Find weaknesses before they become incidents.
Validate exploitable weaknesses in defined applications, infrastructure and identity environments.
Practical evidence.
Actionable priorities.
CySource coordinates scoped penetration tests to help organizations identify, validate and prioritize security weaknesses. Testing is executed by the specialist most suited to the technology, with CySource leading scope, coordination and deliverable quality.
Project-led by CySource.
Scope, communication, delivery coordination and quality review are led by CySource. Technical work is assigned to independent specialists chosen for the engagement’s technologies and objectives.
What the engagement can cover.
Final work areas and outputs depend on the agreed statement of work, authorized access and operating constraints.
Typical assessment scope
- Web application and API security testing
- External and internal infrastructure assessments
- Active Directory and identity attack-path testing
- Authenticated or unauthenticated assessment as agreed
- Targeted retesting of remediated findings
Expected deliverables
- Agreed rules of engagement and target inventory
- Technical findings with evidence and reproducible conditions
- Risk-based remediation priorities and executive summary
- Findings review with stakeholders
- Optional verification retest after remediation
A disciplined path
from scope to findings.
Clear boundaries, accountable coordination and quality-reviewed findings are central to every managed assessment.
- Define systems, access, excluded targets and testing window
- Select a specialist matched to application, network or identity expertise
- Conduct approved testing with agreed escalation protocols
- Review evidence, validate severity and deliver findings
- Agree remediation priorities and any retest
Scope, testing depth and retest are defined in the statement of work. Testing is performed only with written authorization and agreed rules of engagement.
Build on what you learn.
Validated findings can inform subsequent testing, workforce development or realistic cyber exercises.
Questions about penetration testing.
What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?
A vulnerability scan is an automated step that identifies potential weaknesses. A penetration test also includes controlled exploitation attempts and a practical demonstration of how those weaknesses can be exploited.
Could the test affect our systems?
Testing is carried out in a controlled and coordinated way, within the agreed rules of engagement and testing window, to minimize any risk to system operation.
How long does a penetration test take?
Typically from a few days to two weeks, depending on the scope and complexity of the environment.
Is the engagement confidential?
Yes. All information is kept strictly confidential and protected to rigorous standards.