Infrastructure Penetration Testing Services

Vulnerability scans are automated tools that identify potential weaknesses — they produce many findings but don't verify exploitability and generate significant false positives. Penetration testing is a manual, human-driven assessment where certified testers actually attempt to exploit vulnerabilities to demonstrate real impact. Pen tests provide context, attack chains, and business risk — not just CVE lists.

The active testing phase typically takes 3–5 business days depending on scope size (IP ranges, number of systems). The report is delivered within 5–10 business days. A small-scope external test might be completed in 2–3 days; a large internal network with complex segmentation may take 5–7 days. We scope each engagement precisely before starting.

Penetration testing carries a small inherent risk of service disruption, which we minimize through careful scoping, controlled exploitation, and scheduling testing during low-traffic windows. We never intentionally destroy data or cause extended downtime. All testing is pre-authorized, controlled, and can be paused immediately if needed. We provide continuous communication throughout.

Annual pen testing is the baseline requirement for most compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001). However, we recommend testing more frequently: after significant infrastructure changes, following major application releases, after security incidents, and when adding new internet-facing systems. High-security environments may benefit from quarterly testing or continuous red team programs.

Our testers hold industry-leading certifications including CREST CRT, OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester), PNPT, and eJPT. All testers undergo background checks and sign NDAs. We never outsource engagements — all testing is performed by ISpectra employees.

We need: (1) IP ranges/CIDR blocks or hostnames in scope, (2) out-of-scope systems to exclude, (3) testing window preferences, (4) emergency contact for testing halt, (5) any compliance requirements (PCI, SOC 2 etc.) to tailor the report. For internal testing, we also need VPN access or an on-premises testing device. We handle the scoping call to gather all requirements.

The report includes: (1) Executive Summary with business risk narrative and risk ratings, (2) Technical findings with CVSS scores, vulnerability descriptions, evidence screenshots, proof-of-concept exploit steps, and remediation guidance, (3) Remediation roadmap prioritized by severity and exploitability, (4) Compliance mapping for relevant frameworks. Reports average 40–80 pages.

Yes. We perform infrastructure pen testing for AWS, Azure, and GCP environments — testing exposed services, IAM misconfigurations, storage bucket exposure, network security groups, and cloud-specific attack vectors. Cloud provider penetration testing policies must be followed (most allow testing without prior approval for standard testing activities).

Penetration test pricing depends on scope (number of IPs, systems, testing days), type (external/internal), and testing methodology. Typical infrastructure pen tests range from $3,500 for a small external scope to $15,000+ for comprehensive external and internal assessments. We provide fixed-price scoped proposals within 24 hours — no surprise overages.

Absolutely. We coordinate penetration testing alongside SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and other compliance assessments — providing evidence packages formatted for each framework. Combined engagements are more cost-effective and ensure findings are remediated before your certification audit. Contact us to scope a combined compliance + pen test program.