Penetration Testing Services
Identify & Fix Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Cyber threats evolve daily. Hackers exploit security gaps to steal data, disrupt operations, and damage reputations. Our expert penetration testing services identify vulnerabilities in your IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and network security before attackers do. We simulate real-world attacks to test your defences and provide a detailed action plan to strengthen your cybersecurity strategy.
Why Your Business Needs Penetration Testing
Every organisation faces cyber risks. Without regular penetration testing, you expose your business network, web applications, and cloud security to attacks. Our ethical hacking experts assess your systems, uncover weaknesses, and help you comply with cybersecurity standards like Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
Protecting your business from cyberattacks starts with thoroughly reviewing your current security setup.
Zero-day threats represent an even greater risk as hackers continuously seek out new vulnerabilities to exploit. However, with regular assessments and proactive penetration testing, your business can stay ahead of these potential threats, empowering you to take control of your cybersecurity.
Our penetration testing services, meticulously developed by top cybersecurity specialists, identify and address even the most minor gaps in your security before they can be exploited. By simulating real-world cybercriminals’ tactics, techniques, and procedures, these tests are conducted in a safe and controlled environment, ensuring no harm to your systems. Comprehensive testing covers all aspects of your IT infrastructure, including servers, Cloud platforms, devices and networks.
What is Penetration Testing & How Does It Work?
Penetration testing (pen testing) simulates cyberattacks to test your IT security defences. Our certified penetration testers use advanced tools and techniques to:
- Identify security gaps in networks, web applications, and cloud platforms.
- Exploit vulnerabilities just like real-world attackers.
- Provide a full penetration test report with remediation steps.
A proactive cybersecurity assessment helps prevent data breaches, ransomware attacks, and costly downtime.
Our Penetration Testing Process:
Identify, Test & Secure
We follow a structured penetration testing methodology to uncover and fix security flaws.
We define the test scope, including network security, web applications, and cloud services.
Our testers map out potential attack vectors and security gaps.
Using real-world hacking techniques, we simulate cyberattacks on your systems.
We assess the impact of discovered vulnerabilities.
You receive a comprehensive penetration test report with risk levels and mitigation steps.
Our team helps implement cybersecurity best practices to strengthen your defences.
To provide full protection, we conduct internal penetration testing, external network testing, web app security assessments, and cloud security audits.
Types of Penetration Testing We Offer
Regular IT security audits help prevent cyber threats and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
We provide targeted penetration testing services to address specific security concerns.
Network Penetration Testing
Identify vulnerabilities in on-premise and cloud networks.
Web Application Testing
Secure websites, customer portals, and SaaS platforms.
Wireless Security Testing
Assess risks in Wi-Fi networks and connected devices.
Cloud Penetration Testing
Protect Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments.
Social Engineering Testing
Simulate phishing attacks and employee security awareness tests.
cybersecurity Strategy
Pen Testing is essential for your Cyber-security Strategy
Penetration testing services are a critical component of a robust cybersecurity strategy. In an age of increasingly sophisticated and frequent cyber threats, businesses must proactively identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in their IT systems. By incorporating penetration testing services, you can defend against cyber threats, ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials, and protect your valuable data. This proactive approach is vital for maintaining a robust and resilient cybersecurity posture in today’s ever-evolving threat landscape.
Identifying Vulnerabilities
Penetration testing is like shining a light in the dark corners of your systems, applications, and network infrastructure. It uncovers vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cybercriminals, allowing businesses to take corrective actions and fortify their security measures.
Enhancing Security Measures
The insights from pen testing enable businesses to improve their security protocols. Understanding how attackers could potentially breach their systems allows companies to implement more effective defences and patch vulnerabilities.
Regulatory Requirements
Regular penetration testing helps ensure your business meets industry standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials. These certifications demonstrate a commitment to cybersecurity, providing assurance to customers and stakeholders and helping to avoid potential legal and financial penalties.
Protecting Sensitive Data
Safeguarding sensitive information is paramount in today’s data-driven world. Pen testing helps protect customer data, intellectual property, and other critical assets from being compromised, thereby maintaining trust and credibility.
Training and Preparedness
Penetration testing not only identifies technical vulnerabilities but also highlights weaknesses in security policies and employee awareness. This information can enhance training programmes, ensuring staff are better prepared to recognise and respond to potential threats.
Maintaining Customer Trust
In today’s data-driven world, customers demand secure handling of their data. Regular pen testing is a tangible demonstration of your commitment to security, reassuring customers that their information is protected and enhancing the overall reputation of your business.
Infrastructure Pen Tests
Internal and External Penetration Testing Services
Both internal and external penetration testing services are not just crucial, but also empowering, in ensuring your organisation’s overall security posture. By proactively conducting these tests regularly, you can identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities, strengthen your security measures, and protect your business from cyber threats.
Internal Penetration Testing
Internal penetration testing involves assessing the security of your internal network, systems, and applications from within your organisation. This testing simulates an attack from someone who already has access to your internal systems, such as an employee or contractor.
Internal pen testing is conducted to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by insiders or attackers who have gained unauthorised access to your network. It helps evaluate the effectiveness of your internal security controls and measures.
