Penetration Testing for Compliance and Audit Readiness
Most security frameworks and regulators expect regular, independent penetration testing. Scantra Security delivers compliance penetration testing with reports mapped to ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CERT-In, RBI, SEBI CSCRF, HIPAA, GDPR and India's DPDP Act, so one engagement can serve several audits. Every report includes a free retest and a certificate.
Last reviewed 2026-09-28 by the Scantra Security testing team
ISO 27001
ISO 27001:2022 Annex A controls on technical vulnerability management and secure development expect you to identify and address vulnerabilities. A penetration test is the most common evidence auditors look for.
SOC 2
SOC 2 does not name penetration testing explicitly, but auditors routinely expect an annual third-party pentest as evidence for the Common Criteria on risk assessment and monitoring.
PCI DSS
PCI DSS v4.0 requirement 11.4 requires internal and external penetration testing at least annually and after significant changes, including segmentation testing.
CERT-In, RBI and SEBI
Indian regulated entities face specific VAPT requirements. RBI frameworks for banks and NBFCs, SEBI's CSCRF for market intermediaries and CERT-In directions all call for periodic testing, often by an empanelled auditor. Scantra is CERT-In empanelled.
DPDP Act, GDPR and HIPAA
Privacy laws require reasonable security safeguards for personal data. Penetration testing demonstrates that your safeguards work, which matters if you ever need to show due diligence after an incident.
How we make reports audit-ready
- Scope and methodology statements auditors can reference
- CVSS-rated findings mapped to framework controls
- Remediation evidence from the free retest
- Certificate or letter of attestation
Frequently asked questions
Can one pentest cover multiple frameworks?
Yes. We map findings to every framework you need, so one engagement can support several audits.
How often is testing required?
Most frameworks expect at least annual testing and testing after significant changes.
Do auditors accept your reports?
Our reports are designed as audit evidence and include scope, methodology, findings and retest results.
Do you help with remediation?
Yes, each finding includes guidance and our testers are available to answer developer questions.