Identify real-world vulnerabilities before attackers do
Comprehensive penetration testing scoped to your compliance obligations and risk profile. We test network, application, and infrastructure security to validate that your controls actually work in real-world attack scenarios.
Pen Test Results
Vulnerability Summary
The testing challenges you're facing
Controls look good on paper
You've implemented firewalls, access controls, and segmentation. But you don't know if they actually work in a real attack scenario. Documentation doesn't prove effectiveness.
Compliance requires testing evidence
DISP, ISM, and prime contracts increasingly demand proof that you've tested your security posture. A generic penetration test report doesn't map to your specific compliance framework.
Findings aren't actionable
You receive a technical report listing vulnerabilities but with little guidance on which ones matter most for your environment and compliance obligations. Remediation priorities aren't clear.
Uncertainty about what to test
Should you test everything or focus on critical systems? How does testing scope relate to your compliance obligations? Without clear scoping, you either over-invest or miss key areas.
What's included in penetration testing
Scoping workshop
Collaborative session to define testing scope, out-of-scope systems, testing windows, and alignment with your compliance framework and risk profile.
External network testing
Assessment of internet-facing systems, firewalls, and perimeter controls to identify vulnerabilities accessible to external attackers.
Internal network testing
Assessment of internal systems, lateral movement paths, privilege escalation, and post-compromise scenarios to test network segmentation and access controls.
Web application testing
Comprehensive assessment of web application security — authentication, authorization, injection flaws, data exposure, and business logic vulnerabilities.
Detailed findings report
Technical report detailing all vulnerabilities discovered, remediation priorities aligned to your compliance obligations, and risk ratings for each finding.
Executive summary and retest
Board-ready executive summary mapping findings to your compliance framework, plus validation testing after remediation to confirm fixes are effective.
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Who should get penetration testing
DISP-Registered Organisations
You need to demonstrate control effectiveness to government assessors and validate that your Essential Eight implementation actually works under attack.
Prime Contract Holders
Your prime contracts require proof of security testing and control validation. We provide evidence that you've independently verified your security posture.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a penetration test take?
Testing duration depends on scope — typically 1-3 weeks for external and internal network testing, longer for comprehensive applications testing. We'll confirm timeline during scoping. The full engagement from kick-off to final report usually takes 4-6 weeks.
Will testing disrupt our systems?
We work with you to establish clear rules of engagement and testing windows. We avoid disruptive testing unless you've explicitly agreed to stress-test production systems. Testing is coordinated with your ops team to minimise business impact. We'll confirm all approach and boundaries upfront.
How does this help with DISP or compliance?
Penetration testing demonstrates that your controls actually work. We scope testing to validate specific compliance controls (e.g., Essential Eight CM-1, IPS-1) and provide a report that maps findings to your compliance framework. This evidence directly supports DISP assessments and prime contract compliance.
What happens if vulnerabilities are found?
Our findings report includes clear remediation priorities aligned to your compliance obligations and risk profile. We provide retest validation after you've remediated — confirming that fixes are effective. You can also engage us through vCISO or advisory services for ongoing remediation support.
How is this different from vulnerability scanning?
Vulnerability scanning identifies known security flaws. Penetration testing simulates actual attacks — testing for exploitation, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and real-world impact. A pentest validates whether vulnerabilities are actually exploitable and what an attacker could achieve. It's the difference between knowing a door is unlocked versus testing whether someone can actually break in.