OFFENSIVE SECURITY

Penetration Testing
Services Australia

We provide actionable insights that enable proactive, effective defense and remediation strategies.
Partner with Australia’s foremost expert in penetration testing to fortify your business against emerging cyber threats.
Our penetration testing services meet all the necessary requirements PCI DSS Compliance, in adherence to the stringent guidelines set forth by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council.

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Ensuring you stay ahead of potential threats

Efficient

Avoid the frustrations of finding reports, scheduling tests, and tracking all your testing results by using our centralised dashboard.

Our penetration testing platform helps cybersecurity teams focus on addressing the most critical threats and vulnerabilities efficiently.

Qualified

Our professional security services consultants hold extensive industry certifications, including:

OSCP, CEH, eCPPT Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, CRTP Certified Red Teaming Professional and CRTE Certified Red Team Expert, ITIL, certified IRAP Assessors, PCI-QSA

Proactive

Our services go beyond just testing.

We offer retests to ensure sustained security, provide expert remediation advice to address vulnerabilities effectively, and practical information to bolster your defences.

Valued

We are an Australian company and part of the largest cyber security organisation in Asia Pacific. Our skilled experts are empowered to deliver the benefits of global scale directly for your organisation.

Let our specialists be a trusted advisor for your business.

Penetration Testing Services

We're a CREST Certified Penetration Testing Provider

Vectra carries out comprehensive penetration testing across Australia, providing expert consulting services in major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane.

Complying with the rigorous standards set by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council, Vectra’s penetration testing service fulfills all prerequisites for PCI DSS compliance.

Positioned as a leader in the field of penetration testing, we set ourselves apart as one of the few application penetration testing companies in Australia that can not only deliver exceptional testing services but also provide valuable assistance in ensuring your organisation’s compliance with industry standards.

Network
Penetration Testing

Network penetration testing is an imperative process that examines an organisation’s network security, including routers, switches, and firewalls. By emulating real-world attack scenarios, it uncovers vulnerabilities and reinforces defenses against cyber threats, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of vital business information and resources.

Application
Penetration Testing

Application penetration testing is an essential procedure that evaluates the security of software applications, identifying potential flaws and weaknesses. By simulating genuine cyberattack strategies, it unveils vulnerabilities and bolsters defenses, ensuring the safety of sensitive data and promoting robust protection against potential exploitation by malicious actors.

Infrastructure
Penetration Testing

Infrastructure penetration testing is a crucial technique that assesses an organisation’s IT infrastructure security, encompassing servers, networks, and storage systems. By proactively identifying weak points and addressing potential risks, this approach fortifies defenses against cyberattacks, ensuring overall system stability and safeguarding critical business assets.

Mobile
Penetration Testing

Mobile penetration testing is an essential practice that scrutinises the security of mobile applications, devices, and their underlying infrastructure. By simulating real-world attack scenarios, this methodology detects vulnerabilities and safeguards sensitive data, fortifying mobile ecosystems against potential threats and enhancing user privacy and protection.

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Key Benefits

Our pentesting platform allows you to manage your security simply.

Single source of insight

Our web-based interface centralises your pentests, enabling access to findings, historical data, and collaboration on remediation.

Schedule tests with ease

Request pentesting engagements directly and see status updates.

Stay informed

Receive in-app and email notifications about key issues and updates in real-time, ensuring you stay informed and can act promptly on critical findings.

Meet compliance obligations

Meet regulatory requirements with all your testing evidence and results in one place.

Remediate quickly

Access specific remediation insight and recommendations to help you rectify and vulnerabilities.

Utilise dashboard insights

Access real-time analytics to prioritise risks, enabling your team to address critical risks based on business impact.

A single view of all your pentests and findings

Schedule pentests with ease

Our Pen Testing Methodology

Vectra’s well-established 6-step approach to penetration testing is grounded in industry best practices, ensuring that our clients consistently receive high-quality results and robust protection against potential threats.

Our team of seasoned experts employ a combination of commercial, open-source, and custom-developed penetration testing tools to perform the tests. Furthermore, we utilise an assortment of automated tools tailored to your specific business needs.

Some of these tools resemble those employed by cyber attackers seeking to gain unauthorised access to your sensitive data.

We employ a comprehensive 6-step approach to penetration testing:

Information Gathering: Collecting data essential for planning and strategising security attacks.
Threat Modelling: Devising methods to assess and test identified weaknesses within the system.
Vulnerability Analysis: Determining possible entry points for potential attackers to exploit.
Exploitation: Attempting to access sensitive information by exploiting detected vulnerabilities.
Post Exploitation: Assessing the level of risk posed by known weaknesses within your business.
Reporting: Delivering a detailed report outlining strategies to enhance your organisation’s security and mitigate potential risks.

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FAQs

What is penetration testing?

Penetration testing is a comprehensive assessment of an organisation’s security posture, encompassing network, application, infrastructure, and mobile systems. Vectra’s pen testing services offer an in-depth analysis of vulnerabilities within these components by simulating malicious attempts to exploit security weaknesses. Upon completing the evaluation, we deliver a detailed report outlining any vulnerabilities or potential concerns and provide recommendations for enhancing your business’s security defenses.

This method, often referred to as ethical hacking, aims to bolster security rather than compromise sensitive data. To be effective, penetration testing must encompass both applications and their supporting network infrastructure.

Penetration tests can be conducted in two ways:

From an external attacker’s perspective, without prior knowledge of your business.
As an internal attacker with credentials or access to the internal network.

By performing pen tests, organisations lay a solid foundation for enhancing their security systems, mitigating risks, and safeguarding valuable data from potential threats.

What regulatory frameworks require pentesting as a key cybersecurity control?

Penetration tests are a mandatory requirement for meeting several regulations, including PCI DSS, SOX, GLBA and HIPAA.

What should I look for in a pentesting provider?

Choosing the right pentesting provider is critical to ensuring your organisation’s security. Here’s what to consider:

Expertise and Certifications: Look for providers with relevant certifications, such as OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) or CREST accreditation, as these demonstrate industry-recognised expertise.
Methodology: Ensure they follow established methodologies like the OWASP Testing Guide or NIST standards. A clear, structured approach is key for consistent and thorough testing.
Experience in Your Industry: Providers with experience in your industry are better equipped to understand specific risks and compliance requirements.
Communication and Reporting: High-quality reporting is vital. Their findings should be presented in a way that’s actionable and understandable, not just technical jargon.
Scalability and Customisation: Their services should adapt to your organisation’s size, scope, and unique needs, whether it’s web apps, networks, or IoT devices.
Post-Test Support: Check if they provide remediation guidance and follow-up support. A good provider doesn’t just find vulnerabilities—they help you fix them.
Tool Usage and Human Insight: Ensure a balance between automated tools for efficiency and manual testing for uncovering deeper vulnerabilities.
Regulatory Knowledge: If you need to comply with standards like PCI DSS or GDPR, the provider should be well-versed in these requirements.
Security Practices: Evaluate their own security measures. You don’t want your data compromised during testing.

Check your defences with Vectra's Penetration Testing Services