[Penetration Testing]
Penetration testing services — from reviewed providers, with clear scope and reporting.
Find and fix vulnerabilities before attackers do. Post your scope on Cibernetica.io and receive proposals from CREST, CHECK, and OSCP certified providers across the UK, US, and internationally.
What it is
Controlled, authorised testing of your systems
A penetration test simulates a real attack against an agreed scope — a web application, cloud environment, internal network, mobile app, or API. The provider documents findings with severity, evidence, and remediation steps, and re-tests fixes when needed.
Who needs it
Common triggers for engaging a provider
- Annual testing required by ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, or HIPAA
- Customer or procurement security questionnaires asking for a current pentest report
- Pre-launch assurance before releasing a new product or major feature
- Post-incident verification after a breach or near-miss
- Cyber insurance renewal or due diligence ahead of fundraising or M&A
- Migrating to a new cloud provider or refactoring critical infrastructure
What you get
A typical engagement
Scoping call
Agree targets, methodology (black-box, grey-box, white-box), test windows, and rules of engagement.
Testing and reporting
Manual and automated testing, followed by a written report with executive summary, technical findings, and prioritised remediation.
Remediation re-test
Once fixes are deployed, the provider verifies remediation and issues a clean attestation letter where applicable.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a penetration test?
A penetration test is a controlled, authorised attempt to find and exploit vulnerabilities in your systems before a real attacker does. The output is a written report with prioritised findings and remediation guidance.
How much does a penetration test cost?
Pricing varies by scope. A focused web application test typically starts in the low thousands, while wider infrastructure or red-team engagements cost more. Post a brief on Cibernetica.io to receive proposals from reviewed providers.
How long does a penetration test take?
Most engagements run between one and three weeks end-to-end: scoping, testing, reporting, and a remediation review. Larger environments take longer.
Do I need a CREST or OSCP certified tester?
For regulated industries, audit requirements, or client due-diligence, recognised credentials such as CREST, CHECK, OSCP, or OSCE add credibility. You can filter providers by certification on the platform.
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