Exposed Services
Internet-facing ports, applications and remote-access services may be unnecessarily accessible.
Penetration Testing
Identify security weaknesses before attackers exploit them.
Controlled vulnerability assessment and penetration testing for networks, applications, servers and internet-facing systems, supported by clear findings and remediation guidance.
Security Testing Overview
Test your security controls through structured assessment.
Vulnerability assessments identify known weaknesses, insecure configurations and outdated software across selected systems.
Penetration testing goes further by safely validating whether approved vulnerabilities can be exploited and what business impact may result.
Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing
Security Reporting
Remediation Guidance
Security Testing Challenges
Security weaknesses often remain hidden until an incident occurs.
Systems may appear functional while still exposing vulnerable services, weak authentication, insecure applications or outdated components.
Weak Authentication
Poor passwords, shared accounts and weak login controls may allow unauthorised access.
Application Vulnerabilities
Web applications may contain input-validation, session, access-control or configuration weaknesses.
Outdated Software
Unsupported operating systems, applications and libraries may contain known vulnerabilities.
Excessive Privileges
Users and services may have more access than required for their operational role.
Limited Visibility
Management may not know which weaknesses present the greatest operational or security risk.
Security Testing Capabilities
Controlled testing across approved systems and environments.
The scope, methods, timing and rules of engagement are agreed before any testing begins.
External Vulnerability Assessment
Review approved internet-facing systems, services, ports and security exposure.
Internal Network Assessment
Assess selected internal systems, services, segmentation and common configuration risks.
Web Application Testing
Test approved websites, portals and applications for common security weaknesses.
Server Security Review
Review supported server configurations, exposed services, patching and access controls.
Cloud Security Assessment
Assess selected cloud workloads, access controls, configurations and public exposure.
Wireless Security Review
Review approved wireless networks, encryption, segmentation and administrative controls.
Controlled Exploitation
Validate selected vulnerabilities safely where approved by the rules of engagement.
Technical Reporting
Document evidence, affected systems, severity, impact and recommended corrective actions.
Remediation Retesting
Confirm whether approved corrective actions have addressed previously identified findings.
Business Benefits
Turn security weaknesses into clear improvement priorities.
Security testing provides practical evidence that helps management and technical teams focus on the most important risks.
Find Vulnerabilities Early
Identify weaknesses before they contribute to a successful attack or data breach.
Prioritise Risk
Separate critical findings from lower-impact issues using evidence and business context.
Improve Defences
Strengthen configurations, access controls, patching and monitoring based on actual findings.
Support Governance
Provide documented evidence for management, audit and compliance review.
Protect Business Data
Reduce the likelihood that attackers gain access to sensitive systems and information.
Create a Remediation Roadmap
Convert findings into phased corrective actions and security-improvement priorities.
Testing Process
A controlled engagement from scoping to remediation.
Testing is performed only against approved systems and within documented rules of engagement.
Define the Scope
Confirm approved systems, locations, applications, testing methods and exclusions.
Agree the Rules
Document authorisation, testing windows, contacts, escalation and operational restrictions.
Perform Discovery
Identify approved assets, services, technologies and potential areas of exposure.
Assess Vulnerabilities
Use approved tools and manual techniques to identify weaknesses and misconfigurations.
Validate Findings
Confirm selected risks and safely test exploitability where explicitly authorised.
Report and Remediate
Present findings, evidence, severity, business impact and recommended corrective actions.
Security Testing Questions
Frequently asked questions about penetration testing.
What is the difference between a vulnerability assessment and penetration test?
A vulnerability assessment identifies possible weaknesses. A penetration test safely validates selected weaknesses through controlled exploitation where authorised.
Can penetration testing disrupt business systems?
Testing carries some operational risk. The scope, timing, exclusions and escalation process should therefore be agreed before work begins.
Do we need to provide written authorisation?
Yes. Testing must be formally authorised and limited to the approved systems, applications and methods.
Can Hozit test a public website?
Yes, provided the organisation owns or controls the website and formally authorises testing of the defined environment.
Will the report include remediation recommendations?
Yes. Findings can include severity, evidence, affected systems, potential impact and recommended corrective actions.
Can Hozit retest after vulnerabilities are fixed?
Yes. Remediation retesting can confirm whether approved fixes have addressed the original findings.
How often should penetration testing be performed?
Frequency depends on risk, contractual requirements, major system changes, compliance obligations and the importance of the tested environment.
Does penetration testing guarantee that a system is secure?
No. Testing reduces uncertainty but cannot prove that every possible weakness has been identified.
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