Penetration Testing Services (often called Pen Testing Services) helps organizations proactively identify, exploit, and remediate security vulnerabilities within their IT systems, applications, and networks. Our security experts use the same techniques, tools, and mindset as malicious attackers but we're on your side. We probe your defenses, exploit discovered weaknesses safely, and document every step so you can fix problems before real attackers strike. This proactive cybersecurity approach reveals your true security posture, not just what vulnerability scanners think they see.
Businesses need penetration testing because data breaches cost millions, compliance mandates require it, and board members demand proof that security investments actually work. A successful pen test shows you're taking security seriously and gives you the evidence needed to justify additional security spending or celebrate existing strong defenses.
Key Challenges in Penetration Testing
Identify hidden vulnerabilities, strengthen defenses, and meet compliance with confidence. Our proactive approach enhances resilience, reduces risk exposure, and builds stakeholder trust.
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Scope Creep and Boundary Definition
Defining exactly what systems can be tested and which are off limits requires careful planning. We work with your teams to establish clear boundaries that protect critical operations while ensuring comprehensive testing coverage.
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Minimizing Business Disruption
Aggressive testing can impact production systems and user experience. Our approach balances thorough security evaluation with operational stability, timing tests during maintenance windows and using controlled exploitation techniques.
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False Positive Management
Distinguishing between theoretical vulnerabilities and exploitable flaws requires expert analysis. We focus on vulnerabilities that represent genuine business risk, not just technical curiosities that look scary in reports.
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Regulatory and Legal Considerations
Penetration testing must comply with legal requirements and industry regulations. We ensure all testing activities are properly authorized and documented to meet audit and compliance requirements.
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Skilled Resource Availability
Effective penetration testing requires specialized skills and current knowledge of attack techniques. Many organizations lack internal expertise needed for comprehensive security evaluation.
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Start nowTypes of Penetration Testing Services
We offer a full spectrum of penetration testing services covering web applications, mobile apps, networks, APIs, and cloud environments. Our security specialists use both automated and manual testing techniques to identify misconfigurations, code-level flaws, and exploitable weaknesses.By simulating real-world cyberattacks, we assess your organization’s true security posture and provide actionable insights to strengthen defenses before threat actors can exploit them.
Network Penetration Testing
Web Application Penetration Testing
Mobile Application Security Testing
Wireless Penetration Testing
Social Engineering Testing
Cloud Penetration Testing
API Security Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing Case Studies
Case Studies
Financial Services Firm Prevents Million Dollar Fraud
A regional credit union engaged Zymr for penetration testing and uncovered critical authentication, network, and social engineering vulnerabilities. After implementing our recommendations, including multi-factor authentication and employee training, they blocked three attack attempts within six months, securing their online banking launch.
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Healthcare Network Protects Patient Data
A multi-hospital healthcare system engaged Zymr for penetration testing ahead of a HIPAA audit. Our testing uncovered 15 critical vulnerabilities and social engineering risks. After implementing our recommendations including database encryption, role-based access controls, and staff training, they passed the audit with zero findings, avoiding potential fines worth millions.
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SaaS Startup Secures Investor Confidence
A rapidly growing SaaS platform engaged Zymr for penetration testing to meet investor security requirements. Our assessment uncovered 22 vulnerabilities including excessive IAM permissions, misconfigured S3 buckets, and insecure API endpoints. After implementing our security roadmap in eight weeks, the startup demonstrated strong security practices and successfully closed their Series A funding round, with investors highlighting the assessment as a key factor.
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Why Choose Our Penetration Testing Company
Zymr’s security engineers combine deep domain expertise with automated and manual testing precision. We deliver actionable insights, detailed remediation plans, and measurable security improvements.
Certified Ethical Hackers with Real World Experience
Our penetration testers hold advanced certifications including OSCP, GPEN, and CEH, backed by years of hands-on experience in both offensive security and incident response. We understand how real attacks work because we've seen them from both sides.
Business Focused Risk Assessment
We don't just find vulnerabilities we explain their business impact in terms that executives and board members understand. Our reports clearly communicate which issues pose genuine threats to your organization and which can be addressed over time.
Comprehensive Testing Methodology
Our penetration testing follows industry standard frameworks including OWASP, NIST, and PTES, customized for your specific environment and business requirements. We test beyond automated tools, using manual techniques that uncover complex attack chains.
Clear, Actionable Reporting
No confusing technical jargon or generic vulnerability descriptions. Our reports provide step by step remediation guidance that your technical teams can implement immediately, along with executive summaries that communicate risk in business terms.
Compliance and Audit Support
We understand regulatory requirements for penetration testing across multiple frameworks. Our assessments provide audit ready documentation and evidence that satisfies compliance requirements for PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, and other standards.
Ongoing Partnership and Validation
Penetration testing is most effective as part of an ongoing security program. We provide revalidation testing to confirm successful remediation and strategic guidance to help improve your overall security posture over time.
Penetration Testing Types We Offer
Black Box Testing
Zero knowledge testing simulates external attackers with no prior information about your systems. This approach reveals what real attackers can discover and exploit using only publicly available information.
Gray Box Testing
Limited knowledge testing provides some system information to simulate attacks by users with basic access credentials. This hybrid approach balances realism with testing efficiency.
