Penetration tests
A realistic assessment of your cyber resilience
In a context where attack surfaces are constantly growing and attackers are becoming more sophisticated, penetration tests are one of the most effective methods of validating an organization's real security.
The penetration testing services offered by Sectio Aurea simulate real, controlled attacks to assess whether and how critical systems, applications or data can be compromised, and what impact this would have on the operational continuity and reputation of the organization.
What does a penetration test answer?
Can an attacker penetrate the infrastructure?
Through what attack vectors?
How far can it go and what can it compromise?
What is the real impact on critical business processes?
Our approach
The tests are conducted exclusively by senior specialists with practical experience in attacks and defenses, using a combination of automated and manual techniques. Depending on the organization's objectives, we apply:
Black Box – realistic simulation of an external attack
Grey Box – simulation of an attacker with limited access
White Box – in-depth evaluation, including source code and configurations
What types of testing do we offer?
Penetration testing for IT networks (internal and external)
Web and mobile application testing
Penetration testing Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, Office 365)
Endpoint and critical infrastructure testing
Phishing and social engineering scenarios
Code review and application security analysis
Delivery methodology
The cybersecurity testing services delivered by Sectio Aurea include the following steps:
Defining the purpose of the services and developing the action plan
At this stage, we will agree on a confidentiality agreement and establish the scope and scope of the work, including test types and attack scenarios. We centralize requirements, set goals and agree on forms, terms, preconditions, limitations and exclusions.
Execution of the action plan
This phase aims to discover defects in networks, systems and/or applications using active and passive methods. We check for incorrect configurations of systems and services, installed versions of applications and patches, as well as insecure application design. Automated testing identifies vulnerabilities and malware in the infrastructure, indicating how and how easily they can be exploited.
Reporting results
Cybersecurity assessments performed at runtime will be documented in a detailed report that includes tests performed, vulnerabilities discovered, and associated security risks, along with recommendations for remediation.
Information to facilitate remediation and retesting
At this stage, we provide support for understanding the identified issues and recommendations for reducing the risks associated with the discovered vulnerabilities. Every cyber security engagement carried out by our team ends with a retest to ensure that issues have been successfully resolved.
Information to facilitate remediation and retesting
At this stage, we provide support for understanding the identified issues and recommendations for reducing the risks associated with the discovered vulnerabilities. Every cyber security engagement carried out by our team ends with a retest to ensure that issues have been successfully resolved.
Why Sectio Aurea for Penetration Testing?
Unlike generic testing, our penetration testing approach is designed to simulate the real-world behavior of a skilled attacker, not to deliver simple lists of vulnerabilities. Our tests validate the real-world effectiveness of security controls and provide a clear picture of the technical and business impact of an attack.
The result is a coherent set of technical and executive deliverables, which can be used directly by the Board, management and technical teams to prioritize risks, allocate budgets and define the security roadmap.
Rigorous method, focused on real attack
We apply a controlled combination of automated and manual testing, with ethical exploitation of identified vulnerabilities. Each finding is validated practically, to eliminate false positives and highlight only real risks.
Technical and business relevance
Sectio Aurea testers have practical experience in operating IT infrastructures, cloud and enterprise applications. We understand how systems are built and broken, as well as what an incident means from a business continuity and impact perspective.
Seniority and professional maturity
We work exclusively with senior penetration testing specialists, capable of identifying complex attack chains, privilege escalations, and realistic compromise scenarios, not just isolated vulnerabilities.
Quality that generates action
Our reporting doesn't stop at the findings. We clearly explain how vulnerabilities can be exploited, what their real impact is, and what remediation measures are prioritized. For this reason, many organizations continue to collaborate with Sectio Aurea for hardening, remediation, and retesting.
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Talk directly with a cybersecurity expert
Schedule a one-to-one session with Mădălin Bratu, a consultant with over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity and founder of Sectio Aurea.
During this discussion, you will be able to analyze your organization's security challenges and receive practical recommendations for protecting your IT infrastructure and increasing your level of cyber resilience.
You will have direct access to the expertise of a top-tier cybersecurity team, specializing in governance, risk management, and compliance.
Schedule a meeting and discover solutions tailored to your organization's needs.