Penetration Testing Services

What is the Powerhouse Pentest-as-a-service?

Powerhouse Pentest-as-a-Service is a standardised, off-the-shelf penetration test solution that’s cost-efficient and limited in customisation. It’s designed to assess common security vulnerabilities using predefined methodologies and scopes. It identifies and mitigates security vulnerabilities in systems, networks or applications that attackers could exploit.

How does the Powerhouse differ from a traditional pen test?

The Powerhouse is based on a proprietary delivery model that streamlines the assessment of common vulnerabilities, prioritises speed and cost-efficiency and, ultimately, passes on the resource savings to our clients.

This is a significant improvement on the traditional penetration test where each engagement is tailor-made to specific business requirements, risk profiles and unique system environments, making it more resource-intensive, time-consuming and unnecessarily expensive.

Powerhouse Pentest-as-a-Service can be initiated with just one call, eliminating the complexities and delays typical of traditional penetration testing services. Results are rapid, with final detailed reports provided within 24 hours from the end test date, removing the usual weeks-long wait with a traditional service.

What types of vulnerabilities are best addressed with the Powerhouse?

The Powerhouse efficiently identifies common vulnerabilities such as insecure configurations, unpatched software, weak passwords and missing access controls. This makes it ideal for regression penetration testing as it detects common vulnerabilities significantly faster than traditional alternatives.

What typical types of cyber security testing does Powerhouse include?

The Powerhouse service includes external and internal network testing, basic web application testing, vulnerability identification and cloud configuration reviews, with the majority of the tests based on industry-standard methodologies.

How much faster is the Powerhouse compared to a traditional pen test?

In general, the duration of a test depends on the size and complexity of the system or network under test. However, when compared to the market average, the Powerhouse outperforms the traditional pen test across all typical project phases, as presented below:

What are the main benefits of the Powerhouse pen test?

It provides a rapid and cost-efficient way to identify your organisation’s security weaknesses and recommend remediation steps without needing a fully customised engagement. This streamlined approach, combined with our expert leveraging of advanced tools and rapid project completion, generates significant cost benefits that are ultimately passed on to our clients.

What is the testing methodology used in a Powerhouse pen test?

The Powerhouse pen test follows industry standards such as OWASP, NIST and SANS, focusing on common vulnerabilities and security flaws found in typical IT environments.

What deliverables can I expect from a Powerhouse pen test?

The main deliverables of a Powerhouse pen test include a comprehensive report detailing discovered vulnerabilities, their potential impact, severity ratings and recommended remediation actions. The report can be produced in PDF, Excel, XML or JSON, with API format coming soon. Get in touch to see a sample report.

How often should I conduct a commodity pen test?

Pen tests should be conducted at least annually or after implementing significant changes to your infrastructure, such as integrating new systems or software. This is why a single round of retesting is included in all our engagements by default so that any findings can be validated.

Can the Powerhouse pen test support compliance requirements?

Yes, the Powerhouse service can help your organisation meet compliance requirements with various industry standards (such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, IS0 27001 and GDPR) by demonstrating that you have undergone recognised assessments and addressed key vulnerabilities.

How disruptive is a Powerhouse engagement?

Along with speed, the Powerhouse pen test was designed to assure minimal disruption to our clients’ BAU operations. It starts with an effective kick-off meeting so that the scope and schedule are well defined, followed by regular dialogue between our team and the clients throughout the engagement to avoid delays and proactively address potential issues before they arise. As proven by our extensive track record delivering pen testing, our team is versatile and always ready to assist when and wherever needed, relieving you of the usual anxieties around traditional pen tests.