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You Need a Pen Test.

We Can Get It Done for You.

Get your test scheduled and completed before year-end. HBS ethical hackers find the weaknesses an attacker would exploit and give you a clear plan to fix them.

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Whatever put it on your list, we’ll help you check it off.

Book now to finish your test in 2026 or lock in a date for your 2027 compliance cycle.

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Compliance Requirements. Frameworks like PCI DSS, HIPAA, CMMC and NIST expect regular security testing.
Cyber Insurance. Your carrier wants evidence that your security controls are working as intended.
Board Requests. Leadership wants an outside view of your risk.
Annual Testing. Your yearly test is due and year-end is getting close.
Unknown Vulnerabilities. You want to know what an attacker could reach before one tries.

We Test the Entry Points Attackers Use

Our testers use the same tools and tactics as real attackers. They chain small weaknesses together to show what someone could actually reach. That hands-on work uncovers vulnerabilities automated scans often miss.

Network and Infrastructure

Know how far an attacker could get from outside your perimeter and from inside it. We test firewalls, VPNs, servers and workstations for missing patches, weak configurations and paths from one system to the next.

Web Applications

Protect the portals and apps that handle sensitive data. We look for broken authentication, injection flaws and data exposure, using the OWASP Top 10 as a baseline.

Wireless Access

Find out what someone in your parking lot could reach. We test for weak encryption, rogue access points and poor separation between your wireless and wired networks.

Social Engineering

See how your people respond to a convincing phishing email or phone call. With your approval, we can also test physical access to your facilities.

Ready to see what an attacker could reach?

We’ll help you scope a test that fits your requirements and your deadline.
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Our Pen Testing Process

1

Scope

We’ll set goals, targets and rules of engagement with you so the test matches your requirements.

2

Recon

Our testers gather intel and identify potential weak spots in your devices, systems, networks, and people.

3

Test

We break in and move through your systems the same way an attacker would, eliminating false positives and negatives.

4

Organize

We analyze results into a clear set of findings categorized according to standards like the OWASP Top 10.

5

Report

You get a conclusive executive summary, technical report, and our recommended remediations.

6

Validate

After your team remediates, we return to confirm the fixes eliminated the risks.

Sample Finding File Path Traversal
High
CVSS Score: 10
Description: File path traversal happens when user input is used unsafely in a file operation. An attacker can supply dot-dot-slash sequences to break out of the intended folder and read files elsewhere on the system, exposing configuration data, passwords, and records.
Recommendation: Reference files by an index number rather than a user-supplied name. If user input must be used, block dot-dot sequences and verify the resolved path stays inside the intended directory.
Affected:
IP Address: Hostname:
8.8.8.8  
Proof: Changed the file path in a download request and retrieved a health enrollment form containing an employee's Social Security number and date of birth.
Download a Sample Report❯❯

A Report Your Team Can Act On

Every finding comes with context for your environment and a clear next step. Your team knows what to fix and where to start.

Proof of exposure. See how we got in and what data was at risk.
A prioritized roadmap. Findings are ranked by real risk so the biggest gaps get fixed first.
Documentation for auditors and insurers. Show that an outside team tested your controls.
Need hands on the fixes? HBS Virtual Security Engineers can work alongside your team to close the gaps.
Sample Finding File Path Traversal
High
CVSS Score: 10
Description: File path traversal happens when user input is used unsafely in a file operation. An attacker can supply dot-dot-slash sequences to break out of the intended folder and read files elsewhere on the system, exposing configuration data, passwords, and records.
Recommendation: Reference files by an index number rather than a user-supplied name. If user input must be used, block dot-dot sequences and verify the resolved path stays inside the intended directory.
Affected:
IP Address: Hostname:
8.8.8.8  
Proof: Changed the file path in a download request and retrieved a health enrollment form containing an employee's Social Security number and date of birth.
Download a Sample Report❯❯

A Report Your Team Can Act On

Every finding comes with context for your environment and a clear next step. Your team knows what to fix and where to start.

Proof of exposure. See how we got in and what data was at risk.
A prioritized roadmap. Findings are ranked by real risk so the biggest gaps get fixed first.
Documentation for auditors and insurers. Show that an outside team tested your controls.
Need hands on the fixes? HBS Virtual Security Engineers can work alongside your team to close the gaps.

“I thought they were just going to give us test results, but HBS included what we needed to do to resolve the problems. That helped tremendously. I didn’t have to go do all my own research.”

Blake Brown, Director of Information Technology, Baker Group

“With HBS, we not only had a cordial, professional engagement, but I felt we were working with a group that was truly concerned with our posture from a security perspective. Everything was very well-planned, orchestrated and executed.”

Greg Price, CSO/CTO, Troy University

Before You Book

Will testing disrupt our systems?
Testing is controlled and scoped to avoid business disruption. We agree on targets, timing and boundaries with you before any work starts.
We already run vulnerability scans. Do we still need a pen test?
Yes. Scans flag known issues like missing patches. Our testers show what an attacker could do with those issues and find the weaknesses scanners miss.
Should we fix everything before the test?
No. A test gives you the most value when it reflects how your environment runs today. Book the test and let the findings guide your fixes.
Will the test meet our compliance or insurance requirement?
We scope every test around the framework or carrier requirement you need to meet. You get documentation you can share with auditors and insurers. Tell us what you need when you reach out.

Let’s get your pen test on the calendar.

Tell us what’s driving your test and when it needs to be done.
A member of our security team will reach out to scope it with you.
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Let’s get your pen test on the calendar.

Tell us what’s driving your test and when it needs to be done.
A member of our security team will reach out to scope it with you.

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