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Our penetration testing services deliver enterprise-grade security with speed and precision. In just two weeks, our skilled engineers identify vulnerabilities and fortify your software, empowering you to build confidently.

Penetration Testing Services We Provide

Network Penetration Testing

Fortify your network against cyber threats by pinpointing and addressing system vulnerabilities that could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or operational downtime. 

Our security engineers thoroughly assess the situation using manual penetration testing techniques and automated tools like Nessus and Nmap. By simulating real-world attacks, we evaluate the effectiveness of your firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network configurations. This detailed analysis reveals key areas where you can reinforce your network’s defenses and secure critical data.

Web Application Penetration Testing

Safeguard your web applications by uncovering critical code, infrastructure, and data handling vulnerabilities—keeping threats at bay and your systems secure. 

Using OWASP guidelines and tools like Burp Suite and Acunetix, our team conducts penetration tests for common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and authentication flaws. This process provides robust protection for your web applications, keeping sensitive user data secure and preventing unauthorized access.

Mobile Application Penetration Testing

Secure your mobile applications with targeted testing that uncovers vulnerabilities unique to iOS and Android.

Using tools like Drozer and MobSF, we examine application code, encryption methods, and data storage practices. This testing defends your mobile applications against threats such as insecure data storage, poor session handling, and unauthorized access attempts, maintaining the security and reliability of your mobile software.

Cloud Security Penetration Testing

Shield your cloud environment with targeted testing that uncovers vulnerabilities in identity management, access control, and architecture—keeping your data and applications secure.

Our cloud security team examines configurations, permissions, and data flows within AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms. Using manual techniques and automated tools, we address areas such as identity and access management (IAM), network security, and compliance settings, helping to fortify your cloud infrastructure.

API Penetration Testing

Defend your APIs from security threats and unauthorized access. API penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities within backend systems, keeping data flows and endpoints secure.

Using tools like Postman and REST Assured, our engineers test for issues such as authentication flaws, data leaks, and input validation errors. By performing these penetration tests, we secure data transmission and strengthen the integration between your systems, reducing the risk of data breaches.

Social Engineering Testing

Strengthen your defenses with realistic social engineering tests that expose human vulnerabilities to phishing, impersonation, and manipulation.

Our security specialists conduct scenarios that include controlled phishing emails or phone-based simulations. By testing these internal security controls, we assess your team’s awareness and provide targeted recommendations to improve your defenses against social engineering attacks.

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Key Things to Know About Penetration Testing

Penetration testing is essential across industries where data security, regulatory compliance, and customer trust are paramount. As data breaches and cyber threats grow, organizations increasingly rely on penetration testing service providers to secure critical assets, evaluate vulnerability management practices, and meet compliance assessments. Key industries that prioritize penetration testing include:

  • Finance and Banking: Protects customer data, secures transaction systems, and meets strict regulatory compliance standards such as PCI-DSS and SOX, which are critical in a sector where financial and personal data are at high risk.
  • Healthcare: Secures sensitive patient data and meets compliance requirements such as HIPAA, safeguarding patient confidentiality and operational continuity.
  • Retail and eCommerce: Protects payment systems and customer data, essential for trust in digital transactions and compliance with regulations like PCI-DSS.
  • Government and Public Sector: Safeguards sensitive information and critical public resources, meeting standards that support national security and citizen data protection.
  • Energy and Utilities: Defends infrastructure such as power grids and utility systems, essential for preventing threats that could disrupt services and endanger safety.
  • Technology and Telecommunications: Secures vast network infrastructures and digital services, helping organizations manage vulnerabilities.

Best Practices for Penetration Testing

1. Planning Your Penetration Test Strategy

A well-structured penetration test strategy is essential for effectively identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities. We adhere to the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), taking a comprehensive approach that aligns with industry best practices. A successful strategy begins with a clear understanding of your systems, well-defined goals, and the selection of appropriate testing methodologies to provide a thorough assessment of your security posture.

Define Objectives and Scope

Clearly defining the objectives and scope of your penetration testing is the first critical step. Consider if you focus on internal threats, such as employee access risks, or require a full-scale web application security assessment. A precise scope helps confirm that the test addresses critical assets and identifies vulnerabilities that could pose significant risks. For example, white box penetration testing grants our penetration testing firm complete access to system architecture, offering an in-depth review that uncovers deeply embedded vulnerabilities.

Select the Right Penetration Testing Services

Choosing the right penetration testing services is crucial to cover all potential attack surfaces within your organization. From internal network testing to assessments of physical security controls, each service addresses different facets of your environment’s security. By customizing services to meet your specific needs, our penetration testing company provides a thorough evaluation that goes beyond standard tests, addressing complex security concerns with specialized expertise.

