Authorized testing

Penetration testing

Controlled, authorized testing when a scan or questionnaire is not enough evidence

What this engagement is

Penetration testing is an authorized attempt to demonstrate how an attacker could abuse a named system. It is scheduled, scoped, and bounded by written rules of engagement. It is not an unannounced attack and it is not a substitute for an incident response retainer.

We recommend a pentest when a client, insurer, or internal policy asks for one, or when an assessment has already shown that a deeper, human-led test is warranted. If a scoped assessment or a scan will answer the question, we will say so instead of selling a larger test.

Web applications

Authenticated and unauthenticated testing of applications you operate, within the accounts and roles you provide.

External networks

Internet-facing hosts and services you list. Adjacent networks and third-party clouds are out of scope unless named.

Mobile applications

When you supply a build and test accounts. Store-listing or customer-device testing is not included unless agreed.

Rules we work under

  • Written authorization from someone who can approve testing of the named assets.
  • Named targets only — IP ranges, hostnames, and applications listed in the statement of work.
  • No destructive production tests by default — denial-of-service, data destruction, and similar checks require a separate written approval.
  • A stop contact — you have a number and a name to halt testing if something unexpected happens.
  • Confidential report — findings are yours. We do not retain copies for marketing or training examples.

What you receive

A written report with confirmed findings, reproduction notes sufficient for your team to verify (not a public how-to), severity, and recommended remediation. A debrief call is included. Retest of agreed items can be scoped after you have applied fixes.

Request a pentest proposal

List the application or network and any date a third party has set. We will confirm whether a pentest is warranted or whether an assessment is the better first step.