Quick Penetration Test for SOC 2: What You Need and How to Get It Fast
A while back, a SaaS founder reached out to me. They weren’t panicking — not exactly — but the tone was familiar. You know the one.
They’d just landed a deal with a major enterprise partner. Big enough for procurement to start asking about things like “vendor security reviews.” One problem: the deal was stuck.
Not because of the product. Not because of pricing.
Because someone, somewhere, had circled the box labeled Security Review and asked for a penetration test.
Not next quarter. Now.
So the founder did what most people do. They Googled. They emailed a few firms. And what they found was a parade of six-month waitlists. The ones that were available sent back “sample reports” that looked suspiciously like copy-pasted scanner output with a logo slapped on top. Worse yet, some saw the urgency and tried to charge like they were chartering a private jet.
This happens more often than you’d think.
They found us because we understood the situation — and treated it seriously. We didn’t treat their emergency penetration test request like a burden.
We scoped the app, sent over a service agreement, and got to work. Two weeks later, they had a standards-based, auditor-ready report in hand.
Deal closed. Revenue recognized. No drama.
More importantly, the value didn’t stop there. The report didn’t just satisfy procurement — it gave the dev team clear, actionable insight to improve their security posture. Leadership finally had a real view of where they stood — risks, strengths, and next steps. And next year’s test is already on the calendar. No more last-minute scramble.
SOC 2 Deadlines Sneak Up. We Get It.
If you’re navigating SOC 2, you know how fast the audit window can close. You’re spinning up security policies, onboarding vendors, responding to clients — and suddenly someone asks for evidence of risk evaluation under CC7.1.
Technically, SOC 2 doesn’t require a penetration test. What it does require is proof that you’re identifying and addressing risks in a meaningful way.
A dated vulnerability scan isn’t going to cut it. And most auditors know the difference between a real test and something pulled from the bargain bin.
When you’re down to the wire, you need more than a scan. You need a quick pentest that’s audit-ready — not something stitched together at the last minute.
We built Asteros to deliver real testing — even on short timelines — without taking advantage of clients who are under pressure. Most web app tests fall within our minimum pricing, even when it’s an emergency pentest request.
When Time’s Short, You Need Signal — Not Noise
Asteros penetration tests are fast, focused, and built to hold up under scrutiny. You’ll get:
- Manual testing and validation — not just scanner noise
- Contextual risk ratings based on how your app works
- Real remediation guidance, nothing generic
- Retesting and updated reports to show measurable progress
This isn’t checkbox security. It’s a real-world assessment that helps you move forward — with your audit, your customers, and your roadmap.
How Long Does It Take?
Most projects take about two weeks: One week for testing. One week for reporting, peer review, and delivery.
Smaller apps or tighter scopes may be faster.
Fast doesn’t mean sloppy. It means focused.
We don’t waste time — and we won’t waste yours.
What You’ll Need to Get Started
Just a few things:
- What we’re testing (web app, API, infrastructure)
- Your deadline (especially if you need an emergency penetration test for an audit or vendor review)
- Access credentials or staging environments
- Your compliance or business goal (SOC 2, due diligence, etc.)
We’ll handle everything else — scoping, scheduling, testing, and reporting — and deliver results you can hand over without explanation or excuses.
In security, there’s no such thing as perfect. But there’s a big difference between a rushed checkbox exercise and an assessment that makes auditors, clients, and investors say: “Okay. They took this seriously.”
That’s what we do.
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