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Penetration Testing
Find Security Weaknesses Before Attackers Do
Identify exploitable vulnerabilities, uncover potential attack paths, and gain actionable insights to strengthen your security defenses through AI powered testing and expert led manual penetration testing.
Capability statement: AI Powered Testing • Expert Led Manual Testing
Know Where Your Security Defenses Fall Short.
Our penetration testing identifies security weaknesses and potential attack paths, with actionable findings and prioritized recommendations to help your team address risk.
PROACTIVE SECURITY
See How Attackers Could Exploit Your Environment
Security tools help protect your environment, but they don’t always reveal how an attacker could exploit a weakness to gain access to your systems or sensitive data. Penetration testing puts your defenses to the test by attempting to exploit vulnerabilities within an agreed scope.
The results reveal which weaknesses could expose your organization to greater risk, how they could be used to reach critical systems or sensitive data, and where remediation should take priority. Your IT team gains actionable insights to address security gaps and strengthen your defenses.
The Reality of Today’s Security Risks
31 %
Breaches Involving Vulnerability Exploitation
Vulnerability exploitation was the leading initial entry point in Verizon’s 2026 breach research.
- Source: Verizon 2026 DBIR
43 Days
Median Time to Remediate Vulnerabilities
Median time to fully remediate vulnerabilities in the studied CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities dataset.
- Source: Verizon 2026 DBIR
105 %
Increase in Exploited Vulnerabilities
The number of exploited vulnerabilities rated high or critical rose from 71 in 2024 to 146 in 2025.
- Source: Rapid7 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report
UNDERSTAND YOUR EXPOSURE
Internal and External Penetration Testing
Your organization can be exposed through internet-facing systems or weaknesses within its internal environment. Penetration testing examines how those weaknesses could be exploited, what access they might provide, and what the consequences could be for your business.
EXTERNAL PENETRATION TESTING
Test your internet-facing defenses
- Exposed systems, ports, and services
- Outdated software and known vulnerabilities
- Security configuration and access controls
- Authentication and application weaknesses
- Potential paths to unauthorized access
INTERNAL PENETRATION TESTING
Test security from inside the environment
- Internal network services and misconfigurations
- Weak access controls and excessive privileges
- Identity weaknesses, when in scope
- Privilege escalation and movement between systems
- Access to sensitive data and critical resources
External Penetration Testing
Evaluate authorized public-facing systems and services to identify weaknesses an attacker could potentially exploit to gain an initial foothold in your environment.
Testing examines exposed systems, ports, and services; outdated software and known vulnerabilities; security configuration and access controls; authentication and application weaknesses; and potential paths to unauthorized access.
Identify weaknesses that could expose public-facing systems, provide unauthorized access, or create a route toward sensitive data and business-critical resources.
Internal Penetration Testing
Evaluate weaknesses that could be exploited by someone with internal network access, including a compromised account, workstation, or other authorized starting point defined by the engagement.
Testing examines internal network services and misconfigurations; weak access controls and excessive privileges; Active Directory and identity-related weaknesses, when in scope; opportunities for privilege escalation; potential movement between systems; and access to sensitive resources.
Understand what an attacker might be able to access after gaining a foothold, including whether weaknesses could enable broader system access, compromise additional accounts, or put sensitive business data at risk.
What Your Penetration Test Reveals
Understand which weaknesses put your organization at risk, how they could be exploited, and what your team should address first. Get actionable findings to help guide remediation and strengthen your security defenses.
Identified Vulnerabilities
Discover weaknesses in the tested environment that could expose systems, applications, or sensitive data. Understand which issues may create meaningful security risks.
Documented Findings
Review the reported findings and supporting evidence to understand what testing uncovered, how identified weaknesses were assessed, and why they matter to your organization.
Potential Attack Paths
Understand how an attacker could potentially combine weaknesses to gain access, move through your environment, or reach critical systems and sensitive data.
Prioritized Remediation
Identify which security gaps should be addressed first, helping your IT team focus its efforts on weaknesses with the greatest potential impact.
OUR APPROACH
Choose the Right Approach to Penetration Testing
Panoply offers three penetration testing approaches to help your organization identify security weaknesses and evaluate risk at the level of depth that best fits your needs.
AI POWERED TESTING
Ai Discovers And Tests.
Uses AI-driven discovery and exploitation attempts to identify potential security weaknesses and determine whether they can be used to gain access to your environment.
Uncover exploitable security weaknesses.
AI TESTING WITH HUMAN REVIEW
Ai Tests. A Cybersecurity Analyst Reviews.
AI agents conduct the testing, then a cybersecurity analyst reviews the findings to validate exploitability before the report is delivered.
Add expert validation to AI testing.
EXPERT LED MANUAL TESTING
Expert Led, In Depth Investigation.
