Penetration Testing

A penetration test is a controlled, ethical attack against systems, applications, or infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities that a real attacker could exploit. It is performed by offensive security specialists who simulate real-world threat techniques and procedures.

The goal is to uncover weaknesses before someone else does and provide clear recommendations to fix them. The outcome is a view of technical risks, the organization’s level of resilience, and concrete steps to strengthen your security posture.

Penetration Testing - HAXORIS

PENETRATION TESTING OBJECTIVES

What do we test?

Our penetration tests cover a wide range of technologies and environments - from web and mobile applications, through cloud and infrastructure, to IoT devices and AI integrations. Each test is designed to uncover real-world vulnerabilities, verify the effectiveness of security controls, and provide clear recommendations for improvement.

  • Web Applications – Simulated real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities such as authentication flaws, injection issues, misconfigurations, and other security gaps.
  • Mobile Applications – Pen tests for iOS and Android focused on insecure data storage, weak authentication, improper API calls, and reverse-engineering risks.
  • API Security – Testing APIs for weaknesses in authentication, authorization, data protection, and resistance to injection attacks.
  • Thick Client Applications – Testing desktop/client apps communicating with servers, focusing on storage, network communication, and privilege escalation.
  • Secure Code Review – In-depth source code analysis to uncover security flaws and programming weaknesses.
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  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Configuration assessments, IAM policies, S3 buckets, security groups, and overall cloud security posture.
  • Microsoft Azure – Security evaluation of identities, data storage, virtual machines, and network components aligned with best practices.
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – Analysis of IAM roles, storage settings, exposed APIs, and network security to improve resilience.
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  • External Infrastructure – Testing public-facing assets such as websites, servers, and devices to uncover vulnerabilities.
  • Internal Infrastructure – Simulating insider attacks to detect lateral movement and internal protection failures.
  • Active Directory – Assessing configurations and weaknesses that enable domain dominance.
  • Wi-Fi Networks – Pen testing wireless security, including encryption, rogue AP, and unauthorized access risks.
  • Kubernetes Infrastructure – Testing clusters, RBAC, secrets, runtime environments, and network configurations.
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  • AI Model Vulnerabilities – Testing for prompt manipulation, data leakage, improper authentication, or decision-making flaws.
  • Security of Third-Party Model Integrations – Testing APIs, access models, and risks related to integrating external models.
  • Adversarial Robustness – Assessing model behavior under adversarial inputs and attempts to extract sensitive information.
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  • Embedded System Security – Testing firmware, boot mechanisms, hardware interfaces, and attacks such as buffer overflows.
  • Device Firmware Security – Finding backdoors, weak update mechanisms, and reverse-engineering risks.
  • Wireless Security – Testing Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, RFID, NFC for weak encryption and eavesdropping risks.
  • Hardware Penetration Testing – Analyzing physical security including JTAG, SWD, supply chain, and tamper resistance.
  • IoT Ecosystem Risk Assessment – Evaluating connected devices, cloud integrations, APIs, and data flows.
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PENETRATION TESTING PROCESS

How does a penetration test work?

A penetration test is a structured process that simulates real-world attacks to uncover and validate vulnerabilities before adversaries do. Each engagement follows five well-defined phases.

1. PLANNING & SCOPING

Plan & define the scope

We set objectives, scope, allowed techniques, and rules of engagement to ensure clear expectations and a safe test execution.

2. INFORMATION GATHERING

Reconnaissance

We collect technical and publicly available information about targets, networks, domains, and APIs to identify the attack surface and entry points.

3. MANUAL TESTING

Deep manual assessment

Experts perform in-depth manual testing focused on real attack scenarios - from authentication and APIs to business logic and privilege escalation.

4. EXPLOITATION & VERIFICATION

Impact validation

We safely validate the impact of findings through controlled exploits and quantify real risk to systems and data.

5. REPORTING

Results & recommendations

The final report includes evidence, risk ratings, and prioritized remediation steps. We can also verify fixes and support follow-up hardening.

PENETRATION TESTING METHODOLOGIES

How do we test?

Our penetration tests are based on widely adopted standards and methodologies to ensure effective and trustworthy security assessments. We focus on real-world risks and help raise your organization’s security level.

OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) is a leading nonprofit focused on improving software security. We draw on the OWASP Top 10 to identify the most common application vulnerabilities - such as SQL injections, XSS, session management issues, and more. OWASP methodologies help us perform effective, credible penetration tests focused on real threats.

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The Web Security Testing Guide (WSTG) is OWASP’s comprehensive methodology for testing web applications and underpins professional penetration testing. It covers the entire testing lifecycle including authentication, authorization, user input, business logic, cryptography, and more - ensuring systematic, thorough, risk-driven testing.

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The Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) provides clear security requirements for application development and testing. It also serves as a reference framework for penetration tests across three levels:

  • Level 1 – Basic verification for all apps, focusing on common vulnerabilities such as injections and misconfigurations, often identified during penetration testing.
  • Level 2 – Standard level for apps handling sensitive data, requiring strong authentication, session management, and secure coding - typical areas covered in pen tests.
  • Level 3 – Advanced level for critical applications (e.g., banking, healthcare), including cryptography and security architecture reviews.
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Why do penetration testing with Haxoris?

Experience

Our experts have many years of experience in offensive cybersecurity, red teaming, and penetration testing.

Transparency

Every step of the process is clear and transparent so you know what to expect. We communicate continuously to achieve the best results.

Collaboration

We work closely with your team to achieve the best outcomes and provide all the information and deliverables you need.

Professionalism

Our work is always performed to the highest professional standards, following strong ethics and security principles.

Other Services

Red Teaming

Simulation of a real-world attack against your organization.

Vulnerability Assessment

Assessment of the security of your infrastructure and applications.

Application Penetration Testing

Assessment of the security of your web and mobile applications.

IoT Device Security Check

Strengthen the security of IoT devices and embedded systems.

Penetration Testing of AI & LLM Integrations

Ensure the security of your AI integrations.

Phishing

Test how your employees respond to phishing emails.

Employee Training

Educate your employees on security and cyber threats.

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FAQ

The duration depends on the size and complexity of the environment. A small web application can take 3–5 days, while a full network test may take 1–3 weeks. During the initial phase, we provide a time estimate and effort assessment to keep everything transparent.

The price depends on the scope, size, and complexity of the project. A basic web application test may start in the hundreds of euros, while larger networks or cloud environments will cost more. After a consultation, we’ll prepare a no-obligation quote for you.

Ideally at least once a year. You should also run a pentest after major changes - such as launching a new application, migrating to the cloud, or updating infrastructure. Regular testing helps maintain security and regulatory compliance.

You’ll receive a detailed report including an executive summary, technical findings, risk ratings, impact analysis, and concrete remediation recommendations. We also offer a review session to walk you through the results and answer your questions.

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