Penetration Testing

Real-World Insight by Testing Your Defenses the Way Attackers Would with Simulated Attacks.

Anyone can scan for vulnerabilities.

Secure Cloud Innovations (SCI) simulates what real hackers do so you can see how your systems actually hold up under pressure.

SCI delivers human-led Penetration Testing that goes beyond surface scans. We simulate real-world attacks across your cloud, applications, and APIs to uncover weaknesses before they’re exploited.

Understand your exposure. Prove your defenses.

100% U.S.-based testers

ITAR-compliant

Retesting included

Vulnerability Scanning ≠ Penetration Testing

SCI’s pen tests simulate how attackers think, move, and exploit your systems. We don’t just flag risks, we attempt to exploit them, showing you the real-world impact of each weakness.

Pen testing answers:

“Can an attacker break in?”

“What can they access if they do?”

“How fast can we detect and respond?”

“What can someone internal do to my systems?”

Why Pen Testing Matters

Cyberattacks are inevitable. The damage isn’t.

Penetration Testing helps you:

Find and fix exploitable vulnerabilities before attackers do
Validate how effective your existing security controls really are
Meet regulatory requirements in SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001
Give leadership visibility into real business risk
Strengthen trust with customers, partners, and investors
Can help lower premiums on cybersecurity insurance

Our Pen Testing Methodology

Each engagement includes a follow-up retest to confirm fixes, at no extra charge.

Planning & Preparation

Define scope, systems, and attack boundaries.

Reconnaissance & Discovery

Gather intelligence using open-source and proprietary tools.

Initial Exploitation

Attempt to breach target systems using discovered vulnerabilities.

Privilege Escalation & Access Testing

Measure how deep an attacker could go once inside.

Cleanup

Remove test artifacts, restore configurations if needed.

Report Generation

Detailed findings with severity levels, affected systems, and remediation guidance.

Choose the Testing Style That Matches Your Risk Profile

White Hat Testing

Internal Simulation

$ 4,500

Fastest test
Check for what an insider can do - Ie. Employee or customer with access to the system
10-15 business days from start to initial report

Black Hat Testing

External Simulation

$ 7,000

Attacking with no prior knowledge of the system
Mix of OSINT, automated and manual tests to attempt to "break into" the system.
20-25 business days from start to initial report

Gray Hat Testing

Full-Spectrum Simulation

$ 10,000

Most comprehensive testing style
Starts with black hat approach and moves to white hat
25-30 business days from start to initial report

What Makes SCI Different?

We validate vulnerabilities.

Our tests simulate real adversaries—not just run scripts.

Business risk focus.

We help both technical and executive teams understand impact and priority.

Audit-aligned reporting.

Our deliverables support SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA compliance efforts.

Expert remediation support.

Retesting included, plus clear fix guidance for your team.

Key Benefits of Pen Testing

Proactive Risk Management

Identify and address issues before bad actors do.

Objective Security Validation

Test your actual defense layers—not just assumptions.

Regulatory & Customer Confidence

Demonstrate due diligence to auditors, partners, and customers.

Cost-Efficient Security Investment

Pen testing helps you allocate resources to real threats—not theoretical ones.

Who Needs A Penetration Test?

SaaS companies handling sensitive data

Organizations preparing for compliance audits

Enterprises with exposed attack surfaces (e.g., APIs, cloud infra, web apps)

CTOs and CISOs needing an external validation of security posture

Our Other Service Features:

Embedded Compliance

Compliance that lives in your workflow, not in spreadsheets.

Continuous monitoring of cloud and SaaS environments
Compliance-as-code checks in CI/CD pipelines
Real-time alerts for misconfigurations
Audit-ready documentation for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and more

Benefits:

Always audit-ready

Reduced manual effort and audit prep

Stronger security posture 24/7

Secure Code Reviews

Security baked into your software, not bolted on later.

Expert review of application code for security flaws
Identification of common vulnerabilities like injection, XSS, and insecure authentication
Guidance for developers to write secure code moving forward

Benefits:

Stop vulnerabilities before they reach production

Improve overall software quality and resilience

Empower dev teams with actionable insights

Know Before They Do

You can’t fix what you can’t see. And once attackers get in, the damage is done.

Penetration testing is your best chance to spot gaps before someone else does.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as a vulnerability scan?

No. Scans look for known issues. Penetration testing goes further by attempting real exploitation—so you see not just what’s vulnerable, but how much damage could occur.

Is a retest included in pricing?

Yes. We’ll verify that remediation efforts were successful.

Do your testers work in the U.S.?

Yes. All SCI staff and contractors are U.S.-based and fully ITAR-compliant.

Can we bundle this with other services?

Absolutely. Ask about discounts when combining with Secure Code Reviews or Compliance Automation.