External and internal infrastructure
Exposed services, segmentation, configuration, privilege and lateral movement within approved boundaries.
- External perimeter
- Internal network
- Active Directory and identity
Penetration testing for complex organizations
We find the attack path before it becomes an incident.
We test infrastructure, applications, APIs and cloud environments under controlled conditions. You do not get an alert list: you get proof of what can be exploited, how far an attacker can go and what must be fixed first.
20+ years of cybersecurity experience
26 countries and operating environments
100% human context for technical findings
01Attack surface
We test the system, not just the endpoint.
Real attacks combine weak configuration, identity, trust relationships and business logic. We examine the full path without putting operations at unnecessary risk.
Web applications and APIs
Authentication, authorization, business logic, data exposure and vulnerability chains that automated scans miss.
- Web and portals
- Public and private APIs
- Access control and sessions
Cloud and identity
Roles, permissions, secrets, configuration and escalation paths across workloads and the control plane.
- IAM and privilege
- Cloud configuration
- Containers and managed services
02The difference
Scanning finds signals. Penetration testing proves risk.
A scanner can inventory known vulnerabilities. A pentest manually validates whether they combine into an attack path and translates the result into a defensible decision.
Manual validation
We remove false positives and focus effort on reproducible findings with controlled evidence.
Attack chains
We show how a minor weakness can enable escalation, data access or movement toward critical services.
Business impact
We separate technical severity from actual consequence: outage, unauthorized access, fraud or data exposure.
03Method
Controlled like a test. Relevant like an attack.
Every engagement starts with explicit objectives and boundaries. Testing intensity reflects system criticality, operational windows and risk tolerance.
- 01
Scope and rules of engagement
Assets, accounts, timing, exclusions, emergency contacts and stop conditions.
- 02
Discovery and modeling
Map the attack surface and prioritize plausible scenarios for the organization.
- 03
Controlled exploitation
Manually validate vulnerabilities and attack paths while limiting impact and preserving evidence.
- 04
Remediation and retesting
Explain findings, order actions and verify critical fixes included in scope.
04Deliverables
A report built for action.
The same findings must work for the board, CISO, infrastructure team and developers. We separate executive decisions from technical depth without breaking the connection.
Executive summary
Dominant exposure, high-impact scenarios and decisions that should not be delayed.
Technical findings with evidence
Reproducible steps, affected assets, conditions, impact and applicable recommendations.
Prioritized remediation backlog
Order based on exploitability, consequence, dependency and realistic effort.
Technical debrief and retest
Context transfer to delivery teams and confirmation of agreed fixes.
05Frequently asked questions
What to clarify before testing.
A strong pentest begins before the first request reaches a system. Scope, operating risk and success criteria must be explicit.
How long does a penetration test take?
Duration depends on asset count and type, access level, application complexity and desired depth. After scoping, we can propose a realistic time range and clear stages.
Can production systems be tested?
Yes, in some circumstances, but only with agreed rules, windows, limitations and emergency contacts. For critical operations we may recommend phased testing or representative environments.
How is a vulnerability assessment different?
A vulnerability assessment identifies and classifies potential weaknesses, often with significant automation. A pentest manually validates exploitability and links weaknesses into attack paths with impact.
Is retesting available?
Retesting can be explicitly included in scope. We verify that the issue is fixed and that the same path is not left open through an equivalent mechanism.
How is sensitive information protected?
We do not request passwords or sensitive logs in the first conversation. Authorized people, channels, evidence retention and access to results are agreed before testing.
06 Next step
Risk does not disappear when you delay it.
Tell us what needs to be protected, tested or recovered. The first conversation is confidential, direct and free of product pitches.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Two minutes. Clear context. A human response.
Choose the need, provide essential context and your request goes directly to the senior team.
A senior consultant will respond directly
OR EMAIL DIRECTLY contact@heyvalue.ro
Do not include passwords, sensitive logs or incident details in your first email. We will establish a secure channel together.