Cybersecurity · Penetration Testing
Penetration testing services that find what attackers would
Penetration testing services for companies in Canada, the UK, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan. We test your websites, APIs, networks, mobile apps and cloud the way a real attacker would, explain every finding in plain language and retest once you have fixed them.
Overview
What our penetration testing services do
A penetration test, often called a pen test, is a controlled attack on your systems carried out with your permission. The goal is simple: find the weaknesses a real attacker would use, before a real attacker does, and show you how to close them.
Automated scanners have their place, and we use them, but they only find the obvious. A good penetration test goes further. It chains small issues together, tests business logic that no scanner understands and checks whether one weak point really leads to your data. That is the difference between a list of warnings and an honest picture of risk.
Our penetration testing services are led by our founder, a Certified Ethical Hacker, and follow published methods such as the OWASP testing guides. Every engagement has a written scope and rules of engagement, so you know exactly what we will test, when and how.
Types of penetration testing we carry out:
- Web application penetration testing
- API security testing
- External and internal network testing
- Mobile app testing for Android and iOS
- Cloud configuration testing for AWS, Azure and Microsoft 365
- Vulnerability assessment and retesting
What we test
Penetration testing for every part of your attack surface
Choose one area or combine several into a single engagement.
Web application penetration testing
We test logins, sessions, forms, file uploads, payment flows and access rules in your web application, covering the OWASP Top 10 and the business logic unique to your system.
API penetration testing
Modern apps live on their API. We test authentication, authorisation between users, rate limits and data exposure in REST and GraphQL APIs, following the OWASP API Security Top 10.
External network pen test
We look at everything your company exposes to the internet, from firewalls and VPNs to forgotten test servers, and try to get in the way an outsider would.
Internal network pen test
Starting from an ordinary office computer or a visitor network, we test how far an attacker could move inside, including Active Directory and file shares.
Mobile app penetration testing
We test Android and iOS apps for insecure storage, weak connections to the server and API flaws, because a mobile app is only as safe as the API behind it.
Cloud and Microsoft 365 penetration testing
We test AWS, Azure and Microsoft 365 configurations for open storage, excessive permissions and weak sign in rules, which cause many of today’s breaches.
Our method
How a penetration test runs from scope to retest
Every pen test follows the same careful steps, agreed with you in writing before we begin.
- 1Scope and rulesWe agree targets, dates, test accounts and who to call if something urgent turns up.
- 2ReconnaissanceWe map what an attacker can see: domains, servers, application features and APIs.
- 3Vulnerability assessmentAutomated and manual checks build a list of possible weaknesses.
- 4ExploitationWe safely confirm which weaknesses are real and how far each one leads.
- Urgent findingReported to you the same day.Everything elseRecorded with evidence for the report.
- 6Report and walkthroughFindings ranked by risk, with fix steps, explained in a meeting.
- 7RetestWe check your fixes and issue an updated report.
Pen test or scan
Vulnerability assessment, pen test and VAPT compared
These terms are often mixed up. Here is what each one means in practice.
| Service | What it does | Depth | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability assessment | Finds known weaknesses with scanners and manual review | Broad but shallow | Regular checks across many systems |
| Penetration testing | Exploits weaknesses to prove real impact | Narrower but deep | Important applications, networks and launches |
| VAPT | Both together: scan widely, then test the important findings deeply | Broad and deep | Annual reviews, compliance and due diligence |
| Retest | Checks that reported issues are fixed | Focused | Closing findings with evidence |
Whatever you choose, you receive a written report you can share with management, auditors and clients.
Where we work
Penetration testing services in Canada, the UK, the Gulf and Pakistan
We provide penetration testing services in six countries, remotely or on site, aligned with the rules that apply to you.
Penetration testing in Canada
Penetration testing services for Canadian companies, including web applications and cloud setups that hold customer personal information.
Penetration testing in the UK
Pen test services for UK businesses that need evidence for clients, insurers or frameworks such as Cyber Essentials Plus.
Penetration testing in the UAE
VAPT and penetration testing for fintech, real estate and retail platforms across the Emirates.
Penetration testing in Saudi Arabia
Penetration testing services for Saudi organisations that must show testing under the National Cybersecurity Authority controls.
