Penetration testing in Aldershot, Hampshire
Penetration testing for businesses across Aldershot and the area
With your permission, we attack your systems as a criminal would, then explain in plain English what we reached and how to shut the door. Network, Wi-Fi, Microsoft 365, cloud and website testing for firms around Aldershot.
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The basics
What is a penetration test?
A penetration test, sometimes called a pen test or ethical hack, is a controlled attack on your own IT that you sign off in advance. A skilled tester probes your network, cloud services and websites with real attacker methods, confirms which flaws can be used to get in, and explains the fix for each one.
Don't confuse it with a vulnerability scan. Scanning tools churn out a list of things that might be wrong. A pen test adds human judgement: the tester checks which issues are genuine, links minor gaps together as an intruder would, and puts them in order for your business.
You end up with a fix list in hand before an attacker, insurer, customer or auditor raises the question.
Penetration testing & vulnerability checks
How we test your defences
See where your network, cloud accounts and apps are genuinely open to attack, then get a prioritised plan from our in-house security team. Tell us what you want tested and we'll send a clear, fixed quote before any work starts.
One-off, fixed quote
Single penetration test
A one-time test of the systems you choose, ideal when a customer, insurer or new project calls for evidence.
- We agree the targets, from websites to office networks
- Findings are confirmed by hand, not just copied from a tool
- A sensible first step if nobody has ever tested you
- We walk you through the results once testing ends
Ongoing, included in a managed plan
Regular managed testing
Repeat testing by our own security people, so your defences keep pace with changes in the business.
- Testing covers both internal and external access
- Every report sorts the findings by risk and gives clear repair steps
- New apps, staff and cloud services get tested as they arrive
- Supports audits, supplier checks and insurance forms
- One direct line to the people doing the testing
Typical findings
What a pen test often turns up
Most of these are ordinary. They slip through because they're easy to overlook, and attackers check for them first.
Open services
Remote access, admin panels or servers left open to the internet.
Guessable passwords
Simple, reused or default passwords still in use.
Poor settings
Systems set up loosely or left on default settings.
Cloud gaps
Weak spots in Microsoft 365, Azure or similar services.
Web weaknesses
Flaws in your website, portal or online forms.
Why test
Why smaller firms need it
Criminals look for the easiest way in, whatever the size of the business. A pen test shows where you're open and what to sort out first, so you can lower risk, avoid costly downtime and prove to customers that security is taken seriously.
At the end you receive two documents: a brief summary for directors and managers, plus a detailed report covering each finding, how risky it is and how to put it right.
Stay a step ahead
Close the gaps attackers rely on before they find them, leaving far less to work with.
Evidence to show others
Independent results give clients, partners and auditors something concrete to check.
Avoid costly downtime
Find the weak points that lead to ransomware and breaches, then fix the riskiest first.
Priced to the scope
Careful testing aimed at the systems that matter, readable reports and fixes your team can deliver, at a price set for smaller firms.
Our process
Controlled testing, agreed first
Testing your systems shouldn't put them at risk. We set the rules in writing beforehand: what's in scope, the timing, what we leave alone and who to ring if anything seems off.
- 1
Agree the scope
Decide what's tested and how deep we go.
- 2
Map the targets
List systems, accounts and ways in.
- 3
Probe and confirm
Check which weaknesses really work.
- 4
Work with care
Run tests without stopping your daily work.
- 5
Report and recheck
We explain the results, then confirm your fixes hold.
The report
What your test report includes
The report is what you keep after we've gone, so it serves two people: the one approving spend and the one making changes. We talk you through every finding on a call.
Near you
Penetration testing across Aldershot and nearby
We test for businesses in Aldershot town centre, North Camp, Ash, Ash Vale, Tongham, Farnham, Fleet, Church Crookham and Camberley, and further along the Blackwater Valley and the A331.
Cloud, website and external tests are done remotely, and we can come on site from our Victoria Road office.
Frequently asked questions
Penetration testing questions answered
What exactly is a pen test?
It's a planned, approved attack on your IT. The tester uses genuine attacker methods to look for weak spots, confirms which ones would let someone in, and tells you how to close them.
How is a penetration test different from an automated vulnerability scan?
A scan is a tool that reports things that might be wrong. A pen test has a qualified person check those results, prove which are real, combine small gaps into bigger ones and rank them by the harm they could do.
Should we test internally, externally or both?
External testing covers what anyone online can see, such as your website, email and remote access. Internal testing shows how far someone could get once they're on your network, perhaps through a lost laptop. Many firms begin outside and move inside later, and we'll advise on the right order during scoping.
Remote or on-site testing?
External, cloud and website tests happen remotely. Internal network and wireless tests may need a visit, which we can arrange from our office in Aldershot.
Could the test affect our day-to-day work?
It shouldn't. The scope, timing and anything off-limits are agreed in writing, and we steer clear of methods likely to crash systems. If something unexpected happens, we pause and ring your named contact.
How much does a penetration test cost?
That depends on the number and type of systems involved. When the scope is agreed, we give you a fixed price in writing before anything starts.
How long will the testing take?
It varies with the scope. A small external test is usually quick, while internal or application work takes longer. You get a schedule from us before we begin.
We hold Cyber Essentials. Is a pen test still worth doing?
Cyber Essentials confirms the core controls exist. A pen test checks whether someone could actually get past them. Plenty of firms use both, with the certificate as a baseline and testing for proof that the defences work.
Can you test our Microsoft 365?
Yes. We check how your tenant is configured, from sign-in rules and admin roles to file sharing and email filtering, and show where it should be tightened.
Can you test AWS or Azure?
Yes. We look for exposed services, loose permissions and risky settings in your cloud setup, then set out the steps needed to fix them.
Do you test live systems or a copy?
Normally the live setup, since that's what an attacker would face, and always inside the agreed limits. If a system is delicate or critical to trading, we can test a copy instead and discuss the options with you.
How often should testing be repeated?
Once a year is a good rule, plus after major changes like a new website, new software or a cloud move. Some insurers and larger customers now expect yearly testing.
What happens once we have the report?
We go over the results with you on a call so the most urgent fixes come first. When the changes are made, we test again to confirm they worked.
What does the report contain?
A plain summary for decision makers and a technical section for the people fixing things. Each finding lists its risk rating, the evidence we gathered and clear steps to resolve it.
Other questions
Still have a question for us? Get in touch and we'll give you a straight answer.
Get in touch
Speak to our pen testers in Aldershot
Tell us which systems worry you most, or ask for advice if you're unsure where testing should begin. Call 01252 227128 or email hello@aldershotitsupport.co.uk.
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