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Penetration Testing Services

Penetration Testing Services for UK Businesses

Professional penetration testing services for UK businesses. We simulate real-world attacks against your network, applications, and infrastructure – then give you a clear, prioritised report showing exactly what to fix and how. CISSP-certified pen testing expertise. No jargon. No 200-page documents nobody reads.

We’ll review your network and show you where you’re exposed.

21 min
Median first response, office hours
24/7
Monitoring and support
1,100+
Devices under management

Response and device figures measured across our managed clients over the last 90 days.

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Problem

Most Businesses Don't Know What an Attacker Would Find

You think you are secure – but you havent tested IT, Cyber Kaizen

You think you're secure – but you haven't tested it

Antivirus is installed. The firewall is on. MFA is enabled. But have you actually verified that an attacker couldn't get in? Assumption isn't assurance.

Your insurer or client is asking for proof, Cyber Kaizen

Your insurer or client is asking for proof

More cyber insurance policies and supply chain assessments now require evidence of regular penetration testing. A checkbox on a self-assessment form isn't enough.

Youve had a security assessment – but IT was surface level, Cyber Kaizen

You've had a security assessment – but it was surface-level

Automated vulnerability scans are a starting point, not a destination. They tell you what might be wrong. A penetration test tells you what an attacker can actually exploit.

You are handling sensitive data and cannot afford a breach, Cyber Kaizen

You're handling sensitive data and can't afford a breach

The average cost of a cyber attack for a UK business is £8,460 (DCMS 2024). For businesses that handle client data, the reputational cost is often far higher.

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Solution

What Our Penetration Testing Covers

External network testing, Cyber Kaizen

External Network Testing

We test your internet-facing infrastructure – firewalls, VPNs, web servers, email gateways – looking for misconfigurations, unpatched vulnerabilities, and weaknesses that an external attacker could exploit.

Internal network testing, Cyber Kaizen

Web Application Testing

For businesses with customer-facing web applications, we test for common vulnerabilities including injection attacks, authentication flaws, and data exposure risks – aligned with the OWASP Top 10.

Microsoft and cloud configuration review, Cyber Kaizen

Internal Network Testing

Simulating an attacker who has gained initial access (or a malicious insider), we test what they could reach, escalate, and exfiltrate from inside your network.

Web application testing, Cyber Kaizen

Web Application Testing

For businesses with customer-facing web applications, we test for common vulnerabilities including injection attacks, authentication flaws, and data exposure risks – aligned with the OWASP Top 10.

Phishing simulation, Cyber Kaizen

Phishing Simulation

We test your team's susceptibility to social engineering. How many of your employees would click a realistic phishing email? The answer is almost always higher than you'd expect.

Wireless network testing, Cyber Kaizen

Wireless Network Testing

We assess your Wi-Fi infrastructure for rogue access points, weak encryption, and misconfiguration that could allow an attacker onto your corporate network.

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How It Works

Clear Process. Clear Results.

Scoping and planning, Cyber Kaizen

We define the scope, objectives, and rules of engagement. You decide what to test and we agree boundaries – so there are no surprises.

Testing, Cyber Kaizen
Our CISSP-qualified team conducts the testing using a combination of manual techniques and industry-standard tools. We simulate real-world attack scenarios – not just automated scans.
Reporting, Cyber Kaizen
Our CISSP-qualified team conducts the testing using a combination of manual techniques and industry-standard tools. We simulate real-world attack scenarios – not just automated scans.

You receive a clear, jargon-free report with:

An executive summary for your leadership team (1–2 pages)

Detailed technical findings, risk-scored by severity

Evidence of exploitation (screenshots, proof of concept)

Prioritised remediation recommendations

Debrief and remediation support, Cyber Kaizen

We walk your team through the findings, answer questions, and – if you want us to – implement the fixes. For managed IT support clients, remediation is often included in your existing plan.

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What You Receive

A Report Your Leadership Team Can Actually Use

We walk your team through the findings, answer questions, and – if you want us to – implement the fixes. For managed IT support clients, remediation is often included in your existing plan.

A report your leadership team can actually use, Cyber Kaizen

For your leadership team:

For your technical team:

Who Needs Penetration Testing?

Businesses pursuing Cyber Essentials Plus

a pentest helps validate your controls

Organisations with compliance requirements

PCI DSS, NHS DSPT, ISO 27001

Businesses renewing cyber insurance

insurers increasingly require evidence of testing

Companies handling sensitive client data

law firms, accountants, healthcare providers

Any business that hasn't tested in the last 12 months

threats evolve; your penetration testing should too

Who needs penetration testing, Cyber Kaizen
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How Much Does Penetration Testing Cost in the UK?

Penetration Testing Costs Explained

The cost of penetration testing services depends on the scope, complexity, and type of testing required. Here's a guide:

YOUR CURRENT EXPERIENCE THE CYBER KAIZEN STANDARD
Hours or days waiting for a response 21-minute median response time
A different person every time you call Named engineers who know your business
Unpredictable invoices that change monthly Fixed monthly pricing with no surprises
"We'll look into it" and then silence 83% of tickets fixed within their SLA
Security sold as an expensive extra Security built into every plan as standard
Annual review if you're fortunate Quarterly Business Reviews as standard
Reactive – waiting for things to break Proactive – issues resolved before they reach your team

All penetration testing services are quoted as fixed-fee projects after scoping – no surprises. For managed IT support clients, remediation of findings is often included in your existing plan.

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Types of Penetration Testing

Choosing the Right Penetration Test for Your Business

Test Type What We Test Best For
Black Box No prior knowledge of your systems – simulates an external attacker Businesses wanting to test their defences from an outsider's perspective
Grey Box Partial knowledge – simulates a contractor or partner with some access Businesses wanting to test internal AND external risks
White Box Full knowledge of your systems – complete, thorough assessment Businesses wanting the deepest possible analysis

Our CISSP-certified team recommends the right approach based on your objectives, compliance requirements, and risk profile.

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FAQ

Common Questions About Penetration Testing

How much does a penetration test cost?
Costs depend on scope. A focused external network test for a small business typically starts from £2,000–£3,000. Microsoft 365 configuration reviews and larger engagements are quoted individually. We provide a fixed-fee quote after scoping – no surprises.
Testing typically takes 3–5 days for a small to medium-sized business. Reporting follows within 5 working days. The entire engagement, from scoping to final report, usually takes 2–3 weeks.
We design engagements to minimise disruption. Testing is typically conducted during working hours to simulate real conditions, but we avoid actions that could cause service outages. We agree all boundaries in advance.
At minimum, annually. More frequently if your environment changes significantly (new systems, major infrastructure changes) or if your insurer or compliance framework requires it.
A vulnerability scan is automated – it identifies known weaknesses. A penetration test is manual and skilled – it attempts to exploit weaknesses to demonstrate real-world risk. Scans tell you what might be wrong. Pentests prove what an attacker could actually do.
Yes. We can implement the fixes ourselves – particularly for managed IT support clients where this is already within scope. Or you can use the report with any provider of your choice.
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READY TO START?

Know Your Weaknesses Before an Attacker Does

Book a free consultation to discuss your penetration testing needs. We’ll scope the engagement, confirm the cost, and schedule the test – typically within 2 weeks.

Call us: 0800 208 8456  |  Email: hello@cyberkaizen.co.uk

✓ CISSP-certified team · ✓ Fixed-fee pricing · ✓ Clear, jargon-free reports · ✓ Remediation support included