While you may have security systems and processes in place to protect your business, often the only way you discover how good they actually are is when they come under attack. However, waiting for a real attack to strike is a risky strategy. This is where penetration testing comes into play.
Infotrust delivers expert penetration testing services across Australia, helping organisations identify vulnerabilities before attackers do.
Penetration testing involves simulating real-world attacks, using the same techniques that malicious hackers use. This process, also referred to as web application penetration testing, is what can help you understand the real cyber security risk of your systems. It also gives you the opportunity to mitigate that risk and reduce the vulnerability of your business.
Infotrust provides reliable security penetration testing solutions and has become a trusted name for penetration testing in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and right across Australia.
Despite many companies having comprehensive security measures in place, 64% of organisations still have one or more endpoints compromised each year. With the financial and reputational risk as well as the legal requirement to adhere to security regulations, you need to know that your defences can stand up to an attack. As industry-leading pen testing consultants, our security assurance services can test and confirm your layers of defence to ensure your business is protected.
As industry-leading penetration testing consultants, our security assurance services can test and confirm your layers of defence to ensure your business is protected. Whether you’re after a detailed pen test or an organisation-wide simulation, Infotrust has you covered.
To test your defences, our team of ethical hackers will carry out information reconnaissance and then use various tactics to gain access to your systems, bypass your defences, escalate privileges and exfiltrate sensitive data. We’re constantly updating our adversary simulation and network penetration testing methods to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and cyber attack strategies.
Penetration Testing
We test infrastructural, application, mobile and hardware components of your business from an attacker’s perspective to help you identify the risk associated with your configuration.
Red Teaming Engagements
We focus on specific scenarios that are of concern to your organisation and carry out a highly targeted assessment to test every part of your business and explore the risk of real-world threats.
After carrying out a simulated attack, we’ll provide you with a full report of how we gained access to your systems and offer recommendations to help you improve your security posture. Whether you need a single penetration test or ongoing assessments, our pen testing services are tailored to your needs.
Our penetration testing services follow a structured and strategic approach, ensuring a comprehensive and effective testing process:
Scope
A penetration test engagement includes specific asset criteria described by the customer. At this stage, we also discuss specific threat models and capture your business objectives.
Initial Access
Using information reconnaissance, social engineering, or physical access, breaching the environment as per the scope objectives.
Escalation and Lateral Movement
The initial foothold is expanded in the environment via various lateral movement techniques to explicitly bypass security defenses.
Action on Objective
Sensitive data capture and exfiltration from a controlled environment are tested during this phase.
Reporting and Debrief
A detailed report of various attack chains used to compromise, defenses found and triggered, and recommendations are given to improve your business’s security posture.
By testing your defences before your business is the subject of a real-life attack, you can:
Expose the effectiveness of your security controls
Understand the tactics and techniques used in real-world attacks
Identify potential attack paths
Remediate weaknesses that could compromise your business
Ensure compliance with regulations
Mitigate the impact of malicious insiders
Infotrust employs ethical hackers certified by organisations such as CREST, SANS, and Offensive Security to deliver comprehensive penetration testing services in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and with coverage extending throughout Australia.
We can also assist with awareness training, incident response, managed SOC and consulting and advisory services. Enquire about our CISO Services Retainer to leverage the support of an entire cyber security team.
What is pen testing?
Penetration testing (or pen testing) is a controlled simulation of a cyberattack on an organisation’s systems, applications, or networks to identify and safely exploit vulnerabilities. It helps uncover security weaknesses before malicious actors do.
Why is penetration testing important?
Penetration testing is essential for proactively identifying security gaps, validating existing controls, and strengthening your overall cyber resilience. It also supports compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and APRA CPS 234.
Who performs pen tests?
Pen tests are conducted by qualified cyber security professionals (often called ethical hackers) who are certified in frameworks like CREST, OSCP, or GIAC. At Infotrust, our penetration testers are highly credentialed and follow industry best practices.
Why invest in penetration testing?
Investing in penetration testing helps safeguard your organisation from costly data breaches, reputational damage, and compliance penalties. It also provides valuable insights to inform your cyber security strategy and prioritise remediation efforts.
What are the different types of penetration tests?
Penetration testing can include internal and external network testing, web and mobile application testing, wireless security assessments, cloud penetration testing, OT/ICS/SCADA testing, red teaming, and social engineering exercises.
What’s the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test?
A vulnerability assessment identifies and lists potential weaknesses in a system, typically using automated scans. A penetration test goes further by actively exploiting those vulnerabilities to assess the real-world impact and level of risk.
What is the penetration testing process?
The typical penetration testing process includes scoping, reconnaissance, gaining access, privilege escalation, lateral movement, exploiting vulnerabilities, and detailed reporting. Infotrust also provides remediation guidance and executive debriefs.
Why partner with Infotrust for penetration testing?
Infotrust combines deep technical expertise with real-world experience to deliver thorough, tailored, and CREST-accredited penetration testing services. Our comprehensive approach helps organisations across Australia improve security posture and meet compliance standards.
Solving complex cyber security challenges comes with some serious business benefits.
To win the cyber security battle and protect your business, you need to connect next-generation technologies with business policies to create a robust security ecosystem. It’s no mean feat, but with the right support, your business can thrive.
