Audit-Ready Results
Real-World Pentesting
Manual-first, standards-based penetration testing — with reports built for auditors, engineers, and decision-makers.
Audit Passed
Issues Fixed
Trust Earned
Audit-Ready Results
Real-World Pentesting

Manual-first, standards-based penetration testing tailored to your systems – with clear, actionable reports for auditors, engineers, and decision-makers.
All Signal, No Noise
A compliance deadline is looming. The auditor’s asking for evidence. Maybe it’s your first time navigating this — or maybe you’ve worked with a vendor who delivered a report that didn’t hold up when it counted. Either way, you need more than a box checked. You need a real assessment that shows what’s working, what’s vulnerable, and where to improve — all in a way that holds up under scrutiny.
Does this sound familiar?
- You’ve gotten reports that read like scanner output, not real testing
- Auditors asked questions you weren’t prepared to answer
- You’re watching the clock while still waiting on clarity
- The report was full of bravado but light on real solutions
- You still don’t have a clear, standards-based report you can hand to stakeholders
Clarity & Credibility

Zach Varnell
A cybersecurity expert with over a decade of experience in penetration testing, vulnerability management, and red teaming, His work has been featured in outlets including Infosecurity Magazine, ZDNet, Threatpost, & The Washington Examiner.
Penetration testing is too often treated like a formality — or worse: jargon-filled reports, missing context, scanner dumps passed off as manual work, or flashy writeups focused on exploitation instead of explanation. That doesn’t help when your team needs clarity, your auditor needs proof, or leadership needs to understand what’s at stake.
Asteros specializes in manual-first, standards-based penetration testing that goes beyond the checkbox. We test like attackers but report like partners — delivering actionable, framework-aligned insight that’s clear to your devs, credible to your auditors, and useful to your leadership team.
We’ve helped organizations of all sizes — from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 giants. Whether you’re navigating your first audit or leveling up a mature security program, we bring the context, clarity, and experience to help you get there.
We can do the same for you.
Our Services
Deep, manual web app pentesting — built to uncover real-world risks and map results directly to compliance needs.

Test your internal or external network like an attacker would — identifying weak spots before they become liabilities.

Stay ahead of threats with recurring assessments and prioritized remediation advice tailored to your infrastructure.

What You Get
Clarity That Drives Action
Every report is built around standards like OWASP ASVS and written in clear, actionable language. You’ll know exactly what the risks are, what’s working, and what to fix — so you can prioritize remediation, not waste time decoding vague reports.
No Gaps, No Guesswork
Whether you’re preparing for SOC 2, PCI DSS, or simply strengthening your security posture, you get compliance-friendly reports that hold up under scrutiny. That means fewer surprises, cleaner audits, and peace of mind that your bases are covered.
Real-World Risk
Our tests combine automated coverage with in-depth manual testing to find what scanners miss. You walk away knowing where your application stands and how to make it stronger — for your customers, your auditor, stakeholders, and your team.
How Our Penetration Testing Services Work
1. Schedule a Consultation
We’ll scope your application or network, talk through your goals, get a demo, and recommend a testing plan that fits— so you know exactly what we’re testing, how long it’ll take, and what you’ll get.
2. We Handle
the Testing
We perform deep, manual testing based on standards like ASVS or PTES — so you get validated findings and a clear, audit-ready report without needing to manage us.
3. You Ship it Confidently
You’ll receive a report built for devs, auditors, and execs — so you can fix issues fast, pass audits cleanly, and move forward with confidence.
Why Clients Call Us One of the Best Penetration Testing Companies
How We Compare
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