Penetration Testing Services
exploitable weaknesses and support regulatory assurance.
Penetration testing in practice
Delivered by experienced security specialists, penetration testing goes beyond automated scanning to simulate real-world attack techniques and assess how effectively your organisation can prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats.
Typical weaknesses identified through penetration testing include:
- Inadequate or improper configuration
- Hardware or software flaws
- Operational weaknesses in processes or technical countermeasures
- Employees’ susceptibility to phishing and other social engineering attacks
The outcome is clear, prioritised insight that helps organisations reduce risk, support compliance, and provide assurance to auditors and regulators.
What should you expect from our penetration testing?
Where weaknesses are found, we evaluate the potential for privilege escalation and wider impact. Every engagement concludes with clear reporting and practical remediation guidance, helping your teams prioritise fixes, reduce risk and demonstrate assurance.
GRC Solutions penetration testing solutions
As a CREST member and an NCSC CHECK provider, we meet the strict technical, ethical and operational requirements required to test systems supporting critical and sensitive services.
Our assessments are designed to align with your business priorities, risk profile and compliance obligations, while delivering clear, actionable insight you can trust.
All testing follows established industry frameworks, including SANS, OSSTMM and OWASP, ensuring consistent, defensible and regulator-ready results.
Penetration testing for compliance and assurance
Supporting organisations with trusted security testing
Request a Penetration Testing Quote
Tell us about your environment and our CHECK and CREST-accredited team will provide a tailored penetration testing scope and quote.
Penetration testing resources
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Frequently asked questions
Penetration testing cost depends on the scope, complexity and systems being tested. Factors such as the number of applications, cloud services, network size and compliance requirements all influence pricing. We provide clear, tailored quotes based on your environment and risk profile, helping organisations budget confidently.
Penetration testing pricing is influenced by the type of testing required, the size of your environment, regulatory obligations and the level of assurance needed. For example, CREST and CHECK-accredited testing for regulated systems may require additional governance and reporting. During scoping, we ensure you receive appropriate coverage without unnecessary cost.
For clearly defined environments, we can provide fixed-price penetration testing following a short scoping session. This allows organisations to control costs while ensuring testing remains aligned to risk and compliance needs.
When selecting a penetration testing service provider, it’s important to look for recognised accreditations, experienced consultants, and clear reporting. GRC Solutions is a CREST member and NCSC CHECK provider, giving clients confidence that testing is delivered to trusted standards.
A typical engagement includes scoping, controlled security testing, evidence-based reporting and practical remediation guidance. Retesting is also available to confirm that identified weaknesses have been addressed.
Most penetration testing engagements are completed within a few days to a few weeks, depending on scope and complexity. Timelines are agreed in advance to minimise disruption to business operations.
Testing is carefully planned and carried out in line with agreed rules of engagement to minimise operational impact. Any high-risk activities are discussed and approved in advance.
Yes. Our CREST and CHECK-accredited penetration testing supports requirements for ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS and regulatory assurance, providing defensible evidence for audits and due diligence.