Overview
An annual pentest shows your security on the day it runs. For US companies that ship often, automated testing gives continuous evidence that controls still work, which is useful during SOC 2 Type II observation periods. It supports, but does not by itself replace, the manual testing that rules such as PCI DSS and the FTC Safeguards Rule expect.
Environments change every week — new servers, new cloud resources, new misconfigurations. An annual manual penetration test captures a single moment; automated penetration testing helps you catch regressions and new exposures in between.
Our automated testing service uses safe, controlled attack tooling to run common exploitation, credential and lateral-movement techniques against agreed scopes on a schedule — weekly, monthly or after major changes. Unlike a vulnerability scan, it attempts to chain weaknesses and prove impact.
Every run is reviewed by an experienced tester who removes false positives, adds context and escalates anything critical. Automated testing complements — but does not replace — manual testing for business logic and complex applications.
How testing works for US organizations
- Signed scope and written authorization before any testing, including hosting and cloud provider permissions
- Testing windows agreed around your US time zone at scoping, including after-hours windows for production
- Fully remote delivery, with internal and wireless access via VPN or a shipped test device, so no travel costs
- Reports mapped to SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA and customer questionnaires, with a fixed price in USD
What's included
Our approach
- Scope & safetyAgree targets, schedules, exclusions and safe-mode settings.
- DeploySet up testing infrastructure inside or outside your network.
- RunExecute scheduled attack simulations.
- ReviewExperts validate and prioritize results.
- TrendTrack exposure over time and verify fixes.
What you receive
- Scheduled test runs
- Validated, prioritized findings
- Attack path evidence
- Trend dashboards
- Quarterly expert summary
Standards & frameworks
- MITRE ATT&CK
- PTES
- CTEM
- ISO/IEC 27001 A.8.8
- SOC 2 CC4.1
Frequently asked questions
Is automated pentesting the same as a vulnerability scan?
No. Scans list known vulnerabilities; automated penetration testing attempts safe exploitation and chaining to show real attack paths.
Can automated testing replace manual pentests?
Not for compliance-driven or application testing. It is best used between manual tests to catch regressions and new exposures.
Is it safe for production?
Yes, when run with agreed safe-mode settings, exclusions and schedules. We avoid disruptive techniques.
Are you a PCI QSA or ASV, FedRAMP 3PAO or CMMC C3PAO?
No. We don't claim any of those statuses on this site. Most penetration tests for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS Requirement 11.4, the FTC Safeguards Rule and customer due diligence don't require them. If your contract, assessor or program requires a specific accredited provider, tell us at scoping and we'll say plainly whether we can meet it. See US compliance requirements.
Do you quote in US dollars?
Yes. US proposals are fixed-price and quoted in USD, with scope, effort, deliverables and payment terms set out in writing before work starts. See our US pricing guide for published market ranges.