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Our service
Pentest and Cybersecurity Audit: Free 30-Minute Assessment
We offer a free 30-minute security assessment call: we review your exposure with you and give you initial recommendations tailored to your context. This is not yet a penetration test. The pentest or security audit is then prepared, on a quote, on a defined and authorized scope. It is carried out by our teams and, depending on the topic, by our specialist cybersecurity partner; it documents the vulnerabilities found and prioritizes their remediation, and our teams can take on the fixes.
For
Organizations that want to know what an attacker could exploit in their applications and systems
What’s free
A 30-minute security assessment call, with initial recommendations
Pentest and audit
Quoted: web and API, network, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), iOS and Android mobile, social engineering
Deliverables
Prioritized report and remediation plan; fixes can be done by our teams, then verified
What we deliver
A scope tied to your business.
A security assessment aims to identify weaknesses within an authorized scope: an application, interfaces or technical exposure. It requires clear objectives and rules of engagement. We define the work, the resources and the conditions of the engagement with you.
Assess the risks
Analyze the vulnerabilities identified and their impact in the context of the application.
Prioritize fixes
Share the findings and the actions to take, then define any further checks.
Anticipate rather than react
Why run a pentest?
New vulnerabilities emerge constantly, and automated scans are not enough to gauge what an attacker could actually exploit. A penetration test simulates attacks on your applications and infrastructure to pinpoint your weaknesses before they are used against you.
A clear view of your security posture
Findings describe what was tested, what was observed and under what conditions.
A prioritized report
Each vulnerability is rated and ranked, so the most exposed areas are addressed first.
Actionable recommendations
Fixes are written so that a development or operations team can plan them.
Support through remediation
Fixes are verified once they are in place.
Types of tests
The pentests we perform.
Web and API pentest
Testing for OWASP vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, XSS or insecure direct object references (IDOR).
Network pentest
Internal and external security assessment, from reconnaissance to privilege escalation.
Cloud pentest
Review of configurations and permissions (IAM) on AWS, Azure or GCP, isolation and containers.
Mobile pentest
Testing of iOS and Android apps and their back end, including local data storage.
Social engineering
Assessing how alert your teams are to phishing or fake support calls.
From work to deliverables
How the engagement unfolds.
Scoping identifies the systems, test accounts, restrictions and points of contact. Findings are documented with their context and impact, then linked to priority fixes. Retesting after remediation should be included in the scope, to tell an action in progress apart from an issue that is actually resolved.
Scoping and scope definition
Defining targets, objectives and constraints.
Reconnaissance
Identifying potential attack surfaces.
Controlled exploitation
Attack simulation within the authorized scope, with full confidentiality.
Report and recommendations
A report with severity ratings, prioritization and an action plan.
Validation and follow-up
Verification of fixes and support after the audit.
What your team receives
- Authorized scope
- security findings
- remediation priorities
The choices that matter
The points to decide with your team.
A one-off assessment does not cover every risk or every future change. Testing must fit in with development practices, access management and maintenance. We clarify with you who is involved: our teams and, depending on the topic, our specialist cybersecurity partner. When our teams built the application under test, we recommend having the test carried out by a separate party to keep an independent view.
The work relies on recognized frameworks and tools (OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, OSINT, Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit). To make security an ongoing effort, see our cybersecurity and compliance program; for a broader look at code and architecture, see the technical audit.
How we work together
Preparing the first conversation.
You can walk us through how things currently work, the users involved and the difficulties you face. The documents, examples and access needed are specified afterwards, depending on the agreed scope. The first goal is to understand the work to be done and the dependencies that may affect how it unfolds.
Frequently asked questions
Pentest and cybersecurity audit: your questions.
Is the pentest free?
No: what is free is a 30-minute security assessment call. We review your context and give you initial recommendations. The penetration test or security audit is then carried out on a quote, on a defined and authorized scope.
Who carries out the penetration tests?
Our teams and, depending on the topic, our specialist cybersecurity partner. During scoping, we specify who works on each part of the scope, with which methods and tools. If our teams built the application under test, we recommend a separate party for the tests to keep an independent view.
What is a pentest?
A pentest, or penetration test, simulates real attacks on an authorized scope (application, API, network, cloud, mobile) to identify exploitable vulnerabilities and measure their impact.
What is the difference between a pentest and a vulnerability scan?
An automated scan lists potential weaknesses. A pentest adds human analysis and controlled exploitation, to verify what an attacker could actually do and to prioritize fixes.
What can be tested?
Web applications and APIs, internal and external networks, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), iOS and Android mobile apps and their back end, as well as team awareness through social engineering tests.
What does the report contain?
The vulnerabilities found, with their context, impact and priority level, along with a remediation action plan. Findings are written so your technical teams can act on them.
Does a pentest disrupt production?
Testing conditions (environments, accounts, time windows, restrictions) are defined during scoping. Exploitation remains controlled and limited to the authorized scope.
Who fixes the vulnerabilities found?
Your teams, or ours. Etixio builds and maintains applications; our engineers can take on the fixes, and retesting is then carried out to confirm the issue is resolved.
Is a pentest enough to secure an application?
No. It gives a snapshot at a given point in time. Security is maintained through development practices (code reviews, up-to-date dependencies, testing) and regular checks, for example as part of a cybersecurity program.
Book your initial security assessment.
Tell us about your applications, your infrastructure and your concerns. In 30 minutes, we give you initial feedback, then together we define the scope to test and the quote.