Pentesting - useful resources
Please see below a selection of our most useful articles and videos about our pentesting services.
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If you’re considering a penetration test and have a clear idea of what you need to test, this quote generator will give you an instant estimate based on your environment and requirements. The questions focus on the key factors…
Learn how to scope a penetration test and get a realistic quote by understanding test types, components, and common scoping pitfalls. If you’ve been asked to organise a penetration test – or you’re trying to figure out what kind…
Penetration testing is one of the most widely recognised cyber security activities. For many organisations, it feels like the obvious thing to consider when concerns about risk, assurance or security maturity start to surface. However, the value of a…
We’re proud to share that Securious Security Consultant, Jack Barratt, has successfully achieved his CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) certification. At Securious, our CREST-certified penetration testing team helps organisations of all sizes identify, understand and mitigate security vulnerabilities across…
In this guide, we cover what penetration testing is, why it’s essential, the different types of tests, how the process works, what to expect afterwards, industry-specific use cases, cost considerations, and how penetration testing supports compliance frameworks like PCI DSS and ISO 27001.…
Penetration testing is a mandatory requirement for most organisations pursuing PCI DSS compliance. Under Requirement 11.4, PCI DSS v4.0.1 mandates that both internal and external penetration testing be performed regularly to assess the security of the cardholder data environment…
Penetration testing, also known as pen testing and ethical hacking, is getting more and more popular, but many people still don’t understand exactly what it is or what it’s used for. This brief article will walk you through the…
More and more companies are contacting us because they require pentesting, either as a one-time event or on a monthly basis. Third parties often drive this need, for example, because they are part of a supply chain or must…
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Securious pentesting posts
Securious becomes a CREST-accredited penetration testing provider
Securious is pleased to announce that we have achieved CREST accreditation for our penetration testing services. CREST is…
How to Scope a Penetration Test (and Get an Accurate Quote)
Learn how to scope a penetration test and get a realistic quote by understanding test types, components, and…
Penetration testing: get your free, instant online quote
If you’re considering a penetration test and have a clear idea of what you need to test, this…
Is a Penetration Test the Right Choice for Your Organisation Now?
Penetration testing is one of the most widely recognised cyber security activities. For many organisations, it feels like…
Securious’ Jack Barratt Achieves CREST Penetration Testing Certification
We’re proud to share that Securious Security Consultant, Jack Barratt, has successfully achieved his CREST Registered Penetration Tester…
Penetration Testing for PCI DSS Compliance
Penetration testing is a mandatory requirement for most organisations pursuing PCI DSS compliance. Under Requirement 11.4, PCI DSS…
Top 5 cyber threats uncovered by penetration testing
Penetration testing, often referred to as a pen test, is a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities within an…
Penetration Testing – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Based in Exeter, Devon, the Securious team hear many questions relating to penetration testing (aka pen testing and…
My cyber security journey – Jack Best
In this article, we interview Jack Best, Securious Cyber Security Consultant, about his role and journey into and…