Engage Stakeholders and Communicate Risks

Involving key stakeholders early in the planning process aligns the team on objectives and reinforces the importance of a proactive security stance. Effective communication about identified risks allows departments to prepare adequately, allocate resources strategically, and make informed decisions about vulnerability management. Engaging stakeholders in the planning phase also helps prioritize goals, aligning testing with organizational security standards.

Establish Success Criteria and Reporting Standards

Setting clear success criteria and reporting standards before testing begins is essential. Establish what constitutes a successful penetration test and outline expectations for the final report. Our penetration testing firm provides detailed reports that include vulnerability identification, impact assessment, and remediation guidance. These reports not only comply with the Penetration Testing Execution Standard but also provide practical insights to strengthen your security strategy. Our goal is to help your team take proactive steps to mitigate identified risks and bolster your defenses based on the latest findings.

2. Executing Penetration Tests Effectively

Execution is where strategy meets action. Following established procedures and using advanced tools allows for a thorough analysis of your systems, reducing security vulnerabilities and improving overall resilience.

Use Automated and Manual Testing Techniques

Automated tools efficiently cover broad vulnerabilities, but manual testing allows for a more detailed and thorough examination. We use a blend of both methods to identify complex vulnerabilities so that no critical issues are overlooked.

Use Specialized Tools for Web Application Security Testing

Tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Acunetix are essential for web application security testing. These allow us to identify and address security issues specific to web environments, such as cross-site scripting and SQL injection.

Simulate Real-World Attack Scenarios

Our penetration testers replicate real-world attack methods to understand how attackers might exploit your system. This provides valuable insights into how well your defenses hold up against actual threats.

Follow a Consistent Testing Protocol

Standardized procedures guarantee that all aspects of your systems are assessed uniformly. This includes predefined steps for initial reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation testing to deliver consistent, reliable results.

3. Post-Test Review and Continuous Improvement

Once the penetration testing is complete, ongoing improvement is key to maintaining robust security. This phase involves analyzing results, implementing fixes, and refining security practices for future engagements.

Analyze Findings and Prioritize Remediation

Post-testing, our team analyzes and categorizes findings by severity. This prioritization allows your team to address critical vulnerabilities first to mitigate the most significant risks quickly.

Implement Continuous Security Monitoring

Regular penetration testing is only one part of a complete security plan. Continuous monitoring allows you to detect new vulnerabilities as they emerge.

Strengthen Incident Response Capabilities

Effective incident response is essential in today’s security environment. Based on testing insights, we work with your team to improve response protocols and prepare your organization to act quickly and effectively against potential threats.

Review and Update Testing Practices

With each engagement, we gather insights to refine our approach. By reviewing recent penetration test results and staying current with the latest threat intelligence, we help you adapt to new security challenges.

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Why Choose BairesDev for Penetration Testing

Why Choose BairesDev for Penetration Testing
  • Top 1% of Tech Talent

    Our penetration testing teams comprise the top 1% of LATAM tech talent, rigorously vetted to guarantee expertise and professionalism. With experience across multiple industry sectors, our engineers bring technical depth, hands-on experience, and dedication to every engagement. This level of expertise means you receive high-quality, reliable penetration testing services that are customized to your business needs.

  • Nearshore, Timezone-Aligned Talent

    With a strong presence across Latin America, our engineers work within your business hours, allowing outstanding communication and quick response times. This timezone alignment boosts productivity and collaboration, giving your projects the immediate attention they need and providing peace of mind with real-time progress updates.

  • Flexible Engagement Models

    We offer flexible engagement models designed to fit your requirements for a penetration testing service, whether you need a few experts for a short-term project or a dedicated team for ongoing security support. Choose from staff augmentation, dedicated teams, or full-service software outsourcing, and enjoy a customized experience that aligns with your unique goals and timelines.

Our process. Simple, seamless, streamlined.

Step 1Initiate discovery

During our first discussion, we'll delve into your business goals, budget, and timeline. This stage helps us gauge whether you’ll need a dedicated software development team or one of our other engagement models (staff augmentation or end-to-end software outsourcing).

Step 2Develop a strategy and build your team

We’ll formulate a detailed strategy that outlines our approach to backend development, aligned with your specific needs and chosen engagement model. Get a team of top 1% penetration testing specialists working for you.

Step 3Get started

With the strategy in place and the team assembled, we'll commence work. As we navigate through the development phase, we commit to regularly updating you on the progress, keeping a close eye on vital metrics to ensure transparency and alignment with your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between penetration testing services and other security testing services?

