Penetration Testing for Software & Infrastructure

Identify and Fix Vulnerabilities Early

Professionally conducted penetration tests (pentests) help detect security vulnerabilities in software solutions and infrastructure in a timely manner. Ideally, these vulnerabilities are addressed before they can be exploited by malicious attackers. Through simulated cyberattacks, our security experts identify weaknesses.

We assist you in detecting vulnerabilities in your software and infrastructure and implementing appropriate measures to resolve them.

WHAT SETS US APART?

• Identification of vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications, as well as proactive detection of security gaps before attackers exploit them
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of existing security measures
• Compliance with legal and industry-specific requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS-2, DORA)
• Protection against financial and reputational damage: Reduction of downtime through early remediation of security risks

OUR SERVICES

With our extensive experience in IT security, we prepare you optimally for implementing the NIS-2 Directive. We support you with comprehensive documentation and processes, handling both the technical and organizational project management—from registration in the BSI portal to employee training. We provide you with practical tools and ready-to-use templates, including:

• Incident reporting processes
• Compliance documentation

All solutions are immediately deployable, ensuring smooth and efficient NIS-2 compliance.

What is a pentest?

A penetration test (or "pentest" for short) is an authorized, simulated cyberattack on an IT infrastructure, web application, or network. The goal is to identify security vulnerabilities before real attackers can exploit them.

Typical Process

1. Scoping & Contractual Basics

• Definition of the test scope (which systems, IPs, domains are included?)
• Determination of the testing method (Black-Box, Grey-Box, White-Box)
• Signing of a written authorization (Rules of Engagement)
• Setting a time window

2. Reconnaissance (Information Gathering)

• Passive reconnaissance: publicly available information
• Active reconnaissance: port scans, technology fingerprinting

3. Scanning & Analysis

• Identification of open ports, services, and software versions
• Automated vulnerability scans
• Manual analysis of the attack surface (e.g., login forms, APIs, upload functions)

4. Exploitation (Controlled Exploitation)

• Targeted, documented attempt to exploit identified vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, broken access controls)
• Proof of actual exploitability, not just theoretical risk

5. Post-Exploitation

• Assessment of how far an attacker could advance after a successful breach (privilege escalation, access to sensitive data)
• Testing of persistence options (only within the agreed scope)

6. Reporting

• Detailed report with identified vulnerabilities, risk assessment (e.g., based on CVSS), and concrete recommendations for action
• Executive summary for management, technical section for IT teams

7. Retest

• After vulnerabilities have been remediated, a retest is often offered to confirm the effectiveness of the fixes

ePrivacy Pentest Certification Seal

After a successfully completed penetration test, you have the option to obtain a Pentest Certificate. The certificate confirms the conducted penetration test and is awarded by our certification body, "ePrivacyseal GmbH." Further information can be found here.