Penetration Testing Services
Simulate real-world attacks in a controlled engagement to uncover exploitable weaknesses before attackers find them.
What is Penetration Testing?
Penetration testing is a controlled, authorised simulation of a real cyber attack against your systems, carried out to identify exploitable weaknesses before a genuine attacker does. Unlike an automated scan, a penetration test involves skilled testers actively probing your defences the way a real adversary would - then showing you exactly how they got in.
Types of Testing We Offer
External network testing
Assessing what is exposed to the internet.
Internal network testing
Simulating an attacker already inside your network.
Web application testing
Checking custom and third-party applications for security flaws.
Social engineering assessments
Testing how your people respond to phishing and manipulation attempts.
What You Get
Prioritised findings
A clear report detailing each finding with practical prioritisation by real-world risk.
Actionable remediation
Practical remediation steps so your team can address the weaknesses quickly.
Implementation support
Support putting fixes in place, not just a list of problems left for you to solve alone.
Why NetworkShield
15+ years of experience
Delivering network and security solutions for both SMEs and large corporations.
Vendor-neutral approach
Multi-vendor expertise across Cisco, Fortinet, Ubiquiti and Juniper, so recommendations fit your environment, not a specific brand.
Rapid response
For critical issues, with clear SLAs for priority troubleshooting.
Regular reporting
So you can see measurable improvements in your security posture over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Annually is a common baseline, plus after any major change to your network, applications or infrastructure. Some compliance frameworks and client contracts require it more frequently.
Tests are scoped and scheduled with you in advance to minimise disruption, and any high-risk actions are agreed before testing begins.
Book a penetration test and see your network the way an attacker would.