Manual-first security assessments that show where you’re strong, where you’re exposed, and what to fix — without fluff, filler, or scanner dumps.

Attackers don’t wait for permission. If your perimeter or internal systems have cracks — they’ll find them. Our infrastructure penetration tests simulate real-world threats across external and internal networks to help you find issues before someone else does.

Whether you’re securing cloud workloads, legacy environments, or remote employee setups, we help you understand what’s exposed, how serious it is, and what to do next.

External and Internal Testing — Explained

External Testing:
Simulates an attacker on the internet with no prior access. We look for exposed services, misconfigurations, outdated software, weak access controls, and other entry points that could lead to compromise.

Internal Testing:
Assumes an attacker already has access — via malware, a rogue contractor, or an exploited workstation. We simulate lateral movement, privilege escalation, and data access — showing how deep someone could go once inside.

Both approaches are backed by real testing, not signature based automation.

How We Test

We follow a clear, structured process — built on the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES):

1. Scoping & Recon: We learn about your environment, gather intelligence, and map your attack surface.

2. Threat Modeling: We identify likely adversaries, motivations, and the paths they’d take.

3. Manual & Automated Testing: We use automation for coverage — then validate and dig deeper manually. No tool-only testing. Ever.

4. Proof of Concept & Exploitation: We safely demonstrate what a real attacker could do — with evidence, not hypotheticals.

5. Reporting & Retesting: You’ll get a clear, actionable report with remediation guidance. Then, we retest any fixed issues and update the report — at no extra cost.

What You’ll Get

  • A standards-aligned, audit-ready report
  • Clear, prioritized findings with real-world impact
  • No false positives, filler, or vague writeups
  • Optional executive summary for compliance or vendor sharing
  • Free retesting and updated report after fixes

Built for Security and Compliance

Whether you’re preparing for an audit or just taking security seriously — our tests give you clarity and evidence.

SOC 2: Supports CC7.1, CC7.2, and risk evaluations
PCI DSS 4.0: Satisfies 11.4.1 (external/internal) and 11.4.4 (remediation validation)
HIPAA / HITRUST: Helps fulfill risk evaluation and penetration testing recommendations
Custom Vendor Reviews: Reports that stand up to scrutiny — with redacted summaries available for clients or investors

What Makes Asteros Different?

  • Human-first testing. Automation helps, but it doesn’t think. We do.
  • No junior handoffs. You’ll work with senior professionals who’ve done this for years.
  • Clear communication. No ghosting. No jargon. No guesswork.
  • Real-world results. We don’t just find problems — we explain how they matter and how to fix them.

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