CREST Certified
Penetration Testing

Penetration testing – also known as ethical hacking or security testing – is essential for organizations aiming to stay ahead of cyber threats and avoid costly data breaches. By simulating real-world cyber attacks, penetration tests help you: 

• Identify and fix vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them 

• Achieve and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations like ISO 27001, GDPR, DORA, NIS2, and others 

• Enhance your cybersecurity posture by improving detection, response, and remediation strategies 

• Build trust with customers, partners, and regulators by demonstrating a proactive and risk-aware approach to information security 

Whether you’re a fast-growing SME or a regulated enterprise, regular penetration testing supports your overall cyber risk management strategy and strengthens your organization’s resilience against cyber attacks. 
 

At AMATAS, we provide a wide range of penetration testing services tailored to your organization’s size, threat exposure, and regulatory obligations. Our offerings include: 

• Elite Penetration Testing 
  A comprehensive, manual security assessment that simulates real-world attacks across your external and internal networks, web applications, mobile apps, wireless infrastructure, and cloud environments. This in-depth test helps uncover complex vulnerabilities and provides remediation guidance aligned with best practices. It also includes two retests.  
• Essential Penetration Testing 
  A cost-effective, streamlined solution for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) or companies looking for fast, targeted insights. This service focuses on high-risk systems or critical web-facing assets and delivers concise, actionable reports. 
  Learn more about our Essential Penetration Testing service 
• Continuous Penetration Testing
  An advanced, ongoing testing model powered by the Plainsea platform, combining automation with human validation for real-time vulnerability discovery and continuous exposure management. It delivers instant visibility, faster remediation cycles, and continuous compliance alignment to keep your organization secure all year round.
  Learn more about our Continuous Penetration Testing service
• Vulnerability Scanning 
  Automated scanning tools identify known security weaknesses across your IT environment. Ideal for routine checks or compliance support, especially when supplemented by expert validation to reduce false positives. 
• Web Application Firewall (WAF) Assessment 
  We test the configuration and effectiveness of your WAF solution to ensure it properly detects and blocks malicious requests, SQL injection, XSS attacks, and WAF bypass techniques. This ensures your perimeter defenses are tuned for today’s evolving threat landscape.

The Essential Penetration Testing service is designed to provide the most important insights with minimal complexity and maximum value. It focuses on your most exposed systems and delivers a clear picture of your risk level. 

Key differences include: 

• Scope: Targets critical external assets, such as websites, email servers, VPNs, or web applications, rather than full infrastructure 

• Speed: Faster execution and reporting – ideal for audits, funding rounds, or onboarding clients 

• Affordability: Lower-cost entry point into penetration testing while still meeting many compliance and due diligence requirements 

• The traditional penetration test includes two retests that are performed after fixed the listed vulnerabilities while the essential penetration test does not include retests.  

The Essential Pentest is perfect for businesses seeking a cybersecurity health check, early-stage compliance, or affordable third-party security validation.

Explore the Essential Penetration Testing in detail.

The cost of penetration testing can vary depending on: 

• The scope and complexity of your IT environment (e.g., number of assets, applications, locations) 

• The type of testing – internal vs. external, application vs. infrastructure 

• Compliance requirements like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA, or NIS2 

• The level of reporting detail and remediation support you require 

• Whether you require retests or no 

Contact our team to receive a customized quote and let us help you scope the right solution for your security needs and budget.

Traditional tests happen once or twice a year, leaving long risk windows between assessments.
Continuous Testing, powered by Plainsea, provides always-on vulnerability discovery, validation, and real-time reporting. It shortens remediation cycles and ensures compliance is maintained – not just checked annually.

We recommend conducting at least one full-scope (elite) test annually, or after major infrastructure or application changes. However, Continuous Testing ensures uninterrupted coverage by constantly identifying new exposures and validating fixes, keeping your systems secure between traditional assessments.

Yes. Our Penetration Testing Services are performed by CREST-accredited experts, ensuring tests follow globally recognized methodologies. This certification demonstrates the quality, ethics, and technical rigor of our services, trusted by regulated sectors and organizations that require verifiable assurance.