CREST-Certified Penetration Testing Services
Specialist. Industry-Accredited. Secure Testing.
Penetration Testing, sometimes referred to as ‘pen testing’ or ‘ethical hacking’, is a simulated cyber attack that aims to identify security vulnerabilities or misconfigurations before they can be exploited by cyber criminals.
PureCyber’s CREST-certified penetration testing team is your trusted cyber security partner to deliver comprehensive network, software, web application & cloud penetration testing.
Using the same tools and techniques as attackers, but in an authorised, controlled environment, Penetration testing can be carried out on an entire organisation, specific computer systems, networks, and applications.
Why do you need Penetration Testing?
You may think your network is secure and your defences are strong - but until a breach occurs, how can you be sure?
Our CREST-certified penetration testing team will use the same tools and techniques as attackers, but in an authorised, controlled environment, to test the resilience of your network before a cyber criminal gets there first.
The Value of Pen-testing:
We’ll proactively identify security risks on your network and advise swift remediation
Help you meet compliance requirements for accreditations and insurance cover
Prevent loss of data, revenue and reputation - enhancing customer confidence in your brand
Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning
Penetration testing is a manual process, proactively searching and testing for vulnerabilities, then analysing how far they can be exploited to evaluate the impact they can have.
A vulnerability scan is an automated process. It reviews a computer system or application to detect a range of issues by cross-referencing them against a database of identifiers. A vulnerability scan will ‘flag’ these issues but will not test how far they can be exploited, treating each issue in isolation rather than in the context of an attack chain.
Which One is Right for Your Organisation?
Pen-testing is the perfect service for in-depth, comprehensive and detailed testing of your network and systems, as well as physical premises.
For regular and wide-reaching scans, analysing your entire network at surface level, vulnerability scans are ideal.
What are the different aspects of Penetration Testing?
Application Testing
Assess vulnerabilities in mobile apps, web applications, and API.
Expertise across all platforms & formats.
Real-world threat modelling.
IT Health Checks
Specifically evaluate your IT system and identify any weaknesses.
Ensure compliance to any industry regulations or accreditations.
Infrastructure Testing
Review interoperability of systems and devices.
Internal and external testing.
Strengthen network resilience.
Red Teaming
Real-time cyber-attack simulation.
Identify weaknesses in policies and procedures.
Develop awareness of genuine attack methods.
Adversary Simulation
Adversary simulation, or adversary emulation, is a more sophisticated and targeted form of penetration testing.
It goes beyond simply finding vulnerabilities and mimics the behaviour, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of specific threat actors (i.e. real-world attackers).
Purple Teaming
Purple Teaming is a collaborative approach that integrates the strengths of both Red Teaming (offensive security) and Blue Teaming (defensive security) to improve an organisation's security posture.
Unlike traditional penetration testing or adversary simulation, which often pit the red team against the blue team, purple teaming focuses on continuous collaboration and learning between the two teams.
Contact PureCyber
Discuss your penetration testing scope and requirements with our pen testing experts.
Penetration Testing FAQs
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Penetration testing is a controlled ‘hack’ carried out by certified penetration testers which aims to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in a website, network, or other operational asset. Penetration testing often uses techniques employed by real-world malicious parties in order to discover entry points and remediate those before they can be exploited.
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Vulnerability scanning is an automated process that reviews a computer system or application to detect a range of issues by cross referencing them against a database of identifiers, such as missing patches and out-of-date software. Pen testing is a manual process that proactively searches and tests.
Vulnerability scanning will usually just ‘flag’ these issues, rather than testing how far they can be exploited to gain further knowledge or access. Vulnerability scanning will treat each issue identified as a separate vulnerability, whereas penetration testing will often combine multiple issues into an attack chain to illustrate the potential for maximum damage.
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There are various types of penetration tests, and which ones you require will depend on various factors. You may require testing for a new website, or you might need regular testing to meet compliance requirements. At PureCyber, our expert team will carry out a detailed scoping and discovery call to determine your penetration testing needs in detail.
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It is largely agreed that penetration testing should be carried out once a year to adhere to best practice. However, it is also recommended that penetration testing should be carried out as part of any operational change within your business, such as building a new website, launching an app, or migrating to different software or supplier.
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CREST is a global cyber security membership body that assesses various cyber security roles and functions, holding members to a specific code of conduct. CREST certification ensures quality of service and the highest standards of security processes.