Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning in Hull

Find the weak spots in your systems before an attacker does. We arrange vulnerability scanning and penetration testing through our CREST-accredited partner, then go through the results with you and agree the next steps.

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What we do

A vulnerability scan checks your systems for known weaknesses. A penetration test goes further: a tester tries to get in the way an attacker would, within limits you’ve agreed, and shows you what they could reach. We arrange both for companies in Hull and across Yorkshire, through a CREST-accredited penetration testing partner.

Why we use a specialist partner

Testing works best when the people testing aren’t the people who built and look after the systems. Our partner runs the tests; we scope them with you and go through the results. CREST accredits cyber security companies for the services they provide, and our partner is CREST-accredited for penetration testing.

What gets tested

It depends on what you’re worried about and who’s asking. Common starting points are the systems that face the internet (your website, email and remote access), your office network and Wi-Fi, and your Microsoft 365 set-up. We agree the scope with you before anything starts.

After the test

You get a report of what was found and how serious each finding is. We go through it with you and agree the next steps. The report gives you evidence for an insurer’s questionnaire, a client’s security questions or a tender.

If you’re working towards certification, see Cyber Essentials in Hull and our free Cyber Essentials readiness checklist. For everything else we do to keep you safe, see cyber security.

What’s included

What you get

Vulnerability scanning
Automated checks of your systems for known weaknesses, such as missing updates and risky settings.
Penetration testing
A tester tries to get in the way an attacker would, within limits agreed with you in advance.
Scoping
We agree with you what’s tested, when, and what’s out of bounds, before any testing starts.
A report you can use
What was found and how serious each finding is. We go through it with you and agree the next steps.

How it works

How a test runs

Scope
We agree what to test and why, whether that’s your internet-facing systems, your office network or Microsoft 365.
Test
Our partner runs the scan or the penetration test.
Review
We go through the results with you, in plain English.
Next steps
We agree what happens next, and you keep the report as evidence for an insurer, a client or a tender.

For solicitors and accountants

Solicitors

Evidence of testing helps with insurer questionnaires and the security questions larger clients ask.

IT for solicitors

Accountants

Test client portals and remote access before the busy months start.

IT for accountants

Testing is quoted for what’s in scope.Ask for a quote

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?

A vulnerability scan is an automated check for known weaknesses, such as missing updates and risky settings. A penetration test goes further: a tester tries to get in the way an attacker would, within limits agreed in advance, and shows what they could reach.

Who carries out the testing?

Our CREST-accredited penetration testing partner. We scope the work with you, then go through the results with you and agree the next steps.

Do we need a penetration test?

If an insurer, a client or a tender asks for one, yes. Otherwise, a vulnerability scan is often the better first step, and our IT Assessment will show where your biggest risks are.

Will testing disrupt our systems?

We keep the risk low by agreeing the limits in advance, including when testing happens and which systems are off limits.

Is this the same as Cyber Essentials Plus?

No. Cyber Essentials Plus is a certification with its own technical checks. A penetration test looks at your systems more widely. We help with both: see Cyber Essentials in Hull.

Sources

CREST

Find out where your IT stands

Our IT Assessment takes about two minutes. Tell us about your company and what’s prompting the change, and we’ll tell you what to do next.

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Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning in Hull

Why we use a specialist partner

What gets tested

After the test

What you get

Vulnerability scanning