Cybersecurity testing
Cybersecurity testing
We test the resilience of information systems, applications, APIs and infrastructure against cyber threats, identify vulnerabilities and provide prioritised remediation recommendations.
Identify security gaps before they are exploited
Practical security testing assesses not only formal compliance but also a system’s real-world resilience to attacks. We work to a clearly defined scope, controlled scenarios and recognised methodologies, presenting findings in a form that enables the team to take concrete action.
Common challenges:
Unidentified vulnerabilities in systems and infrastructure
Security testing is not performed regularly enough
It is difficult to assess the systems’ real-world resilience to cyber threats
Our approach: security starts with assessing the systems. We identify vulnerabilities in information systems and IT infrastructure, assess their risk and provide clear recommendations for addressing security gaps.
What the service includes
OWASP security testing
We test web applications and APIs against current OWASP risk categories and secure development principles.
Penetration testing
We model realistic attack scenarios and assess the ability to bypass system security controls.
Infrastructure security testing
We assess the security of servers, network services, configurations, access controls and environments.
Vulnerability scanning
Using automated and manual methods, we identify known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
Performance and resilience testing
We test system behaviour under high load, resource constraints and potential service-disruption scenarios.
Value to client
Safer development
Findings are assessed by risk and impact, allowing the organisation to address the most critical gaps first.
Greater confidence
Objective test results help demonstrate system security to clients, partners and auditors.
Clear priorities
Recommendations help the team strengthen development, deployment and configuration practices.
Lower incident risk
Vulnerabilities are identified and remediated before they cause damage to data, operations or reputation.
Service model
We tailor the testing scope and methods to the system’s criticality, architecture, data sensitivity and operating environment.
Scope and risk alignment
Duration: 3–5 working days
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Defining the components, environments, access, constraints, scenarios and risk-assessment criteria to be tested
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Defining the components, environments, access, constraints, scenarios and risk-assessment criteria to be tested
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Defining the components, environments, access, constraints, scenarios and risk-assessment criteria to be tested
Result
An agreed testing plan and rules for safe execution
An agreed testing plan and rules for safe execution
An agreed testing plan and rules for safe execution
Security testing
Duration: 1–4 weeks
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Manual and automated testing of applications, APIs, authentication, access controls, infrastructure and other agreed areas
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Manual and automated testing of applications, APIs, authentication, access controls, infrastructure and other agreed areas
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Manual and automated testing of applications, APIs, authentication, access controls, infrastructure and other agreed areas
Result
A list of identified vulnerabilities with evidence and risk assessment
A list of identified vulnerabilities with evidence and risk assessment
A list of identified vulnerabilities with evidence and risk assessment
Report and recommendations
Duration: 3–7 working days
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Technical analysis and prioritisation of findings
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Explaining the impact of findings
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Specific remediation recommendations
Result
A security testing report tailored to management and the technical team
A security testing report tailored to management and the technical team
A security testing report tailored to management and the technical team
Retesting
Duration: 2–5 working days
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Verification of remediated vulnerabilities
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Assessment of residual risk
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Verification of remediated vulnerabilities and assessment of residual risk
Result
Confirmation of which findings have been remediated
An updated risk status
Confirmation of which findings have been remediated and an updated risk status
When this service creates the most value
When an independent assessment of supplier-implemented security is required
When the system processes sensitive, personal or financial data
Before launching a new system or a significant update
Assess your system’s resilience before an incident occurs
We will agree a safe testing scope, assess the risks and provide practical recommendations that can be implemented.
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