How much does a penetration test cost in the UK?

A focused external pentest for a small business starts in the low four figures. Pricing depends on the scope — number of IPs, web applications, and whether social engineering is included. We'll give you a clear quote after scoping.

How long does a penetration test take?

Typically 1–2 weeks for testing, depending on scope. You'll receive the report within 5 business days of completion, followed by a walkthrough call and a free retest after remediation.

What methodology do you use?

We follow OWASP Testing Guide for web applications, PTES for infrastructure, and map findings to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Every engagement is manual-led, not just an automated scan.

Penetration testing that finds real problems.

We simulate how attackers actually break in. External, internal, web app, and social engineering — tested against OWASP, PTES, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.

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What's included

External network penetration testing

Internal network penetration testing

Web application testing (OWASP Top 10)

Social engineering and phishing campaigns

Wireless network assessment

API security testing

Configuration and patch review

Active Directory attack path analysis

Who this is for

●Businesses preparing for Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001 certification
●Companies handling sensitive customer data or payment information
●Organisations that haven't had a pentest in 12+ months
●Teams about to launch a new product or platform
●Any business that wants to know where the real gaps are

How it works

engagement — process

$ ./pentest --phase=scope --rules-of-engagement

Scoping call

We define what's in scope, what methodology applies, and agree on rules of engagement.

$ ./pentest --phase=recon && ./pentest --phase=exploit

Testing

Our team runs the engagement. Typical duration is 5–10 days depending on scope.

$ ./pentest --phase=report --format=exec,technical

Reporting

You get an executive summary and a detailed technical report with severity ratings and remediation steps.

$ ./pentest --phase=retest --severity=critical,high

Walkthrough & retest

We walk you through findings on a call. After you remediate, we retest the critical items at no extra charge.

What you get

Executive summary (board-ready)

Full technical report with evidence

Severity-rated findings (CVSS scoring)

Remediation guidance per finding

Post-engagement walkthrough call

Retest of critical and high findings

Letter of attestation on request

Pricing

Pricing depends on scope. A focused external test for a small network typically starts from £3,000. Larger or multi-vector engagements are quoted individually. We'll give you a fixed price after the scoping call — no surprises.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a vulnerability scan and a pentest?+

A vulnerability scan runs automated tools against your systems and produces a list of known issues. A pentest goes further — we actively try to exploit those vulnerabilities, chain them together, and demonstrate real impact. The scan tells you what might be wrong. The pentest shows you what an attacker could actually do.

What do you typically find?+

Common findings include default or weak credentials, unpatched services, exposed administrative interfaces, weak network segmentation, misconfigured cloud permissions, and missing security headers on web applications. Every environment is different, but these come up regularly.

Will you break anything?+

We take care not to. Destructive testing is never performed without explicit written agreement. We use proven tools and techniques, and we agree on rules of engagement before we start. If there's any risk to a production system, we'll flag it and discuss before proceeding.

How often should we get a pentest?+

At minimum, annually. More frequently if you're making significant changes to your infrastructure, launching new applications, or operating in a regulated sector. Some compliance frameworks require testing after any major change.

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