Internal pen testing helps uncover vulnerabilities that insiders, such as employees with malicious intent or accidental actions, could exploit.
Testing your internal network security can ensure that your internal systems and applications are adequately protected against potential attacks.
Proactively identifying vulnerabilities allows you to improve your incident response procedures effectively and mitigate potential risks.
External Penetration Testing
External penetration testing involves assessing the security of your external-facing systems, such as web applications, servers, and network perimeter, from outside your organisation. This testing simulates attacks from malicious actors who attempt to breach your defences from the internet.
External pen testing is conducted to identify vulnerabilities that external attackers, including hackers, cybercriminals, and other threat actors, could exploit. It helps evaluate the effectiveness of your external security controls and measures.
External pen testing helps identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by external attackers attempting to breach your systems from the internet.
By identifying and addressing external vulnerabilities, you can prevent unauthorised access to sensitive data, significantly reducing the risk of data breaches and protecting your most valuable assets.
Proactively testing your external-facing systems not only demonstrates a commitment to security but also plays a vital role in safeguarding your organisation’s reputation. By reducing the likelihood of successful cyber attacks, you are ensuring the trust and confidence of your stakeholders.
Physical Testing
Physical Penetration Testing
Physical penetration testing involves evaluating your organisation’s physical security measures, including buildings, premises, and facilities. It simulates real-world scenarios in which an attacker attempts to gain unauthorised access to physical assets, sensitive information, or restricted areas while assessing the effectiveness of physical security controls and procedures. This testing helps identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by unauthorised individuals seeking access to your premises, equipment, or confidential information.
Weaknesses in Physical Security
Physical pen testing helps identify weaknesses in physical security measures, such as access controls, surveillance systems, locks, and alarms, that intruders could exploit.
Assessing Response Procedures
Physical penetration testing simulates real-world intrusion attempts and evaluates the effectiveness of response procedures, including alarm activation, security personnel response times, and escalation protocols.
Preventing Unauthorized Access
Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities discovered during physical pen testing helps prevent unauthorised access to your organisation’s premises, sensitive areas, and assets, reducing the risk of theft, sabotage, or unauthorised data access.
Regulatory Requirements
Many industries have regulatory requirements regarding physical security measures. Physical penetration testing helps ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as those outlined in ISO 27001 and other security frameworks.
Enhancing Security Posture
Physical pen testing helps identify weaknesses in physical security measures, such as access controls, surveillance systems, locks, and alarms, that intruders could exploit.
Physical penetration testing is a vital component of comprehensive security testing strategies. It ensures that digital and physical assets are adequately protected against unauthorized access and intrusions. Organisations can mitigate risks, enhance compliance, and safeguard their people, assets, and sensitive information by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in physical security measures.
Why Choose Confidence IT
for Cybersecurity Testing?
We deliver expert penetration testing solutions tailored to your business. Our penetration testers provide the following:
Industry-Leading Expertise
We use advanced ethical hacking techniques to identify vulnerabilities.
Custom Security Assessments
Every test is tailored to your business IT environment.
Comprehensive Reporting
You receive a detailed penetration test report with actionable recommendations.
Ongoing Security Support
Our team helps you implement fixes and improve cyber resilience.
Secure your business today with our penetration testing services.
Book a Penetration Test & Strengthen Your Security Today
Let’s secure your business network, cloud infrastructure, and IT systems before attackers do.
Cyber threats never stop. Take action now with a professional penetration test.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Penetration Testing Questions
Network penetration testing can uncover vulnerabilities, including misconfigured devices, unpatched software, weak passwords, insecure network protocols, and inadequate security controls. Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to gain unauthorised access to a network or compromise sensitive information.
The frequency of network penetration testing depends on various factors, including the organisation’s industry, regulatory requirements, and risk tolerance. In general, it is recommended that testing be conducted at least annually or whenever significant changes are made to the network infrastructure or applications.
Network penetration testing is designed to minimise disruption to business operations. However, certain tests may temporarily impact network performance or availability. Therefore, it is essential to communicate testing activities with relevant stakeholders and take appropriate precautions to mitigate any potential disruptions.
A network penetration testing report typically includes detailed findings and recommendations based on the test results. It may consist of information about vulnerabilities discovered, the severity of each vulnerability, exploitation techniques used, and recommendations for remediation. The report aims to provide actionable insights to help organisations improve their security posture.
Ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information is a shared responsibility during network penetration testing. We take this responsibility seriously and adhere to strict security protocols. Our team members are bound by non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and all sensitive data obtained during testing is handled and stored securely. We work closely with our clients, fostering a collaborative environment to ensure that their data is protected throughout the testing process.
Industry Sectors
IT Support
for All Industries
Since our inception in 2001, we have supported many businesses from various industries. Whether as a fully outsourced IT Support department or working alongside an internal team, we have learned what is needed from the sectors and how we can support them better. Here are just some of the sectors we support.
How We Can Support You
Fully outsource your IT support department to Confidence IT or utilise our experience and tools to complement your internal IT team – we deliver the services your business needs.
