Application penetration testing
Assess web and mobile applications, authentication, authorization, APIs, data exposure and common application weaknesses using recognized approaches such as the OWASP Top 10.
Advisory & Consulting
Penetration Testing
Test your applications, infrastructure and security controls from an attacker’s perspective—before a real adversary finds the gap.
Overview
Think like an attacker before they act.
A penetration test simulates realistic attack paths against the systems and applications in scope. The goal is not simply to produce a scanner report, but to show which weaknesses can actually be exploited, how far an attacker could progress and what should be fixed first.
CRATOS CAN structures the engagement so technical teams receive actionable detail while management receives a clear view of business exposure, priorities and residual risk.
Test types
Choose the attack perspective that matches your risk.
Testing can focus on one layer or combine several attack surfaces.
Infrastructure penetration testing
Test internal or external systems, network services and components to identify exploitable weaknesses and potential lateral movement.
Red team exercises
Run a broader, realistic attack simulation that can combine technical compromise, social engineering and process bypass to validate detection and response capabilities.
Social engineering testing
Evaluate resilience against phishing, spear phishing and human-targeted attack techniques, then convert findings into targeted awareness improvements.
Testing methods
Whitebox, Greybox and Blackbox.
The amount of information provided to the testers changes the depth, efficiency and realism of the engagement.
Whitebox
Testers receive extensive information such as architecture details, credentials or source code. This enables deep and efficient testing for targeted assurance.
Greybox
Testers receive limited access or contextual information, simulating an insider, partner or partially compromised account.
Blackbox
Testers begin with little or no prior knowledge and approach the target like an external attacker discovering exposed systems from the outside.
Our approach
Structured, controlled and transparent testing.
Kickoff & scoping
Define objectives, systems, exclusions, testing windows, communication paths and rules of engagement.
Reconnaissance
Collect information and identify realistic attack paths without exceeding the approved scope.
Exploitation
Attempt controlled exploitation of vulnerabilities across systems, applications and interfaces.
Post-exploitation
Assess what a successful compromise could enable, including privilege escalation, lateral movement and access to sensitive assets.
Reporting
Deliver technical evidence, risk ratings, prioritized remediation guidance and a management summary.
Retest
Validate that agreed vulnerabilities have been remediated effectively and close the loop with evidence.
Why CRATOS CAN
Technical depth with business-ready reporting.
Penetration testing is most valuable when the findings can be acted on quickly.
Expert-led testing
Manual analysis complements tooling to find issues that automated scanning alone can miss.
Modern attack scenarios
Testing focuses on realistic attack paths and the way controls interact across the environment.
Management reporting
Technical risk is translated into clear business implications, priorities and decisions.
End-to-end support
The engagement can extend from testing into remediation planning, architecture improvement and managed security services.
Service options
Flexible penetration-testing scopes.
Scopes can be adapted to the size, architecture and risk profile of your organization. Commercial terms are provided for the Canadian engagement.
Entry level
Basic
A compact engagement focused on a core system, defined external scope or single application.
- Focused target scope
- Technical findings and prioritized recommendations
- Suitable for first testing cycles or smaller changes
- Retest available as an optional follow-up
Recommended
Advanced
A broader application and infrastructure assessment with increased depth and contextual testing.
- Combined application and infrastructure coverage
- Greybox scenarios where appropriate
- Detailed technical and management reporting
- Retest included in the engagement scope
Maximum depth
Premium / Red Team
A realistic, multi-vector attack simulation designed to validate the wider security program and response readiness.
- Blackbox and social-engineering scenarios where approved
- Multi-stage attack paths across people, process and technology
- Validation of detection and response capabilities
- Executive debrief and strategic improvement priorities
Your direct benefits
Measurable value for security teams and decision-makers.
Early detection
Find exploitable weaknesses before an attacker can use them.
Risk-based remediation
Focus effort on vulnerabilities that create real attack paths and business exposure.
Evidence for assurance
Use structured reporting to support audits, customer assurance and internal governance.
Relief for your IT team
Give technical teams clear, prioritized remediation guidance instead of an unfiltered findings list.