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Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing

Find out what an attacker would find before they do.

Why Most Penetration Tests Miss What Matters

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Too many penetration testing services deliver little more than an automated scan with a report wrapped around it. The output reads like a vulnerability scanner dump. Findings lack context. Recommendations are generic. And the engineering team is left wondering what to fix first.

Attackers do not work that way. They chain weaknesses together. They look at business logic, authentication flows, privilege boundaries, and trust relationships. A test that does not replicate this approach will miss the vulnerabilities that matter most.

Organisations also face a growing attack surface. APIs power integrations and mobile applications. Cloud infrastructure introduces configuration risks that sit outside traditional testing scope. A single web application test no longer covers enough ground.

Agabis security testing is built to address this. Every engagement is manual-led, scoped to your architecture, and designed to surface findings your team can act on.

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Our Penetration Testing Services

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Application Penetration Test

Manual-led testing of web, mobile, and desktop applications. We assess authentication, session management, business logic, and data handling against OWASP Testing Guide and OWASP ASVS.

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API Security Test

Structured testing of REST, GraphQL, and SOAP APIs. We assess authentication, access control, input validation, and data exposure against OWASP API Security Top 10.  integrations.

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Cloud Security Test

Security assessment of AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. We evaluate identity and access management, network segmentation, storage permissions, and configuration against CIS Benchmarks. Goes beyond automated configuration scanning to test how an attacker could move through your cloud environment.

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AI Security Assessment

Structured security evaluation of AI systems, covering model behaviour, data handling, integration points, access controls, and output validation. Identifies vulnerabilities specific to AI workloads that conventional testing overlooks.

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We embed findings into your ticketing workflow so they’re triaged, prioritised, and fixed as part of delivery.

Our Delivery Approach

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Scoping

We review your architecture, agree on targets and test boundaries, and define the rules of engagement. Scoping ensures the test covers what matters and avoids disruption to production systems.

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Reconnaissance

Our consultants map the target environment, identify entry points, and build an understanding of how the system works from an attacker’s perspective.

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Testing

Manual-led testing against the agreed scope. We replicate real attacker techniques to identify vulnerabilities, test business logic, and attempt to chain findings into meaningful attack paths.

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Reporting

You receive a detailed report with every finding documented, including proof-of-concept evidence, risk ratings, and remediation guidance. We also provide an executive summary for leadership and board-level stakeholders.

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Debrief and Remediation Support

We walk your engineering and security teams through the findings. We are available to answer questions, clarify remediation steps, and verify fixes through targeted retesting.

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Free Retesting

 Free retesting of identified findings is included within an agreed timeframe, allowing you to validate fixes and close issues with confidence.

FAQ

What is the difference between a penetration test and a vulnerability scan?

A vulnerability scan is an automated process that identifies known weaknesses based on signatures and configuration checks. It is fast but produces a high volume of results, many of which are false positives or low-risk findings. A penetration test is a manual-led assessment where a consultant actively attempts to exploit vulnerabilities, test business logic, and chain findings together. It replicates how a real attacker would approach your system and produces findings with context, evidence, and actionable remediation guidance.

How long does a typical penetration test take?

It depends on scope. A focused web application test might take three to five days. A broader engagement covering multiple applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructure could take two to four weeks. We define the timeline during scoping based on the complexity of the target environment.

Will testing disrupt our production environment?

We scope every engagement to minimise disruption. Testing is conducted within agreed boundaries and rules of engagement. Where there is a risk of impact, we work with your team to schedule testing during appropriate windows or use staging environments. Denial-of-service testing is only performed when explicitly agreed.

What standards and frameworks do you test against?

Our methodology draws from OWASP Testing Guide, OWASP ASVS, PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard), OWASP API Security Top 10, and CIS Benchmarks. We select the relevant framework based on the type of engagement and the target environment.

How do you handle sensitive data discovered during testing?

All testing follows strict data handling procedures. If we encounter sensitive data during an assessment, we document the finding without extracting or storing the data itself. Our processes align with UK GDPR requirements. We can provide details of our data handling approach during scoping.

Can we use the report for compliance or client assurance purposes?

Yes. Our reports are structured to support compliance evidence requirements, including ISO 27001 Annex A controls, SOC 2 criteria, and enterprise client security questionnaires. We can adjust report format and detail level to meet specific requirements if discussed during scoping.

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