Manual, expert-led security testing
Penetration testing services
for every critical attack surface
Manual penetration testing for web applications, APIs, mobile apps, networks and cloud environments, with evidence your engineers can act on.
Book a 30-min call- Find real issues, not scanner noise: Manual validation, safe proof of impact and practical remediation guidance for every confirmed finding.
- Test the attack paths that matter: Coverage across business logic, access controls, authentication, APIs, cloud configuration and exposed infrastructure.
- Prepare evidence for buyers and auditors: Clear reports with severity, evidence, reproduction steps and compliance mapping where it applies.
- Move from finding to verified fix: Developer-ready recommendations and a retest workflow that confirms whether each issue has been closed.
Talk to our Security Experts
Tell us what needs testing, then choose a 30-minute slot.
Get a tailored scope, timeline and pricing on the call.
Penetration testing delivered with practical outcomes
Why now
The cost of skipping penetration testing keeps rising
Customers ask for proof
Enterprise buyers, investors and partners increasingly ask for a recent third-party security report before they sign.
Auditors expect evidence
ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS and Indian regulators such as RBI and SEBI expect periodic, documented security testing.
Scanners miss logic flaws
Broken access control and business logic issues rarely show up in automated scans. They need a human tester.
Late fixes cost more
A vulnerability found after release takes longer to fix and can expose real user data in the meantime.
What we test
One partner across your attack surface
Choose a focused assessment or combine multiple targets into one coordinated engagement.
Web application pentesting
Manual testing of authentication, authorisation, sessions, business logic, inputs and high-risk workflows.
Explore serviceAPI penetration testing
Security testing for REST, GraphQL and SOAP APIs, including object-level access and abuse of business rules.
Explore serviceMobile application pentesting
Android and iOS testing across local storage, traffic, authentication, platform controls and backend APIs.
Explore serviceCloud security testing
Review of identity, permissions, storage, network exposure and workload configuration across AWS, Azure and GCP.
Explore serviceNetwork penetration testing
External and internal testing for exposed services, segmentation gaps, weak configuration and privilege escalation.
Explore serviceSource code review
Focused manual review of sensitive code paths, secrets, unsafe data handling and security control implementation.
Explore serviceHow it works
Manual depth, delivered in a clear process
The engagement moves from written scope to verified remediation, with your team informed at every stage.
Scope your pentest- 01
Scope the engagement
Agree on targets, test accounts, environments, testing windows and escalation contacts before testing starts.
- 02
Map the attack surface
Review roles, data flows, integrations and exposed assets to focus effort on realistic attack paths.
- 03
Test manually and with tools
Use automated discovery for breadth, then manually validate, exploit and chain issues to prove impact safely.
- 04
Review findings as a team
Prioritise confirmed vulnerabilities and give engineers evidence, reproduction steps and remediation guidance.
- 05
Deliver the report
Provide an executive view for leaders and detailed technical findings for developers and auditors.
- 06
Verify remediation
Retest reported findings after fixes and update their status so stakeholders can see what is resolved.
Testing approach
Black box, grey box or white box
We recommend the right approach on the scoping call, based on your risk and compliance needs.
Black box
We start with no internal knowledge, like an outside attacker. Best for testing what is exposed to the internet.
Grey box
We test with user accounts for each role. This is the most common choice because it finds access control and logic flaws.
White box
We get architecture details or source code access. Deepest coverage for high-risk systems and code paths.
Compliance mapping
Reports mapped to the frameworks you answer to
Where relevant, findings are mapped to your framework so the report can go straight into your audit evidence.
Global standards
Indian regulations
Illustrative example
Scantra Security
Security Assessment Report
Web application and API
Confidential. Client name redacted.
Reports
Generate customized pentest reports
An executive view for leadership, customers and auditors. A technical view with evidence, reproduction steps and fixes for your developers.
See a sample report on a callWhat you receive
Evidence for engineers, leaders and auditors
A useful pentest ends with a clear decision trail. Each confirmed issue is documented so your team can understand the risk, reproduce it and verify the fix.
- Executive summary for leadership, customers and auditors
- Technical findings with severity, evidence and affected assets
- Clear reproduction steps and developer-focused remediation
- Compliance mapping where it is relevant to the engagement
- Retest results showing open and resolved findings
- A final report suitable for security reviews and due diligence
Sample finding
Broken object-level authorisation
Affected request, role and response captured with sensitive values removed.
