Aegirion – Penetration Testing Services

// What We Do

What is Penetration Testing?

A controlled, authorized simulation of a real cyberattack — executed by certified ethical hackers to find and prove vulnerabilities before real attackers do.

Penetration testing (PT) is one of the most critical tools in modern cybersecurity. It's a controlled simulation of a real cyberattack on your organization's systems — networks, servers, applications, and infrastructure — performed by ethical hackers ("white hats") to identify weaknesses before real attackers exploit them.

Unlike automated vulnerability scanning, which searches for known weaknesses using software tools, penetration testing goes much further: our testers actually exploit vulnerabilities, chain attacks, bypass defensive mechanisms, and prove that sensitive data or system control can be reached. The difference between checking if a door is locked — and actually trying to break it open.

At the end of every engagement, you receive a comprehensive report: all findings, severity ratings, proof-of-concept evidence, and prioritized remediation guidance. This report becomes your security improvement roadmap.

## Aegirion Engagement Init
 
target  = "client.corp"
scope   = ["web", "network", "api"]
method  = "Grey-Box"
 
recon(target)           # ✓ complete
scan_ports(target)      # ✓ 7 open
enum_services(target)   # ✓ 12 detected
fingerprint_web(target) # ✓ Apache 2.4.55
exploit("CVE-2025-0282")
 
# [!] CRITICAL: RCE confirmed  (Ivanti Connect Secure)
# [!] Privilege escalation: root
# [!] Credential dump: 3 hashes
# [!] Lateral movement: 4 hosts
# [!] Data exfil path: identified
 
generate_report() # ↓ PDF
status: "DELIVERED" █

// Why It Matters

Why Every Business Needs Pentesting

43% of cyberattacks target SMBs. A single breach costs an average business over $500,000. Pentesting costs a fraction of that.

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Escalating Threat Landscape

Ransomware, sophisticated phishing, and zero-day exploitation threaten every internet-connected business. Penetration testing finds your gaps before attackers do.

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Regulatory Compliance

ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR all require or strongly recommend periodic penetration tests. Non-compliance means fines and liability.

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Client & Vendor Requirements

Enterprise clients, government bodies, and international partners increasingly require up-to-date pentest results as a prerequisite for doing business.

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Protect Your Reputation

A publicly disclosed breach causes enormous reputational damage, customer loss, and sometimes business closure. Prevention is exponentially cheaper than recovery.

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Validate Your Defenses

Firewalls and antivirus alone are not enough. Misconfigurations, unpatched software, and weak passwords can bypass all your defenses. Pentest validates everything together.

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Actionable Intelligence

Our reports go beyond raw output — every finding includes severity rating, proof-of-concept, and a prioritized remediation plan your team can act on immediately.

// Our Services

Types of Penetration Testing

From external network assessments to social engineering campaigns — we cover every attack surface.

External Penetration Test

Testing from the internet inward. Our testers attempt to breach your externally exposed assets: website, mail server, VPN, firewall, DNS, and any internet-facing services.

This is the baseline assessment every organization should perform — it reflects exactly what a remote attacker sees and can exploit without any prior access.

Network Infrastructure OSINT 5–10 days

Scanning public attack surface...
Open port 443 — TLS misconfiguration
VPN endpoint outdated — CVE-2024-xxxx
Subdomain takeover possible
CRITICAL: Admin panel exposed to internet
Firewall rules — mostly hardened
Report: 2 Critical · 4 High · 7 Medium

Internal Penetration Test

Simulating an attacker who has already breached the perimeter — a malicious insider, a compromised machine, or a threat that bypassed external defenses. Tests permissions, segmentation, lateral movement, and internal defenses.

Particularly valuable for assessing Active Directory, endpoint security, and internal trust boundaries.

