Choose from white box, grey box, or black box testing. Whether you need comprehensive coverage or want to simulate an external attack, we’ll build the right approach.
Our testers use the same tools and techniques as actual attackers. From network infiltration to application compromise, we test what matters to your business.
Work openly with your security team to maximise learning or test their detection capabilities with unannounced attacks. Your choice.
No unnecessary technical jargon. Our reports translate findings into business risk, with visual attack paths and practical remediation steps that your team can actually implement.
See your security through an attacker's eyes
Our specialists integrate with your team throughout the testing process. We're here to strengthen your security posture, not just point out problems.
Our testers hold industry-recognised certifications, but more importantly, they've defended real organisations against actual attacks.
Many testing firms stop at the report. We provide detailed remediation guidance, answer your questions, and offer retesting to confirm vulnerabilities are properly addressed. This means you’ll know exactly what needs doing and when.
From rapid one-off tests to comprehensive security assessments, we adapt to whatever you need. Test specific concerns or your entire estate: we can scale accordingly.
Common questions about penetration testing
Vulnerability scanners identify potential weaknesses automatically. Penetration testing goes deeper; our specialists actively exploit vulnerabilities to demonstrate real business impact and map attack paths that automated tools miss.
Most organisations benefit from annual testing, with additional tests after major changes like new applications, infrastructure updates, or mergers. High-risk sectors might need quarterly assessments, or continuous testing.
Annual pen tests are often required for compliance frameworks, contractual obligations, or due diligence. They’re also essential when preparing for mergers, winning new contracts, or meeting customer security requirements. We’ll help identify the right scope to meet your compliance needs while keeping costs under control.
While there is always a chance of some impact on operations, we work with you to minimise it as much as possible. Testing schedules and careful execution make sure your business should keep running smoothly while we probe for weaknesses. We limit the scope of testing appropriately to minimise disruption.
We test what matters to your business: networks, applications, cloud environments, Active Directory, IoT devices, and more. The scope is always targeted towards your specific risks and concerns.
Every engagement is different, but typical tests might run anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on scope and complexity. We’ll provide a clear timeline during planning, including testing, analysis, and reporting phases.
We don’t just deliver findings and disappear. Our team will give you remediation guidance and answer any questions you have. We can also perform retesting to verify fixes you’ve made. You’re supported throughout the process.
If agreed, we can include social engineering and phishing tests to evaluate your human defences. This is a great way of getting a more detailed picture of your security posture.
This depends on the testing approach. Black box testing requires no internal access, grey box needs partial credentials, and white box requires valid credentials. We’ll advise what’s best for your objectives in the planning stages of a testing project.
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