Overview
An annual pentest only shows your security on the day it runs. For UK organisations that change often, automated testing gives continuous evidence that controls still work, which is useful for ISO 27001 surveillance audits and Cyber Essentials renewals.
Environments change every week — new servers, new cloud resources, new misconfigurations. An annual manual penetration test captures a single moment; automated penetration testing helps you catch regressions and new exposures in between.
Our automated testing service uses safe, controlled attack tooling to run common exploitation, credential and lateral-movement techniques against agreed scopes on a schedule — weekly, monthly or after major changes. Unlike a vulnerability scan, it attempts to chain weaknesses and prove impact.
Every run is reviewed by an experienced tester who removes false positives, adds context and escalates anything critical. Automated testing complements — but does not replace — manual testing for business logic and complex applications.
How testing works for UK organisations
- Signed scope and written authorisation before any testing, in line with the Computer Misuse Act 1990
- Testing windows agreed in UK time, including out-of-hours windows for production systems
- Fully remote delivery, with internal and wireless access via VPN or a posted test device, so there are no travel costs
- Reports mapped to ISO 27001, PCI DSS, UK GDPR Article 32 and customer questionnaires, with a fixed price in GBP
What's included
Our approach
- Scope & safetyAgree targets, schedules, exclusions and safe-mode settings.
- DeploySet up testing infrastructure inside or outside your network.
- RunExecute scheduled attack simulations.
- ReviewExperts validate and prioritise results.
- TrendTrack exposure over time and verify fixes.
What you receive
- Scheduled test runs
- Validated, prioritised findings
- Attack path evidence
- Trend dashboards
- Quarterly expert summary
Standards & frameworks
- MITRE ATT&CK
- PTES
- CTEM
- ISO/IEC 27001 A.8.8
- NCSC penetration testing guidance
Frequently asked questions
Is automated pentesting the same as a vulnerability scan?
No. Scans list known vulnerabilities; automated penetration testing attempts safe exploitation and chaining to show real attack paths.
Can automated testing replace manual pentests?
Not for compliance-driven or application testing. It is best used between manual tests to catch regressions and new exposures.
Is it safe for production?
Yes, when run with agreed safe-mode settings, exclusions and schedules. We avoid disruptive techniques.
Are you CREST or CHECK accredited?
We don't claim CREST or NCSC CHECK status on this site. Most private-sector tests, including those for ISO 27001, PCI DSS and customer due diligence, don't require either. If a contract, public-sector buyer or regulator specifically requires a CHECK or CREST-accredited provider, tell us at scoping and we'll tell you honestly whether we can meet it. See our CREST and CHECK guide.
Do you quote in pounds sterling?
Yes. UK proposals are fixed-price and quoted in GBP. Prices exclude VAT where VAT applies to cross-border services. We confirm the treatment for your organisation in the proposal.