// Benefits
What are the benefits of professional penetration testing?
While vulnerability scans are a vital first step, they only find the low-hanging fruit. Our penetration testing services go further – simulating a real-world, targeted attack to see how vulnerabilities can be linked together to bypass your defences.
We don’t just tell you a door is unlocked; we show you exactly what an attacker could steal once they walk through it.
Latest News: KHIPU Networks Expands AI-Driven Red Teaming with Continuous AI Penetration Testing
// Our Services
Our Core Penetration Testing Services.
KHIPU delivers a full suite of testing specialisms tailored to your specific risk profile:
- Infrastructure Testing (Internal & External)
We simulate both remote internet-based attacks and malicious insider scenarios to test the resilience of your network perimeter and core servers. - Autonomous (AI) Penetration Testing
KHIPU’s AI-powered testing introduces consistency and repeatability, enabling organisations to execute regular assessments using the exact same proven attack methodologies every time. - Web & Mobile Application Testing
Using the OWASP Top 10 framework, we probe your apps for SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and broken authentication that could lead to data breaches.
- Cloud Security Assessments
Specialised testing for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments, focusing on misconfigured permissions, S3 bucket leaks, and identity management flaws. - Wireless Penetration Testing
We move beyond basic surveys to actively attempt to crack your Wi-Fi encryption, rogue AP detection, and guest network isolation.
// Moving Beyond Periodic Testing to Continuous Validation
AI Penetration Testing.
Built on Horizon3.ai’s industry-leading NodeZero® autonomous platform, KHIPU’s AI-powered penetration testing services safely emulate real-world attacker behaviour. Our engine identifies exploitable attack paths, validates existing security controls, and demonstrates precisely how an attacker could move laterally through your environment to compromise critical systems, applications, and data assets.
While traditional, human-led penetration testing remains valuable, it is naturally constrained by time, scope, individual tester experience, and chosen methodologies. KHIPU’s AI-powered testing introduces consistency and repeatability, enabling organisations to execute regular assessments using the exact same proven attack methodologies every time.
By pairing the speed, scale, and consistency of autonomous AI testing with the contextual judgment and remediation guidance of KHIPU’s elite cybersecurity specialists, customers benefit from complete, continuous coverage without operational fatigue.
Alignment with Frameworks & Security Standards
As cyber threat actors increasingly leverage AI to accelerate reconnaissance and exploit development, KHIPU helps organizations shift from passive compliance to active resilience. Our AI-powered penetration testing services deliver the continuous assessment and risk validation data required to align seamlessly with major governance frameworks, including:
- NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
- ISO/IEC 27001 Mandates
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0)
- NIS2 Directive Requirements
// Autonomous (AI) Pen-Testing Services
Comprehensive AI Security Services Portfolio
- Fully Managed Continuous Penetration Testing: End-to-end continuous validation planned, executed, and monitored directly by KHIPU’s cybersecurity specialists.
- On-Demand AI-Powered Penetration Testing: Targeted, point-in-time assessments tailored for project validation, pre-production application testing, and specific compliance initiatives.
- Rapid Response Exposure Validation: Fast-track assessments that enable organizations to immediately test their exposure against newly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities and actively exploited threat campaigns.
- Fix Verification Services: On-demand re-testing that instantly validates whether remediation activities were successful and if identified attack paths have been fully closed.
- Intelligent Decoy & Tripwire Deployment: Placement of deceptive assets that trigger instant alerts upon attacker interaction, providing early warning indicators for critical systems that cannot be patched immediately.
- Detailed Remediation Reporting: Clear impact reporting that prioritizes exploitable weaknesses, visualizes attack paths, and delivers step-by-step remediation guidance.
- Co-Managed Services: Flexible operational models combining internal client teams with KHIPU engineering expertise to maximize resource value and accelerate cyber maturity.
Specialist Testing: Red Teaming & Social Engineering.
For organisations with mature security postures, we offer advanced simulations:
Red Team Engagements
A full-scale, multi-layered stealth attack simulation to test your SOC’s detection and response capabilities.
Social Engineering
Testing your human firewall through sophisticated vishing (voice), smishing (SMS), and physical onsite tailgating simulations.
CHECK IT Health Checks
Specialist testing for government and public sector bodies requiring NCSC-standard assurance.
The KHIPU Report
Your Roadmap to Resilience
A pen test is only as good as the report it produces.
We provide:
- Executive Summary
A high-level overview of your risk posture for board-level stakeholders. - Technical Deep-Dive
Detailed evidence of every vulnerability found, including Proof of Concept screenshots. - Prioritised Remediation
A clear, risk-rated action plan (using CVSS scoring) so your IT team knows exactly what to fix first. - Post-Test Debrief
A consultation session with our lead testers to walk through the findings and mitigation strategies.
Penetration Testing FAQs.
What is the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test? More
A vulnerability assessment is an automated scan that identifies known security flaws. A penetration testing service is a manual, human-led engagement where ethical hackers actively attempt to exploit those flaws to determine the real-world impact on your business and data.
How often should we perform penetration testing? More
Industry best practices and compliance frameworks like PCI DSS and ISO 27001 typically recommend at least one major engagement per year, or whenever significant changes are made to your network infrastructure or applications.
What is ‘Black Box’ penetration testing? More
Black Box testing simulates a real-world hacker who has no prior knowledge of your systems. The tester starts with only a company name or IP range and must perform their own reconnaissance to find a way in. This is the most authentic way to test your external perimeter.
Will a penetration test disrupt my business operations? More
No. Professional penetration testing services are conducted under strict rules of Engagement. Our testers work closely with your IT team to ensure all testing is performed safely, often targeting staging environments or performing sensitive exploits during agreed-upon maintenance windows.
How much do penetration testing services cost? More
The cost of a pen test depends on the scope – the number of IPs, web applications, or locations being tested. KHIPU provides a free scoping consultation to define the exact requirements and provide a fixed-price proposal tailored to your risk profile.