Internal pentest

Internal Penetration Testing

Internal penetration testing simulates an attacker who is already inside your network, for example through a phished laptop or a malicious insider. Testers try to move from that starting point to sensitive servers, data and domain admin, showing how far a single compromised device could go.

  • Manual, expert-led testing
  • CVSS-rated report with fixes
  • Retest after you fix
  • Written scope before work starts

Talk to our Security Experts

Tell us what needs testing, then pick a 30-minute slot.

Get a tailored scope, timeline and pricing on the call.

What internal testing covers

  • Active Directory misconfigurations and attack paths
  • Kerberoasting and credential attacks
  • Lateral movement between hosts
  • Segmentation between user, server and payment networks
  • Unpatched internal servers
  • Open file shares containing sensitive data

How remote internal testing works

You deploy a small virtual machine or provide VPN access. Our tester works through it as if plugged into your office network. Nothing is installed on staff devices.

Requirements Indian businesses usually test for

In India, the trigger for a test is often regulatory. RBI expects regulated entities and their technology vendors to run periodic VAPT. SEBI's cybersecurity framework asks market intermediaries for regular testing. CERT-In directions require organisations to maintain security practices and report incidents. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 requires reasonable security safeguards for personal data.

Enterprise customers also ask vendors for a recent third-party pentest report during security reviews. We write reports so the same document can be shared with a regulator, an auditor or a customer's security team.

How the engagement runs

  1. 1. Scoping call (30 minutes)

    We agree targets, user roles, environments, testing windows and the compliance reason for the test.

  2. 2. Written scope and quote

    You get a scope document and an INR or USD quote based on the real size of the work.

  3. 3. Discovery and manual testing

    Automated tooling for coverage, then manual testing of authentication, access control and business logic.

  4. 4. Report

    Executive summary, CVSS-rated findings with evidence, reproduction steps and remediation guidance.

  5. 5. Retest

    Once your team ships fixes, we verify each finding and issue an updated report.

What the report contains

  • Executive summary for leadership, customers and auditors
  • Findings rated by CVSS severity with screenshots and request evidence
  • Step-by-step reproduction for your developers
  • Specific remediation guidance, not generic advice
  • Compliance mapping (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, RBI, SEBI, CERT-In guidelines) where relevant
  • Retest status showing which findings are open and closed

Certifications our testers hold

Every engagement is led by a certified senior tester.

OSCP. Offensive Security Certified Professional
OSCP
OSWE. Offensive Security Web Expert
OSWE
CEH. Certified Ethical Hacker
CEH
eJPT. Junior Penetration Tester
eJPT
CREST. CREST Penetration Testing
CREST
CRTP. Certified Red Team Professional
CRTP
CISSP. Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISSP
CNSP. Certified Network Security Practitioner
CNSP

Frequently asked questions

Is internal testing needed for PCI DSS?

Yes. PCI DSS requires both internal and external penetration testing.

How much does it cost?

Price depends on the number of targets, user roles and depth of manual testing. Use the VAPT cost estimator for an INR range, or book a call for a written quote.

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