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IT Health Check
For PSN Compliance
At Pentest People, our IT Health Check service not only strengthens your system's defences but also ensures PSN compliance, essential for public sector organisations connecting to the UK Public Services Network.
CREST-Accredited: We have a range of CREST accreditations for our excellence and expertise in penetration testing.
Accelerated Compliance: Affordable audit that guarantees PSN Compliance
Expert Reporting & Remediation: Detailed guidance ensures actionable security insights, facilitating rapid fixes.
What is an IT Health Check?
An IT Health Check (ITHC) is a comprehensive assessment of an organisation’s IT systems, aimed at identifying vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. It’s especially vital for entities that connect to the Public Services Network (PSN), a government-regulated platform that demands high standards of cyber security to safeguard public data.
An ITHC assesses network infrastructure, devices, applications, and configurations. It ensures that systems are resilient against threats, with the goal of maintaining the security and integrity of public sector services.
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Fill out our form to get a price on your IT Health Check, we have two options allowing for businesses of all sizes and budgets!
Why Do Businesses Need an IT Health Check?
For organisations handling sensitive public data, an ITHC is not only a recommended practice—it’s often a mandated requirement. Meeting these standards demonstrates a commitment to security, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
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We Have Two Options For PSN Compliance - Chose What Suits Your Budget & Needs
Choose between our PSN Compliance Audit or the PSN Compliance Audit Plus—each tailored to fit your needs and budget. The PSN ITHC Compliance Audit meets essential PSN requirements for a streamlined security review, while the PSN Compliance Audit Plus provides comprehensive testing of both internal and external systems for enhanced security and PSN compliance.
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See what packages we offer for PSN Compliance based on your requirements and company size
Company Size
PSN Compliance Audit
An affordable and comprehensive audit that covers everything required for PSN Compliance.
PSN Compliance Audit Plus
A traditional and thorough IT Health Check for PSN Compliance that provides businesses with extra benefits and security through a penetration test and external vulnerability scanning and reduced pricing on further testing days.
PSN Compliance Audit
For companies who need to gain access to the PSN (Public Sector Network) through a comprehensive and efficient audit
PSN Compliance
External Assessment
Authenticated Scanning
Device Build Reviews
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Review
Remote Access Review (VPN)
PSN Firewall
Wireless Assessment
PSN Compliance Audit Plus
For companies who want a thorough test of their businesses infrastructure as well as PSN compliance
Includes all previous package
Discounted Testing Days
External Infrastructure Scanning
10 Remediation Checks
Third-Party Integrations
Continuous Email support
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Types of Testing
With a PSN Compliance Audit we Can Perform Internal & External Penetration Tests Based on Your Business needs
Internal Assessment
Internal testing takes the form of a Penetration Test and should include Vulnerability Scanning and a thorough Manual Analysis of your internal network.
At a minimum it should include:
- Desktop and Server build and configuration, and network management security
- Patching of Operating Systems, Applications and Firmware levels
- Configuration of Remote Access solutions including Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and the associated authentication
- Build and Configuration Review of Laptops and other Mobile devices such as phones and tablets used for remote access
- Internal Security Gateway configuration including the Firewall connection to the PSN network.
- Wireless Network configuration
The assessment of the above look to provide assurance that your internal systems are configured in a secure manner and are being properly maintained.
External Assessment
The External Assessment part of the ITHC should include public-facing services such as email servers, web servers and other systems such as the firewalls in place to prevent unauthorised access from the public Internet into your organisation.
Any other inbound connections from the Internet such as Remote Access or Site-to-Site Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) also need to be penetration tested as part of the engagement. This assessment takes place for the infrastructure and authentication methods in place to protect the connections.
What Are The Benefits of an
IT Health Check?
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Enhanced Security: By identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities, an ITHC helps protect your organisation from cyber threats, ensuring the safety of sensitive public data.
Regulatory Compliance: For organisations needing PSN access, a successful ITHC is often required. Compliance with PSN standards enables access to the secure network and ensures that systems align with government security mandates.
Risk Management: Proactively managing risks is essential for minimising potential disruptions. An ITHC offers a clear understanding of the risks facing your IT environment, allowing for informed decisions on security investments.
