Penetration testingReal weaknesses.
Cybersecurity for everything
you build, ship and run.
Expert-led testing and clear answers. Security that moves your business forward.
Penetration testing. Cloud security. Practical guidance.
EXPERTISE ACROSS YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Web applicationsAPIs & servicesCloud infrastructureIdentity & accessPeople & processes
INSIDE AN ASSESSMENTKnow what to fix.
Know what to fix.
Understand why it matters.
Explore an example assessment, from the evidence behind each finding to the recommended fixes.
EXAMPLE ASSESSMENT
Illustrative reportWeb application security
Findings
View assessmentCross-account data access
Invoices can be accessed outside their owning account.
/api/invoices/:idSession stays active after logout
A signed-out session can still access protected data.
/api/sessionSensitive responses can be cached
Account details are returned without a no-store policy.
/api/account/detailsEvidence behind every finding.
Priorities in plain language.
Practical recommendations.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT REVIEWDifferent questions.
Different questions.
A focused assessment.
Test an application, review your cloud, or assess your wider security practices. Start with the question you need answered.
Penetration testing
Put your applications and infrastructure to the test. Understand how an attacker could get in, and exactly how to close the gaps.
Web applications · APIs · Infrastructure
Explore pentestingCloud security
Bring clarity to your cloud environment. Uncover risky configurations, excessive permissions, and gaps in your defenses.
Cloud configuration · Identity · Exposure
Explore cloud securitySecurity assessments
Know where your security stands. Turn a thorough review of your technology and processes into a practical plan for improvement.
Risk reviews · Gap analysis · Roadmaps
Explore assessmentsA CLOSER LOOK AT THE WORKWhat we test.
What we test.
What you can act on.
Explore the evidence and recommendations behind each type of review.
PENETRATION TESTING
Find the way in.
Before someone else does.
Test authentication, account boundaries, and exposed functionality. Verify how a weakness could be used, then give the team making the fix the evidence to reproduce it.
Web applicationsAPIsInfrastructure
Scope a penetration test Inside a penetration testIllustrative example
CLOUD SECURITY
Know what is exposed.
Keep access intentional.
Review permissions, public exposure, and configuration against the way your workloads operate. Identify excess access and the controls that need attention.
ConfigurationPermissionsExposure
Discuss your cloud environment Inside a cloud security reviewIllustrative example
SECURITY ASSESSMENTS
See the bigger picture.
Make your next move clear.
Examine technical controls alongside incident response, recovery, and ownership. Establish where the gaps are and who needs to act.
Risk reviewsGap analysisRoadmaps
Plan a security assessment Inside a security assessmentIllustrative example
HOW AN ASSESSMENT WORKSFrom agreed scope
From agreed scope
to a verified finding.
Define where the test begins.
Agree on the applications, environments, access, and testing boundaries. Identify the people to contact before the first test.
Discuss your assessment
YOUR TAKEAWAY
Engagement brief
The agreed scope, access requirements, and rules of engagement.
BUILT FOR THE PEOPLE MAKING THE DECISIONSThe evidence to fix it.
The evidence to fix it.
The context to prioritize it.
Engineers need reproducible details. Security teams need priorities. Business leaders need to understand the impact. The report brings those views together.
Why CacteraEngineering
What to fix.
Security
Where to focus.
Leadership
What it means.
WHAT THE REPORT SHOULD ANSWERA finding is the start.
A finding is the start.
A decision comes next.
Each finding connects the affected system, the evidence, and a recommended next step.
Inside a penetration test01
What was observed?
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Which systems are affected?
03
What is the business impact?
04
What should we fix first?
Which service is right for my business?
Penetration testing focuses on finding and validating exploitable weaknesses. A cloud security review examines configuration, identity, and exposure. A broader security assessment connects technical and operational gaps to a practical roadmap. If you are unsure, tell us about your environment and what prompted the review.
What will we receive after an assessment?
The deliverables are agreed during scoping. They can include an executive summary, technical findings with supporting evidence, severity and business impact, and prioritized remediation guidance. The assessment guides above explain the process and show illustrative findings.
How long does an engagement take?
Timing depends on the number and complexity of the systems, the depth of the review, and access requirements. We define the scope and agree on a schedule before the assessment begins. Include any launch, procurement, or internal deadlines in your quote request.
How is the work priced?
Quotes are based on the agreed scope, assessment depth, and deliverables. Share the applications, infrastructure, or processes you want reviewed, along with any timing requirements. This gives us the context to discuss an appropriate engagement.
Can you work with our engineering or internal security team?
Yes. The engagement can be scoped around the people responsible for your systems. Agreeing on contacts, communication, and operational boundaries upfront helps make the assessment useful to both technical teams and business stakeholders.
Is retesting included?
Retesting and follow-up support are agreed as part of the scope. If you want verification after remediation, include that in your request so the quote can account for it.
SCOPE YOUR ASSESSMENTWhat would you
What would you
like to protect?
Tell us what you want to protect, what has changed or where you need a clearer answer.
A starting point
A conversation, then a clear scope.
We’ll agree the testing boundaries, then discuss findings, fixes and verification.