Security Testing & Penetration Testing Services
Identify vulnerabilities before attackers do
What is penetration testing?
Penetration testing is a controlled, authorised simulation of a real cyber attack. Our testers probe your networks, applications and cloud for exploitable weaknesses, then report each finding with its business impact and a clear fix, so you close the gaps before a genuine attacker finds them.
We offer expert-led testing services to assess and strengthen your security posture across networks, applications, cloud, and AI systems. Whether you need penetration testing, red teaming, or attack surface management, our CDS-TES programmes deliver manual, risk-based assurance with clear reporting and remediation validation. From rapid PTaaS call-offs to deep scenario-driven simulations, we help you uncover vulnerabilities, validate fixes, and uplift detection and response, aligned to your operational cadence and compliance goals.
Core Capabilities
External & Internal Network Penetration Testing
Manual, risk-based testing to identify exploitable weaknesses in external and internal networks. Typical inclusions: Reconnaissance & Exploitation; Privilege Escalation / Lateral Movement Where In Scope; Fix-Verified Retest; Executive & Technical Reports.
Web Application Penetration
Targeted web app testing with option for automated WordPress assurance between manual tests. Typical inclusions: OWASP-Aligned Manual Testing; Authenticated Flows Where Provided; Automated WordPress Scan/Report (optional); Remediation Validation.
Pen-Testing-as-a-Service (PTaaS)
Call-off testing credits for rapid assurance after change; short, focused test windows. Typical inclusions: Credits Model & Cadence; Delta Testing After Releases; Lightweight Findings Notes.
Red Teaming (with Purple Uplift)
Adversary simulation to test detection and response, with collaborative purple sessions to uplift controls. Typical inclusions: Scenario Design & ROE; Attack Paths & Objectives; Purple Workshops & Fixes; Final Report & Replay.
Attack Surface Assessment & Management
Discover and track external exposure; prioritise risks and misconfigurations over time. Typical inclusions: Asset Discovery & Monitoring; Risk Scoring & Watchlist; Monthly Exposure Report.
Cloud Configuration & Security Testing
Review of Azure/M365 configuration against best practice and misconfiguration classes that increase risk. Typical inclusions: Config Review & Evidence; Remediation Backlog; Fix Validation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Testing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) testing is crucial for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of AI systems, including chatbots and other AI-driven applications. Typical inclusions: Functionality Testing, ensuring that the AI system performs its intended functions correctly and efficiently; Security Testing, identifying and mitigating potential security vulnerabilities within the AI system to prevent unauthorised access and data breaches; Performance Testing, assessing the AI system's performance under different conditions and workloads to ensure it meets the required standards; Bias and Fairness Testing, evaluating the AI system for potential biases and ensuring that it operates fairly across different user groups; Explainability and Transparency Testing, ensuring that the AI system's decision-making processes are transparent and can be easily understood by users and stakeholders.
Why This Service Matters
- Regular security testing is critical for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Attackers are constantly scanning for vulnerabilities, if you don't find them first, attackers will.
- Testing also provides valuable insights into your security posture. It reveals not just what vulnerabilities exist, but how effective your detection and response capabilities are. It identifies gaps in your security controls and processes. It provides evidence of your security efforts for compliance and audit purposes.
- The cost of undetected vulnerabilities is significant: breach risk, compliance violations, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. The value of regular testing is equally significant: identified vulnerabilities that can be fixed, improved security posture, compliance confidence, and reduced breach risk.
How We Deliver
Planning & Scoping
We work with you to define testing scope, objectives, and constraints.
Testing Execution
We conduct comprehensive testing using industry-standard methodologies and tools.
Analysis & Reporting
We analyse findings and provide detailed reports with clear remediation guidance.
Remediation Support
We help you prioritise and implement fixes, and conduct retesting to verify remediation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Key Outcomes
- Identified vulnerabilities
- Prioritised remediation
- Improved defences
- Reduced risk
- Compliance evidence
- Security awareness improvement
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