Penetration Testing
Find What Attackers Would — Before They Do.
Most businesses only discover security vulnerabilities after a breach. We find them first - through structured, real-world attack simulations that expose exactly what your defences are missing.
Penetration testing services built for real risk
Every engagement is scoped to your actual environment - not a generic checklist. Here is what we cover.
Web Application Penetration Testing
Your web applications are the most visible attack surface you have. We test authentication flows, session management, input validation, API endpoints, and business logic - going well beyond automated scanners. We follow OWASP Top 10 and include manual exploitation to confirm real risk.
→ Find exploitable flaws before attackers do
Focus Areas
Network Penetration Testing
Internal and external network testing that maps your perimeter, identifies misconfigurations, checks for unpatched services, and tests lateral movement paths attackers could use once inside. Covers firewalls, VPNs, routers, servers, and endpoints.
→ Map real attack paths across your infrastructure
Focus Areas
API Security Testing
APIs are increasingly the primary target for attackers. We test REST, GraphQL, and SOAP APIs for broken authentication, excessive data exposure, rate limiting failures, injection vulnerabilities, and authorisation bypass - issues that standard web testing often misses.
→ Catch API-specific vulnerabilities others miss
Focus Areas
Mobile Application Penetration Testing
iOS and Android app testing covering local data storage, binary analysis, traffic interception, insecure communication, and backend API security. We assess both the app and how it interacts with your server-side infrastructure.
→ Secure the full mobile attack surface
Focus Areas
Cloud Security Assessment
Cloud misconfiguration is now one of the leading causes of data exposure. We assess AWS, Azure, and GCP environments for IAM misconfigurations, publicly exposed storage, weak access controls, insecure serverless functions, and privilege escalation paths.
→ Identify cloud misconfigurations before they leak data
Focus Areas
Social Engineering & Phishing Simulations
Technical controls only go so far. We run controlled phishing campaigns, pretexting scenarios, and email-based attack simulations to test how your people respond - and help you build a culture where employees are part of your security posture, not a liability.
→ Test the human layer of your security
Focus Areas
What makes working with us different
A lot of security firms run automated tools and hand you a spreadsheet. That is not what we do.
Manual testing, not just scanners
Automated tools catch known patterns. Manual testers find logic flaws, chained vulnerabilities, and contextual risks that no scanner will surface. Every engagement includes hands-on testing by our security team.
Business context built in
We understand what you are protecting and why it matters. Our reports speak in business terms - not just CVE scores. You will know which findings pose actual risk to your operations, not just theoretical threats.
Reports your developers can act on
We write findings in plain language with clear reproduction steps, severity context, and specific remediation guidance. No vague recommendations. Your engineering team should know exactly what to fix and how.
Retesting included
Fixing vulnerabilities is only half the job. We include a retest round after remediation to confirm the fixes are effective and that the changes have not introduced new issues.
Engagement scoped to your risk profile
A SaaS startup has different risk priorities than a financial services firm. We scope every engagement around your actual threat model, not a one-size-fits-all methodology.
Transparent communication throughout
You will not wait until the end of the engagement to hear what we found. We flag critical issues as we discover them so your team can start triaging before the report is even delivered.
How a penetration testing engagement works
From first conversation to final remediation confirmation, here is how we run an engagement.
Typical web app test timeline
for a targeted web application penetration test
Scoping & Discovery
We start with a detailed kickoff to understand your environment, business context, compliance requirements, and what you are most concerned about. This shapes the entire engagement.
- Scope document
- Threat model
- Compliance mapping
Rules of Engagement
We agree on testing windows, systems in scope, notification procedures, and escalation paths. No surprises - for either side.
- Rules of engagement
- Testing windows
- Escalation procedures
Active Testing
Our team runs manual and tool-assisted testing across the agreed scope. Critical findings are flagged to you in real time. We document everything as we go.
- Real-time critical alerts
- Test documentation
- Evidence collection
Reporting
You receive an executive summary for leadership and a detailed technical report for your engineering team - with severity ratings, evidence, reproduction steps, and remediation guidance.
- Executive summary
- Technical report
- CVSS severity ratings
Remediation Support
We stay available to answer questions from your developers as they work through fixes. We can also provide guidance calls if specific findings need deeper explanation.
- Developer Q&A support
- Guidance calls
- Remediation prioritisation
Retest & Sign-off
Once you have addressed the findings, we retest to confirm remediation is effective and issue a clean sign-off letter - useful for auditors, customers, and partners.
- Retest validation
- Sign-off letter
- Compliance documentation
The tools behind the testing
We use industry-standard tooling, combined with custom scripts and manual techniques that go beyond what commercial platforms can do.
Reconnaissance
Open-source intelligence and attack surface mapping to understand what is exposed before active testing begins.
Vulnerability Assessment
Automated and manual scanning to identify known weaknesses across networks, applications, and infrastructure.
Exploitation
Manual exploitation and chaining to confirm real-world impact beyond what scanners report.
Mobile Testing
Static and dynamic analysis of iOS and Android applications, including runtime manipulation and backend API testing.
Cloud Security
Configuration review and privilege escalation testing across major cloud platforms.
Reporting Standards
Every report includes CVSS scores, CWE references, OWASP mapping, and business impact context your teams can act on.
The people you work with
Security testing is only as good as the testers doing it.
Offensive Security Engineers
CEH, OSCP, and CRTE-certified professionals who think like attackers. Many have backgrounds in CTF competitions and independent security research.
Application Security Specialists
Deep expertise in secure code review, threat modelling, and application-layer vulnerabilities across web, mobile, and API environments.
Cloud Security Architects
Hands-on experience securing AWS, Azure, and GCP environments across startups and enterprise clients, including regulated industries.
Compliance & GRC Consultants
Specialists who understand what auditors are looking for and how to structure testing to support ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and DPDP compliance.
What good penetration testing actually delivers
Beyond the report, here is what you actually get from a well-run engagement.
Confidence before launch
Know your product is ready to face real users and real attackers - not after something goes wrong.
Faster developer onboarding
When your team understands the security risks in your codebase, they write better code going forward.
Reduced breach likelihood
Identified and fixed vulnerabilities cannot be exploited. The cost of a test is a fraction of the cost of a breach.
Compliance evidence
Documented testing results that satisfy auditors, enterprise customers, and regulatory bodies.
Competitive differentiation
Security-conscious buyers increasingly ask vendors for evidence of testing. A clean report is a sales asset.
Board-level visibility
Our executive summaries give leadership a clear picture of security posture without requiring technical background.
Frequently Asked Questions
Talk to us about your security requirements
Whether you have an upcoming compliance audit, a product launch, or a nagging feeling that your security posture needs a proper look - we can help you work out what the right engagement looks like. No sales pitch. Just an honest conversation.
Typically responds within one business day