Penetration testing
Penetration testing
Penetration testing is a simulation of a real cyber attack on your company's infrastructure. The goal of penetration testing is to uncover weaknesses in your IT systems, identify potential risks, and suggest fixes before real cyber attackers can exploit them.
What is penetration testing
Penetration testing is a controlled simulation of a real cyber attack. Our team of highly skilled ethical hackers will test your cyber security. They behave like real attackers in your systems and search for vulnerabilities in your infrastructure, web and mobile applications, or even the cloud. Penetration tests are usually performed manually by our experts using tools and techniques used by real attackers.
This process provides you with key information about security gaps and helps you prepare for real attacks and minimise risks. Penetration tests enable organisations to strengthen their cyber defences and protect their data, customers and reputation.
However, our goal is not to cause damage, but to uncover risks and weaknesses that could be exploited by a real attacker. Penetration tests not only identify vulnerabilities in a company's IT, but also demonstrate how they could be exploited in practice. They include attempts to gain access to company systems, escalate privileges, or exfiltrate data.
A real hacker attack can lead to data loss, disruption of operations, leakage of confidential information or damage to reputation.
Investing in regular penetration testing is a key step in ensuring the security and trustworthiness of your organisation.
Penetration testing gives you
A detailed overview of your current level of cyber security
Recommendations for strengthening data, system and customer protection
Documentation for cyber risk management and cybersecurity compliance
Practical guidance on how to resist or prevent real attacks
How does pen testing work?
01
Test planning
Setting test objectives, scope and methodology
02
Information gathering
Obtaining relevant data about the tested environment and systems
03
Vulnerability scanning and analysis
Actively searching for weaknesses in systems
04
Simulated attack
Attempting to exploit vulnerabilities found using modern techniques
05
Final report
Documentation of vulnerabilities found, recommendations for remediation and measures to reduce risks.
Web applications
We assess the security of your web portals against the most common attack types.
Mobile Applications
We test the resilience of Android and iOS apps against data abuse and vulnerabilities.
Network Infrastructure
We check the security of both internal and external networks, including firewalls.
Cloud Solutions
We analyze weaknesses in your cloud setup, including permission settings and storage.
APIs and Microservices
We identify vulnerabilities in system-to-system communication interfaces.
Internal Systems & Databases
We test access controls and resistance to insider threats or misuse.
How much does penetration testing cost?
The price of penetration testing depends on the scope, complexity of the environment and the type of test selected (automated vs. manual, basic vs. red teaming). Prices range from:
- From 800 € for basic tests (e.g. web penetration testing)
- Up to 10,000+ € for comprehensive manual tests with multiple targets
We will prepare an exact price quote after an initial consultation and analysis of your needs.
Are you interested in improving your company’s security?
Book a free 15-minute consultation with us and find out how we can help.
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