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How we work

A penetration test should reduce risk, not create new risk. That’s why every step is agreed upfront, documented and transparent to you.

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The process in five steps

  1. Day 0

    Quote

    Your binding fixed price appears instantly in the price calculator, valid for 30 days for the scope you entered; the written offer (PDF) with NDA, DPA and testing authorisation is sent by email right after your request. Want to talk it through first? A free call is always possible.

  2. Before testing

    Kickoff & authorisation

    NDA, signed scope and rules of engagement, test accounts, contacts for emergencies. Nothing is touched before this is signed.

  3. From 2 test days

    Testing

    Manual, expert-led testing against the agreed scope. Critical findings are reported to you immediately, not at the end.

  4. +5 business days

    Report & debrief

    Audit-ready report within 5 business days, with an executive summary, CVSS 3.1 ratings and fix guidance. Walk-through call with your team.

  5. Within 60 days

    Free retest

    Once you have fixed the findings, we retest them free of charge within 60 days and confirm in an updated report.

  • Written authorisation

    Before any test you sign an engagement letter defining scope, timeframe, methods and contacts. This is standard and protects both sides. We never test without it.

  • Rules of engagement

    Together we define what is allowed and what isn’t: test windows, intensity, excluded systems, and actions that need separate approval.

  • Confidential data handling

    Project data is stored encrypted on our servers in Germany, only ever sent encrypted, and deleted 30 days after the project closes. NDA, DPA and testing authorisation come with the offer.

  • Clear communication

    One contact for the whole project. Critical findings are reported the same day through the agreed channel, not just in the report. On your call, we stop testing at any time, immediately.

  • Reproducible results

    Every finding is documented so it can be reproduced, rated with CVSS 3.1 and comes with a concrete recommendation.

  • Retest included

    We retest fixed findings free of charge within 60 days. Your auditor gets an updated confirmation.

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Methodology & standards

We work to recognised, publicly documented standards, so results are comparable and traceable for auditors.

  • OWASP Web Security Testing Guide (WSTG)
  • OWASP API Security Top 10
  • OWASP MASVS / MASTG
  • PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard)
  • BSI guidance for penetration tests
  • CVSS 3.1 (CVSS 4.0 on request)

What we need from you

  • A contact person and an emergency contact
  • Targets in scope (URLs, IP ranges, apps)
  • Test accounts per role (for grey-box tests)
  • Approval from your hosting or cloud provider, if required

FAQ

How soon can testing start?
As soon as you like: in the quote form you pick your start date in the calendar, from the next free day. We confirm it in our reply.
Do you test remotely or on-site?
Remote-first: most tests run over the internet or via VPN / jump host. On-site in DACH on request.