Most organizations are satisfied with their cyber security, until they are the next headline. A single weakness is enough to invite ransomware attacks, data theft, regulatory fines or company-wide downtimes. Such cases are not likely to occur at random. They are the product of the impairs that were not identified in a timely manner.
Penetration testing comes in as an important line of defense at that point. At HoplonInfoSec we do not simply run a scan and print a report. Our penetration testing is focused to really represent real world attack scenarios and is performed by skilled personnel who know how modern-day attackers operate and think. We find vulnerabilities in your systems open to exploitation and guide you in correcting them prior to anyone else discovering them.
Penetration testing (Pen test) is an authorized hack by professional hackers to check how your security systems are able to resist. All it wants to do is discover vulnerabilities before attackers can).
In comparison to the standard vulnerability scans, in penetration testing, the vulnerabilities are actively exploited to demonstrate what a real intruder would obtain. It replicates real world strategies and puts you in a factual position about the security posture of your organization.
Why It Matters:
Not all penetration testing is a one size fits all. These types target different elements of your IT environment with a view to identifying certain weaknesses. Learning differences between these types will allow you to select the appropriate one depending on your objectives, systems, and requirements of compliance.
These are the main forms of penetration testing that we use:
HoplonInfoSec provides a full range of tests on all the significant attack surfaces:
Scan internal and external networks to identify misconfigurations, open ports and insecure services.
Uncover OWASP Top 10 risks like SQL injection, XSS, and broken authentication.
Assess API endpoints for input validation, access control, and sensitive data exposure.
Analyze Wi-Fi wireless access points and endpoint devices to detect weak encryption and rogue access.
Simulate phishing, pretexting, and impersonation attacks to test employee awareness.
Analyze cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for misconfigured services and exposed data.
Check iOS, Android, and desktop applications against local storage problems, weak credentials, and insecure APIs.
People, process and technology focused full-scope adversary emulation against advanced persistent threats.
Simulate break-ins to test physical access controls, surveillance systems, and insider threats.
What makes HoplonInfoSec different is that we integrate expert-led testing with end business knowledge. Our Cybersecurity professionals are certified up to OSCP, CEH, and CISSP and have extensive experience in finance, healthcare, SaaS, and other public sector settings.
What makes us different:
Our 7-step approach is in line with the industry best practice:
All tests contain an executive summary, technical findings, risk ratings, practical recommendations.
We have industry-standard and proprietary solutions in our toolbox:
Automated tools are balanced by in-depth manual analysis to give extensive results.
Found improperly configured cloud storage buckets that are disclosing sensitive numbers of clients.
2. Healthcare Provider
Exposed employee passwords that were weak and VPN services that were outdated and could be subjected to brute force attacks.
3. SaaS Company
Highlighted unsafe API tokens which would allow penetration of backend data.
Feature | Pen Testing | Vulnerability Scanning |
Depth | Exploits real vulnerabilities | Detects known weaknesses |
Customization | Tailored to your environment | Generic, predefined rules |
Context | Shows business impact | No context or simulation |
False Positives | Low | High |
Compliance Value | High | Moderate |
A penetration tester is an exceptionally well-trained security specialist that aims to emulate the behavior and thought patterns of real-life attackers of information systems. They will find holes in your digital environment.
Penetration testers can be specialized by field e.g. network infrastructure, web applications, APIA, wireless or social engineering. They can simulate external or internal attacks depending on the level of engagement such that organizations can learn how to deal with risks posed by both outsiders and possible threats by insiders.
Most Important functions a Pen Tester fulfils:
To put it simply, penetration testers will perform what scanners never will: they will think the way attackers think and act the way attackers act-but they will do so on your behalf to make your environment stronger, more capable of withstanding an attack.
Cybersecurity is not a checkmark it is a commitment. Penetration testing provides visibility and certainty that enables you to preempt threats up to the point of becoming breaches. Your sensitive customer data, compliance standards or whatever your reason that you want to know where cards lie, HoplonInfoSec provides expert, custom, and result-oriented penetration testing services.
Our team is ready to uncover what others miss. Are you ready to secure what matters most?
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Penetration testing, also known as pentesting, is a method used to check the security of a computer system or network by simulating a cyberattack. It helps find weaknesses before real hackers do.
Those five key stages are given bellow:
Planning and reconnaissance
Scanning and analysis
Gaining access
Maintaining access
A vulnerability assessment is the systematic process of scanning and evaluating an organization’s systems, networks, and applications to identify, quantify, and prioritize known security weaknesses. Unlike penetration testing, which actively exploits vulnerabilities, a vulnerability assessment focuses on producing a comprehensive inventory of issues—such as missing patches, configuration errors, or insecure services—ranked by risk level to guide remediation efforts. Click here to know details about our vaulnarability management services.
These services are offered by cybersecurity experts who test systems for vulnerabilities. They help organizations improve security by finding and fixing potential entry points that attackers might use.
The main purpose is to identify and fix security gaps, protecting sensitive data and ensuring the system is resilient against real-world threats.
Types of Penetration Testing
There are several types, including:
Network testing (external or internal)
Web application testing
Wireless testing
Social engineering
Physical security testing
For example, a company might hire a cybersecurity firm to test its online banking portal. The testers try to break in like real hackers would, then report any weak spots they found so the company can fix them.
Vulnerability scanning is the process of identifying existing known security problems by using automated tools. Penetration testing takes this one step further-it is an actual simulation of the real attack, to actually exploit those vulnerabilities in order to determine real risk.
The schedule depends on the nature of the environment and the extent of the testing. Simple evaluations can run between three and five days whereas comprehensive red team exercises can extend to three weeks.
Yes. We build and execute tests in a controlled-scaled manner under strict rules of engagement.
Absolutely. HoplonInfoSec provides directions regarding how your team can overcome some major problems and conducts follow-up tests to verify the fixes. We accompany your security improvement process throughout.
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