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Penetration Testing
Identify & Remediate vulnerabilities within your businesses infrastructure,
applications, cloud & much more
Why Does Your Business Need
a Penetration Test?
Identify Security Vulnerabilities
A Penetration Test uses industry leading techniques and methods to discover vulnerabilities within your cyber landscape, just as a potential attacker would. Allowing you to remediate these risks before a sophisticated attack can be made against you.
Prevent Cyber Attacks Against Your Busines
Even with a great security team and business wide policies its difficult to stop all cyber risks, having an external testing team act like a real attacker allows you to discover missed threats, allowing you to rest easy your systems are fully covered.
Comply with Modern Regulations
In most industries that deal with client and sensitive data its mandatory to have regular Penetration Testing carried out on your business. It lets your supply chain and customer base know you’re taking the right steps to securing their information.
What is Penetration
Testing?
Penetration Testing, also known as pen testing or ethical hacking, is the process of testing a computer system, network or web application to find security vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. A penetration test can be used to assess the security of a system and identify any potential weak points that could be exploited by malicious actors.
Penetration Testing can be used to simulate different types of attacks, including SQL injection, denial of service (DoS), and man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacks. By attempting to exploit vulnerabilities, penetration testers can gauge the effectiveness of a company’s security measures and identify any areas that need improvement.
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Our Penetration Testing Methodology
Pentest People use a range of techniques from the 3 most widely used Pentesting methodologies; OSSTMM, OWASP & NIST. Visit our Penetration Testing Methodolgy page for a full breakdown.
The 6 main steps in any Test are:Initial Scoping, Reconnaissance,
Assessment, Reporting, Presentation and Remediation.
Six-Step Method
Our Penetration Testing Methodology
Scoping & Intelligence Gathering
Our experts will listen to you and your needs to develop a tailored testing strategy. From here our consultants will use a wide variety of penetration testing tools and resources to gather information on your organisation.
Reconnaissance & Threat Modelling
After gathering enough information or consultants will develop an approach to testing your organisation, looking at 3 main factors; where are you most vulnerable, what are the best attack techniques for the job at hand and how can they deliver the test while safeguarding your business from any issues.
Vulnerability Analysis
In this phase, the defined targets are thoroughly scanned in order to uncover any existing vulnerabilities. This involves listening for open ports, identifying services that are running, and developing an attack plan based on the information collected from these scans.
Exploiting Your Systems
This stage is where our consultants see how far into your systems they can go using industry leading techniques, custom built tools and first-hand experience.
Determining Severity
After the consultant has a session running on a compromised machine they will determine the severity by seeing which assets and networks they can gain access to and how much information they can gather. This allows us to rank your vulnerabilities from low-critical in the SecurePortal
Reporting & Remediation
Now the test is complete our consultants will fill out a detailed report of their findings, broken down by category and type, adding any remediation advice to the exploits and vulnerabilities they discovered. This data will be accessible via SecurePortal and follow up calls will be made to walkthrough the test and the steps required to remove the risks found.
A Range of Testing Options
We have an array of Penetration Testing Services to suit all businesses
Infrastructure Penetration Testing
Assess and measure your cyber security through Infrastructure Testing to allow you to manage the identified issues.
Web Application Penetration Testing
Assess your critical Web Applications for Security Vulnerabilities with our Web Application Testing Service.
CREST OVS Web App Assesment
Let Pentest People Assess your Web Applications to the all new CREST security standard.
Mobile Application Testing
Let Pentest People perform a thorough test on your mobile applications for both IOS & Android operating systems.
Cyber Essentials & CE+
Guard against the most common cyber-security threats and demonstrate your commitment to cyber-security by becoming Cyber Essentials Accreditation.
IT Health Check
Pentest People are a CHECK accredited organisation and can scope and perform your IT Health Check (ITHC) for access to the Public Services Network (PSN).
API Penetration Testing
Let Pentest People assess your API for Security Vulnerabilities with a thorough API Penetration Test.
Desktop Application Testing
We offer robust and reliable solutions, meticulously designed to ensure your application's optimal performance.
Benefits of Penetration Testing?
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Uncover Hidden Vulnerabilities: Penetration Testing is a proactive approach to security that uncovers hidden vulnerabilities in your systems before they can be exploited by malicious actors. Our team of experts meticulously probes your network, identifying weak points and potential backdoors that could leave your data exposed.
Improve Your Security Posture: A robust security posture is essential in today's digital landscape. Penetration Testing provides an objective analysis of your current security measures, highlighting areas of strength and weakness. This allows you to make informed decisions about where to allocate resources, helping you build a more resilient infrastructure.
Prevent Future Breaches: Penetration Testing is not just about identifying current threats; it's also about anticipating future ones. By simulating real-world attacks, we can assess how your system would fare against various types of cyber threats. This allows us to provide tailored recommendations for improvement, helping you prevent potential breaches and minimise damage.
Pentest People Are Trustworthy & Experienced
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What Should a Penetration
Test Tell You?
A Penetration Test should provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your system's vulnerabilities and the potential impacts they might have on your business. At Pentest People, we believe in going a step further. We don't just identify security gaps; we offer clear, actionable remediation advice via our SecurePortal.
Our team of experts presents their findings in a straightforward,
easy-to-understand manner, outlining practical steps to enhance your security posture. We're committed to making the process of penetration testing as smooth and beneficial for you as possible.
