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Accelerate your cybersecurity strengthening efforts with comprehensive penetration testing for web application, infrastructure, mobile app, and cloud environments. Quality assured. Our pentests also support compliance with standards such as PCI-DSS, ISO27001, and more.

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What is Penetration Testing?

Penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking, involves attempting to access and compromise networks, systems, or applications. By simulating real-world attacks in a controlled environment, penetration testing identifies security weaknesses. The primary goal is to help you address these vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by cybercriminals. These services are considered best cyber practice and should be an essential part of your risk assessment. Additionally, penetration tests are often required for meeting compliance standards, including PCI-DSS, ISO27001, and more.

Uncover vulnerabilities

Prevent data breaches

Ensure compliance

Build customer trust

Protect reputation

Reduce attack surface

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Different types of Penetration Testing

We provide a range of penetration tests tailored to your needs. The type of penetration test you need depends on your specific security goals and compliance requirements. You can choose a one-time test to quickly check your security, or opt for more regular assessments as part of a continuous security strategy. It is recommended to have a combination of tests, such as both web application and infrastructure testing, to ensure you are completely reinforced.

Web Application

Our most common penetration test. Simulates cyber-attacks to assess websites and their functionalities using up-to-date technologies akin to those used by real-world attackers. A compromised app can lead to stolen session IDs, account theft, sensitive data breaches, and malicious code injection. Testing includes assessing applications for vulnerabilities listed in the OWASP Top 10 alongside more uncommon vulnerabilities.

External Infrastructure

Examines your perimeter systems, including internet-facing infrastructure and applications. These systems are particularly vulnerable because they are exposed and easily visible to cyber attackers. External testing is imperative because any system exposed to the internet is continuously scanned for vulnerabilities by all kinds of attackers, with many using public resources such as shodan to quickly find vulnerable systems.

Internal Infrastructure

Simulates what an attacker could accomplish if they gained direct access to your internal network through an external exploit or even simply plugging into an open ethernet port. The consultant will then examine the target infrastructure for exploitable vulnerabilities, such as exploiting network protocols to gain unauthorised access to endpoints or running malicious code that takes advantage of known software vulnerabilities.

Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud platforms likely hold sensitive data or critical infrastructure. Most businesses use cloud computing or hosting services, but securing these services is the user's responsibility, not the provider's. If an AWS server is hacked, it's not Amazon's fault. Testing the security of these platforms is as important as testing your infrastructure and endpoints. Cloud penetration testing helps organisations improve overall cloud security, prevent breaches, and achieves compliance.

Mobile Application

Mobile app usage is skyrocketing, as companies increasingly offer customers convenient access via tablets and smartphones. These devices and apps play an important role in enhancing our daily productivity. Yet, their extensive data processing makes them prime targets for cybercriminals. To address these risks, we conduct comprehensive mobile application assessments using the latest development frameworks and security testing tools.

Wireless Network

While using a wireless network offers flexibility, it also heightens the risk of security breaches. Threats such as rogue access points and weak encryption algorithms are specific to wireless networks. Attackers can exploit Wi-Fi to infiltrate your organisation's secure environment despite security measures. Wireless penetration testing assesses WiFi networks, Bluetooth devices, access points, and peripherals like printers and routers to mitigate these risks.

Penetration Testing Process

Our Penetration Testers conduct a comprehensive and carefully planned project that encompasses multiple phases.

Scoping

Scoping involves determining which networks, devices, and applications within the company require testing. It's important to consider several factors to ensure a successful project, including the scale and intricacy of the network, the complexity of applications, specific security goals, the type of testing required, existing security measures, and any systems designated as off-limits for testing. If the test is to be authenticated, credentials are shared, ideally with differing levels of privilege.

Enumeration

The tester gathers information about the target system, such as network topology, operating systems, applications, and user accounts, to devise an effective attack strategy. This involves using publicly available resources, or direct interaction with the target system. Scanning is also performed to identify open ports and vulnerabilities which are potential entry points for attackers. While vulnerability scanning is automated, it has limitations due to the contexual human element required and usually raises false positives requiring review.

Exploitation

After vulnerabilities are pinpointed, the next step is exploitation. The tester attempts to breach the target system and exploit identified weaknesses through tools such as metasploit or manual methods, mimicking real-world attack scenarios. This phase demands careful handling since gaining access means surpassing security barriers. While system crashes are uncommon in penetration testing, testers must exercise caution to prevent any compromise or damage to the system.

Reporting

Vulnerabilities and successful exploits are documented in a standardised report delivered securely, which includes detailed descriptions of the steps taken and guidance on remediation and mitigation. The report features an easy-to-understand executive summary for non-technical staff, along with detailed sections within each finding for developers and system administrators. The most severe findings, requiring urgent attention, are highlighted first. Additionally, we notify immediately for any findings with a critical severity.

Remediation

The main goal of a penetration test is remediation. While identifying vulnerabilities is important, addressing or mitigating the risks they pose is arguably more critical. Remediation takes place after the test results are delivered, at which point system or application owners use the remediation and mitigation guidance detailed within the findings in the report in order to address the vulnerabilities.

Retesting

The retesting phase aims to promptly address significant findings. During this period, the tester will provide support for any queries regarding initial findings and re-evaluate them upon request. Upon completion of the retesting phase, an updated report will be generated and delivered securely. Additionally, due to evolving threats, regular and full assessments are recommended to safeguard against new vulnerabilities.

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Quality Guarantee

All assigned consultants hold a minimum industry standard accreditation. Note that while some companies are accredited, they may not ensure their individual consultants hold these certifications.

Free Retest

After remediation efforts, we offer a complimentary retest with any subscription to ensure any vulnerabilities found are no longer present.

Affordable

We offer the best prices without sacrificing any quality.

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