Penetration Testing
PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS WITH CONTINUOUS CYBERSECURITY MONITORING
In today’s threat-filled digital landscape, securing your network is vital. Our Comprehensive Cybersecurity Package offers Monthly Penetration Testing, helping your business stay ahead of threats, remain compliant, and prevent costly breaches. It also ties in seamlessly with Cyber Essentials Plus and IASME Cyber Assurance Compliance.
Penetration testing is a key tool in ensuring the ongoing security of your systems. Independent security penetration testing provides robust assurance to your board, customers, and your data subjects that your systems are securely implemented and free from known vulnerabilities.
For Critical or high-risk systems for regulated industries, we recommend monthly testing – we can also provide through our delivery partners “Crest accredited” or CHECK where required.
What's included
Cyber Tec’s experts work with you to protect your organisation, its assets and reputation against ever-growing cybersecurity threats. Here’s what’s included in our penetration testing service.
Penetration Testing
From
£100
$130
Monthly
Following the completion of each test we will provide a full report which includes:
- Confirmation of the scope of testing and the specific threats addressed
- An executive summary of findings
- A detailed breakdown of each finding including the description of the finding, evidence of finding, risk level and ease of exploit, likely impact and detailed remediation guidance
- Real-World Simulations: Test the effectiveness of your security defenses.
- Risk Prioritisation: Identify and address the most critical vulnerabilities first.
- Compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus and IASME Cyber Assurance
- Evidence of Due Diligence
- Adhere to standards: The entire solution aligns with the specific compliance needs of IT teams in regulated industries, including PCI, HIPAA, SOC2, and more.
- Less than the standard price for a one off pen test.
Reasons to Have a Penetration Test
Using cutting-edge technologies, Cyber Tec penetration tests help you understand where your business might be vulnerable to online criminals. Here’s why you should have one.
Uncovers vulnerabilities, identifying cybersecurity weaknesses before cybercriminals can exploit them
Tests your organisation’s defences against realistic attack scenarios to assess their resilience
Helps your organisation meet industry and regulatory cybersecurity standards
Provides detailed recommendations to help strengthen your organisation’s cybersecurity protections
Helps protect sensitive data by reducing the risk of unauthorised access and data breaches
Boosts security awareness, raising awareness about potential threats and appropriate responses to them
Business Benefits
We provide robust security testing services in a controlled manner in order to provide assurance in your IT system without impacting the business operations of your organisation. Where we identify vulnerabilities within your systems we will also identify the risks to your organisation and provide pragmatic guidance on remediating and resolving those issues in an effective and proportionate manner. Specific testing services provided include:
Website security testing
Application security assessment
Internal and external vulnerability testing
Infrastructure build reviews
Database security assessment
Device build review
Code review
Mobile device build reviews
Mobile application security assessment
Red Team Testing and Simulated Targeted Attack Based Testing
Testing of cloud hosted systems and applications; laaS, PaaS, Saas
We are committed to providing our clients with the best customer experience. Our tried and tested methodology ensures efficient and accurate initial engagement and scoping, scheduling, delivery and reporting.
We are ISO 27001 compliant and certified in accordance with ISO 9001 providing customers assurance that we manage our quality and internal security in accordance with best practice standards.
We only use experienced, qualified, vetted security testers. All of our tests are carried out in accordance with our robust security testing methodology.
Lets get Secure together
- Jersey: +44 1534 715260
- UK: +44 117 457 3331
- Bermuda: +1 441 279 7101
- [email protected]
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Kensington Chambers, 46/50
Kensington Place, St Helier, Jersey JE1 1ET
Frequently Asked Questions
What is penetration testing?
Penetration testing, or pen testing, involves a cyber-security expert attempting to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a computer system to determine its security.
How does penetration testing differ from vulnerability assessments?
Penetration testing goes beyond identifying vulnerabilities by attempting to exploit them to assess what actual damages could occur, unlike vulnerability assessments that mainly catalog potential vulnerabilities.
Why is penetration testing important for an organization?
It helps identify exploitable security flaws from an attacker’s perspective, providing a realistic assessment of an organization’s defense capabilities.
What are the types of penetration testing?
Includes external, internal, blind, double-blind, and targeted testing, each serving different security objectives and perspectives.
How often should penetration testing be conducted?
The frequency depends on various factors including regulatory requirements, changes to infrastructure, the sensitivity of data, and the organization’s exposure to dynamic threats. Typically, annual testing is recommended, with more frequent testing for critical systems.
What tools are commonly used for penetration testing?
Tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Nessus are popular, automating certain tasks and effectively simulating various attack scenarios.
What is involved in the penetration testing process?
It typically involves planning and reconnaissance, scanning, gaining access, maintaining access, and analysis, followed by a detailed report of findings and recommendations.
Can penetration testing disrupt operational services?
Yes, especially if the testing involves exploiting vulnerabilities, it can be intrusive and potentially disruptive. Tests should be planned carefully to minimize operational impact.
What are the legal implications of penetration testing?
Penetration testing must always be authorized by top management, and proper contracts must be in place to ensure legality and prevent misunderstandings.
How are the results of a penetration test reported?
Results are documented in a comprehensive report detailing vulnerabilities, exploitation methods, potential impacts, and remediation strategies.
How do you choose the right type of penetration test?
Factors to consider include the organization’s objectives, available resources, regulatory demands, prevalent threats, and prior security incidents. Each factor can influence the choice of test type and frequency.
What is the difference between black box, gray box, and white box penetration testing?
Black Box Testing: Simulates an external attack with no prior knowledge.
Gray Box Testing: Simulates an attack by someone with limited insider knowledge.
White Box Testing: Comprehensive test where the tester has full system knowledge.
What is scenario-based penetration testing?
This approach involves crafting specific scenarios to simulate particular types of attacks or threats that are most relevant to the organization, based on intelligence or industry trends.
What should you consider when planning the frequency and type of penetration testing?
Consider change management, compliance standards, the criticality of assets, and the findings from previous tests to tailor the testing schedule and type effectively.