Unclear network exposure becomes a prioritized remediation plan tested against 280+ standards.
Hidden security gaps are identified with practical testing backed by over 37 years of expertise.
Downtime risk is reduced through clear findings, rapid guidance, and 90% first-call resolution support.
Compliance concerns get clearer with testing aligned to NIST, HIPAA, PCI, and security best practices.
Security decisions become easier with vCIO guidance and quarterly technology alignment reviews.
Security-focused support that helps teams reduce risk and keep operations moving.
Our company has had a contract with PCS for the past few years.
We have 5 different locations.
They have done a good job taking care of us so we do not have any cyber or network issues in our company. They have made some good recommendations that we have done and do not regret any of them.
I would recommend them for any size company.
Mike Sargent
Morgan Steel
Anytime I have had to deal with PCS everyone has been extremely helpful. I talked with Thomas today and he was so good and helped me take care of problem and was so delightful in doing it. Thanks
Sylvia Westrich
Christ Community Health Services
We have worked with PCS for about 12 years now. I have nothing but incredible things to say about their extensive IT knowledge, medical knowledge, and their next level managed services module.
We truly could not be more thankful and appreciative of the high level support.
Blair Brewer
Midsouth Internal Medicine
Having worked with Carmen, Kevin, and Jason—and with Carmen and Kevin for a very long time—I would be remiss not to say: it’s more than just trust. It’s not just, “Here’s what you need, here’s what you should do, here’s the price.” I trust these guys to guide me in the right direction, and I don’t generally question it, because it’s never been the wrong move.
Ruben Sidhu
Desoto Children's Clinic
We’ve been working with PCS now for about four years. It’s been a great relationship—we’ve really enjoyed it. The entire team at PCS is just fantastic to work with, and they provide us so much support, allowing us to really focus on what we do best. Their responsiveness to us is just outstanding. Their accessibility, their ability to meet us where we are—I think that’s very important.
Scott Beatty
CEO, Absolute Storage Management
If there’s a problem, we call them up. A lot of times, they take care of something before we even know that it’s an issue. They had a plan, we had training, and then we implemented and learned really quickly from each other—but they were there. Overall, our processes are easier and more streamlined. And whenever there’s a question, we know exactly who at PCS to get a hold of quickly.
Dr. Brad Cole
Cole Pain Therapy
Our relationship with PCS dates back about 25 plus years. Definitely our processes are easier now that we’re working with PCS. All through, the needs at PCS were met with quick responses and we get through our daily processes a lot quicker than we used to prior to having PCS. I guess the top reason that I could recommend PCS, and do recommend PCS frequently, is the people.
Lisa Pruett
Mid-South Internal Medicine
External network testing reviews the systems and services visible from the internet, including firewalls, remote access points, exposed ports, and public-facing infrastructure. The goal is to identify weaknesses that could give an attacker a foothold before they affect business continuity.
You receive validated findings, risk context, and practical next steps so your team can focus on the vulnerabilities most likely to create operational disruption.
Internal network testing evaluates what could happen if an attacker, compromised device, or unauthorized user gained access inside the environment. Testing looks for excessive permissions, weak segmentation, insecure services, and pathways that could allow movement between systems.
This gives you a clearer view of how well internal controls protect critical applications, data, users, and daily workflows.
Vulnerability validation separates theoretical scan results from issues that create real business risk. Instead of handing you a generic list, PCS-MS reviews findings for exploitability, impact, and urgency so remediation work can be prioritized with confidence.
The result is a cleaner action plan that helps avoid wasted effort, supports better budget planning, and directs attention to the gaps that matter most.
Access control and firewall testing helps confirm that users, vendors, applications, and network segments only have the access they need. This includes reviewing remote access exposure, rule effectiveness, privilege boundaries, and misconfigurations that could weaken security.
Clear recommendations help reduce unnecessary access, strengthen Zero Trust practices, and support a more secure, reliable network foundation.
Every penetration test should end with guidance your team can use. Findings are organized by severity, business impact, and remediation priority, giving decision makers a structured roadmap instead of disconnected technical notes.
Recommendations can support IT budgeting, vCIO discussions, and quarterly technology alignment reviews so security improvements stay connected to operational goals.
Penetration testing can support regulatory compliance and security program maturity by identifying control gaps tied to NIST, HIPAA, and PCI expectations. PCS-MS also helps connect testing results to your broader cybersecurity framework, policies, and ongoing risk management efforts.
This approach helps you document progress, reduce exposure, and make security improvements that fit how the business operates.
Network penetration testing from PCS Managed Services helps you understand how an attacker could move through your environment before a real incident disrupts operations.
Testing focuses on practical risk: exposed services, weak configurations, access control issues, and network paths that could affect uptime, data protection, or business continuity.
PCS-MS testing supports better security decisions through:
Find exploitable gaps and prioritize the fixes that reduce risk.
Security testing should lead to measurable improvement, not just a long report.
Findings are translated into a clear, prioritized remediation roadmap that supports regulatory compliance needs, including NIST, HIPAA, and PCI. With ongoing technology alignment, your team can plan fixes, reduce exposure, and strengthen daily operations without unnecessary complexity.
A typical network penetration testing engagement includes both external and internal assessments of your network. Testing covers exposed services, firewall and access control reviews, vulnerability validation, and risk ranking. The process translates technical findings into a clear, prioritized remediation roadmap, helping you address gaps that could affect uptime, data protection, or business continuity. All testing is mapped against 280+ best practices and regulatory requirements, including NIST, HIPAA, and PCI.
Network penetration testing helps you identify and fix vulnerabilities before they can disrupt your business. By uncovering hidden risks, you can:
The process starts with a discovery call to define your environment and security objectives. Next, practical testing is performed on both external and internal network segments, validating vulnerabilities and reviewing configurations. All findings are translated into a remediation roadmap, which your team can use to plan fixes and optimize security. Regular technology alignment reviews and vCIO consultations are available to support ongoing improvements and ensure results are measurable and actionable.
The timeline for network penetration testing depends on the size and complexity of your network, but most engagements are completed in 1-2 weeks from the initial kickoff. Pricing is tailored to your environment and requirements, ensuring you pay only for the scope you need. Transparent quotes are provided up front, with no hidden fees, and you receive a clear report plus remediation guidance included in the service.
This service is built around ongoing technology alignment and operational risk reduction, not just a one-time assessment. You benefit from:
The focus is on helping you reduce real-world risk, streamline daily processes, and support compliance as your business evolves.
