SOC 2 Penetration Testing
SOC 2 expects real security testing, not a scan. We deliver a manual penetration test and an auditor-ready report that maps cleanly to the Trust Services security criteria.
What is SOC 2 Penetration Testing?
SOC 2 auditors expect real security testing, not a scan. We deliver a manual penetration test and a report structured as clean evidence, mapped to the Trust Services security criteria so your assessor accepts it without friction.
A SOC 2 report is only as credible as the testing behind it, and auditors increasingly expect real penetration testing rather than a scan attached to the file. We deliver a manual test focused on the access-control, network and application weaknesses assessors probe, and document findings as clean, mapped evidence — so the test both strengthens your security and moves your audit forward without friction.
SOC 2 testing also pays off beyond the audit: the same manual test that produces your evidence finds the real weaknesses your controls are meant to address, so you're not just proving security to an assessor but actually improving it. A test done only to tick the box wastes that opportunity; ours is built to do both at once.
SOC 2 Penetration Testing is a manual, exploit-driven assessment: real people attacking your target the way an adversary would, then proving each finding with a working proof of concept. It is not an automated scan with a logo on it — the point is to find and demonstrate the issues that actually put you at risk, and hand your team a clear plan to fix them.
Why it matters
Regulators and auditors increasingly expect evidence of real security testing, not a checkbox. A credible penetration test both satisfies the requirement and genuinely reduces the risk the regulation exists to address.
A soc 2 penetration testing engagement replaces guesswork with evidence. Instead of hoping your controls hold, you get a ranked, reproducible picture of where they don’t — before someone hostile finds the same gaps.
Industries & use cases
SOC 2 testing is a near-universal requirement for B2B SaaS selling to enterprise, and for any service provider whose customers demand assurance before they buy.
What we test
Manual, exploit-driven coverage focused on real impact — not scanner noise.
- External and application testing
- Access control and authentication
- Change and configuration exposure
- Evidence mapped to SOC 2 criteria
- Reproducible findings and fixes
- Free remediation retest
Signs you should run a soc 2 penetration testing
If any of these apply, testing is overdue.
- You're pursuing or maintaining SOC 2
- Customers are asking for a pentest as part of vendor review
- You're a SaaS selling to enterprise
- Your auditor expects real penetration testing
- You want the test to improve security, not just pass
Common vulnerabilities we find
The issues that show up again and again in soc 2 penetration testing — and the ones that actually get exploited.
Access-control weaknesses
Gaps auditors specifically probe under the security criteria.
External exposure
Internet-facing issues that undermine your control claims.
Unremediated findings
Open issues that jeopardise the attestation.
Insufficient change/configuration control
Exposed or drifted configuration undermining control claims.
Weak authentication controls
MFA gaps and session weaknesses auditors specifically examine.
Logging and monitoring gaps
Insufficient visibility undermining the monitoring criteria.
Vulnerability-management weaknesses
Unpatched systems contradicting your control claims.
Data-protection shortfalls
Weak encryption or access controls around customer data.
Example attack chain
Real impact rarely comes from one bug — it comes from chaining several. A representative example:
Why choose webhook.press
Attacker mindset
We’re offensive security people who also build the free tools bug-bounty hunters use daily. We test the way real adversaries do — and prove it.
No scanner theatre
You get findings a human exploited and verified, ranked by real business risk — not an unfiltered tool dump padded to look thorough.
Fixed price, free retest
A clear quote after scoping, a report your team and auditors can use, and a free retest to confirm the fixes hold.
Our methodology
A structured, transparent process aligned to OWASP and PTES — with a named point of contact throughout.
Scoping & rules of engagement
We agree the exact targets, depth, timing and constraints for your soc 2 penetration testing, and set clear rules of engagement so testing is safe and predictable.
Reconnaissance & mapping
We enumerate the full attack surface — endpoints, roles, technologies and trust boundaries — and threat-model where an attacker would focus.
