Penetration Testing
See your organisation through an attacker’s eyes, with penetration testing that identifies exploitable weaknesses and gives you clear recommendations to reduce risk.
Real-world risk hides in the gaps
Most organisations have security tools, policies and controls designed to reduce cyber risk.
But knowing whether those controls would stand up to a real-world attack is a different challenge.
The challenge is identifying genuine exposure and prioritising remediation before attackers find the weaknesses first.
Validate security through controlled testing
Our Penetration Testing service provides an independent assessment of your security controls through authorised, controlled testing. Working within an agreed scope, specialists identify vulnerabilities, assess attack paths and explain how weaknesses could be exploited.
That gives your organisation practical insight into risk, impact and remediation priorities, helping improve security decision-making.
Penetration Testing services are available through specialist security partners as part of the wider Communicate Assurance portfolio
Know where your risks really are
Validated controls
Understand how well your current security investments perform in realistic attack scenarios.
Clearer priorities
Focus effort and investment on the issues that present the greatest business risk
Penetration testing as part of a wider security strategy
Experienced security specialists
Access trusted security professionals with expertise across infrastructure, cloud, networking and cyber security environments.
Practical risk-based approach
Specialist testers perform authorised assessments designed to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses and potential attack paths.
Security & compliance expertise
Support broader cyber security, governance and assurance initiatives across the organisation
Independent assessment
Validate the effectiveness of existing controls through objective, evidence-based testing.
Connected assurance services
Penetration testing forms part of a wider assurance model including vCISO, Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, incident response and governance services.
Outcome-focused recommendations
We help organisations understand what matters most and where improvements will have the greatest impact.
When was the last time your security controls were independently tested?
Our security specialists can help identify the right testing approach for your organisation, whether you’re meeting compliance needs or validating security investment.
How it works
We define the objectives, systems and environments to be assessed, ensuring testing aligns with business priorities and operational requirements.
Specialist testers perform authorised assessments designed to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses and potential attack paths.
Findings are documented with clear explanations, impact assessments and prioritised remediation recommendations.
Our specialists work with your team to review results and build a practical remediation plan that improves overall security maturity.
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FAQs
Get answers to common questions about our cyber security approach
How often should penetration testing be carried out?
Most organisations conduct testing annually or following major infrastructure changes.
Does penetration testing help with compliance?
Yes. Many frameworks and customers expect regular security testing.
Will testing disrupt our systems?
Testing is planned carefully to minimise operational impact.
What happens after testing?
You receive a report outlining findings, risks and recommended remediation actions.
Can cloud environments be tested?
Yes. Cloud infrastructure, applications and services can all be assessed.
Ready to put your security controls to the test?
Gain an independent view of your security posture and understand which weaknesses create the greatest business risk.
Talk to our security specialists about the right testing approach for your organisation