Strengthen Your Testing
Expert-led offensive security assessments that go beyond automated scanning. Our seasoned penetration testers use real-world adversarial techniques to find vulnerabilities that tools miss and demonstrate actual business impact.
Penetration Testing?
Penetration Testing is an authorized simulated cyberattack performed against your systems to evaluate the security of your infrastructure, applications, and people. Unlike vulnerability scanning, penetration testing involves active exploitation to demonstrate the real-world impact of security weaknesses.
Our experts employ the same tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by sophisticated threat actors — including reconnaissance, social engineering, exploitation, privilege escalation, and lateral movement — to provide a true picture of your organization's security posture.
Our Process
A structured, comprehensive approach tailored to your specific needs and requirements.
Reconnaissance & Scoping
Scope Definition
Collaborating with your team to define targets, rules of engagement, and success criteria for the assessment.
OSINT & Footprinting
Gathering intelligence on your external footprint, exposed services, and potential entry points through open-source research.
Threat Modeling
Identifying the most likely attack vectors and threat scenarios based on your industry and technology stack.
Vulnerability Assessment
Automated Scanning
Using industry-leading tools to identify known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and outdated components across your attack surface.
Manual Analysis
Expert-driven analysis of business logic, authentication flows, and complex vulnerabilities that automated tools cannot detect.
Attack Surface Mapping
Comprehensive mapping of all entry points, services, and potential weaknesses to prioritize exploitation efforts.
Exploitation & Post-Exploitation
Controlled Exploitation
Safely exploiting discovered vulnerabilities to demonstrate real-world impact and validate severity ratings.
Privilege Escalation
Attempting to escalate access from initial footholds to higher-privilege accounts and sensitive systems.
Lateral Movement
Simulating adversary movement through your environment to test detection capabilities and network segmentation.
Reporting & Remediation
Executive Summary
Clear, non-technical overview of findings, overall risk level, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
Technical Detail Report
Comprehensive documentation of every finding with proof-of-concept, risk rating, and step-by-step remediation guidance.
Retesting & Validation
Post-remediation verification to confirm all vulnerabilities have been properly addressed.
Why Choose 8kSec?
Seasoned Offensive Experts
Our team has over a decade of hands-on experience testing Fortune 500 companies, critical infrastructure, and high-security environments.
Beyond Automated Scanning
We perform genuine manual exploitation and adversarial simulation — not just running tools and generating reports.
Industry Standards Aligned
Assessments follow OWASP, PTES, NIST, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks for consistent, comprehensive coverage.
Actionable Reporting
Clear, prioritized findings with step-by-step remediation guidance designed for both developers and security teams.
Transparent Communication
Direct access to your testing team throughout the engagement with real-time updates on critical findings.
Tailored to Your Needs
Every engagement is scoped to your specific environment, threat model, and compliance requirements.
How Much Does Penetration Testing Cost?
Cost varies based on scope, complexity, and testing depth. We provide detailed proposals after understanding your specific requirements.
Get a Tailored QuoteScope & Complexity
Number of targets, applications, network segments, and testing depth required
Testing Type
Black-box, gray-box, or white-box approach with different levels of information sharing
Compliance Requirements
PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, or other regulatory frameworks that dictate testing standards
Retesting Needs
One-time assessment vs. ongoing testing with retesting cycles after remediation
Frequently Asked Questions
Strengthen Your Security Today
Don't wait for a breach to expose your vulnerabilities. Our expert penetration testers will help you identify and fix security gaps before attackers find them.