Penetration Testing for Technology
Technology companies, from startups to enterprise software providers, face continuous cybersecurity challenges as both targets and custodians of customer data. SaaS providers, cloud platforms, DevOps-driven organisations, and software companies must integrate security testing into their development lifecycles to protect their products and their customers' data.
Penetration testing for technology companies typically covers web applications, APIs, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, source code, and the complex microservices architectures common in modern software development. Technology companies often require SOC 2 certification for enterprise customers, making regular pen testing a business requirement.
The rapid pace of development in technology companies means that traditional annual pen testing is often insufficient; many adopt continuous security testing approaches including bug bounty programmes, automated security testing in CI/CD pipelines, and periodic manual pen testing focused on new features and critical components. Penetration testing helps technology companies build customer trust, meet compliance requirements, and ship more secure products.
SECFORCE
Leading UK offensive security consultancy based in Canary Wharf, delivering CREST-accredited penetration testing and adversary simulation to organisations with the most demanding security requirements.
NCC Group
Global cybersecurity consultancy with CREST, CHECK, and CBEST accreditation, renowned for deep technical research and comprehensive penetration testing services.
NetSPI
Leading penetration testing firm with the Resolve platform for continuous attack surface management, trusted by nine of the top ten US banks.
Pen Test Partners
The UK's largest independent security testing firm, renowned for IoT/OT research, CBEST red teaming, and CHECK/CREST-accredited penetration testing across all sectors.
PwC Cyber Security
Global Big Four professional services firm delivering CREST, CHECK, and CBEST-accredited penetration testing and red teaming services from London, serving the UK's largest enterprises and regulated organisations.
Dionach
Global enterprise cybersecurity consultancy founded in 1999 in Oxford, holding rare CREST STAR-FS accreditation and delivering penetration testing, red and purple teaming, and PCI QSA services across five international offices.
MDSec
Elite UK offensive security consultancy specialising in CBEST/STAR/TIBER red teaming, advanced adversary simulation, and CREST-accredited penetration testing for FTSE 100 clients.
Trustwave
Global managed security provider with the elite SpiderLabs penetration testing team and deep PCI DSS compliance expertise.
Secarma
Manchester-based independent cybersecurity consultancy with over 20 years of experience delivering CREST and CHECK-accredited penetration testing, red teaming, and compliance certification services.
Cyberis
CREST and CHECK-accredited UK penetration testing consultancy with CBEST approval, specialising in infrastructure, application, and simulated attack assessments across the public and private sectors.
Pentest People
CREST and CHECK-accredited UK penetration testing firm with an innovative SecurePortal platform and transparent pricing for mid-market organizations.
JUMPSEC
Full-service London-based cybersecurity consultancy with CREST, CHECK, and NCSC accreditations delivering offensive testing, managed detection, and strategic advisory services.
Technology Pen Testing FAQs
How often should SaaS companies perform pen testing?+
At minimum annually for SOC 2 compliance. Best practice for SaaS companies is quarterly or after major releases, supplemented by continuous security testing in the CI/CD pipeline.
Should we pen test or run a bug bounty programme?+
Both serve different purposes. Pen testing provides structured, comprehensive coverage. Bug bounties provide continuous testing by diverse researchers. Many technology companies use both approaches together.
How do we integrate pen testing into our DevOps process?+
Adopt a 'shift left' approach with SAST/DAST in CI/CD, periodic manual pen testing for deep dives, pre-release security reviews for major features, and annual comprehensive assessments.