Protecting your network, applications, and digital infrastructure starts with identifying vulnerabilities before attackers do. Our penetration testing services help businesses uncover security gaps, reduce cyber risk, and strengthen their overall security posture.
Securing your organisation starts with understanding your security posture, which includes knowledge of the vulnerabilities that exist within your environment. Penetration testing is a well proven technique of authorised hacking where our team of experts interrogate your systems to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by threat actors. Armed with prioritised reports detailing your organisation’s vulnerabilities, you will be able to strengthen the security of your applications, networks and physical environments.
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Web application penetration testing focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in websites, portals, dashboards, customer platforms, and business applications before attackers can exploit them. Testing covers common risks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, insecure authentication, broken access controls, session management weaknesses, insecure file uploads, and exposed APIs. This helps businesses secure customer data, payment information, and sensitive internal systems
External network penetration testing evaluates internet-facing systems such as firewalls, servers, VPNs, remote access points, email gateways, DNS services, and cloud environments. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities that external attackers could use to gain unauthorised access to systems or data. This type of testing helps organisations reduce exposure to internet-based threats and strengthen perimeter security.
Internal network penetration testing focuses on systems and devices inside the organisation. This includes employee workstations, servers, printers, shared drives, internal applications, and Active Directory environments. Testing helps identify risks from insider threats, compromised user accounts, weak passwords, poor network segmentation, and insecure internal services that could allow attackers to move across the network.
Mobile application penetration testing reviews Android and iOS applications for vulnerabilities that could expose user information, financial details, or sensitive business data. Testing focuses on insecure data storage, weak encryption, insecure APIs, poor authentication controls, session handling issues, hardcoded credentials, and insecure communication between the app and backend systems.
Wireless penetration testing assesses Wi-Fi networks, wireless devices, routers, access points, guest networks, and Bluetooth-enabled devices. The goal is to identify weak passwords, insecure encryption, rogue access points, poor network segmentation, and unauthorised devices that could provide attackers with access to business systems or sensitive information.
Operational Technology penetration testing focuses on industrial systems, manufacturing environments, SCADA systems, industrial control systems, and critical infrastructure. These tests help identify vulnerabilities that could disrupt production, impact operational continuity, or compromise safety. OT testing is especially important for sectors such as energy, utilities, manufacturing, and transport.
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ShieldTopWeb combines advanced penetration testing expertise with tailored cyber security solutions to help businesses identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their defences.
We understand that every organisation faces different security challenges, which is why our penetration testing services are customised to match your systems, business requirements, and risk profile.
Protect your digital assets, reduce cyber risk, and improve operational resilience with support from our experienced team of certified cyber security specialists.
Widely recognised cyber security framework used to improve security controls, risk management, and testing processes.
A structured methodology that defines the full penetration testing process from planning to reporting.
Provides recognised certifications, standards, and quality assurance for cyber security professionals and penetration testing providers. CREST accreditation helps ensure testing is delivered by qualified and experienced specialists.
OWASP is widely used for web application security testing and focuses on identifying common application vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, broken authentication, insecure APIs, and cross-site scripting.
ASVS is a detailed framework used to assess whether web applications meet specific security requirements. It helps organisations verify application security controls and ensure secure development practices are followed.
ShieldTopWeb delivers trusted cyber security solutions designed to protect businesses from evolving digital threats in today’s rapidly changing technology landscape.
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