We Test Security.
Security is only real when tested. Our manual testing by seasoned pros exposes threats before attackers can.
The Ways We Support You
Penetration Testing
Our expert penetration testers go beyond automated scans, applying manual techniques to uncover and exploit vulnerabilities just like a real attacker would.
Security Consulting
Security strategies are customized to your business, with in-depth assessments and frameworks that align with industry standards and adapt to evolving risks.
Red Teaming
Simulating advanced threats, our red team tests your detection, response, and resilience. Evaluating how your people, processes, and technology withstand attacks
What We Are Known For
Thorough & Realistic Testing
We go beyond check-the-box assessments, simulating real-world threats to uncover critical vulnerabilities.
Clear & Actionable Reporting
Our reports provide prioritized, practical remediation steps tailored to your environment.
Effective Communication & Collaboration
We work seamlessly with stakeholders, ensuring clarity before, during, and after testing.
Practical Security Solutions
We provide security solutions that are impactful and aligned with business needs.
We’re 100% OSCE Certified
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Your Questions, Answered
Penetration testing is most effective when both automated and manual penetration testing techniques are used. This is why many security frameworks and compliance standards require both automated and manual testing.
Automated penetration testing uses software tools to scan systems for known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other common vulnerabilities. It's faster, more cost-effective, and ideal for identifying widespread or well-documented issues across a large environment. However, automated tools may produce false positives and often lack the nuance and contextual understand, especially with business logic vulnerabilities.
Manual penetration testing, on the other hand, is conducted by skilled security professionals who use real-world techniques. It’s more thorough, adaptive, and capable of uncovering subtle or context-specific flaws that automation often misses such as privilege escalation, chained exploits, and social engineering.
The best type of penetration testing, white box, black box, or gray box depends on your specific goals, threat model, and the specifics of your cybersecurity program. Each approach offers unique strengths and limitations.
White box testing provides full internal access and is ideal for uncovering complex vulnerabilities, but it’s less realistic as it assumes the attacker already knows everything.
Black box testing mimics an external attacker with no inside knowledge, making it great for assessing perimeter defenses, though it may miss deeper flaws.
Gray box testing is a hybrid of black box and white box; offering a balance, with partial access like a typical user, which can allow for more thorough testing.
For most organizations, a gray box delivers the best combination of coverage, efficiency, and real-world relevance.
Prior to any testing activities, we coordinate closely with internal security and IT stakeholders to ensure alignment and minimize any operational risk. This includes regular communication to keep stakeholders informed of testing schedules and activities, helping to prevent false alarms or unnecessary escalations triggered by our simulated attacks.
When appropriate, we perform testing during off-peak hours to reduce potential impact on users or systems. We can also exclude particularly sensitive systems or avoid high-risk techniques such as "brute force" that may trigger lockouts. Our goal is to conduct thorough and realistic testing without causing downtime or disruption to your business operations.