Explains what an attacker could access or change and which users are exposed.
Specific server-side authorisation checks and validation guidance for developers.
A clear open or resolved result after the corrected control is tested again.
Why Scantra
Why this matters for your business
- Certified practitioners holding OSCP, OSWE, CEH and CRTP
- Manual-first testing, never scanner output passed off as a pentest
- Every finding validated with evidence and reproduction steps
- Reports written for both executives and developers
- Retesting to confirm each fix is actually closed
- IDOR on invoice endpointResolved
- Weak JWT signature checkRetest pending
- Open S3 bucket listingResolved
- Missing rate limit on loginOpen
Practitioner credentials
Testing led by certified security professionals
Our team’s technical certifications span application security, exploitation, red teaming and network security.
Pricing
Clear, scoped pricing
Every quote is fixed and based on your real scope. Book a call to get yours.
Focused
One target, pre-launch or first audit
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- Web application
- APIs behind it
- Role-based access testing
- Executive and technical report
- Retest of reported findings
Standard
Multiple targets or a compliance audit
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- Web application
- APIs behind it
- Role-based access testing
- Executive and technical report
- Retest plus updated report
Enterprise
Many targets, recurring testing through the year
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- Web application
- APIs behind it
- Role-based access testing
- Executive and technical report
- Retests across the engagement
What counts as a target?
- A web app plus its APIs and underlying cloud is 1 target.
- Android and iOS apps are separate targets.
- app.example.com and admin.example.com with separate logins are 2 targets.
- Networks, IP ranges and cloud accounts can be grouped after scoping.
Buyer guide
What to know before you scope a pentest
The right depth depends on your assets, user roles, architecture, release stage and compliance requirements.
Review pricing factorsWhat is a penetration test?
A penetration test, often shortened to pentest or pen test, is an authorised simulated attack against your systems. The goal is not to produce a long list of theoretical issues. It is to find the weaknesses an attacker could realistically use, show what they could achieve with them, and help you close them.
Automated scanners are useful, but they cannot understand your business logic. They will not notice that a normal user can approve their own refund, view another tenant's invoices by changing an ID, or skip a payment step. Those are the issues that lead to real breaches, and they are found by people, not tools. That is why our penetration testing services are manual first.
Black box, grey box and white box testing
In a black box test we start with no internal knowledge, just like an external attacker. Grey box testing gives us user accounts and basic documentation, which lets us test authorisation and business logic in depth. White box testing adds source code and architecture access for the most thorough coverage. Most SaaS companies get the best value from grey box testing, and we will recommend the right approach during scoping.
How long does a pentest take?
A focused web application or API test usually takes one to two weeks of testing, followed by reporting. Larger scopes, multiple applications or internal network testing take longer. We share a clear timeline with your quote, including when you can expect the draft report and the retest window.
Who needs penetration testing services?
Our clients range from seed-stage startups preparing for their first enterprise deal to banks, NBFCs and fintechs meeting regulatory requirements. Founders and CTOs use us to unblock sales. CISOs and compliance leads use us for audit evidence and assurance. Engineering teams use our findings to improve the way they build.
What affects the price of a pentest
Cost depends on scope: the number of applications, user roles, API endpoints, IP addresses or cloud accounts, the depth of testing and any compliance reporting needs. We do not sell fixed packages that ignore your real scope. See our guide to penetration testing cost for the full breakdown, or request a quote and we will reply with a fixed price.
Frequently asked questions
Answers for security buyers
What is the difference between a pentest and a vulnerability scan?
A scan uses automated tools to list known issues. A penetration test adds manual exploitation, business logic testing and proof of impact, and removes false positives.
Are your testers certified?
Our team holds industry certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, CEH and CRTP, and Scantra Security is CERT-In empanelled.
Is a retest included?
Yes. Every engagement includes a free retest of reported findings after your team has fixed them, plus an updated report.
Will testing affect our production systems?
We agree testing windows and safe techniques in advance. Where possible we test in staging, and we never run destructive tests without written approval.
Can I see a sample report?
Yes. Ask for a sample report during your call and we will share a redacted example.
How quickly can you start?
Most engagements can start within a week of scope sign-off, depending on your environment access.
Ready to test what attackers would target?
Tell us what needs testing, then choose a 30-minute slot with the Scantra Security team.