A Security Policy Is Only as Good as Its Last Pressure Test

Having firewalls, access policies, and security software installed gives a sense of protection—but real-world adversaries don't follow your documentation. They hunt for unpatched entry points, misconfigured networks, and human errors.

Traditional compliance checks often miss how vulnerabilities combine across your environment. Without active testing, you remain blind to:

Unfiltered Access Points

Unnoticed open ports, misconfigured firewalls, or exposed cloud infrastructure.

Exploitable Chain Vectors

Minor vulnerabilities that, when chained together, allow complete network takeover.

Incident Response Gaps

IT teams that don't detect an active intruder until damage is already done.

The Human Element

Employees falling victim to social engineering and phishing tactics.

Flexible Assessment Modes Built for Your Objectives

We don't force a generic scan on your business. We design each engagement around your exact operational constraints, environment complexity, and testing goals.

1. Knowledge Visibility Levels

Black Box Testing

Zero prior knowledge of your internal infrastructure. Simulates an external threat actor targeting your organisation from the outside.

Grey Box Testing

Conducted with partial system knowledge (such as architecture diagrams or user-level credentials). Simulates an insider threat, contractor, or compromised employee account.

2. Deployment Options

Remote-Only Testing

Focused on cloud infrastructure, external network perimeters, web portals, and remote work endpoints.

Onsite Testing

Direct physical engagement at your offices or facilities to test local networks, Wi-Fi security, hardware interfaces, and physical access controls.

3. Operational Readiness (Cold vs. Hot)

Cold Testing (Unannounced)

Conducted without warning your internal IT or SOC team. Tests your real-time detection, alerting, and incident response capabilities under true attack conditions.

Hot Testing (Coordinated)

Conducted in direct coordination with your IT department. Ideal for validating logging systems, observing attack paths in real-time, and training internal responders.

Choose the Depth of Assessment That Fits Your Risk Profile

Whether you need a light vulnerability audit or an offensive threat simulation, we tailor the assessment intensity to match your budget and risk posture.

Testing Level	Scope & Approach	What It Delivers
Vulnerability Scans Only	Non-disruptive, automated scanning across network assets and endpoints. Zero active exploitation.	Surfaces known system bugs, missing patches, and misconfigurations without risk of system downtime.
Standard Penetration Test	Manual and automated testing with controlled active exploitation of identified vulnerabilities.	Proves whether security gaps can be actively breached and provides a prioritised patching roadmap.
Full Red Team Engagement	Multi-vector offensive simulation using advanced tactics to bypass security controls.	Includes proof of data extraction, demonstrating exact business impact and high-value target exposure.
Social Engineering Module (Optional Add-On)	Phishing, pretext calls, or physical facility intrusion attempts.	Identifies human defence weaknesses and evaluates staff security awareness training.

Turn Technical Findings Into Compliance and Operational Strength

Penetration testing isn't just a technical exercise—it is a core pillar of modern information security governance. As part of BSA's Validation and Bespoke Technology framework, our testing directly supports your broader business goals:

ISO 27001 & ISMS Compliance

Fulfils mandatory requirements for vulnerability management, risk assessment, and independent technical verification.

Actionable Remediation Roadmaps

Reports written in clear language for executive leadership, paired with step-by-step technical guidance for system administrators.

Supply Chain Assurance

Provides third-party validation that your digital ecosystem is secure, protecting vendor relationships and client trust.

Test Your Defences Before a Real Threat Actor Does

Get direct visibility into your cyber risk posture with custom penetration testing tailored to your business structure.

Scope Your Penetration Test

Looking for complete software inspection or source code audits? Explore our Application Security Testing.

Uncover Vulnerabilities Before Cybercriminals Do