Penetration Testing.
A penetration test answers one question a vulnerability scan cannot: can an attacker actually get in, and how far. We test like an adversary, then hand you the proof and the fix.
Overview
Engagements begin with a written scope and rules of engagement, and a signed testing-authorization letter before any traffic is sent. Testing follows the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) and, for applications, the OWASP Testing Guide. We chain findings the way an attacker would, password reuse into lateral movement into data access, rather than handing you a scanner export. Every finding is verified by hand to remove false positives.
What's included
- Scoping and written rules of engagement; signed testing authorization
- External network and perimeter testing
- Internal / assumed-breach testing and lateral-movement analysis
- Web and API application testing to the OWASP Testing Guide
- Cloud configuration and identity testing (Microsoft 365, Google, AWS, Azure)
- Manual verification of every finding to eliminate false positives
- One free retest of High and Critical findings within 90 days
Types of test
- External. Internet-facing perimeter, exposed services, and credential exposure.
- Internal / assumed breach. What an attacker (or a phished employee) can reach from inside.
- Web and API application. Authentication, access control, injection, and business-logic flaws.
- Cloud and identity. Tenant configuration, conditional access, and privilege escalation paths.
What you get
- Executive report. Business-readable risk narrative for leadership and the board.
- Technical report. Every finding with severity, evidence, reproduction steps, and a specific fix.
- Attack narrative. The path we took from initial access to impact, so the root cause is clear.
- Free retest. We re-test High and Critical findings once within 90 days at no charge.
Common questions
Is a penetration test the same as a vulnerability scan?
No. A scan lists known weaknesses; a penetration test confirms which ones are actually exploitable and chains them to show real business impact. We use scanning as an input, then test by hand.
Will testing disrupt our systems?
We agree maintenance windows and exclusions in the rules of engagement, and high-risk checks are coordinated with you. Most testing is non-disruptive; anything that carries risk is run only with explicit approval.
Do you provide a letter for our customers or auditors?
Yes. We provide an attestation letter summarizing the scope, methodology, and remediation status, suitable for customers, partners, and SOC 2 or CMMC evidence.