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02 · Proactive Assessment
£800 to £1,500 · Per assessmentPenetration 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 by combining automated scanning with manual testing to surface weaknesses. You will 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 without black boxes.
- 1
Scope
Agree targets, rules of engagement and objectives.
- 2
Scan
Automated OWASP Top 10 vulnerability scanning.
- 3
Test
Manual penetration testing by a security expert.
- 4
Validate
Validate findings and assess GDPR & Cyber Essentials gaps.
- 5
Report
Executive summary plus technical remediation detail.
- 6
Prioritise
Prioritised, plain-English steps to close every gap.
/ Penetration Testing Credentials
Certified Security Analysts & Infrastructure Experts
Our security audit and penetration testing team holds advanced LPIC Linux, Cisco networking, DevOps, and Elastic security analytics certifications.
Linux Engineer (LPIC-2)
Linux Professional Institute (LPI)Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)
CiscoLinux Enterprise - Virtualization and Containerization (LPIC-3 305)
Linux Professional Institute (LPI)DevOps Engineer Masters Program
SimplilearnElastic Certified Engineer
ElasticElastic Certified Analyst
Elastic/ FAQ
Good to know
Do I need an in-house security team to work with you?
Not at all, as most of our clients do not have one. We act as your security team. We handle 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 cleanups completed within 3 to 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.
Ready to get started?
Speak to a UK based expert today for clear advice without the jargon.
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Emergency Response
Website Security Audit & Cleanup
Your website has been compromised, or you have good reason to suspect it has. This is a hands on, one time remediation service. We will find the infection, remove it, and patch the vulnerabilities that let the attackers in. Then we will hand your site back clean and hardened.03✓
Ongoing Protection