Secure the remote access your people depend on
VPN, remote access and Citrix assessments that test the front door to your network from the outside.
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What is remote access testing?
Remote access testing assesses the services that let staff and suppliers connect to your network from outside, such as VPN gateways, Remote Access Services (RAS) and Citrix environments. These are exposed to the internet, which makes them an attractive target.
Our testers review configuration, authentication, encryption and patch levels, and check whether a user could break out of a restricted session or reach systems they should not. Every issue is reported in the Rootshell Platform with a severity rating and remediation advice.
The benefits of remote access testing for your business
Test the front door to your network before someone else does.
Identify potential vulnerabilities
Find weak authentication, outdated software, insecure protocols and misconfigurations on your remote access services.
Proactive defence
Test your remote access the way an attacker would, before it is probed by someone who is not on your side.
Prepare for compromise
Understand what could be reached if an account or session were compromised, and how far it could go.
Better visibility and control
Know which remote access services you expose and how well each one is protected.
Stay compliant
Provide evidence for requirements that expect regular testing of internet-facing and remote access services.
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The Rootshell Platform is a neutral, centralised hub for managing vulnerabilities and protecting against threats, providing you with a single source of cyber security truth.
Recognised industry leader in penetration testing as a service (PTaaS)
Comprehensive remote access testing tailored to your needs
Elevate your security with a customisable, all-in-one solution tailored to your unique objectives, risk appetite, and budget.
Build your package:
- Penetration Tests
- Managed Vulnerability Scanning (MVS)
- Attack Surface Management (ASM)
- Red Team Assessments
- We help you choose the services that best fit your needs
- Solutions tailored to meet your team’s objectives, risk appetite, and budget
Plus receive your results an data through The Rootshell Platform
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Reasons to work with us
For remote access testing, Rootshell combines accredited testers with the Rootshell Platform, so every finding is easy to track and fix.
All your results in one place
Findings, retests and fixes sit in the Rootshell Platform alongside your other testing and scanner results, so progress is easy to track.
Accredited, experienced testers
Delivered by experienced testers. Rootshell is CREST registered, Cyber Scheme accredited, ISO 27001 certified, an IASME Cyber Essentials Plus certification body, and NCSC CHECK scheme accredited.
Recognised standards
Configuration is compared with vendor hardening guidance and NCSC advice on secure remote access.
Clear reports, clear next steps
Clear, prioritised findings with practical fix advice, and retesting to confirm that fixes have worked.
How we deliver it
Scope, access and timing are agreed with you before testing starts, and delivery can be remote or on site where the test allows.
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Remote access testing compared with external infrastructure test
| Remote access testing | External infrastructure test | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | VPN, remote access services and Citrix | All internet-facing services |
| What we try | Weak authentication, setup flaws, access beyond what a user needs | Reachable services and known weaknesses |
| Why it matters | Remote access is a common way in | Gives the wider external picture |
| Used together | Goes deeper on the front door | Shows everything else that faces the internet |
Common questions about remote access testing
What is remote access testing?
It is a security assessment of the ways staff and suppliers connect to your network from outside, such as VPN, remote access services (RAS) and Citrix.
What do you look for?
Weak authentication, insecure configuration, missing patches, and whether a user could reach more than they should once connected.
Will it affect our users?
We agree the approach and timing with you in advance, so testing can be planned around your working day.
Can it be part of continuous testing?
Yes. Remote access changes often, so regular re-testing is a good fit.
Last reviewed: 5 November 2026. Written and reviewed by the Rootshell R&D team. Rootshell was founded six years ago and is founder-led, drawing on more than 30 years of industry experience from previous successful businesses. We deliver thousands of testing days every year. CREST registered, Cyber Scheme accredited, ISO 27001 certified, an IASME Cyber Essentials Plus certification body, and NCSC CHECK scheme accredited.
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Most clients combine more than one test. These pair well with remote access testing.
