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02 · Proactive Assessment

£800–£1,500 · Per assessment

Penetration Test & Vulnerability Audit

The best time to find a vulnerability is before an attacker does. This proactive assessment puts your systems under controlled expert scrutiny — combining automated scanning with hands-on manual testing to surface every weakness. You receive a detailed written audit report with prioritised steps to close gaps and evidence of compliance with UK GDPR and Cyber Essentials.

/ What’s included

  • OWASP Top 10 vulnerability scanning
  • Manual penetration testing by a security expert
  • Network & application configuration review
  • UK GDPR compliance gap analysis
  • Cyber Essentials readiness assessment
  • Executive summary & technical remediation report

/ Ideal for

  • Preparing for Cyber Essentials certification
  • Businesses handling sensitive customer data
  • Meeting contractual or regulatory security requirements
  • Pre-acquisition or M&A security due diligence

/ How it works

Proactive Assessment workflow

A clear, step-by-step process — no black boxes.

  1. 1

    Scope

    Agree targets, rules of engagement and objectives.

  2. 2

    Scan

    Automated OWASP Top 10 vulnerability scanning.

  3. 3

    Test

    Manual penetration testing by a security expert.

  4. 4

    Validate

    Validate findings and assess GDPR & Cyber Essentials gaps.

  5. 5

    Report

    Executive summary plus technical remediation detail.

  6. 6

    Prioritise

    Prioritised, plain-English steps to close every gap.

/ FAQ

Good to know

Do I need an in-house security team to work with you?

Not at all — most of our clients do not have one. We act as your security team, handling everything from remediation to ongoing monitoring, and report to you in plain English.

How quickly do you respond to emergencies?

Our emergency response service carries a 24-hour SLA, with most website clean-ups completed within 3–5 business days depending on severity.

Are your services aligned with UK GDPR and Cyber Essentials?

Yes. We are a UK-based team and our assessments include UK GDPR gap analysis and Cyber Essentials readiness, with evidence you can use for certification.

Which platforms do you specialise in?

We have deep hands-on expertise in the platforms powering most UK SME websites — WordPress, Laravel, and custom PHP applications.

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