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Let our team of CREST-approved in-house penetration testers identify weaknesses in your IT systems before criminals do.
Our team of passionate ethical hackers love what they do and have dedicated many years of professional development to hone their skills and experience. By simulating a hacker or malicious entity, we'll attempt to gain access to your IT systems, identify weaknesses and provide a roadmap to help minimise your risk from a cyber attack.
As a CREST-approved penetration testing service provider, you can trust our credentials and methodology to identify weaknesses in your systems.
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We conduct a pre-testing engagement and offer a bespoke service to ensure we provide maximum benefit to your business in the most cost-effective way.
By uncovering vulnerabilities and providing insights into potential risks, penetration testing enables businesses to strengthen their security measures, protect sensitive information, and prevent unauthorised access. They also act as a key business enabler, being a prerequisite requirement for an growing number of supply chains, regulatory standards and insurance policies.
Uncover security weaknesses in your systems, networks, applications and other infrastructure components before malicious attackers can exploit them.
Understand your weaknesses and develop a roadmap for security improvements that will best protect your business against future cyber attacks.
Regular penetration testing demonstrates you have a commitment to security, reassuring your customers and stakeholders that their data is safe in your hands.
Gain access to the growing number of government and commercial contracts that require a penetration test to prove your systems are secure.
An increasing number of insurance providers require organisations to conduct regular penetration tests to meet their eligibility criteria for their policies.
Regular penetration testing can be a legal requirement, and crucial aspects of industry-specific and other standard compliance.
Penetration testing is a vital cyber security practice for assessing digital infrastructure security. Various methodologies cater to different security concerns. These include internal infrastructure, external infrastructure, web application, cloud services and mobile application testing.
Internal infrastructure penetration testing focuses on assessing the security of your network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices. It aims to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited from within your network.
External infrastructure penetration testing is a critical cyber security exercise aimed at evaluating the security of an organisation's external-facing assets, such as firewalls and IP addresses. This test is conducted from outside the organisation's physical and network boundaries.
Web application penetration testing involves assessing the security of web applications, such as e-commerce websites, online portals, and web services. It aims to identify vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and insecure authentication mechanisms.
Cloud service penetration testing is a combination of internal and external infrastructure testing focused on cloud service environments. Testing can encompass Microsoft 365/Azure, Google Cloud and AWS as required. A popular alternative to this is a security configuration review.
Our in-house experts carry out static and dynamic analysis on mobile-hosted applications to ensure they are developed in a secure manner. Testing is conducted across multiple mobile operating systems to maintain security standards universally.
Social engineering focuses on testing the human element of security by attempting to exploit psychological manipulation techniques. This is an effective method to gather information and establish a foothold within a target network. It assesses the effectiveness of employee training programs and security awareness.
There are 6 key steps in the penetration testing process. As a CREST-approved penetration testing provider, we provide the highest standards of of excellence and ethics at each stage of the process. We work in partnership with our clients to ensure
the process is effective, efficient and pain-free.
The penetration tester and client establish a clear scope of the assessment, define the goals and objectives, and agree on the rules of engagement. Information will be gathered about the target system, network, or application and potential vulnerabilities and attack vectors will be identified. This phase ensures a mutual understanding of the project requirements and expectations.
The penetration tester collects specific information about the target system, such as IP addresses, domain names, and network infrastructure. The latest automated tools and techniques, such as open-source intelligence (OSINT), are commonly used to gather data from publicly available sources to complete this stage efficiently. This process helps prioritise testing efforts and focus on the most critical areas of the system.
The penetration tester uses various scanning and enumeration tools to identify vulnerabilities in the target system. This may include port scanning, service identification, and vulnerability scanning. The vulnerabilities will then be prioritised based on their severity and potential impact. This stage allows penetration testers to define an effective approach to be employed during the exploitation phase.
Exploitation involves attempting to manipulate the identified vulnerabilities to compromise and/or gain unauthorised access within the target infrastructure/system. The penetration tester will use a combination of manual techniques or automated tools to conduct this phase in an efficient and effective manner without causing any disruption to business operations.
Once access to the system is gained, the penetration tester explores further to determine the extent of the compromise and assess the potential impact of the attack. Once penetration testers have attempted to pivot or escalate privileges within the network, they will remove any scripts from the compromised systems. This phase helps in understanding the severity of the vulnerabilities and their potential consequences.
Once the testing process is complete, a detailed report is prepared, highlighting any identified vulnerabilities, exploited systems, and sensitive data accessed. It also provides recommendations on how to mitigate current vulnerabilities. Ultimately, the purpose of the final report is to help you understand your risks and take appropriate actions to improve your security posture.
In today’s digital era, cyber breaches are inevitable; posing significant operational, financial, and reputational threats to your business.
Penetration testing is amongst the most effective strategies to bolster your cyber security defences.
Download a complimentary copy of our comprehensive guide today. It covers all you need to know about penetration testing, enabling you to make an informed decision on how it could benefit your business.
The duration of a penetration testing engagement varies depending on factors such as the scope of the assessment, the complexity of the system, and the availability of resources. It can range from a few days to several weeks, including pre-engagement discussions, testing, analysis, and reporting.
You will receive a detailed report that outlines the identified vulnerabilities, their severity, and recommendations for remediation. Additionally, you may receive a debriefing session or a presentation to discuss the findings and suggested mitigation strategies. The outputs can be tailored to your specific requirements.
We take precautions to minimise any impact on the availability of your application during the testing process. However, there might be instances where specific tests or vulnerabilities could cause temporary disruptions. Such risks are communicated and agreed upon beforehand.
Internal penetration testing involves testing the security measures of a company’s internal network and systems, whereas external penetration testing involves testing from an outside perspective, attempting to breach external-facing systems and gaining unauthorised access to the network. Both forms of testing are essential for mitigating security risks and identifying vulnerabilities in a comprehensive security plan.
Penetration testing is performed with the utmost care and adherence to ethical guidelines. However, there is always a slight risk of unintended consequences. Ensuring you engage with a reputable company with skilled and experienced penetration testers will ensure the necessary precautions are taken to minimise any potential damage during testing.
Penetration testers require a robust understanding of networking, operating systems and the different types of cyber attacks. They should possess certifications from assessment organisations such as CREST, Cyber Scheme and Offsec. These include Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), CREST Registered Penetration tester (CRT) and Cyber Scheme Team Member/Leader (CSTM/CSTL).
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 significant system modifications.
UK Government supply chains, including local authorities and the NHS, mandate that all of the web applications and software they use is subject to a penetration test. These must be conducted by CHECK or CREST-Approved penetration testing providers.
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