Penetration testing in Qatar
Web application and network penetration testing for companies in Qatar working to national information assurance requirements.
Penetration testing in Pakistan
VAPT for Pakistani banks, fintechs and software houses, including applications that must meet State Bank of Pakistan expectations.
The report
What you receive from our penetration testing services
A penetration test is only as useful as its report. Ours has two parts. The first is a short summary for management: what we tested, the overall level of risk and the three or four things that matter most. The second is a technical section for your developers and IT team, with every finding, the evidence behind it and step by step fixes.
Each finding is scored using CVSS, a common scale for rating how serious a weakness is, and adjusted for your business, so a flaw in a system holding customer data ranks above the same flaw on a test server. We walk you through the report in a meeting and answer questions until everyone is clear on what to do.
Every pen test report includes:
- Management summary in plain language
- Findings ranked by real business risk
- Evidence and steps to reproduce
- Clear fix instructions for each issue
- A retest report once fixes are in place
How often
How often should you run a pen test?
At least once a year for important systems, and after any major change: a new application, a big release, a move to the cloud or a merger. Many standards and regulators expect yearly testing as a minimum, including the PCI DSS rules for companies that handle card payments.
Between full penetration tests, a regular vulnerability assessment keeps an eye on new weaknesses as they are published. We can set up a simple schedule that suits your budget, so testing becomes routine rather than an emergency.
Safety
Penetration testing that does not break production
The most common worry we hear is that testing will take the system down. We take that seriously. We agree testing windows, avoid techniques that could cause outages unless you approve them, and keep a named contact on your side throughout. If we find something critical, such as exposed customer data, we stop and call you straight away rather than waiting for the report.
Where possible we test a staging copy that mirrors production, and confirm only the most important findings on the live system. Our approach follows the OWASP Web Security Testing Guide and similar published methods.
After the test
Fixing what the penetration test finds
Unlike many testing firms, we can help you fix the problems we find. Our custom software development team can correct application code, our support plans can handle patching and configuration, and our security audits look at the policies and processes behind the technical gaps.
Many findings trace back to people, such as weak passwords or a successful phishing email during testing. Our security awareness training covers that side. And if you build on our Nexora platform, it is designed with the same principles we test for.
Related
Penetration testing works best with these services
Testing finds the gaps. These services help close them for good.
Security audit alongside penetration testing
A wider review of policies and controls against ISO 27001 and local rules.
Security awareness training after a pen test
Phishing simulations and training so people stop being the easy way in.
Penetration testing within our cybersecurity services
An overview of all our cybersecurity services and how they work together.
Security tools
Penetration testing services and the defences we test
We test how well endpoint and firewall products hold up, and we can supply and tune them afterwards.
CrowdStrike licensingCrowdStrike Falcon endpoint protection, XDR and managed threat hunting.
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Sophos licensingSophos Intercept X, firewalls, email security and managed detection.
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Bitdefender licensingBitdefender GravityZone endpoint security for business.
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Kaspersky licensingKaspersky Next endpoint security and Kaspersky for business.
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FAQ
Penetration testing FAQs
What do your penetration testing services cover?
We test web applications, APIs, external and internal networks, mobile apps and cloud setups including AWS, Azure and Microsoft 365. You can choose one area or combine several into one engagement.
What is the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a pen test?
A vulnerability assessment finds possible weaknesses across many systems. A penetration test goes deeper and proves which weaknesses can really be exploited and what an attacker could reach. VAPT combines both.
Will penetration testing disrupt our systems?
We agree testing windows and avoid risky techniques unless you approve them. Where possible we test a staging copy. If we find anything critical, we stop and call you immediately.
How long does a penetration test take?
A single web application or API usually takes one to two weeks including the report. Larger engagements covering networks and cloud take longer. We confirm the timeline in the scope.
Do you retest after we fix penetration test findings?
Yes. After you make fixes we retest the reported findings and issue an updated report, so you have evidence that the issues are closed.
Do you offer penetration testing services in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan?
Yes. We offer penetration testing services in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan, as well as Canada, the UK and the UAE, remotely or on site.
Scope your penetration test
Tell us what you want tested and when. We will send a written scope, timeline and quote for your penetration testing.