Can a vulnerable home, office or IT system be accessed by malicious actors? Our penetration testing service is a safe way to find out.
We do a controlled test to identify weaknesses that real hackers could exploit. It’s an ethical way to explore the risks so that security can be optimised.
There are various phases of penetration testing (also known as pen testing or Red Teaming).
First, we find out as much as we can about the current systems of protection that are in place and conduct a thorough scan to discover potential threats and weaknesses.
Next, we identify all the vulnerable areas, model the threats, plan an attack strategy and attempt to gain access via cunning means. As you can imagine, this is the most delicate phase.
Finally, we submit a report detailing our findings and recommendations for countermeasures that should be adopted.
That gives you a broad idea of our approach, but all our services are bespoke depending on client needs and the threat level. It will always be a rigorous and comprehensive test covering all the security systems, technology and personnel that UHNWIs use to protect their homes, offices, assets and digital information.
Obviously, we act with the utmost discretion and professionalism to avoid any risks arising during the testing period.
For residential premises, we test the defences including locks, CCTV, alarms, surveillance, and the awareness of household members and staff. As a result of our tests, we might recommend anything from new manual or automated barriers to improved cybersecurity practices.
For IT systems, we use the same tools and techniques that an adversary might. This test identifies hardware and software vulnerabilities and assures you whether your clients’ internal processes are sufficient (or not) at the time of the test.
Note that vulnerability scanning is not exactly the same thing. A scan merely results in a list of items that need updating, while penetrating testing usually includes a scan but has the goal of ultimately gaining access.
Doing a ‘real world’ pen test helps ensure all the security holes are plugged, offline and online, and averts potentially costly breaches. For best results, you should not treat this as a one-off, and the checks should be repeated at least once each year. We suggest you think of it like a regular financial audit and book it in the calendar now!
We’re qualified and experienced at a wide range of penetration testing, and will quickly let you know the risks of an attacker exploiting a vulnerability. Don’t allow any weak spots in the security service you provide.
For more information about penetration testing, please see our Protecting Workplaces page.