to design tests that are realistic, safe, and aligned with MSP business goals. The result is not just a list of vulnerabilities, but clear, prioritized remediation guidance that fits the way MSPs actually deliver services.

After each engagement, you receive:

• Executive-level reporting in plain language for owners, boards, and non-technical leadership
• Technical findings with detailed evidence for engineers and security teams
• Actionable recommendations mapped to best practices and relevant frameworks

 

Network Penetration Testing Methodology for MSP Environments

 

OCD Tech follows a proven, repeatable methodology that mirrors how real attackers operate, while maintaining strict control and documentation at every step. For MSPs in Omaha and throughout Nebraska, this includes targeted testing of MSP-specific infrastructure such as RMM platforms, remote access gateways, domain controllers, backup systems, and privileged identity management.

Our methodology includes:

• Passive Reconnaissance – Quietly collecting information about your exposed attack surface, including domains, IP ranges, and public data about your MSP and its clients.
• Active Reconnaissance – Scanning and probing external and internal networks to identify open ports, services, misconfigurations, and potential entry points.
• Social Engineering – Where in scope, testing user awareness with controlled phishing or pretexting to evaluate how easily attackers could obtain credentials or remote access.
• Exploitation – Safely attempting to exploit identified weaknesses to demonstrate real impact, such as accessing internal systems or management tools.
• Post-Exploitation – Assessing what an attacker could do after gaining a foothold, including access to client environments or sensitive data.
• Privilege Escalation – Attempting to gain higher-level access, especially to domain admin and MSP-wide privileged accounts.
• Lateral Movement – Testing how easily an attacker could move between systems, networks, and client environments once inside.
• Maintaining Access – Demonstrating how persistent access could be established if defenses and monitoring are weak.
• Covering Tracks – Evaluating logging and monitoring by simulating how an attacker might attempt to evade detection.
• Reporting – Delivering a structured, understandable report that documents findings, business impact, and prioritized remediation steps.

For MSPs, we place particular emphasis on assumed compromise scenarios—starting from the position that an attacker has already obtained some level of access—and then measuring how far they could realistically go. This provides a clear view of insider threat exposure, configuration weaknesses, and response capability.

 

National Reach

 

While we maintain a strong presence in Omaha and Nebraska, OCD Tech 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)

This national footprint is especially valuable for MSPs with multi-state operations or distributed client bases, ensuring consistent testing standards and reporting across all locations.

 

Contact Our Omaha Network Penetration Testing Consultants

 

OCD Tech provides network penetration testing and cybersecurity consulting to IT Managed Services Providers and their clients in Omaha and across Nebraska. Whether you need a first-time security assessment, a recurring annual penetration test, or a deeper Red Team style engagement, we can tailor the scope to your risk profile, budget, and regulatory environment.

If you are interested in learning how we can help your MSP strengthen its security posture and protect client environments, please complete the form below. A team member will follow up with you shortly to discuss your specific needs and objectives.