Why Security Testing Is No Longer Optional
Security testing services detect, analyze, and help fix the weaknesses that let attackers into your data, applications, and IT infrastructure. Regular security checkups — including a broader security assessment — keep your business safe from costly breaches and the compliance headaches that follow.
- Over 40,000 new vulnerabilities were reported in 2024 — the threat landscape keeps expanding every year.
- The average total cost of a data breach hit $1.95M in 2024 — a number no business can afford to ignore.
- Cyberattacks rose 44% worldwide in 2024 compared to the year before — and every unpatched system is a target.
Security Testing Types We Offer
Security testing is often used as a synonym for penetration testing — but it’s much more than that. It covers a whole range of techniques that examine your systems from every angle. Here are the services our clients rely on most.
Penetration testing
- Web application penetration testing.
- Network and infrastructure pentesting.
- Mobile application security testing.
- API security testing.
- Wireless network testing.
Vulnerability assessment
- Automated and manual scanning.
- CVE-based vulnerability identification.
- Risk-ranked findings and reports.
- Remediation roadmap guidance.
- Ongoing assessment programs.
Social engineering testing
- Phishing simulation campaigns.
- Vishing (voice phishing) tests.
- Pretexting and impersonation scenarios.
- Physical security breach attempts.
- Awareness measurement and reporting.
Red teaming
- Full-scope adversarial simulation.
- Multi-stage attack chains.
- Detection and response testing.
- Insider threat simulation.
- Advanced persistent threat (APT) emulation.
Compliance testing
- HIPAA / HITECH compliance assessments.
- PCI DSS / PCI SSF testing.
- SOX and SOC 2 readiness checks.
- Information security gap analysis.
- GDPR and GLBA compliance reviews.
IT security audit
- Security policy and procedure review.
- Access control and IAM audit.
- Incident response plan evaluation.
- Disaster recovery readiness check.
- Third-party and vendor risk assessment.
Application security testing
- SAST — static code analysis.
- DAST — dynamic runtime testing.
- IAST — interactive application testing.
- Secure code review.
- Smart contract security review.
Cloud security assessment
- AWS, Azure, and GCP security reviews.
- Cloud configuration and IAM audits.
- Container and Kubernetes security.
- Serverless architecture testing.
- Multi-cloud environment coverage.
What We Test: Security Testing Targets
Our security testing covers every layer of your environment — software, infrastructure, people, and process. Nothing is left out of scope unless you want it to be.
Web applications and APIs
We probe your web apps and API endpoints for injection flaws, authentication weaknesses, broken access controls, and the full OWASP Top 10 — plus logic vulnerabilities that automated tools miss entirely.
Mobile applications
Both iOS and Android apps are tested for insecure data storage, weak encryption, improper session handling, and client-side vulnerabilities that expose your users and your business.
Network and IT infrastructure
We assess endpoints, network connectivity, web servers, databases, email services, firewalls, VPN, IAM, and DLP systems for external attack paths and internal exposure — including DDoS testing to verify your services stay up under flood conditions.
Cloud environments
Full security coverage for AWS, Azure, and GCP environments — including misconfigurations, privilege escalation paths, storage exposure, and identity and access management gaps. We also harden the managed cloud services running underneath your applications.
Employee cybersecurity awareness
Human error is behind most breaches. We test whether your team can spot phishing, vishing, and social engineering attempts — and whether your training is actually working.
Security policies and procedures
We review your access control policies, data protection practices, vulnerability management processes, incident response plans, and disaster recovery readiness.
Desktop applications
Client-side desktop apps are tested for memory corruption vulnerabilities, insecure update mechanisms, hardcoded credentials, and local privilege escalation risks.
IoT and connected systems
Connected devices, embedded firmware, and IoT solutions communication protocols are assessed for the unique vulnerabilities that standard application testing doesn’t cover — extending to immersive AR and VR systems too.
AI/ML and blockchain systems
We test AI and ML models for adversarial input vulnerabilities and blockchain smart contracts for reentrancy, integer overflow, and access control flaws using purpose-built security tools.
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Penetration Tester
at INNERLUXES
“When we plan, perform, and report on security testing projects, we follow best practices from OWASP Web Security Testing Guide, NIST SP 800-115, PTES, CIS Benchmarks, and other trusted frameworks. You get controlled, safe testing — with clear findings and steps you can actually act on.
Selected Security Projects by InnerLuxes
High-Risk Industries We Keep Safe
Security requirements are different in every sector — from the regulations you must comply with to the attack vectors most likely to target your environment. Here’s where our industry depth matters most.
Securing healthcare providers and health-tech vendors. HIPAA, HITECH, FDA, and MDR/IVDR compliance expertise — plus dedicated medical device security assessment.
Decade of security experience with banks, fintechs, and financial institutions. Deep expertise in PCI DSS/SSF, GLBA, SOX, and NYDFS requirements — trusted by clients who can’t afford a single gap.
Proven track record securing critical infrastructure, OT environments, and production systems. We protect operational continuity and proprietary data from external and insider threats.
Need a tailored security assessment? Share your environment details and we’ll scope a plan within one business day.
