Penetration Testing
Find your weaknesses before someone else does
Penetration testing is more than a checkbox - it’s how you validate your defenses in the face of real-world threats. At Hive Systems, we deliver expert-led, goal-oriented penetration testing engagements that uncover exploitable vulnerabilities, simulate attacker behavior, and help you prioritize fixes based on risk - not noise.
Whether you’re looking to meet compliance, evaluate a new product, or test your existing controls, our penetration testing services provide the insight you need to take action. We don’t just find issues - we help you understand them, rank them, and resolve them.
What we test
Hive Systems provides focused, high-impact penetration testing tailored to your environment and business priorities. Every engagement is conducted by experienced testers using real-world tactics - not just automated scans.
We offer:
External network penetration testing: Simulates an internet-based attacker trying to breach your systems, infrastructure, or exposed services.
Internal network penetration testing: Assesses what a malicious insider or compromised account could access from within your environment.
Web and API application testing: Identifies vulnerabilities in your externally and internally hosted web applications and APIs, including business logic flaws.
Cloud infrastructure penetration testing: Reviews your AWS, Azure, or GCP environments for misconfigurations, privilege escalation paths, and access gaps.
Wireless network testing: Evaluates how secure your wireless infrastructure is - including rogue device detection and WPA protections.
Social engineering: Tests employee awareness with tailored phishing campaigns, pretext calls, or physical access attempts.
Custom and red team engagements: Simulate advanced, multi-step attacks focused on specific objectives like exfiltration or privilege escalation.
How we test
We use a proven methodology based on industry standards, threat intelligence, and attacker behavior. But more importantly, we tailor every test to your goals, environment, and tolerance for disruption.
Our process includes:
Pre-engagement planning
We align on objectives, scope, success criteria, and operational impact before any testing begins.
Manual and automated techniques
Our testers combine advanced tools with hands-on exploitation to identify, verify, and document real risks.
Safe and controlled execution
We take care to avoid downtime, data loss, or unintended consequences during testing.
Prioritized reporting
We rank findings based on impact and exploitability - not just CVSS scores - and tie them back to business risk.
Remediation support
We stay involved after the test to help your team fix what matters and prepare for retesting or audit follow-ups.
Actionable results you can trust
Every test ends with a clear, prioritized report designed for both technical teams and executives. But we don’t stop there. Hive Systems walks you through each finding, explains root causes, and works with you to improve defenses long after the test ends.
We also help you:
Translate findings into board-ready risk language
Prepare for follow-up tests or retesting
Map vulnerabilities to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001
Align testing cadence with compliance and industry benchmarks
Contact us today to schedule a penetration test and get real answers about where your cybersecurity stands.
Ready to take the next step?
Set up a free meeting with us to learn how we can help accelerate your pen testing needs and requirements. Or ask us about other Hive Systems services, products, pricing, or anything else!
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