Active Directory Lateral Movement Privilege Escalation 3–7 days

Enumerating AD users & groups...
Kerberoastable service accounts found
Pass-the-Hash successful — Domain Admin
Lateral movement: 12 hosts reachable
CRITICAL: DC fully compromised
Segmentation gaps identified: 3

Web Application PT

Deep-dive testing of web applications, customer portals, CRM systems, and APIs. We test for OWASP Top 10 and beyond: SQL Injection, XSS, broken authentication, insecure direct object references, and authorization flaws.

Methodology follows OWASP Testing Guide and WSTG standards for maximum coverage.

OWASP Top 10 API Security Authentication 3–7 days

SQL Injection: /api/users?id=1'
XSS stored — admin panel affected
IDOR: /invoice/4421 → any user
Broken auth: JWT alg=none accepted
Rate limiting absent on /login
CSRF tokens present on forms
Report: 3 Critical · 5 High · 9 Medium

Mobile App Penetration Test

Comprehensive security testing for iOS and Android applications. We analyze unencrypted on-device storage, insecure communications, API weaknesses, and authentication bypass opportunities.

Covers OWASP Mobile Top 10 and platform-specific security controls.

iOS Android API OWASP Mobile

Sensitive data in plaintext SQLite
Certificate pinning bypassable
API token stored in SharedPrefs
Deeplink hijacking possible
Biometric auth implemented correctly
Report: 2 Critical · 3 High · 6 Medium

Cloud Penetration Test

Security assessment of Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud environments: IAM permission misconfigurations, exposed storage buckets, network policy gaps, publicly reachable resources, and privilege escalation paths.

Cloud misconfigurations are now the #1 cause of data breaches globally.

Azure AWS GCP IAM 3–7 days

S3 bucket public: customer-data-2024
IAM: wildcard permissions on dev role
Security groups: overly permissive
Secrets in environment variables
MFA not enforced on root account
CloudTrail logging: enabled

Engagement Models

Choose how much context our testers start with — each model has distinct advantages.

Black Box

// zero prior knowledge

Tester receives no information about the target. Simulates a real external attacker with no insider knowledge.

Most realistic attack simulation

Good for compliance checks

Requires more time

May miss internal weaknesses

Grey Box

// partial knowledge — recommended

Tester receives partial info: network diagram, user-level credentials, or technology stack. Best balance of realism and efficiency.

Optimal realism-to-coverage ratio

Most cost-effective

Recommended for most businesses

Less authentic than pure Black Box

White Box

// full knowledge

Tester receives full access: source code, architecture docs, admin credentials. Maximum coverage — ideal for critical systems and source code review.

Most thorough coverage

Best for applications & critical infra

Less representative of real attack

// Transparent Pricing

Penetration Testing Pricing

All engagements include a comprehensive report, proof-of-concept evidence, and a free retest to confirm remediation.

Service	Scope	Duration	Starting Price	Priority
Vulnerability Scan	Single IP + website	1–2 days	$1,200	Entry
External Pentest	Full external infrastructure	3–5 days	$2,800	High
Internal Pentest	Internal network + Active Directory	3–7 days	$4,200	Critical
Web Application PT	One app + API	3–7 days	$3,400	Critical
Combined PT ★ Popular	External + Internal + Web	5–10 days	$7,000	Critical
Social Engineering	Phishing campaign + report	2–4 weeks	$2,200	High
Cloud Security PT	Full cloud environment	3–7 days	$4,000	Critical
Mobile App PT	iOS or Android application	3–5 days	$2,600	High

Note: All prices are starting estimates. Final pricing depends on environment complexity, number of targets, and agreed scope. An annual pentest investment is a fraction of the average breach cost — which exceeds $500,000 for mid-sized businesses. Contact us for a custom quote.

// How We Work

Our 5-Phase Engagement Process

Every Aegirion engagement follows a rigorous, documented methodology — no shortcuts, no auto-scans passed off as pentests.

Scoping & Planning

We define exactly what's in scope — systems, applications, test windows, and out-of-scope assets. Rules of Engagement and NDAs are signed. Emergency contacts are established. No surprises during testing.

