Penetration Testing
Tested by hand.Proven with evidence.
Where testing falls short
Why most penetration tests disappoint
A weak test gives false comfort. These are the gaps that let real issues slip through, and what our testing does differently.
Scan dressed up as a test
An automated scan relabelled as a penetration test, missing the business-logic and chained attacks that actually cause breaches.
Surface-only coverage
Testing the login page but never the API behind it, where authorisation and access-control flaws really live.
Unreadable reports
A raw tool dump with no severity, no proof and no remediation steps, so nothing gets fixed.
No exploit chaining
Findings listed in isolation, missing the chain of low-risk issues that combine into a critical compromise.
Junior or offshore delivery
Sold by seniors, delivered by juniors, with no real depth when it matters.
No retest
Issues reported but never verified as fixed, so you cannot prove remediation to customers or auditors.
What we deliver
What you get from a CYBEROCO test
A test run by senior, CREST-accredited consultants, and a report both your board and your engineers can use.
- Scoping workshop to agree targets, depth and rules of engagement
- Manual, intelligence-led testing across web, API, network, mobile and cloud
- Business-logic and auth testing the flaws scanners cannot find
- Exploit chaining to show real-world impact, not just isolated bugs
- Severity-rated findings, each with evidence and business impact
- Clear remediation guidance — specific steps your engineers can follow
- Executive and technical report written for both audiences
- Free remediation retest to verify and evidence that fixes hold
How we work
Our penetration testing process
A senior tester leads you from scope to a verified, evidenced result.
Scope. We agree targets, depth and rules of engagement with you.
Recon. We map the attack surface the way an adversary would.
Test. We manually test and exploit, chaining issues for real impact.
Report. We deliver severity-rated findings with evidence and fixes.
Debrief. We walk your team through findings and remediation.
Retest. We re-test fixed issues and confirm they are closed.
Make the right choice
Commodity scan vs senior-led penetration test
| Commodity scan | CYBEROCO (CREST-accredited) | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Automated, templated | Manual, intelligence-led |
| Business logic | Missed | Tested in depth |
| API & authorisation | Often skipped | Core focus |
| Exploit chaining | Not done | Demonstrated end to end |
| Report | Raw tool output | Executive + technical, prioritised |
| Delivered by | Junior/offshore | Senior CREST testers |
| Retest | Extra cost | Included |
| Fees | Open-ended | Fixed, scope-bound |
Questions
Penetration testing, answered
What types of penetration testing do you offer?
We test web applications, APIs, internal and external networks, mobile applications (iOS and Android), and cloud environments — scoped individually or combined depending on your attack surface.
Are your testers CREST-accredited?
Yes. Every engagement is led by a CREST-accredited senior consultant, not a junior tester working from a template.
How is this different from a vulnerability scan?
A scan is automated and flags what's already known. A penetration test is manual — our consultants actively exploit findings, chain them together, and confirm real-world impact rather than just listing potential issues.
Do you provide a retest?
Yes, a full remediation retest is included at no extra cost, so your final report reflects what's actually been fixed, not just what was originally found.
Will the report satisfy our customers or auditors?
Yes. Every report includes an executive summary for non-technical stakeholders and a technical section mapped to the frameworks your auditors expect, such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and PCI DSS.
How quickly can you start?
Typically within 1–2 weeks of an agreed scope, depending on current engagement load and how quickly access and testing windows can be arranged on your side.
Related services
Explore related CYBEROCO services
Vulnerability Assessment
Broad, automated and manually-verified scanning across your estate to surface and prioritise exploitable weaknesses.
→Red Team Assessments
Objective-led, adversary-simulation testing across people, process and technology to measure real detection and response.
→Secure Code Review
Manual and tool-assisted review of your source code to catch the flaws that only surface by reading the logic itself.
→Ready?