What Is Penetration Testing?
Penetration testing (pentesting) is an authorised, simulated attack on your systems by a security professional. The tester tries to break in the way a real attacker would, proves which weaknesses can actually be exploited, and gives you a report on how to fix them before anyone else finds them.
- 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.
Why businesses do penetration testing
- Find exploitable issues before attackers
- Meet ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS and RBI requirements
- Answer enterprise customer security reviews
- Check a major release is safe to launch
Types of penetration testing
- Web application
- API
- Mobile application
- Cloud
- Internal network
- External network
- Social engineering and red teaming
Penetration testing vs vulnerability scanning
A vulnerability scan is automated and lists possible issues. A penetration test is performed by a person, confirms which issues are real, and finds logic flaws scanners can't.
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. Scoping call (30 minutes)
We agree targets, user roles, environments, testing windows and the compliance reason for the test.
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. Discovery and manual testing
Automated tooling for coverage, then manual testing of authentication, access control and business logic.
4. Report
Executive summary, CVSS-rated findings with evidence, reproduction steps and remediation guidance.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is penetration testing legal?
Yes, when the system owner gives written permission and a scope is agreed.