Cyber Security • Penetration Testing
Find your security weaknesses before attackers do.
Working closely with a CREST-certified partner, we provide penetration testing that simulates real-world cyber attacks on your systems, then shows you exactly what to fix, in plain English. As your managed IT support provider, we can fix it for you too.
The basics
Penetration testing, or pen testing, is a controlled, ethical cyber attack on your business. Certified ethical hackers from our CREST-certified partner use the same tools and techniques as real attackers to find weaknesses in your network, applications and cloud systems before someone else does.
Unlike automated vulnerability scanning, a pen test combines tools with manual testing to show how a vulnerability could actually be exploited and what it would put at risk.
Automated
Vulnerability scan
Automated, and lists possible weaknesses.
Tools + manual
Penetration test
Certified ethical hackers manually exploit weaknesses to show the real risk.
Why test
Firewalls, antivirus and MFA are only effective if they’re set up correctly. A penetration test proves whether your cyber security works in practice, not just on paper.
Our services
Tests everything visible from the internet, including firewalls, VPNs and public-facing servers, to see how an outside attacker could get in.
Simulates an attacker who’s already inside, such as a compromised laptop or a disgruntled insider, to see how far they could get.
Checks your websites, portals and online apps for common weaknesses, including those on the OWASP Top 10.
Checks the APIs behind your apps and integrations for weak authentication, poor access control and data exposure.
Tests your iOS and Android apps, and the systems behind them, for security weaknesses.
Reviews your Microsoft 365 and cloud setup for weak permissions, misconfigurations and gaps in MFA.
Reviews your firewall rules and settings to make sure they block what they should.
Checks whether your Wi-Fi could give attackers a way into your business network.
Tests how your team responds to realistic phishing emails, one of the most common ways attackers get in.
A goal-based attack simulation that tests your people, processes and technology together, just as a determined attacker would.
Testing approach
| Approach | Black Box | Grey Box | White Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| What testers know | Nothing about your systems | Partial access, such as a user login | Full details of your systems |
| Simulates | An outside hacker | A compromised user or insider | A thorough internal review |
| Best for | Testing your external defences | Most SMEs, balancing depth and cost | Finding deeper, hidden issues |
Not sure which you need? We’ll recommend the right approach when we scope your test.
Why Sprint
Your test is carried out by certified ethical hackers from a CREST-certified partner we work closely with, following recognised industry standards, with every finding peer reviewed.
Most pen testing providers hand you a report and walk away. As your managed IT support provider, we fix the vulnerabilities found, then arrange a retest to confirm they’re closed.
You’ll get a clear report with findings prioritised by likelihood and business impact, an executive summary your board can understand and technical detail your IT team can act on.
We work with businesses of 5 to 200 employees. Tests are scoped to your size and risk, not an enterprise template.
Penetration testing supports Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, GDPR and client security requirements.
Trusted by 200+ UK businesses, with 200+ five-star reviews and local teams providing managed IT support in London and Essex.
The process
1
We agree what to test, how and when with you and our CREST-certified partner, so testing never disrupts your business.
2
The testers gather information about your systems, just as a real attacker would.
3
Specialist tools identify potential weaknesses across your systems.
4
The testers safely attempt to exploit the weaknesses to show their real-world impact.
5
You receive a plain-English report with every finding ranked by risk and clear steps to fix it.
6
We fix the issues through our managed IT support, then a retest confirms they’re resolved.
Timing
FAQs
No. Testing is carried out by a CREST-certified partner we work closely with. We scope the work, manage the project and fix any issues through our managed IT support, so you have one point of contact.
CREST is an international accreditation body for cyber security providers. A CREST-certified company has proven testing methods and qualified, vetted testers.
It depends on what’s being tested and how complex your systems are. You’ll get a fixed quote after a quick scoping call, with no hidden costs.
No. We agree the scope and timings with you upfront, and testing can be done out of hours if needed.
A vulnerability scan is automated and lists possible weaknesses. A penetration test goes further, with certified ethical hackers manually exploiting them to show the real risk.
Yes. Most testing can be done remotely. Some internal or wireless tests may need a short visit to your site.
You’ll get a clear plan to fix them. As your managed IT support provider, we can carry out the fixes, restore secure backups if needed and arrange a retest to confirm they’re closed.
Start with our Free IT Health Check. We’ll review your systems and show you where your biggest risks are, then recommend whether a pen test is the right next step.
Get a tailored penetration testing quote from our team and CREST-certified partner.
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