Penetration Testing

We design engagements to avoid disruption. We coordinate timing with your team, use controlled exploitation techniques, and maintain emergency contacts throughout. In years of testing, we've never caused unplanned downtime. For critical systems, we can work during maintenance windows.

Safety is built into our methodology: clear rules of engagement, defined scope, emergency contacts, real-time communication channels, and experienced operators who know when to stop. We document everything and immediately notify you of any concerns.

Standard engagements run 2-4 weeks from kickoff to final report. This varies based on scope — external-only tests are typically faster than combined internal/external assessments. We'll provide a specific timeline during our scoping call.

We need: signed authorization, target scope (IPs, domains, applications), testing time windows, and emergency contacts. For internal tests, we need VPN access or will ship a testing device. Your team should be available for questions and to whitelist our testing IPs if needed.

It depends on your goals. If you've never had a security assessment, our Security Reality Check is a good starting point — it identifies obvious issues first. If you're confident in your baseline but want to prove your defenses against skilled attackers, jump straight to a penetration test. We're happy to recommend the right approach for your situation.