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This or that?

Vulnerability assessment or penetration test?

Vulnerability assessmentFinds and ranks as many weaknesses as possible across everything you expose.
Penetration testProves which weaknesses an attacker can actually use, and how far they get.

Never been tested? Start with an assessment. Asked for a report by a customer? You need a pen test.

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Penetration test or red team?

Penetration testFinds as many exploitable paths as possible in a defined scope, openly.
Red teamQuietly pursues one goal to test whether your people and tools notice.

Do pen testing first. A red team is worth it once the obvious gaps are fixed.

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ISO 27001 or ISO 42001?

ISO/IEC 27001Certifies how you manage information security across the organisation.
ISO/IEC 42001Certifies how you govern the AI systems you build or use.

Most firms need 27001 first. Add 42001 when customers or regulators ask how your AI is governed.

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Risk assessment or compliance audit?

Risk assessmentRanks what could hurt the business most, so you know what to fund first.
Compliance auditChecks whether your controls meet a framework before the official auditor does.

Planning and budgeting? Risk assessment. An audit date on the calendar? Compliance audit.

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Questions

What people ask first.

How do I know if my company needs cybersecurity testing?

If customers send you security questionnaires, you handle personal, payment or health data, you ship software people log in to, or you've never had an outside test, you will benefit from one. The 2-minute check above points you to the right starting service.

What's the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test?

A vulnerability assessment finds and ranks weaknesses across everything you expose. A penetration test goes further and proves which of them an attacker could actually use, by safely exploiting them within an agreed scope.

Do I need ISO 27001 to sell to enterprise customers?

It isn't a legal requirement in most cases, but many enterprise buyers and tenders ask for it because it answers most security questions at once. If you're losing time on questionnaires or deals, ISO/IEC 27001 is usually worth it.

How much does a penetration test cost?

Every engagement is a fixed fee based on scope: how many applications, APIs and hosts, how many user roles, and how deep the testing goes. You get a written scope and fixed price within five business days of a 60-minute scoping call.

What if we're too small to need any of this?

Then we'll tell you. On the scoping call we recommend the smallest engagement that answers your question, and sometimes that's nothing yet. Our free field notes cover the basics you can put in place on your own.

Still unsure?

Ask us. We'll tell you straight.

A 60-minute call, no obligation. If you don't need us yet, we'll say so.

Day 0Scoping callWe learn your systems, deadlines and what “done” looks like.
Within 5 business daysFixed scope & priceA written engagement letter. No surprises later.
Within 2 weeksTesting startsCritical findings reach you within 24 hours of confirmation.