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Penetration testing

On-demand penetration testing, built directly into your compliance workflow

Test your web applications for vulnerabilities with verified domain safety, targeted attack goals, and audit-ready findings connected directly to your compliance controls.

For AI-native startups, SaaS platforms, fintechs, and healthtech teams selling to enterprise.

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Launch Penetration Scan

  1. Target
  2. Goals
  3. Review

What are you testing?

  • Web AppURL · black-box
  • SoonAPI SpecOpenAPI · Swagger
  • SoonRepositoryGitHub · Git
  • SoonLocal CodeCodebase · white-box
  • SoonIP / HostIP address · domain

Ownership of app.example.com verified · covers its subdomains for 90 days

Authenticated scanAlso test behind the login. Add a dedicated test account under Advanced options on the last step.

Illustrative flow. Nothing is scanned from this page.

  • 01Domain ownership is verified before any testing begins to ensure only authorized assets are scanned.
  • 02Target specific attack vectors, including authentication, access control (IDOR/BOLA), injection, and AI prompt safety.
  • 03Generates executive summaries, technical analyses, coverage metrics, and industry-standard SARIF reports for auditors and engineering teams.

Why it matters

Enterprise security reviews demand fresh, validated pentest proof

  1. 1

    Traditional pentests take weeks to schedule

    Consultancy engagements take weeks of back-and-forth scoping and deliver static reports that quickly go stale as code changes.

  2. 2

    Automated scanners lack context

    Noisy scanners spit out unverified alerts without testing actual application logic or providing clear remediation steps.

  3. 3

    Security findings remain disconnected from compliance

    Audit frameworks require regular vulnerability testing, but findings often end up trapped in spreadsheets rather than tied to your compliance controls.

What packets is

One place to verify, launch, and track penetration tests

Penetration Testing in packets allows teams to run targeted security tests against verified web applications on demand. Select your attack goals, launch comprehensive assessments, and receive structured vulnerability findings, technical analyses, and executive-ready reports.

Built into the packets Governance & Compliance Control Engine, so your test findings, remediation status, and coverage history seamlessly support your audits and diligence requests.

FindingsSample · illustrative

  • Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA)Open

    High · Access Controlapi.example.com/v1/workspaces

  • Cross-Site Scripting (Reflected)Open

    Medium · Browser Securityapp.example.com/search

  • Missing Strict-Transport-Security HeaderMitigated

    Low · Infrastructureapp.example.com

How it works

From verified domain to audit-ready security report

  1. 01

    Verify your domain

    Add your domain and complete a quick DNS verification to prove ownership of the target host and its subdomains.

    People

  2. 02

    Configure attack goals

    Select target categories like authentication, access control, injection, browser security, or AI safety, and add custom instructions.

    People

  3. 03

    Run security assessment

    The security engine assesses the target application against your selected goals within defined safety boundaries.

    The security engine

  4. 04

    Review findings & export evidence

    Explore vulnerabilities, review test coverage, read executive recommendations, and download standard SARIF reports for your auditors.

    People

packets enforces strict safety guards: testing is only conducted on verified domains under defined budget and scope limits.

Key capabilities

What your security and engineering teams work with

Authorization & safety

  • DNS domain ownership verificationVerify target domains via simple DNS records to ensure testing is strictly authorized.
  • Network safety guardrailsBuilt-in guards prevent tests from targeting internal or non-public network infrastructure.
  • Role-based managementDomain verification, test requests, and report approvals are restricted to organization admins and owners.

Assessment scope & goals

  • Targeted vulnerability classesFocus testing on authentication, access control (IDOR/BOLA), injections, browser protections, and AI application security.
  • Custom testing notes & contextProvide specific instructions and focus areas for the assessment run.
  • Predictable spend & usage controlsClear usage allowances and per-test budget guardrails keep costs predictable.

Findings & compliance reporting

  • Executive & technical reportsComprehensive summary reports with executive overviews, methodology, and actionable remediation steps.
  • Industry-standard SARIF exportExport structured findings in SARIF 2.1.0 format to integrate into developer workflows and security dashboards.
  • Coverage & audit trailDetailed view of reviewed surfaces, identified coverage gaps, and tested security areas.

Why packets

Security testing that directly powers your compliance

Traditional consultancies

Deliver static PDF reports after lengthy scoping cycles, disconnected from your everyday compliance tasks.

Standalone scanners

Produce noisy automated alerts without contextual depth or direct alignment with framework controls.

packets

Combines verified domain safety, targeted vulnerability discovery, and structured reporting connected directly to your audit evidence.

packets delivers on-demand penetration testing designed to give engineering clarity and auditor confidence.

Frameworks

Where penetration testing evidence is required

Completing a penetration test provides technical evaluation evidence; certification readiness depends on your overall control posture.

  • SOC 2 Type IISupported

    Satisfies CC7 technical vulnerability testing and periodic security assessment controls.

  • ISO 27001Supported

    Supports Control A.8.8 (Management of technical vulnerabilities) and security testing requirements.

  • HIPAASupported

    Supports technical evaluation and periodic vulnerability review requirements under the Security Rule.

  • ISO 42001Mapped

    Provides security evaluation evidence for AI systems, application boundaries, and robustness.

Works with

Industry standards & reporting tools

  • 01SARIF 2.1.0Standardized vulnerability format compatible with GitHub Security and enterprise issue trackers.
  • 02DNS verificationWorks with any standard DNS provider to confirm domain ownership.
  • 03Investor & audit reportsExportable findings and summaries tailored for auditor reviews and customer due diligence.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

01How does packets verify target ownership?

You add your hostname and publish a DNS TXT challenge record. Once verified, the proof covers that domain and its subdomains for 90 days.

02How do you ensure scans are safe?

Testing is strictly restricted to verified public domains with safety guardrails that prevent internal or unintended network targeting.

03What happens after a test is launched?

The security engine assesses the target application against your selected attack vectors, publishing live progress, coverage analysis, and findings to your dashboard.

04What report formats are provided?

You receive an Executive Summary, Technical Analysis, Remediation Recommendations, Coverage Breakdown, and a downloadable SARIF 2.1.0 report.

05Can pentest findings be used as compliance evidence?

Yes. Findings, coverage notes, and completion timestamps can be directly linked to your compliance control tasks for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other frameworks.

06Who in my organization can request a test?

To ensure strict authorization, only organization owners and administrators can add domains, verify ownership, or launch tests.

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