White Box Testing
Full knowledge testing provides complete system documentation and credentials to identify the maximum possible security exposure. This comprehensive approach reveals vulnerabilities that might be missed by other testing types.
Automated and Manual Testing Combination
We combine automated vulnerability scanning with expert manual testing to ensure comprehensive coverage. Automated tools provide broad vulnerability identification while manual testing uncovers complex business logic flaws.
How Our Penetration Testing Process Works
Our process begins with scoping and threat modeling, followed by in-depth exploitation and risk analysis. We provide a transparent report with prioritized fixes and ongoing security validation.
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Planning and Scoping
We work with your team to define testing scope, establish rules of engagement, identify critical systems, and schedule testing activities to minimize business impact. Clear documentation protects both parties and ensures testing stays within approved boundaries.
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Intelligence Gathering and Reconnaissance
Our team conducts passive and active reconnaissance to understand your attack surface, identify potential entry points, and map network topology. This phase simulates how real attackers would prepare for targeted attacks.
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Vulnerability Identification and Analysis
We use automated tools and manual techniques to identify potential vulnerabilities across your systems, applications, and infrastructure. Expert analysis distinguishes between theoretical vulnerabilities and exploitable flaws.
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Exploitation and Proof of Concept Development
Where safely possible, we exploit discovered vulnerabilities to demonstrate real world attack scenarios. Controlled exploitation provides concrete evidence of security risks and their potential business impact.
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Post Exploitation and Lateral Movement Testing
After gaining initial access, we test how far attackers could progress through your environment, what sensitive data they could access, and how they might maintain persistent access.
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Documentation and Evidence Collection
Every step of our testing process is carefully documented with screenshots, log entries, and technical evidence. This documentation supports remediation efforts and provides audit ready compliance evidence.
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Executive Briefing and Technical Walkthrough
We present findings to both executive stakeholders and technical teams, explaining business risks and providing detailed remediation guidance. Interactive sessions ensure your teams understand both the problems and solutions.
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Revalidation Testing and Ongoing Support
After you implement remediation measures, we retest affected systems to confirm successful vulnerability resolution. Ongoing consultation helps maintain security improvements over time.
How Much Does Penetration Testing Cost?
External Network Testing
Basic external penetration testing for small to medium businesses typically ranges from $5,000 to $15,000, depending on the number of external IP addresses and complexity of internet facing services.
Internal Network Assessment
Internal penetration testing costs generally range from $8,000 to $25,000 based on network size, number of internal systems, and testing duration required for comprehensive evaluation.
Web Application Testing
Application penetration testing varies from $3,000 for simple applications to $20,000 or more for complex enterprise applications with multiple user roles and extensive functionality.
Comprehensive Security Assessment
Full scope penetration testing including external, internal, application, and social engineering components typically ranges from $15,000 to $50,000 depending on organizational size and complexity.
Testing costs depend on scope complexity, number of systems included, testing methodology requirements, compliance standards that must be met, and timeline constraints for project completion.
Key Benefits of Penetration Testing
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Proactive Security Validation
Risk Quantification and Prioritization
Incident Response Preparation
Regulatory Compliance Assurance
Security Investment Justification
Stakeholder Confidence Building
FAQ
Our Pen Testing Services
What's the difference between penetration testing and vulnerability assessment?
Answered by: Senior Penetration Tester"Vulnerability assessments identify potential security weaknesses, while penetration testing exploits them to demonstrate real world attack scenarios. Think of vulnerability assessment as finding unlocked doors and windows, while penetration testing actually walks through them to see what's inside. Penetration testing shows the true business impact of security flaws by proving they can be exploited, not just detected. Both services are valuable, but penetration testing provides concrete evidence that drives executive action and budget approval."
Will penetration testing disrupt our business operations?
Answered by: Lead Penetration Tester"Professional penetration testing should not disrupt normal business operations when properly planned and executed. We coordinate carefully with your IT teams, schedule testing during appropriate windows, and use controlled techniques that avoid system crashes or data corruption. If we discover critical vulnerabilities during testing, we pause exploitation and immediately notify your team rather than causing potential business impact. The goal is security improvement, not operational chaos."
How often should we conduct penetration testing?
Answered by: Security Program Manager"Most organizations benefit from annual penetration testing, with additional testing after major system changes, new application deployments, or significant infrastructure updates. High risk industries like finance and healthcare often require more frequent testing. PCI DSS mandates annual testing for organizations processing credit card data. We recommend treating penetration testing as an ongoing program rather than a one time checkup threats evolve constantly, and your defenses need regular validation."
Do you provide remediation guidance after testing?
Answered by: Technical Consultant"Absolutely. Finding vulnerabilities is only half the value we provide detailed remediation guidance for every issue we discover. Our reports include step by step instructions for fixing vulnerabilities, prioritized by risk and business impact. We also offer consulting services to help implement complex remediation projects and can perform revalidation testing to confirm that fixes are effective. Many clients consider our remediation guidance the most valuable part of the engagement."
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Jay Kumbhani
AVP of Software Engineering, Zymr
Contact Zymr's penetration testing experts for a comprehensive security assessment that reveals your true security posture and provides the actionable intelligence you need to strengthen your defenses. Contact Zymr to schedule your ethical hacking assessment today.
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