What is The PSN (Public Sector Network)?
The Public Services Network (PSN) is a UK government-managed secure network that supports the delivery of public services by providing a secure infrastructure for data exchange between public sector organisations. PSN sets strict security requirements, as any organisation connecting to it must adhere to robust security standards to protect the integrity of shared data. For this reason, PSN compliance is crucial for any public sector organization handling sensitive information or operating within the government’s digital ecosystem.
An IT Health Check is a primary step in gaining PSN compliance, as it validates that systems are secure and resilient against potential attacks. This connection to PSN is essential for seamless, secure communication and collaboration between public entities, ensuring a consistent, high standard of security across government services.
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IT Health Check - PSN Compliance Audit
The new PSN ITHC Compliance Audit, designed to meet the minimum requirements of the UK Public Services Network (PSN) IT Health Check (ITHC). Pentest Peoples approach is carefully aligned with the standards necessary to ensure your organisation’s systems are safeguarded against unauthorised access and changes. A testing criteria has been curated based of the outlined requirements, offering the most affordable way to achieve compliance for your business.
Our PSN ITHC Compliance Audit offers thorough assurance that your external and internal systems are secure. Our approach ensures your external defences prevent unauthorised access, safeguarding entry points to PSN services, while verifying that internal systems are free from vulnerabilities that could allow cross-device compromise. This streamlined assessment delivers comprehensive security across your threat landscape, unlike conventional PSN ITHCs.
What Are you Waiting For? Speak to Our Team Today!
Ready to boost your security and achieve PSN compliance? Pentest People's IT Health Check service provides tailored, in-depth assessments to safeguard your systems against potential threats and meet PSN standards. Whether you need a PSN Compliance Audit or a more thorough test environment, our team ensures you receive expert guidance and practical solutions for optimal protection.
Get in touch with us today to discuss your organisation’s needs and see how our IT Health Check can strengthen your cyber defences
See What Our Clients Have to Say About our Professional Services
“Pentest People stand out in the field of penetration testing due to the skillset of people they have working there. We undertook a complex bespoke pentest with them which required a lot of pre-work in order to make sure it was scoped correctly and they took the time to come onsite to make sure all was correct prior to commencing. From my experience with them, they are very intelligent people with a deep understanding of the security landscape and we will continue to use them for future testing requirements”.
"Pentest People has been a trusted partner in our Information Security audits, helping us achieve ISO27001:2013 and Cyber Essentials certifications. Their expertise, professionalism, and
customer-focused solutions have greatly improved our ICT infrastructure.
I highly recommend Pentest People to any potential client."
“Pentest People were efficient, knowledgeable and very supportive of our organisation making the jump from Cyber Essentials to accreditation to the ‘Plus’ upgrade. They were great to communicate with, delivered as promised and we will certainly use again when re-certification comes round."
“The SecureGateway allowed Pentest People to perform a quality penetration test while the tester worked remotely. The results and data collected by the consultant were at the level we would expect from a standard test, showing no real difference other than allowing us to proceed as normal”
“Pentest People have provided us with a very streamlined testing service, that can be easily reviewed using their SecurePortal. I’m pleased with the quality of the testing report and it has enabled us to feel more confident in our network security”.
“We used Pentest People to assist us with our security testing. They truly understand this area extremely well and gave us great reassurance on areas that we needed to improve.
Pentest People are truly experts in the security field and we would highly recommend them. They have great depth of knowledge and breadth of experience”
"Pentest People perform Web Application and Infrastructure Penetration Testing for Pharmacy2U. They are always professional to engage with, provide an excellent level of service and the addition of the SecurePortal makes receiving and interrogating the results of the service very easy indeed.We look forward to working with them in the future and trust the work they deliver."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an IT Health Check?
An IT Health Check (ITHC) for PSN (Public Services Network) compliance is a comprehensive assessment of an organisation's information technology infrastructure, systems, and security measures. This evaluation ensures that public sector organisations meet the strict security standards required to connect to the government's secure network, the PSN. The primary goal of an ITHC is to identify vulnerabilities within the IT environment and provide recommendations for addressing these potential risks.
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