Penetration Testing — Attack Your Own Defenses Before Someone Else Does
A vulnerability scan tells you what might be wrong. A penetration test proves what an attacker can actually do. Brivy IT conducts authorized, controlled attack simulations that test your defenses the way real attackers would — and shows you exactly what they'd find.
Vulnerability scanning is automated. It identifies known vulnerabilities in your systems and checks for misconfigurations. It’s valuable, and we offer it as a separate service. But scanning has limits — it can’t chain vulnerabilities together, exploit business logic flaws, or demonstrate the real-world impact of a compromise.
Penetration testing goes further. Our testers think like attackers — finding paths through your defenses that automated tools miss, chaining low-severity findings into high-impact attacks, and demonstrating exactly what a motivated attacker could achieve.
External Penetration Test
We test your internet-facing infrastructure — websites, email servers, VPNs, cloud portals — simulating an attacker with no inside knowledge attempting to breach your perimeter.
Internal Penetration Test
Simulating an attacker who has gained initial access — a compromised employee account, a phished credential — and testing how far they can move laterally through your network.
Web Application Test
Testing your web applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities — SQL injection, XSS, authentication flaws, access control issues, and business logic vulnerabilities.
Social Engineering
Phishing campaigns, pretexting calls, and physical access attempts that test the human element of your security — often the weakest link.
How Our Pentests Work
1. Scoping & Rules of Engagement — We define exactly what’s in scope, what’s off-limits, testing windows, and communication procedures. No surprises.
2. Reconnaissance — Gathering information about your environment the same way an attacker would — public records, DNS, social media, exposed services.
3. Testing & Exploitation — Controlled attacks against your systems. Every finding is verified and documented with proof-of-concept evidence.
4. Reporting — Detailed report with executive summary, technical findings, proof-of-concept evidence, risk ratings, and specific remediation guidance.
5. Debrief — We walk through every finding, answer questions, and help prioritize remediation.
- ✓Compliance requires annual penetration testing (PCI, SOC 2, CMMC)
- ✓Want to validate that your security investments actually work
- ✓Preparing for a security audit or certification
- ✓Haven't had a pentest before and want a realistic baseline
- ✓Cyber insurance requires penetration testing
- ✗Don't have basic security controls in place yet — start with an assessment
- ✗Just need a vulnerability scan — we offer that as a faster, less expensive service
Frequently Asked Questions
Request a Penetration Test
Tell us about your environment so we can scope the right pentest — external, internal, web app, or all of the above.
Test Your Defenses Before Attackers Do
Professional penetration testing — controlled, documented, and actionable.