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An External Penetration Test is a vital cyber security assessment designed to evaluate how well an organisation’s internet-facing systems can withstand real-world cyber attacks. During this engagement, experienced security professionals simulate the tactics and techniques used by external threat actors attempting to breach the network perimeter—typically targeting web servers, email systems, VPNs, and other public-facing infrastructure. The objective is to identify exploitable vulnerabilities such as open ports, outdated software, misconfigured services, or weak authentication mechanisms, all without disrupting day-to-day operations.

This proactive assessment helps organisations understand their exposure to external threats operating over the internet. The testing is conducted ethically, confidentially, and in full compliance with legal requirements. Upon completion, a comprehensive report is provided, detailing any weaknesses discovered along with practical, prioritised recommendations to improve external security and reduce the risk of unauthorised access.

An Internal Penetration Test is a focused security exercise designed to simulate the impact of an attacker gaining access to an organisation’s internal network—whether through compromised credentials, insider threats, or a physical security breach. In this controlled scenario, ethical hackers operate from within the network environment to identify vulnerabilities in systems such as workstations, servers, domain controllers, and internal applications. The aim is to uncover issues like privilege escalation paths, insecure configurations, unpatched software, or the exposure of sensitive data, all while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

This assessment provides essential insight into how much damage could be done by an attacker who breaches the network perimeter. Testing is carried out discreetly and within the bounds of legal and organisational guidelines. A detailed report is delivered following the engagement, outlining identified risks and offering clear, actionable recommendations to enhance internal defences and limit potential impact from internal threats.

A Web Application Penetration Test is a specialised assessment designed to evaluate the security of a web application against common and emerging attack techniques. During the test, skilled security professionals emulate real-world cyber attacks—such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), broken authentication, and insecure APIs—to identify flaws in the application’s design, configuration, and functionality. The goal is to uncover vulnerabilities without affecting the application’s availability or user experience.

This type of testing is essential for organisations that rely on web applications to handle sensitive data or provide customer-facing services. The assessment is conducted in a secure and controlled manner, following strict ethical and legal standards. Once complete, a detailed report is provided, highlighting all discovered issues along with prioritised, actionable recommendations to strengthen the application’s security posture and reduce the risk of exploitation.