What is a penetration test (pentest)?
A clear definition, the types of tests (black, grey, white box) and what a pentest actually proves.
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Understand before
you decide.
Short, jargon-free guides to help you pick the right security approach.
Written by the penetration tester who runs the engagements, not a marketing team.
why these guides
Decide without the sales spin
Before committing a security budget, most decision-makers ask the same three questions: what exactly is a penetration test, how does it differ from an audit, and how much does it cost. The answers usually hide behind sales jargon that nudges you to buy more than you need.
These guides answer plainly, from the point of view of someone who runs the engagements day to day — not a sales team. The goal isn’t to sell you the most expensive service, but to help you pick the right approach for your situation.
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The guides
Security audit or penetration test: what’s the difference?
Two approaches often confused. Which one to choose depending on your goal and maturity.
How much does a penetration test cost?
What really drives the cost of a pentest, and the day rate I charge, plainly.
A more specific question? The FAQ covers the practical side (scope, timelines, confidentiality). For a specific case, the simplest is to write to me.
where to start
Where to start?
- Not sure what a pentest actually is: start with what is a penetration test.
- Torn between auditing your design and proving exploitability: read audit or penetration test.
- You want to frame a budget: how much a penetration test costs gives the ballpark figures.
Once it’s clear, the services page details the scopes covered and how an engagement runs.
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