What Sort of Systems Should be Tested?
When it comes to cybersecurity, no system or application should be left unchecked. From your network infrastructure and web applications to mobile apps and wireless systems, each component plays a crucial role in your business operations and thus, presents potential avenues for security breaches. It's also vital to consider cloud-based services and APIs, as these are increasingly common targets.
At Pentest People, we understand the diverse nature of today's digital ecosystems, which is why our penetration testing services encompass all these areas. Our team of experts utilizes cutting-edge methodologies to probe and test every aspect of your IT environment. With us, you can be confident that all potential vulnerabilities, across all systems and applications, are thoroughly examined and addressed. By choosing Pentest People, you're choosing comprehensive protection for your business in the digital age.
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Make Your Penetration Testing Experience Easier with SecurePortal
SecurePortal provides clients with a new way to monitor and analyse the data you receive in your penetration tests. Rather than a lengthy physical report you gain a range of simple features that highlight your test findings and vulnerabilities.
Easily access remediation advice from our team of consultants on discovered vulnerabilities and assign them to your team for fast and efficient resolution. Receive overview and trend data of all of the current security issues you face in your organisation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Pen Test?
A Pen Test or Penetration Test is a security assessment conducted on a computer system, network, or application to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by unauthorised individuals. It involves simulating real-world attack scenarios to assess the system's capacity to withstand and defend against potential threats, providing valuable insights for improving security measures and safeguarding against cyberattacks.
What is the difference between a penetration test and a vulnerability scan?
The difference between a penetration test and a vulnerability scan is that a penetration test is a comprehensive assessment conducted by a skilled professional to actively exploit vulnerabilities in a system or network in order to identify potential security weaknesses and assess the effectiveness of current security measures. On the other hand, a vulnerability scan is a less intrusive and automated process that scans and identifies known vulnerabilities in a system or network, providing a report of potential weaknesses without actively exploiting them.
What is Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)?
Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) is a comprehensive cybersecurity service offered by Pentest People, aimed at identifying vulnerabilities and assessing the security of a computer system, network, or software application. PTaaS involves conducting simulated attacks, penetration tests and ongoing scanning in order to proactively identify potential weaknesses and security gaps in order to strengthen the overall security posture. This service provides valuable insights and recommendations for remediation, helping organisations to protect their sensitive data and assets from potential threats.
Can a penetration test be performed remotely?
Absolutely, penetration tests can be performed remotely. At Pentest People, we utilise our innovative SecureGateway service, which allows us to conduct both external and internal penetration tests no matter where you are located.
Ou uses a small device known as a NUC or a VMWare Image. This technology enables us to create a secure connection between our testing environment and your internal network, ensuring a thorough and efficient penetration test, all without the need for our consultants to be physically present at your location.
How is a penetration test conducted?
A penetration test is conducted by a qualified professional who employs various techniques, tools, and methodologies to identify potential vulnerabilities and assess the effectiveness of existing security measures. The process includes gathering information, identifying targets, scanning for vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorised access, and documenting findings to provide recommendations for enhancing the system's security and safeguarding against potential threats.
How often should a penetration test be carried out?
In general, pentests should be conducted on a regular basis to ensure ongoing security. The specific frequency may vary, but annual pentests are often recommended as a minimum (we suggest a minimum of once every 6 months). However, certain situations may require more frequent assessments, such as after significant system changes or updates, implementation of new security controls, or prior to launching critical applications or systems.
How long does a penetration test take?
The duration of a penetration test can vary depending on several factors, including the scope and complexity of the system or network being assessed. On average, a penetration test can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to complete.
See What Our Clients Have to Say About our Professional Services
“Pentest People stand out in the field of penetration testing due to the skillset of people they have working there. We undertook a complex bespoke pentest with them which required a lot of pre-work in order to make sure it was scoped correctly and they took the time to come onsite to make sure all was correct prior to commencing. From my experience with them, they are very intelligent people with a deep understanding of the security landscape and we will continue to use them for future testing requirements”.
"Pentest People has been a trusted partner in our Information Security audits, helping us achieve ISO27001:2013 and Cyber Essentials certifications. Their expertise, professionalism, and
customer-focused solutions have greatly improved our ICT infrastructure.
I highly recommend Pentest People to any potential client."
“Pentest People were efficient, knowledgeable and very supportive of our organisation making the jump from Cyber Essentials to accreditation to the ‘Plus’ upgrade. They were great to communicate with, delivered as promised and we will certainly use again when re-certification comes round."
“The SecureGateway allowed Pentest People to perform a quality penetration test while the tester worked remotely. The results and data collected by the consultant were at the level we would expect from a standard test, showing no real difference other than allowing us to proceed as normal”
“Pentest People have provided us with a very streamlined testing service, that can be easily reviewed using their SecurePortal. I’m pleased with the quality of the testing report and it has enabled us to feel more confident in our network security”.
“We used Pentest People to assist us with our security testing. They truly understand this area extremely well and gave us great reassurance on areas that we needed to improve.
Pentest People are truly experts in the security field and we would highly recommend them. They have great depth of knowledge and breadth of experience”
"Pentest People perform Web Application and Infrastructure Penetration Testing for Pharmacy2U. They are always professional to engage with, provide an excellent level of service and the addition of the SecurePortal makes receiving and interrogating the results of the service very easy indeed.We look forward to working with them in the future and trust the work they deliver."
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