Find Your Vulnerabilities Before the Hackers Do.

Certified Ethical Hackers
Detailed Remediation Reports
Compliance-Ready Documentation
Texas SB 2610 Support

Your Firewall Says You're Protected. Are You?

Your security tools tell you about the threats they caught. A penetration test is about the ones they didn't. We don't just run automated scanners and hand you a CVE list — our testers chain together multiple weaknesses the way a real attacker would, then document the path they took and the specific changes that close it off.

"Texas SB 2610 gives small and mid-sized businesses safe-harbor protection from breach liability, provided they implement a recognized cybersecurity framework. A penetration test is one of the strongest forms of documented evidence that your stated controls actually work."

  • 74% of breaches involve human error or social engineering — not just technical flaws
  • 287 average days a threat actor sits inside a network before detection
  • $9.4M average cost of a data breach in the US in 2024
  • 60% of small businesses close within 6 months of a serious cyberattack

Pentest Services

Testing Across the Attack Surface That Matters to You

Network Penetration Testing

The most common and critical assessment. We attack your internal and external network infrastructure — firewalls, switches, servers, and remote access systems — the way a real hacker would. Identifies misconfigurations, unpatched systems, weak credentials, and exploitable services.

  • External network
  • Internal network
  • Wireless
  • VPN & remote access

Web Application Testing

Your website and web apps are front-line targets. We test for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), authentication flaws, and insecure APIs. Required for PCI-DSS compliance and essential for any business handling customer data online.

  • OWASP Top 10
  • API security
  • Authentication
  • Business logic flaws

Social Engineering

Your people are your perimeter. We test whether your employees can be manipulated into handing over credentials, clicking malicious links, or providing physical access to restricted areas. Includes phishing simulations, vishing (voice phishing), and physical security testing.

  • Phishing simulations
  • Vishing
  • Pretexting
  • Physical access attempts

Cloud & Microsoft 365 Assessment

Cloud misconfigurations are responsible for a growing share of breaches. We assess your Azure, Microsoft 365, and cloud infrastructure for excessive permissions, exposed storage, insecure configurations, and identity vulnerabilities that standard tools miss.

  • Azure
  • AD
  • M365
  • Conditional Access
  • Storage & permissions

Our Process

How we test, what we deliver, and what you do with it

Every engagement follows a structured methodology aligned with PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard) and OWASP. The deliverable is a report your engineers, auditors, and leadership can each get value from, not a raw CVE export.

01. Scoping & Rules of Engagement
We define exactly what systems will be tested, when, and what constitutes an in-scope finding. You sign off on the scope before we touch anything. No surprises.

02. Reconnaissance
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering on your domain, IP ranges, employees, and technology stack — exactly what an attacker does before launching an attack.

03. Vulnerability Discovery
Automated and manual scanning to identify potential entry points. We don't just run tools — experienced testers review every finding for false positives and context.

04. Exploitation
Controlled exploitation of confirmed vulnerabilities to demonstrate real impact. We escalate privileges, pivot through the network, and access sensitive data — then stop and document.

05. Reporting
Detailed report with executive summary, technical findings, risk ratings (CVSS scores), and step-by-step remediation guidance. Ready for your board, your auditor, or your insurance carrier.

06. Remediation Support
We don't just hand you a report and disappear. We walk through findings with your team, answer questions, and offer a free re-test of critical findings after remediation.

Compliance

Pentest Reports That Satisfy Your Auditors

Texas SB 2610

Safe Harbor compliance requires documented security assessment. Our pentest report satisfies this requirement and qualifies your business for legal protection against breach liability.

HIPAA

Healthcare organizations must conduct regular risk assessments. A penetration test provides concrete evidence of your security posture for HIPAA audits and HHS investigations.

PCI-DSS

Payment card processing requires annual penetration testing by a qualified security assessor. We provide PCI-scoped engagements with the documentation format your QSA requires.

SOC 2

Service organizations pursuing SOC 2 Type II certification need evidence of security testing. Our reports are formatted for seamless integration into SOC 2 audit packages.

Cyber Insurance

Insurers increasingly require proof of penetration testing before issuing or renewing cyber liability policies. Our reports are accepted by all major insurers.

General Security

Even without a specific compliance driver, our report gives you a prioritized roadmap for strengthening your defenses based on real-world risk — not theoretical checklists.

Know Your Risk Before an Attacker Does

safemode IT conducts professional penetration tests for businesses across Kyle, San Marcos, Bastrop, and Austin. Contact us to discuss scope, timeline, and pricing — every engagement is custom-quoted.