Manual Penetration Testing Services
Manual penetration testing services find the issues automated scanners miss: broken access control, business logic flaws and chained attacks. Scantra Security testers work through your application the way a real attacker would, then document each confirmed issue with evidence and a fix.
Last reviewed 2026-09-29 by the Scantra Security testing team
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Tell us what needs testing, then pick a 30-minute slot.
Get a tailored scope, timeline and pricing on the call.
Why manual testing matters
Scanners are good at known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. They cannot understand what your application is supposed to do, so they miss flaws like one customer reading another customer's data, skipping a payment step or escalating a user role.
Manual testing focuses effort on those high-impact paths, and removes false positives so your team only works on real issues.
What our manual penetration testing services cover
- Web applications and websites
- REST and GraphQL APIs
- Android and iOS mobile apps
- AWS, Azure and GCP cloud environments
- External and internal networks
How an engagement works
1. Scoping call
A 30-minute call to understand your targets, user roles, environments and deadlines.
2. Written scope and quote
A clear scope, timeline and price based on what actually needs testing.
3. Manual testing
Automated discovery for breadth, then manual testing of logic, access control and authentication.
4. Report and retest
Findings with severity, evidence and remediation, then verification once fixes are in.
What you receive
- Executive summary for leadership, customers and auditors
- Technical findings with severity, evidence and affected assets
- Reproduction steps and developer-focused remediation
- Compliance mapping to ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, RBI or SEBI where relevant
- Retest results showing open and resolved findings
Frequently asked questions
Do you use automated tools at all?
Yes, for discovery and coverage. The testing that matters most, logic and access control, is done by hand.
Is manual testing slower?
It takes longer than a scan, but produces fewer false positives and finds higher-impact issues.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on scope: number of targets, user roles and depth of manual testing. Book a call and we will send a quote based on your real scope.
Do you work with teams outside India?
Yes. Testing is mostly remote, so we work with teams across India and internationally.