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Penetration Testing Services

Carbide’s credentialed experts find real attack paths and package results into audit-ready evidence. We guide remediation, retest fixes, and help you prove trust to buyers and regulators.

Put Your Security To the Test

What you get with Carbide Penetration Testing

We deliver executive-ready summaries to win leadership buy-in, detailed reports your security team can act on, and SOC 2 and ISO 27001 control mapping to speed compliance. With built-in remediation guidance and a retest certificate, you’ll have the evidence to prove risks are resolved.

  • Web Penetration Testing

    Blackbox Penetration Test: This approach simulates a real-world external attack where the tester has no prior knowledge of the internal systems or credentials, mimicking an outsider attempting to breach the system.
    Graybox Penetration Test: This approach provides the tester with limited knowledge, such as user credentials or API documentation. This simulates an attack from a semi-trusted user or an insider with some level of access, and can uncover more profound vulnerabilities that an exclusively external test might overlook.

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  • Network Penetration Testing

    External Network Testing: Simulates attacks from outside your organization, targeting exposed IP ranges and internet-facing assets.

    Internal Network Testing: Performed with limited internal access, uncovering lateral movement and privilege escalation risks.

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  • Mobile Penetration Testing

    Our team evaluates Android and iOS applications for vulnerabilities using techniques from OWASP’s Top Mobile Risks. Tests cover areas such as insecure data storage on the device, weak or broken authentication and session handling, inadequate transport layer protection, and more.

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Built for Trust

Our Penetration Testing Methodology

The Carbide Penetration Testing service is performed by certified ethical hackers with expertise in: Planning & Scoping, Reconnaissance (Information Gathering), Threat Modelling & Vulnerability Identification, Exploitation, Post-Exploitation, Analysis & Reporting, and Retesting. To ensure consistency and credibility, our approach is adapted from the following globally recognized standards and frameworks:

  • Open Web Application Security Project

    Industry benchmark for identifying the most critical web application vulnerabilities.

  • OWASP Testing Guide v4.2

    Comprehensive methodology for application security testing and validation.

  • Web Application Security Consortium

    Classification standards for web app vulnerabilities, ensuring broad coverage.

  • Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual

    Peer-reviewed framework for thorough network and operational security testing.

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

    Trusted government standards for penetration testing and security assessments.

  • Penetration Testing Execution Standard

    End-to-end methodology covering scoping, exploitation, and reporting.

Quality testing. Audit-ready reporting.

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Our Process

  • Step 1: Scope & Prep

    We align on assets, goals, access, and timelines.

  • Step 2: Execute Testing

    Manual and automated testing across agreed surfaces.

  • Step 3: Report & Remediation Plan

    Prioritized fixes, SLAs, and developer guidance in the platform.

  • Step 4: Retest & Evidence

    Validate fixes and export audit-ready proof to meet your compliance goals.

What is penetration testing?

Penetration testing, also known as pen testing, is a process of evaluating the security of your computer systems, networks, and applications by simulating a real-world attack. It involves identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in your infrastructure to determine how easily an attacker could gain unauthorized access to your systems.

What is a vulnerability scan?

A vulnerability scan is a tool that automatically checks your network, systems, and applications for known vulnerabilities. It helps to identify potential security holes in your infrastructure that could be exploited by attackers. However, it’s important to note that vulnerability scans are not as comprehensive as a full-scale penetration test.

How often should penetration tests be performed?

The frequency of penetration testing depends on several factors, such as the size of your organization, the complexity of your infrastructure, and the level of risk that you’re willing to tolerate. In general, security frameworks like PCI DSS recommend performing penetration testing at least once a year.

What are the types of penetration testing?

There are several types of penetration testing that we offer, depending on your organization’s specific needs. These include network penetration testing, web application penetration testing, wireless penetration testing, social engineering penetration testing, and mobile application penetration testing.

What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?

While vulnerability scans and penetration tests are both used to evaluate the security of your infrastructure, they are fundamentally different. Vulnerability scans use automated tools to identify known vulnerabilities, while penetration tests are performed by skilled professionals who simulate a real-world attack to find potential vulnerabilities that automated tools may not discover.

How much does a penetration test cost?

The cost of a penetration test depends on several factors, such as the scope of the engagement, the complexity of your infrastructure, and the level of expertise required to perform the test. Get an accurate quote by filling out our form and one of our cybersecurity experts will help you determine the best approach for your organization.