Penetration
Testing

Identify vulnerabilities before attackers do. Our ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks against your infrastructure, applications, and people.

PTES Methodology
Full Scope Infrastructure & Apps
Prioritised Remediation Reports
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Scope

What We Test

We test your systems the way real attackers would — methodically probing every layer of your stack to find weaknesses before they can be exploited. That means your perimeter, your internals, and everything in between.

  • External infrastructure — firewalls, VPNs, mail servers, DNS, publicly accessible hosts and services
  • Internal network — Active Directory, lateral movement paths, privilege escalation, segmentation testing
  • Web applications — OWASP Top 10, authentication flaws, injection attacks, business logic vulnerabilities
  • APIs — REST, GraphQL, and SOAP endpoint security, authentication bypass, rate limiting, data exposure
  • Mobile applications — iOS and Android app security, local storage, certificate pinning, API communication
  • Cloud environments — AWS, Azure, GCP misconfigurations, IAM policy review, storage exposure, serverless security
Approach

Our Methodology

We follow PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard) and OWASP testing guides. Every engagement runs the same structured process — so coverage is consistent and nothing gets skipped under time pressure.

1

Reconnaissance

Passive and active information gathering to map your attack surface and identify entry points before a single packet hits a target.

2

Enumeration

Systematic discovery of services, versions, and configurations across all in-scope systems using Nmap, Nuclei, and Nessus.

3

Exploitation

Controlled exploitation of discovered vulnerabilities to prove real-world impact — not just flag theoretical risk.

4

Post-Exploitation

Lateral movement, privilege escalation, and data access to determine the actual blast radius of each finding.

5

Reporting

Technical findings with CVSS v3.1 scoring, screenshots, reproduction steps, and prioritised remediation guidance.

Engagement Models

Types of Engagement

We offer three engagement models to match your testing objectives, compliance requirements, and how much prior knowledge helps you get the most value.

Black Box

Zero prior knowledge. We test as an external attacker would — with no credentials, documentation, or insider access. Maximum realism.

Grey Box

Partial knowledge. We test with limited credentials or documentation — simulating an attacker who has gained initial access or insider knowledge.

White Box

Full knowledge. We test with complete access to source code, architecture docs, and credentials — maximising vulnerability discovery and coverage.

Output

What You Receive

Every engagement produces a clear deliverable package built for both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

Executive Summary

Board-ready overview of risk posture, key findings, and strategic recommendations.

Technical Report

CVSS v3.1-scored findings with evidence screenshots, reproduction steps, and affected assets.

Remediation Roadmap

Prioritised fix list with effort estimates, quick wins, and longer-term hardening steps.

Re-test Confirmation

Free re-test within 30 days to verify critical and high findings have been resolved.

Core Capabilities

Offensive Security Across
Your Entire Stack

Our testers combine automated tooling (Burp Suite, Nuclei, Nmap) with manual exploitation to find what scanners miss.

Infrastructure Testing

External and internal infrastructure testing — firewalls, servers, Active Directory, network segmentation, and privilege escalation paths.

Web App & API Testing

Deep application-layer testing aligned with OWASP Top 10 — injection, broken access control, authentication bypass, and business logic exploitation.

Cloud Security Assessment

AWS, Azure, and GCP configuration review — IAM policies, storage permissions, network exposure, serverless functions, and container security.

Social Engineering

Phishing campaigns, vishing, pretexting, and physical security testing — evaluating the human layer of your security posture.

Process

How a Penetration Test Works

A structured, controlled engagement — from scoping through to verified remediation.

1

Scoping & Rules of Engagement

We work with your team to define scope, objectives, and rules of engagement. That means identifying in-scope systems, agreeing on testing windows, establishing communication channels, and setting escalation procedures for critical findings. A signed scope document and rules of engagement come before any testing starts.

2

Active Testing & Exploitation

We run systematic reconnaissance, enumeration, and exploitation across all in-scope systems. Testing mixes automated scanning with manual techniques — chained exploits, business logic flaws, and post-exploitation. Critical findings go to you immediately via the agreed escalation channel; nothing waits until the final report.

3

Reporting & Remediation Support

We deliver a report with executive summary, technical findings, CVSS scores, and a prioritised remediation roadmap. A debrief call walks your team through every finding. After you remediate, we re-test within 30 days to confirm critical and high-severity issues are closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

How long does a penetration test take?
Typically 1–3 weeks, depending on scope. A focused web application test usually takes 5–7 days. A full assessment covering external, internal, and cloud will run longer. We give you a clear timeline during scoping.
Will testing break our systems?
No — and we take that seriously. We use controlled techniques that avoid disrupting live services, and we'll exclude production systems from destructive testing or schedule around maintenance windows if needed. DoS testing only happens with explicit written sign-off.
How often should we test?
At minimum annually, and after any significant change — new deployments, major application updates, cloud migrations, or acquisitions. PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and several other frameworks require regular testing. For high-risk environments, quarterly is more realistic.
Which compliance frameworks does this support?
Our methodology and reporting support PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR technical measures, DORA, NIS2, and HIPAA, among others. Reports can be tailored to specific compliance evidence requirements — just tell us what you need.
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