Penetration Testing Services

Spot Risks Before They Disrupt Your Business

Our in-depth Penetration Testing solutions combine a comprehensive suite of robust technology, our proven and repeatable proprietary testing frameworks, and the experts in our Cyber Threat Unit.

VikingCloud Offers a Full Range of Flexible Services

Our most in-demand Penetration testing services include:

Application Penetration Testing

Simulates real-world external cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in clients’ web and mobile applications.

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Web Application Assessment
Mobile Application Assessment

Network Penetration Testing

Exposes both internal and external networks to hacking tactics, techniques, and protocols to identify potential unknown entry points and gaps in internal data protection safeguards across OS, firewalls, and WiFi.

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External Penetration Testing
Internal Penetration Testing
Network Segmentation Testing
Purple or Red Team Testing
Segmentation Testing
Social Engineering Testing
Vulnerability Research
Wireless Penetration Testing

Automated Testing

Find out if your information is for sale on the dark web, check the health of web and mobile applications, and be compliance ready with the ability to identify, locate, and protect sensitive information.

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Credential Compromise Assessment
Mobile Application Scanning
Web Application Scanning

Safeguarding trust

The world's most trusted brands rely on VikingCloud for Penetration Testing Services

Wide Selection of Testing Options

Network, Web app, Mobile app, Product testing, and more. Network, Web, and Mobile Application testing, and more.
Standard, Advanced, and Premium testing options available.

Proprietary Testing Framework

Industry-recognized testing approach with proprietary methodologies, including reconnaissance and mapping, discovery, attack simulation and analysis, and remediation guidance.

Cyber Threat Unit Expert Team

Years of experience uncovering design and security vulnerabilities.
Expert analytical skills to identify hard-to-find risks.
Proven partners in pre- and post-breach risk remediation and cyber defense threat management.

Actionable Findings

Early release of findings for remediation.
Comprehensive and focused quality assurance on all post-delivery reporting.
Findings debrief with an expert advisor.

The Only Way to Prevent Threats Is to See More of Them

VikingCloud is the Predict-to-Prevent cybersecurity and compliance company that continually monitors and synthesizes over 6 billion data points a day from our 4+ million businesses to help them manage cybersecurity and compliance more proactively.

We help analyze patterns; uncover and understand new risks; and prioritize them in a way that helps us predict them. All before they disrupt your business. That’s what empowers our Cyber Threat Unit – and why clients from around the globe choose VikingCloud for pen testing.

The Asgard Platform®

Your one-stop hub to simplify cybersecurity and compliance management.

VikingCloud’s exclusive Asgard Platform simplifies cybersecurity and compliance management – including pen testing services - with a secure, centralized, hub for real-time visibility, communication, task management, sharing, and the storage of key documents and sensitive information.

The Asgard Platform’s easy-to-use dashboard and timeline also highlight upcoming deadlines, prioritize key action items, and track progress to streamline the assessment process and help keep everyone on the same page.

The Asgard Platform means improved and streamlined cybersecurity and compliance protection – without taking more of your time.

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Chesley Moodley

Information Security Consultant, VikingCloud

spotlight: Cyber Threat Unit

Meet Chesley Moodley

Credentials: Certified Ethical Hacking, Certified Red Teaming Professional, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), Qualys, and FortiGate NSE.

Chesley is a member of VikingCloud’s elite team of ethical hackers / penetration testers with 15 years of information security expertise and credentials to find potential threats and vulnerabilities. Chesley has the principled conviction to share information and limit the reach of new attacks.

With access to proprietary insights from over 6 billion new online cybersecurity and risk events monitored and synthesized every day for millions of VikingCloud clients around the globe, Chesley and our other Cyber Threat Unit members work around the clock to find predictive trends to identify zero-day vulnerabilities and assign signatures to ensure our client solutions are updated to address the most current attacks.

VikingCloud Follows Key Penetration Testing Guidelines, Including:

Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-115: Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment

Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES)

Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Testing Guide

VikingCloud’s security experts validate the effectiveness of your security controls and security program through rigorous security assessments and vulnerability assessments. Our penetration testers exploit vulnerabilities to enhance your security posture. Whether it's phishing simulations, a credential compromise assessment, or black box testing, our security team ensures comprehensive vulnerability management. Additionally, we specialize in cloud penetration testing for assessing cloud-based infrastructures.

Pen Testing FAQs

Here are common questions we are asked about our Penetration Testing Services. For additional terminology and information, check out our Cybersecurity Glossary.

What are penetration testing services, and how do they help organizations identify vulnerabilities?

Penetration testing services simulate cyberattacks to identify security weaknesses, offering actionable insights that help organizations understand and remediate vulnerabilities, strengthening their security posture.

How much should I pay for a penetration test, and what factors influence its cost?

Penetration test costs vary widely, typically ranging from $5,000 to over $100,000, depending on factors like scope, complexity, and the expertise of the testing team.

What are the three types of penetration tests, and how do they address different security concerns?

The three main types are:

Black Box Testing: Tester has no prior knowledge, simulating external attacks.
White Box Testing: Tester has full knowledge, assessing internal vulnerabilities.
Gray Box Testing: Tester has partial knowledge, combining both perspectives.

How does penetration testing aid in regulatory compliance?

Penetration testing helps organizations meet compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA) by identifying and addressing security gaps, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory mandates.

What advanced threat simulations are included in penetration testing?

Advanced threat simulations mimic sophisticated attacks like ransomware, phishing, and credential harvesting exploits to evaluate an organization's detection and response capabilities against real-world threats.

What areas are assessed in comprehensive penetration testing?

Comprehensive services encompass:

External Testing: Tester has no prior knowledge, simulating external attacks.
Internal Testing: Assesses internal networks.
Wireless Testing: Examines wireless networks.
Physical Testing: Tests physical security controls.

How do Red, Blue, and Purple Team assessments enhance the effectiveness of penetration testing services?

Red Teams simulate attackers; Blue Teams defend. Purple Team assessments foster collaboration between both, enhancing overall security by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities more effectively.

Can penetration testing be tailored to specific organizational needs?

Penetration testing services can be tailored in scope and depth, allowing organizations to prioritize critical assets and scale assessments according to their specific risk management requirements.

How do penetration testing and vulnerability scanning differ?

Vulnerability scanning identifies potential weaknesses using automated tools; penetration testing involves manual, in-depth exploitation of vulnerabilities. Together, they provide a comprehensive security assessment.

How often should penetration testing be conducted to ensure ongoing protection against threats?

Organizations should conduct penetration testing at least annually and after significant changes to the IT environment to maintain robust security against evolving threats.