Soun Al Hosn
External network testing
We attack your business the way an outsider on the internet would, probing your public servers, firewalls, VPNs and exposed services to see what a stranger could break into from anywhere in the world.
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Penetration Testing & VAPTFind your weak spots before criminals do.
We safely act like a hacker and try to break into your network, websites, apps and Wi-Fi, then hand you a clear, prioritised list of exactly what to fix. No jargon, no scare tactics, just the truth about where you stand.
A penetration test is the only way to know, for certain, whether your defences actually hold. Scanners tell you what might be wrong. A real penetration test proves what an attacker could actually reach: which door opens, how far they get inside, and what they could steal or break. For businesses in Dubai and across the UAE, that proof is the difference between assuming you're safe and knowing it.
What we test
Every way an attacker could get in
Criminals don't pick one door. They try them all. So do we. Our vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT) covers the full attack surface of a modern UAE business.
Internal network testing
We test what a malicious insider, or an attacker who already slipped past the perimeter, could do once inside. How far can they move? What can they reach? This is where real breaches turn into disasters.
Web application testing
Your website, customer portal or online shop is the front line. We hunt for the flaws criminals use to steal data or money (injection, broken logins, access-control gaps) and show you exactly how to close them.
Mobile application testing
If you ship an iOS or Android app, we test it the way an attacker would: how it stores data, talks to your servers, and handles logins. Your customers' trust stays intact.
Wireless & Wi-Fi assessment
An insecure office Wi-Fi is an open invitation. We test your wireless networks, guest access and segmentation so an attacker in the car park can't reach your business systems.
Social engineering & phishing
Most breaches start with a person, not a machine. With your permission, we run realistic phishing and social-engineering simulations to measure how your team responds, and turn them into a stronger defence.
How a test works
Four steps. We do the hard part.
1
Scope & agree
We agree exactly what's in scope, the rules of engagement, and a timeline that protects your operations. Everything in writing, nothing surprising.
2
Test safely
Our certified testers probe your systems using the same techniques real attackers use, carefully, and without disrupting your business.
3
Report clearly
You get a report with two layers: a plain-language summary for decision makers, and step-by-step technical detail for whoever fixes it. Ranked by real risk.
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Re-test & confirm
Once you've fixed the issues, we test again to confirm they're truly closed. So you can show clients and auditors with confidence.
UAE-based & on the ground
A Dubai team that knows the local threat landscape and regulators. Not a faceless offshore scan.
Audit-ready reports
Written to satisfy ISO 27001, NESA / SIA and PCI DSS, and clear enough for your board to act on.
Real findings, real fixes
We don't dump a 200-page scan on you. We prove what matters and tell you exactly what to do about it.
Common questions
Penetration testing, answered
What's the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test?
A vulnerability assessment scans your systems and lists known weaknesses. A penetration test goes further: our experts safely exploit those weaknesses the way a real attacker would, to prove what an intruder could actually reach. We deliver both together as VAPT, so you see the risk and its real-world impact.
How long does a penetration test take?
Most small-to-mid engagements take one to two weeks from kick-off to report, depending on how many systems, applications and locations are in scope. We agree the timeline with you up front and never disrupt live operations without your sign-off.
Will testing disrupt my business?
No. We plan testing around your operations, use safe techniques, and coordinate any higher-risk tests with your team in advance. The whole point is to find problems safely, before a criminal finds them for real.
Do I need a penetration test for ISO 27001 or NESA?
Regular penetration testing is expected under ISO 27001, the UAE Information Assurance Standard (NESA / SIA) and PCI DSS. Our reports are written to satisfy auditors and regulators while staying clear enough for non-technical decision makers.
Related services
Often paired with
Managed Security & Monitoring
A test is a snapshot. Monitoring watches your business every day, all year.
Incident Response & Ransomware
If a test, or a real attack, uncovers a live breach, we step in fast.
All services
See the full range of protection we offer UAE businesses.
Let's talk
Know where you stand, for certain.
Tell us what you'd like tested, and we'll scope a penetration test that fits your business and budget, in plain English, with no obligation.