Manual testing & exploitation
We attack by hand, verifying and chaining weaknesses into real impact. Automated tooling supports coverage; humans find the logic and authorization bugs it can’t.
Analysis & risk rating
Each finding is validated, rated by real business risk rather than raw scanner severity, and de-duplicated so you get signal, not noise.
Reporting
You receive an executive summary for leadership and a technical section with reproducible PoCs, evidence and concrete, stack-specific remediation.
Free retest
After you remediate, we re-test the closed findings to confirm they are actually fixed — at no extra cost.
What you get
Reproducible PoCs
Every finding ships with a working proof and step-by-step reproduction your engineers can replay and verify.
Risk-ranked findings
Prioritised by real business impact, so you fix what matters first instead of drowning in low-severity noise.
Actionable remediation
Concrete, stack-specific fixes and guidance — not generic “apply best practice” filler.
Free retest
We re-check the closed findings after remediation and confirm they’re resolved.
The report is written for two audiences at once: an executive summary that a non-technical stakeholder can act on, and a detailed technical section — findings, evidence, CVSS and reproduction — that your developers and auditors can use directly.
Manual testing, not just a scan
Automated scanners are fast and useful for coverage, but they only find patterns they already know, and they flood you with false positives. They cannot understand your business logic, chain several small issues into a breach, or tell you which alert actually matters. Our soc 2 penetration testing is led by experienced testers who exploit findings by hand and rank them by the damage they’d really do — the difference between a 300-page tool dump and a short list of things worth fixing.
Standards & compliance
Our soc 2 penetration testing reports are written to support the frameworks your auditors and customers care about — including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and the EU’s NIS2 and DORA. Each engagement produces clear, independent evidence of testing with scope, methodology and findings documented the way assessors expect, so the same test both hardens your systems and helps satisfy your obligations.
Frameworks we follow
Recognised methodologies, adapted to your target — never a rigid checklist.
- OWASP — Web Security Testing Guide, ASVS and the API Security Top 10
- PTES — the Penetration Testing Execution Standard
- NIST SP 800-115 — technical guide to security testing
- OSSTMM — Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual
- MITRE ATT&CK — to frame real-world adversary techniques
FAQ
Will our auditor accept the report?
Yes — it's written as SOC 2 evidence with clear scope, methodology and findings.
Type I or Type II?
Our testing supports both; scope and timing are agreed to fit your audit window.
Will our auditor accept the report?
Yes — it's written as SOC 2 evidence with clear scope, methodology and findings.
Type I or Type II?
Our testing supports both; scope and timing are agreed to fit your audit window.
Do you map findings to the Trust Services Criteria?
Yes — the report is structured so your assessor can tie findings to the relevant criteria.
How does timing work with our audit?
We scope and schedule to fit your audit window and observation period.
How long does a soc 2 penetration testing take?
Most focused engagements run one to two weeks depending on scope; we agree the exact timeline during scoping.
Is a retest included?
Yes — after you remediate, we re-check the closed findings to confirm they’re fixed, at no extra cost.
How do you price it?
Per engagement, based on scope and depth — you get a fixed quote after a short scoping call. No cookie-cutter packages.
Why teams trust our soc 2 penetration testing
Aligned to recognised standards
Testing follows OWASP, PTES, NIST SP 800-115 and MITRE ATT&CK, and reports support SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NIS2 and DORA.
Every engagement includes
Reproducible PoCs, risk-ranked findings, concrete remediation, a named point of contact, a free retest, and a summary letter of attestation.
Confidential by default
Work is covered by an NDA, scoped with clear rules of engagement, and data is handled with care throughout — including residency requirements.
Sample report available on request — see our reporting format and depth before you commit. Ask for a sample →
Get a quote for SOC 2 Penetration Testing
Tell us about the target — we’ll come back with scope and a fixed price. Manual, exploit-driven testing with reproducible proof and a free retest.