CREST-accredited penetration testing – satisfy auditors, insurers & partners.

Recognising that testing is often tied to a specific project milestone or an insurance renewal, our team prides itself on being highly responsive. We will work closely with you to define the scope and schedule your assessment as efficiently as possible. Once the testing is complete, we prioritise a collaborative debrief so you can understand the results and start making improvements without delay.

Automated scanning uses software to detect known, surface-level security flaws, which can often result in false positives. Our consultant-led penetration testing combines these scans with manual exploitation by CREST-certified experts. We safely simulate real-world attacks to uncover complex business-logic flaws and privilege escalation pathways that automated tools cannot detect.

You will receive a clear, prioritised roadmap and an executive summary that translates technical risks into plain English for your leadership team. We focus on providing actionable insight rather than just a list of problems, ensuring you have a practical plan to strengthen your security.

It’s a natural concern, which is why we take every precaution to protect your day-to-day operations. Our consultants lead with manual techniques and technical judgment to safely validate findings. We’ll always discuss the testing plan with you beforehand to ensure we can find your vulnerabilities whilst minimising any impact on your environment.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all testing. We start by understanding your organisation’s unique risks and drivers – whether that’s a contractual requirement or a specific concern about data. By manually verifying every finding, we remove false positives and ensure our advice is completely accurate and relevant to you.

Insurers and compliance auditors typically look for manual validation rather than just automated software scans. Because we are a CREST-accredited provider, our independent testing delivers the recognised level of scrutiny they expect, helping you clear these hurdles smoothly.

We keep preparation simple. Once we’ve agreed on the scope, we’ll guide you through necessary technical requirements – like whitelisting or access provision – so that everything is in place for a smooth, stress-free assessment.

The frequency of penetration testing depends on various factors, including your organisation’s risk profile, industry regulations, and the rate of system changes. Generally, it is recommended to conduct penetration testing at least annually or after any significant system modifications.

A growing number of organisations are mandating independent penetration testing as part of their vendor risk assessments.

Many will stipulate that your penetration test is conducted by a CREST-approved provider to ensure that it is carried out to a high standard. This requirement is most prevalent in highly regulated sectors such as Financial Services & Banking, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Digital Health, Legal & Professional, and SaaS & Tech Infrastructure.

Cyber insurance has also become a massive driver for CREST testing across all sectors. Due to the skyrocketing costs of ransomware attacks, insurance underwriters frequently demand proof of an independent, accredited penetration test before issuing a cyber liability policy or to lower annual premiums.