Cybersecurity
Why proactive security testing matters
Waiting for an incident is the most expensive way to learn about a weakness. Proactive testing finds it first, on your terms.
Sep 26, 2026 1 min read
Cyber Offense Services
Find the weaknesses before someone else does.
We think like adversaries, so you do not face them unprepared. Our Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) uncovers weaknesses across IT systems, networks and applications, then we help you close them for lasting protection.
Who it's for
- Financial services, healthcare, government, education, SMEs and enterprises
- Technical security leads who need proof of method and scope
- Teams preparing for PCI DSS or customer security reviews
Problems we solve
- No independent view of how attackers would see your systems
- Scanner output with no prioritisation
- Penetration tests that stop at a list of findings
- Security claims you cannot yet prove
What is included
Everything under Cyber Offense Services
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)
Identify and exploit weaknesses in your systems, applications and networks under controlled conditions.
ASV scanning for PCI DSS
Quarterly external scans by PCI SSC-approved partners, with help interpreting results and closing gaps.
Segmentation testing and firewall assessments
Confirm that network segmentation and firewall rules really contain your most sensitive systems.
Source code reviews
Review application code for security flaws before attackers find them.
Vulnerability assessment scanning
Internal and external scanning with analysis, not just raw scanner output.
Our expertise spans
What we test
Web applications and APIs
Authentication, access control, injection, business-logic flaws and API abuse.
Mobile applications
Android and iOS apps, local storage and API communication.
Network penetration testing
Internal and external networks and exposed services, simulating real-world threats.
Cloud
Configuration, identity and access, and storage exposure.
Segmentation and firewalls
Advanced segmentation testing and firewall assessments.
Source code reviews
Application-level security review of the code itself.
Vulnerability scanning
Vulnerability assessment scanning and internal vulnerability analysis.
Social engineering
Phishing and pretexting exercises that test people and process.
Anatomy of a report
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Section 1
Executive summary
Overall risk, key themes and what to do first, in plain language.
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Section 2
Scope and method
What was tested, when, and how.
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Section 3
Findings
Each issue with risk rating, evidence and reproduction steps.
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Section 4
Remediation
Prioritised fixes and quick wins.
VAPT and ASV: quarterly security you can trust
External vulnerability scans are mandatory for PCI DSS, and critical to protecting cardholder data. We arrange quarterly ASV scans through PCI SSC-approved partners, help you interpret the results and close the gaps, and prepare the documentation you need for PCI DSS attestation.
Compliant scan reports must come from an Approved Scanning Vendor listed by the PCI Security Standards Council, so we always tell you which partner performs your scan.
Our approach
How we deliver Cyber Offense Services
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1
Analyse
Agree targets, objectives, constraints and written authorisation.
Typical deliverable: Rules of engagement
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2
Plan
Select test methods and prepare safe, controlled test windows.
Typical deliverable: Test plan
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3
Execute
Discover and validate vulnerabilities with manual and automated testing.
Typical deliverable: Evidence log
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4
Report
Deliver clear findings with risk ratings and remediation guidance.
Typical deliverable: Technical and executive reports
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5
Monitor
Retest fixes and track residual risk.
Typical deliverable: Retest report
Benefits
- Realistic testing under a clear, agreed scope
- Findings ranked by business impact with reproduction steps
- Retesting to confirm fixes
- Reports your developers and executives can both read
Typical deliverables
- Rules-of-engagement document
- Technical report with evidence
- Executive summary
- Clear, actionable remediation report
- Retest confirmation
- Documentation for PCI DSS attestation
Outcomes
- Vulnerabilities fixed before they are exploited
- Evidence for customers, auditors and regulators
- A security programme that improves with every test
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Will testing disrupt our systems?
We plan testing to minimise risk, agree windows and stop conditions with you, and avoid destructive techniques unless you explicitly approve them.
What is the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test?
A vulnerability assessment finds and ranks weaknesses. A penetration test goes further and tries to exploit them to show real impact. Many organisations use both.
Do you provide a retest?
Yes. After you fix findings we retest them and confirm which are closed.
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GRC Advisory & Certification
Design, implement and certify management systems that turn compliance obligations into operating discipline.
- Gap assessment report
- Risk assessment and treatment plan
- Policy and procedure set
Audit & Attestation
Independent verification of management systems, technology, regulatory compliance and internal controls.
- Audit plan and scope statement
- Findings register with risk ratings
- Management report
Outsourced Assurance Roles
Embedded DPO, ISO lead implementer and lead auditor services: senior compliance leadership, fractional commitment.
- Role charter and responsibilities
- Monthly activity and risk report
- Registers and records maintained on your behalf
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