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Step 2 — Validate

Penetration Testing

Replace assumptions with evidence. Prove whether attackers can actually get in, move laterally, and reach what matters.

OSCP-certified, operator-led testing. Written authorization. Scoped tightly. Reported clearly. Best chosen after a Security Reality Check has closed the obvious gaps — so the test teaches you something new.

External, Internal, Web App, and AD-focused scopes
Real exploitation chains — not automated scans repackaged
Evidence package: attack paths, screenshots, IoCs, retest plan
Book a 20-Min Security Fit Call Pen Test vs. Reality Check

Pen Test vs. Security Reality Check

Both are valuable, but they answer different questions. Most clients should sequence them, not skip the first.

Security Reality Check

Question answered: "What weaknesses exist, and what should we fix first?"

  • Coverage-oriented
  • Validated findings + prioritized roadmap
  • ~2 weeks
  • Lower cost, higher first-engagement value
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Penetration Testing

Question answered: "Could an attacker actually get in and reach our crown jewels?"

  • Adversarial validation
  • Real exploit chains, not theoretical findings
  • 2–4 weeks
  • Best after Critical/High items have been remediated

Scope Options

Pick one. Combine. Or run a full-spectrum engagement.

External

Internet-facing services, web apps, edge devices, OSINT and credential leak validation.

Internal

Assumed-breach simulation: lateral movement, AD attacks, privilege escalation, data access.

Web App / API

OWASP-aligned manual testing: authn/authz, business logic, IDOR, injection, session, API abuse.

Identity / M365

Entra ID, conditional access, OAuth abuse, token theft, hybrid AD trust paths.

What You Get

  • Engagement Report

    Executive summary, full technical narrative, attack-path diagrams, MITRE ATT&CK mapping.

  • Evidence Pack

    Annotated screenshots, command logs, IoCs, and chain-of-custody for every finding.

  • Ranked Remediation Plan

    Each finding ranked by exploitability + business impact, with explicit remediation steps.

  • Live Debrief

    CEO-led working session — your team can ask the operator anything.

  • Retest

    We re-validate every Critical/High finding within the agreed remediation window.

Sample Findings Section

FINDING PT-2024-007 Severity: Critical Title: Domain Admin via PtH from stale account ATT&CK: T1078.002, T1550.002 Reproduction 1. Authenticate as low-priv user (assumed breach) 2. Enumerate AD via SharpHound 3. Identify dormant DA: svc_legacyadmin 4. Coerce auth via PetitPotam → DC02 5. Pass-the-Hash with cached NTLM 6. Result: Domain Admin Business impact Full domain compromise; access to all PHI shares; ability to disable AV, deploy ransomware, or exfil. Remediation - Disable svc_legacyadmin (validate use first) - Enable AD tiering + protected-users group - Block NTLM relay on DC SMB - Enforce LDAPS + SMB signing

Engagement Flow

Week 0

Scoping & Authorization

Rules of engagement, written authorization, contacts, escalation paths.

Week 1–3

Active Testing

Recon, foothold, lateral movement, privilege escalation, controlled impact.

Week 3–4

Reporting & Debrief

Full report, evidence pack, CEO-led live debrief.

+30–60 days

Retest

Critical/High validation. Optional purple-team session.

Ready for Real Validation?

If you've already remediated the obvious, let's see what's left. If you haven't — start with a Reality Check first.

Book a 20-Min Security Fit Call Not sure? Start with Reality Check