Human-led testing that examines complex vulnerabilities, application logic, and potential attack paths to uncover security risks within your environment.
Investigate complex security risks.
Know Where Your Security Defenses Stand.
Let's discuss your security testing needs and identify the right approach for your organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Penetration Testing: Common Questions
Learn how penetration testing helps identify security weaknesses, evaluate potential risks, and guide your next steps.
What is penetration testing, and why does my organization need it?
Penetration testing evaluates whether security weaknesses in your systems, applications, or network could be exploited. It helps your organization understand potential attack paths, assess risk, and prioritize remediation.
What is the difference between internal and external penetration testing?
External testing examines internet-facing systems for weaknesses attackers could exploit from outside. Internal testing evaluates what someone with internal network access could reach, including additional systems, accounts, or sensitive data.
What is the difference between AI powered and expert led penetration testing?
AI powered testing uses AI agents to discover and test weaknesses. The human-reviewed option adds cybersecurity analyst review, while expert led manual testing uses human investigation to examine complex vulnerabilities and attack paths.
What does a penetration test report include?
Reports document findings within the agreed scope, supporting evidence, potential security impact, and remediation recommendations. The level of detail depends on the testing approach and engagement.
Will penetration testing disrupt our business operations?
Testing is conducted within an agreed scope, but some techniques may affect systems or services. Defining testing windows, critical systems, and operational constraints in advance helps establish appropriate safeguards.
How often should an organization conduct penetration testing?
Frequency depends on your risk profile, industry requirements, and technology changes. Consider additional testing after significant infrastructure or application changes, or when new risks warrant validation.
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Take the Next Step
Don’t Wait for a Breach to Find Your Weaknesses
Panoply’s penetration testing and vulnerability assessments give you the intel and guidance you need to secure your systems before it’s too late.
What Is a Vulnerability Assessment?
Vulnerability Assessments systematically scan your IT environment to identify known weaknesses in software, hardware, and configurations. Unlike penetration testing, which simulates real-world attacks to exploit weaknesses, a vulnerability assessment is non-intrusive and focuses on discovering and prioritizing risks before they’re targeted.
Key Features:
- Recommended remediation actions
- Network, application, and device scanning
- Identification of outdated software, misconfigurations, and missing patches
- Prioritized list of known vulnerabilities based on severity and exploitability
When to Use It:
- As a first step before penetration testing
- On a recurring basis (monthly, quarterly, etc.) to maintain visibility
- To support compliance with regulations like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001
By the Numbers
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90% of successful breaches exploit known vulnerabilities.
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Average cost of a data breach: $4.45 million (IBM).
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Penetration testing can reduce breach likelihood by up to 70% when combined with regular remediation.
3 Reasons to Test Your Defenses
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Build a Secure Infrastructure
Pen tests reveal the vulnerabilities hackers could use to access your systems, from unpatched software to misconfigurations.
02
Improve Security Planning & Awareness
Whether the threat comes from an external attacker or a malicious insider, knowing your weaknesses is essential for prevention.
03
Protect Customer Trust & Reputation
A single data leak can undo years of relationship-building. Proactive testing demonstrates to clients that security is a top priority.
Our Testing Services
External Penetration Testing – Secure Your Public Perimeter
We evaluate the security strength of your internet-facing systems, services, and applications. This may include:
- Public cloud services like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
- Vulnerability identification and validation
- Misconfiguration detection in systems, services, and applications
Our Testing Services
Internal Penetration Testing – Defend Against Insider Threats
We simulate an unprivileged user—or an attacker with limited access—gaining entry to your internal network. Our process includes:
- Environmental reconnaissance
- Privilege escalation & lateral movement
- Exploiting vulnerabilities to access sensitive systems
- Testing depth of network defenses without operational disruption
Our Methodology
Using industry-standard tools plus proprietary scripts, we attempt to meet defined objectives by any approved means. These may include:
- Domain compromise
- Theft of email or sensitive files
- Proof of access to payroll data, intellectual property, PII, or PHI
We follow strict safety protocols to avoid harm to your environment while producing realistic, actionable results.
What You’ll Get!
Executive Summary
High-level overview for leadership and stakeholders.
Technical Report
Step-by-step details to recreate findings.
Risk Analysis
Fact-based validation of vulnerabilities.
Remediation Roadmap
Quick fixes for now, smart moves for later.
Business Outcomes You Can Expect
- Discover if your most critical assets are at risk
- Identify and mitigate complex vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them
- Gain insight into how sophisticated threats operate
- Build a prioritized action plan to strengthen security
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Managed SIEM & Security Operations
24/7 log analysis and threat detection
Zero-Trust Architecture
Restrict access and control every connection
SOC Services
Around-the-clock monitoring and incident response