Service 04 · Test

Penetration testing & offensive security

Point Break Security finds the weaknesses in your infrastructure, applications and processes before attackers do. We perform penetration tests, red team exercises and ad-hoc security testing the way real adversaries operate, and report the results the way decision-makers need them, with clear and prioritized remediation.

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What's included

What we deliver in offensive security & testing.

Infrastructure and network penetration testing

Internal and external testing of servers, network devices and exposed services.

Web, API and mobile application testing

Testing based on OWASP methodologies, covering authentication, authorization, business logic and data exposure.

Cloud and Active Directory attack paths

Identifying the routes an attacker could take from an initial foothold to your most critical assets.

Red teaming and adversary simulation

Goal-based, covert exercises that test detection and response as well as prevention.

Social engineering and phishing simulation

Controlled campaigns that measure and improve how people respond to real-world lures.

Ad-hoc and on-demand testing

Focused tests of a new system, a change or a specific concern, including retests after remediation.

When to engage us

Typical situations

  • Before a new system, application or major change goes live.
  • As part of regular testing required by standards, regulators or customers.
  • To validate that your detection and response actually work.
  • After an incident, to understand what else an attacker could reach.

What you receive

Deliverables

  • Executive summary for leadership
  • Technical report with reproducible findings, risk ratings and remediation guidance
  • Debrief session with your technical teams
  • Retest confirming that fixes are effective

How it works

A clear engagement, from scope to results.

  1. 01

    Scope

    Targets, objectives and rules of engagement agreed in advance.

  2. 02

    Test

    Reconnaissance, exploitation and lateral movement within the agreed scope.

  3. 03

    Report

    Findings rated by risk, with evidence and remediation steps.

  4. 04

    Retest

    Verification that the fixes close the gaps.

FAQ

Questions about offensive security & testing.

What is the difference between a penetration test and a red team exercise?

A penetration test aims to find as many exploitable vulnerabilities as possible in a defined scope within a set time. A red team exercise is goal-based and covert: it simulates a real attacker trying to reach a specific objective and tests how well the organization detects and responds.

What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?

A vulnerability scan is an automated check for known weaknesses. A penetration test is performed by security specialists who verify, chain and exploit weaknesses to show their real impact, including issues scanners cannot find, such as flaws in business logic.

How often should we run a penetration test?

A common baseline is at least once a year and after significant changes to your systems. Many standards, regulators and customers expect regular testing, and critical internet-facing systems often justify more frequent testing.

Is penetration testing safe for production systems?

Testing is planned with you in advance, with agreed rules of engagement, testing windows and emergency contacts. Potentially disruptive techniques are only used with your explicit approval.

Related services

Often combined with

03 Security architecture Cloud, identity, zero trust and networks 05 Cyber defense & resilience Incident readiness, detection, crisis exercises

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