Reconnaissance

Active and passive intelligence gathering: IP ranges, domains, technologies in use, employee information from public sources, and data from prior leaks. We map every potential entry point.

Scanning & Enumeration

Automated and manual scanning of ports, services, and software versions. CVE identification, misconfiguration detection, and attack surface mapping — building a complete picture of the target.

Exploitation

The core of the engagement. Our testers actively exploit discovered vulnerabilities: gaining access, escalating privileges, moving laterally, and proving access to sensitive data. Every action is documented with screenshots and logs.

Reporting & Remediation Support

A detailed report delivered to you: executive summary (business language), technical findings with severity ratings (Critical / High / Medium / Low), proof-of-concept evidence, and actionable remediation steps. After fixes are applied, we perform a free retest to confirm closure.

// Why Aegirion

What to Look for in a Pentest Provider

Not all penetration testers are equal. Here's what separates a real engagement from an automated scan with a logo on it.

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Industry Certifications

Our testers hold OSCP, CPTS, CRTP, eCPPT, OSWP, CWES, and CEH Master certifications — demonstrating real hands-on offensive capability, not just theoretical knowledge.

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Proven Track Record

500+ engagements across industries — finance, healthcare, SaaS, retail, government. We can provide sanitized sample reports on request.

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Recognized Methodology

We follow OWASP Testing Guide, PTES, and NIST SP 800-115 — so your results are comparable, defensible, and audit-ready.

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Quality Reporting

Our reports go beyond raw tool output. Every finding includes severity context, proof-of-concept, and remediation guidance your team can act on.

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Professional Liability Insurance

We carry full professional liability insurance covering any accidental impact during testing. Your systems — and your peace of mind — are protected.

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Free Retest Included

After you remediate findings, we retest every critical and high item at no extra charge to confirm vulnerabilities are actually closed — not just patched on paper.

// FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a penetration test cost?

A basic external pentest for a mid-sized business typically starts at $2,800. A combined external + internal engagement ranges from $7,000 upward depending on scope. Final pricing depends on the number of targets, complexity, and agreed methodology. Contact us for a precise quote scoped to your environment.

Can a penetration test damage our systems?

A professional engagement is executed under strict Rules of Engagement agreed in advance. The risk of damage is very low — but not zero. That's why we require a full system backup before testing begins, and we carry professional liability insurance. We've completed 500+ engagements without a single production incident.

What's the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?

A vulnerability scan is an automated tool that identifies known weaknesses. A penetration test takes it further: a skilled tester actually exploits those weaknesses, chains attacks, bypasses defenses, and proves real business impact. Scans tell you the door might be unlocked. Pentests prove whether it can be opened and what's behind it.

Do we still need pentesting if we have a firewall and antivirus?

Absolutely. Firewalls and antivirus are necessary but insufficient. Misconfigured firewall rules, unpatched software, weak passwords, and application vulnerabilities can bypass every defensive layer you have. Penetration testing validates whether your controls actually work together — as a complete system.

Is penetration testing legally required?

Many regulations require it: PCI-DSS mandates annual pentesting for card processors. HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 all include pen testing requirements or strong recommendations. GDPR may require it as part of demonstrating appropriate security controls. Even without a specific legal mandate, it's considered a best practice for all organizations.

How often should we run penetration tests?

The professional recommendation is at least once per year for a comprehensive assessment. Additionally, targeted tests should be run after any major change: new application launch, infrastructure migration, cloud adoption, or after a security incident. Regulated industries (PCI-DSS, HIPAA) often require quarterly or biannual testing.

How long does a penetration test take?

Engagement duration depends on scope. A focused external test takes 3–5 days. A full combined assessment (external + internal + web) takes 5–10 days. Report delivery follows within 48 hours of test completion, and the retest is scheduled once you've remediated findings.

We Hack You First. Before They Do.