Penetration Testing

Find the weaknesses before an attacker does

Controlled, real-world attack simulations against your networks, systems and applications, with a clear report of what we found, why it matters and how to fix it.

Overview

Evidence of how your defenses hold up

Businesses have to stay one step ahead of attackers to protect their data and systems. Penetration testing tells you, with evidence, where your defenses are weak and what an attacker could actually do.

We use current techniques and tools to simulate real-world attacks, then give you practical recommendations to prioritize risk and strengthen your security posture.

What's included

What a test covers

Scoping & rules of engagement

We agree objectives, systems in scope and boundaries before any testing begins.

Reconnaissance

We map your public-facing assets and configurations the way a real attacker would.

Vulnerability assessment

Automated tools and manual techniques identify weaknesses across systems, applications and networks.

Controlled exploitation

Hands-on testing shows which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable and what an attacker could reach.

Findings & recommendations

A clear report of vulnerabilities, affected systems and risks, with prioritized fixes.

Re-testing & validation

Once fixes are in place, we re-test to confirm they work.

Process

Our testing process

  1. Scoping

    Understand your objectives and environment, and define scope.

  2. Reconnaissance

    Gather information to build a targeted test plan.

  3. Assessment

    Identify potential weaknesses with tools and manual review.

  4. Exploitation

    Safely simulate real attacks to measure impact.

  5. Reporting

    Deliver findings and actionable recommendations.

  6. Re-testing

    Validate that fixes are effective.

Why Dominant-IT

Testing you can act on

  • Expertise. A team that includes Certified Information Systems Security Professionals, serving healthcare, construction, finance and insurance businesses.
  • Customized approach. Every test is scoped to your business, so the results are relevant.
  • Proactive security. Find and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
  • Clear reporting. Findings written for both technical teams and decision-makers, prioritized by risk.
  • Ongoing support. Re-testing and follow-up keep your environment protected as it changes.

Talk with us about your environment

Tell us what you're running and what worries you. We'll give you a straight assessment of where you stand and what we'd do first.