Question 1

What is penetration testing?

Accepted Answer

Penetration testing is a proactive cybersecurity assessment where certified professionals simulate real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities in your systems, networks, or applications — before malicious actors can exploit them. Unlike automated scanning, manual penetration testing uncovers logic flaws, chained vulnerabilities, and business-impact risks that scanners miss.

Question 2

How long does a typical penetration test take?

Accepted Answer

Duration depends on scope and complexity. A focused web application test typically takes 1–2 weeks; a comprehensive internal infrastructure assessment 2–4 weeks. We agree timelines with you during scoping so there are no surprises.

Question 3

What types of penetration testing do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We cover external infrastructure, internal network and Active Directory, web application (OWASP Top 10 + API), cloud security assessments, OSINT and passive reconnaissance, social engineering / phishing simulations, and ongoing vulnerability scanning programmes.

Question 4

Do you provide remediation guidance after the test?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every report includes detailed, prioritised remediation steps with severity ratings and proof-of-concept evidence. We also offer a free debrief call with your technical team and post-remediation verification testing so you can confirm fixes are effective.

Question 5

Are your assessments aligned with industry standards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our methodologies follow OWASP, PTES, NIST SP 800-115, and MITRE ATT&CK. We can also scope assessments to satisfy specific compliance requirements including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR.

Question 6

How often should we run penetration testing?

Accepted Answer

For most organisations, annual testing is the baseline minimum. High-risk environments — financial services, healthcare, or companies that handle regulated data — should consider quarterly or semi-annual testing, plus continuous vulnerability scanning between assessments.

Question 7

Is our data kept confidential during an engagement?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Every engagement begins with a signed NDA and a defined Rules of Engagement document. No data gathered during testing is ever retained beyond the engagement period, and all findings are delivered through encrypted channels.

Question 8

What do your reports look like?

Accepted Answer

We produce two formats in every report: an Executive Summary written for board-level audiences (risk overview, business impact, strategic recommendations) and a full Technical Report for your security team (vulnerability detail, reproduction steps, proof-of-concept screenshots, and remediation guidance).

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