Benefits Our Security Testing Firm Offers
We don’t just find vulnerabilities — we give you the context, the fixes, and the documented evidence to act on them and prove your security posture to anyone who asks.
True picture of cyber resilience
Our team digs deep — uncovering complex logic flaws and chained exploits that surface-level tools miss entirely. You’ll see exactly where you stand, not where you hope you stand.
Detailed and actionable insight
An executive summary for leadership plus a technical report your IT team can act on immediately — every vulnerability classified by severity and paired with the right remediation step.
Prompt vulnerability remediation
Our developers, DevSecOps engineers, and compliance consultants don’t just find the gaps — they can close them too. No handoffs, no delays, no coordination overhead.
Attestation and security badges
We help you show regulators and clients that your security posture is real, verified, and documented — with attestation letters and official security badges from completed assessments.
Cost optimization
We scope every engagement to what you actually need. In long-term partnerships, we reuse environment knowledge to make each round faster and more cost-effective over time.
Certified expert team
Certified Ethical Hackers, senior developers, cloud security professionals, compliance consultants, and security auditors — all under one roof with disciplined delivery processes.
100% data confidentiality
Your data stays completely confidential, protected under our enterprise-grade security management system and quality management system throughout every phase of the engagement.
Remediation verification
After you fix what we find, we retest to confirm every vulnerability is fully resolved — giving you documented proof that’s suitable for compliance reporting and client assurance.
Tools Powering Our Security Testing Team
We combine expert manual testing with best-in-class tools matched to your environment. Faster findings, broader coverage, and zero guesswork.
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
Siege
W3af
BurpSuite
Nessus Pro
SQLmap
Aircrack-ng
Acunetix
Nmap
Metasploit
OpenVAS
Skipfish
Slowhttptest
OWASP ZAP
Fierce
DIRB
Wireshark
SSLScan
Vooki
Postman
Gophish
Wfuzz
Nikto
ZMap
KiteRunnerSecure Code Review
IBM AppScan
Immunity Debugger
Static Analyzer Security ScannerSmart Contract Security Review
Mythril
Slither
MythX
OpenZeppelinBack-End Languages Covered
.NET
Java
Python
Node.js
PHP
GoFront-End Languages & Frameworks Covered
HTML5
CSS
JavaScript
Angular
React
Meteor
Vue.js
Next.js
EmberCooperation Models INNERLUXES Offers
Whether you need a one-time assessment or ongoing protection, we have a model that fits your environment, your budget, and your compliance obligations.
One-time security testing
- Honest, unbiased assessment of your current security posture
- Clear roadmap to fix every finding
- No long-term commitment required
- Delivered by certified security professionals
- Full transparency throughout
Managed security testing
- Security as a service — regular, scheduled assessments
- Catches new vulnerabilities as your environment evolves
- Growing institutional knowledge with every round
- Lower per-assessment cost in long-term partnerships
- Continuous protection, not just point-in-time coverage
Choose Your Service Option
Security consulting
You need clarity on your current risk exposure. Our consultants assess your environment, define your threat landscape, and build a prioritized plan to close the most critical gaps first.
I’m Interested →Security testing
outsourcing
Hand your security testing to a team of 132 professionals who’ve protected 68 products across 30+ industries. We test it thoroughly. You get real answers and real protection.
I’m Interested →Managed security
program
Continuous protection through scheduled testing, monitoring, and response support. The longer we work together, the better and faster each engagement becomes — and the safer your environment stays.
I’m Interested →Security Testing Services – Q&A
Security testing and QA testing are related but distinct disciplines. Standard QA focuses on functionality, usability, and performance — it doesn’t systematically probe for security vulnerabilities. Security testing requires specialized tools, threat modeling, and an adversarial mindset that goes well beyond typical QA coverage. We recommend including dedicated security testing at multiple stages of your SDLC, not just at the end.
Third-party testers bring no assumptions about your system — they approach it the way a real attacker would. Internal teams are often too close to the codebase to see its blind spots. External experts also bring broader threat intelligence, fresh methodology, and independent findings that carry more weight with regulators and clients.
Timeline depends on scope. A focused web application penetration test typically takes 1–2 weeks. A comprehensive IT infrastructure assessment or red team engagement may run 3–6 weeks. We scope each engagement individually after reviewing your environment — so you pay for what you actually need, not a one-size-fits-all package.
Cost depends on the type of testing, the size and complexity of your environment, and the depth of coverage required. A targeted application pentest starts from a few thousand dollars; a full red team exercise or enterprise-wide audit is scoped separately. Try our cost calculator for a quick ballpark, or contact us with your requirements and we’ll give you a tailored estimate within one business day.
Start with a baseline vulnerability assessment to understand your current exposure. Layer in regular penetration testing, employee security awareness training, and a formal incident response plan. For high-risk environments, red team exercises simulate sophisticated, multi-stage attacks to test your detection and response capabilities under realistic conditions.
We include a remediation verification round in our engagements — after you’ve addressed the findings, our team retests the specific vulnerabilities to confirm they’re fully resolved. This closes the loop and gives you documented evidence that issues were properly fixed, which is particularly valuable for compliance reporting.