Penetration testing services focus on simulating real-world attacks to detect and address vulnerabilities that malicious actors could exploit. Unlike broader security testing services, such as vulnerability assessments, which identify and prioritize weaknesses without active simulations, penetration tests involve targeted attacks to uncover specific vulnerabilities. 

As one of the top penetration testing companies, we employ both automated tools and manual penetration testing techniques to assess how physical security controls, network defenses, and application layers hold up against potential threats. This provides a deeper understanding of your system’s security posture.

How often should penetration testing be conducted?

For most organizations, conducting penetration tests at least once or twice a year is considered best practice. However, quarterly testing may be recommended in fast-evolving environments—such as e-commerce platforms or any application undergoing frequent updates—to stay ahead of new vulnerabilities. 

Regular testing allows penetration testing companies like us to simulate real-world attacks and provide timely recommendations for securing your network, applications, and internal and physical security controls, addressing threats before they impact your systems.

What types of penetration testing does BairesDev offer?

We offer a comprehensive range of penetration testing services customized to address the diverse security needs of modern enterprises. Our services include network security testing, web application security testing, mobile application testing, API testing, and social engineering assessments. Each type of test targets specific vulnerabilities, from network configurations to physical security controls, using both automated and manual penetration testing to reveal hidden threats. This multi-layered approach helps safeguard your entire infrastructure against unauthorized access and data breaches.

How do penetration testing service providers protect data confidentiality?

Data confidentiality is a priority throughout our penetration testing process. As a trusted penetration testing company, we adhere to strict protocols and use secure environments to protect your sensitive data during testing. We implement encrypted channels, controlled access, and robust security measures, and all team members are bound by non-disclosure agreements. Additionally, we regularly audit our processes to meet evolving compliance standards, ensuring every testing phase safeguards your information. Our approach aligns with industry standards, maintaining data confidentiality as we simulate real-world attacks and assess your systems’ defenses.

What are the benefits of working with a nearshore penetration testing provider?

Working with a nearshore penetration testing provider like us offers several advantages. Our LATAM-based team operates within your time zone, offering real-time communication and quicker response times. This alignment allows close collaboration with your team, simulating real-world attacks and reporting vulnerabilities as soon as they are discovered. With our experts available during your business hours, you receive faster support, streamlined coordination, and fewer project delays. Nearshore providers also deliver cost-effective solutions compared to onshore alternatives, maintaining high-quality service. This approach keeps your security initiatives on track and maximizes the value of your resources.

What is the difference between external penetration testing and internal testing?

External penetration testing focuses on identifying threats that originate from outside your network. It targets publicly accessible areas such as web applications, exposed ports, and network interfaces. This testing simulates attacks from malicious outsiders and is critical for protecting customer-facing assets and ensuring the resilience of your perimeter defenses.

On the other hand, internal penetration testing involves simulating attacks from within your network. This approach uncovers vulnerabilities related to internal access, such as weak employee credentials, compromised devices, or misconfigured internal systems, and evaluates the security of sensitive internal data and operations. Leading penetration testing firms conduct both internal and external tests to provide a complete view of your organization’s security posture, addressing threats from external attackers and internal sources, including both accidental errors and deliberate insider risks.

How does white box penetration testing differ from black box testing?

In white box penetration testing, our team conducts assessments with full knowledge of your systems, including network architecture, source code, and configurations. This transparency allows for thoroughly examining security flaws at multiple layers, from code vulnerabilities to physical security controls. This approach is highly effective for organizations seeking in-depth, detailed assessments of specific areas within their infrastructure and uncovering vulnerabilities that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Black box testing, by contrast, mimics the perspective of an external attacker with no prior information about the system, providing a realistic assessment of how an outsider would approach your network or applications. As a top penetration testing company, we follow industry best practices, such as the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), so that both testing types meet rigorous standards, deliver actionable insights, and help organizations strengthen their security posture. 

How does continuous security testing improve an organization’s security posture?

Continuous security testing is essential to modern vulnerability management. It helps organizations stay resilient against evolving threats and minimizes risk exposure. Companies can proactively detect vulnerabilities across networks, applications, and internal security controls before they escalate into active threats by conducting regular penetration tests and ongoing assessments.

Working with a trusted penetration testing firm like ours gives organizations real-time visibility into their security health, supporting quick remediation and maintaining strong, layered defenses. This proactive and iterative approach to security strengthens the organization’s overall security posture, helping keep systems aligned with best practices, regulatory standards, and prepared to respond effectively to emerging cyber risks. 

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