Why Choose CommSec?
Expert Penetration Testing to Protect Your Business
At CommSec we deliver high-quality manual penetration testing that goes beyond vulnerability scanning. Our CREST-certified pen testers have over a decade of experience helping organisations across Ireland uncover real risks and strengthen their cyber resilience.
We simulate real-world attacks to identify weaknesses before threats do, and provide clear, actionable insights to help you improve your security. Partner with us for a thorough assessment that supports your strategy, not just your compliance.
What is penetration testing?
Penetration testing, or a pen test, is a controlled simulation of a cyber attack on your systems, applications, or network. It uncovers vulnerabilities caused by misconfigurations, software flaws, or security gaps in processes and controls.
Many organisations discover too late that not all pen tests are the same. You need a testing partner who delivers depth and value, not a compliance tick-box exercise or just a vulnerability scan.
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CommSec’s approach to Pen Testing
We test your environment from an attacker’s perspective using expert methodology and active exploitation where needed. Our findings include risk analysis and practical advice to help you fix issues and reduce exposure. Penetration testing can be offered as a standalone service or as part of a broader security assessment.
Our methodology follows a six-step process that helps us ensure a thorough and effective evaluation of a client’s security posture.
- The first step is Pre-engagement & scoping, where we define the scope and objectives of the engagement, identify the assets to be tested, and agree on the testing methodology. This helps ensure that the engagement stays on track and the client’s expectations are met.
- Next is Intelligence Gathering, where we gather as much information as possible about the target network or application. This includes information about the technology used, the employees who have access to it, and any potential vulnerabilities.
- The third step is Vulnerability Analysis, where we use automated tools and manual techniques to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. We then prioritize these vulnerabilities based on their severity and the risk they pose to the client’s business.
- Once vulnerabilities are identified, we move on to the fourth step, Exploitation, where we attempt to exploit these vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to the target system. This helps us determine if the vulnerabilities can be exploited in a real-world scenario.
- The fifth step is Post Exploitation, where we assess the level of access we were able to obtain and explore the target system further to identify any additional vulnerabilities or weaknesses.
- Finally, we provide a comprehensive report in the Reporting step that includes our findings, recommendations for remediation, and a detailed breakdown of our testing methodology. This report helps the client understand their security posture and provides them with actionable steps to improve it.
