CREST-Certified Penetration Testing
Take strategic steps to improving your cyber resilience.
Uncover hidden vulnerabilities before attackers do. NormCyber’s CREST-certified penetration testing delivers real-time visibility into your network security – turning penetration testing into a live, measurable risk-reduction process.
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Our penetration testing services simulate real-world attacks to uncover exploitable vulnerabilities across your environment. But discovery is only the start.
Every finding feeds directly into the Smartbloc dashboard, giving your teams immediate visibility, ownership and proof of progress – while testing is still underway.
Why choose NormCyber for Penetration Testing
All of our penetration tests are conducted by CREST-certified professionals with years of expertise in vulnerability discovery. Whether you’re validating your defences or looking to meet standards like ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, we provide the assurance your organisation needs.
CREST security expert
Our services meet the gold standard in the industry, ensuring thorough and professional assessments.
Comprehensive evaluation
Our experts conduct in-depth testing of your systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
Remediation guidance & prioritisation
We don’t just find problems; we provide solutions and recommendations to strengthen your security, starting with the most critical issues.
Real-time insights
Track fixes in the dashboard as they happen – no spreadsheets, no delays.
Tailored security solutions
Our services are tailored to your specific requirements, covering a wide range of assessments, including web applications, networks, and more.
Competitive pricing
Norm prices are highly competitive – without sacrificing quality.
Real-Time Penetration Testing Visibility
Traditional penetration testing delivers static reports that are out of date before they reach the right teams.
NormCyber changes that with real-time actionability. Our penetration testing insights are delivered live in the Smartbloc dashboard, giving your team up-to-the-minute visibility into vulnerabilities as they’re discovered. Instead of waiting for a PDF, teams can assign, track and remediate issues right away, turning penetration testing into a continuous, measurable risk-reduction process.
Visibility That Drives Action
Smartbloc enables:
- Live Findings
See vulnerabilities as they’re discovered. - Instant Ownership
Assign issues immediately and build clear accountability from day one. - Real-Time Remediation Tracking
Track fixes in the dashboard as they happen – no spreadsheets, no delays. - Proven Risk Reduction
Show continuous, measurable reduction in risk with up-to-date evidence. - Verified Fixes Included
Critical and urgent findings are re-tested at no extra cost to ensure remediation works.
Industry leading accreditations
What is CREST-Certified Penetration Testing?
Penetration testing is a structured way to simulate real-world cyberattacks. By copying attacker behaviours, our CREST-accredited testers identify weaknesses in your infrastructure. That way, you get the insights needed to reduce risk and prove due diligence. Our testing follows recognised frameworks with full documentation provided for compliance and board-level reporting.
Types of Penetration Testing
At NormCyber, we offer a range of penetration testing services tailored to address your specific risks.
Penetration Testing insights
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Looking for a broader assessment or ongoing protection? Explore our other services:
- Cyber Security Managed Service
- Managed Detection & Response
- Incident Response
- Email Threat Protection
- Cloud Security Posture Management
- Human Risk Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Digital Risk Protection
Explore how our services work together to create a proactive, layered defence.
Talk to an expertCREST Penetration Testing FAQs
What is CREST-Certified Penetration Testing?
Penetration testing is a simulated cyberattack against a network to identify vulnerabilities. It’s a kind of proactive measure, with the aim being to uncover weaknesses before they’re exploited by attackers. By addressing these vulnerabilities, organisations strengthen their overall security posture.
CREST penetration testing means the testing itself is conducted by a CREST-certified provider, offering extra benefits, including a greater assurance of tester competence.
Why should I choose a CREST-Certified provider?
Choosing a CREST-certified provider means that your penetration testing is conducted by professionals who meet various technical and ethical standards. CREST accreditation is recognised internationally and demonstrates that the provider:
- Employs testers who have been independently vetted for competence
- Follows recognised testing methodologies
- Delivers consistent results
- Supports compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus
- Operates under a strict code of conduct
Selecting a CREST-certified provider means you can be confident in the integrity of your penetration testing assessment.
What are the benefits of Penetration Testing?
The main benefit of penetration testing is that it allows your organisation to identify weaknesses before they’re exploited by attackers. This, in turn, strengthens your security posture. In the long run, it can help to protect brand reputation, given the negative publicity that security breaches generate. A penetration test can also evaluate your ability to respond in the event of a cyberattack.
Does Penetration Testing affect system availability?
Penetration testing can sometimes impact system availability due to its invasive nature and the potential for human error. Experienced testers, however, will take every precaution to avoid outages through careful planning and testing in a non-production environment wherever possible.
What is the OWASP top ten and why does it matter?
The OWASP Top Ten is a regularly updated list of the most critical web application security risks. It’s an authoritative guide for evaluating security posture, representing a consensus among security professionals. Because it’s widely accepted, you’ll often see it referenced in regulatory requirements and industry standards relating to web security.
What’s the difference between Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning?
Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning differ in terms of scope and approach. Vulnerability scanning is generally automated, with software being used to identify known weaknesses or misconfigurations. As such, it can cover a broader range of systems and devices and is performed on a continual basis. On the other hand, penetration testing normally involves a human tester and focuses on systems considered critical.