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Penetration Testing

Penetration testing is more than just vulnerability scanning — it is a controlled simulation of real-world cyberattacks designed to uncover weaknesses before adversaries exploit them. Our penetration testing services cover both web applications and ICT infrastructure components, providing a comprehensive view of your security posture.

Scoping

Our methodology blends automated tools, manual testing, and adversarial techniques to go beyond surface-level findings. For web applications, this means testing authentication and authorization flows, session management, input validation, cryptographic implementation, and business logic.

Testing can focus on external internet-facing assets, internal corporate networks, or hybrid environments such as cloud-based infrastructure and APIs.

Each engagement begins with a collaborative scoping phase where we define objectives, compliance requirements, and target systems.

  • Legislational/compliance obligations related to pentesting activities
  • Organizational cybersecurity-needs
  • Which assets of the organization are to be tested and which are excluded
  • Allowed types of attacks
  • Testing period and timezones
  • Means of communication
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Industry Frameworks Alignment

Throughout, our qualified penetration testing team adheres to industry best practices (OWASP Web Security Testing Guide and NIST 800-115), while tailoring the approach to your unique risk environment.

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Regulatory Requirements Alignment

Where we differentiate is in aligning penetration testing with regulatory and industry frameworks. Our assessments are designed to support compliance with:

  • eIDAS 2.0 (for trust service providers and national eID systems)
  • DORA (for financial entities under the Digital Operational Resilience Act)
  • NIS2 (for operators of essential and important entities)
  • CA/B Forum Network Security Requirements (for publicly trusted CAs)
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Delivering Results

Deliverables are structured for multiple stakeholders. Leadership teams receive an executive summary with clear risk prioritization and business impact. Security teams receive a technical report with detailed findings, proof-of-concept evidence, and remediation guidance. Where applicable, we provide a conformity mapping that links vulnerabilities to relevant regulatory requirements, giving compliance officers clear evidence for audits and supervisory reporting.

Importantly, we do not stop at identification. Our remediation validation service re-tests vulnerabilities after fixes are applied, ensuring that corrective actions are effective and do not introduce new risks. We can also integrate findings into broader risk-based vulnerability management programs, ensuring continuous monitoring and prioritization.

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Penetration testing with SpearIT is not just about uncovering flaws.

It is about providing confidence, compliance, and assurance. By simulating the mindset and methods of attackers, we enable digital identity program owners, trust service providers, and regulated entities to prove resilience, meet supervisory expectations, and strengthen trust in their digital ecosystems.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Services

Cybersecurity Testing & Assurance Services

Independent technical evaluations — from penetration testing and phishing simulations to full red-team exercises — to validate resilience and build confidence in your defenses.

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Risk-Based Vulnerabilities Management (RBVM)

We help organizations move beyond patch lists by prioritizing vulnerabilities according to exploitability, business impact, and regulatory requirements. This ensures remediation efforts focus on the issues that truly reduce risk and strengthen resilience.

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Red Teaming

Simulates the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of real-world adversaries, we evaluate end-to-end how well your organization’s people, processes, and technologies detect, respond, and recover from a realistic attack.

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