PENETRATION TESTING

Advanced testing by CREST certified experts

Penetration testing, also referred to as pen testing, is a simulated real world attack on a network, application, or system that identifies vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Penetration tests (pen tests) are part of an industry recognised approach to identifying and quantifying risk. They actively attempt to ‘exploit’ vulnerabilities and exposures in a company’s infrastructure, applications, people and processes. Through exploitation, LRQA Nettitude is able to provide context around the vulnerability, impact, threat and the likelihood of a breach in an information asset.

It is frequently possible for a pen tester to gain remote access to operating systems, application logic and database records. Through active exploitation of direct and interconnected systems, LRQA Nettitude can provide strategic guidance on risk and tailored advice on counter measures.