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Specialized Penetration Testing designed to satisfy auditors for SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST, and ISO certifications.
Audits are stressful enough without worrying if your security testing will make the cut. Standard pentest reports often fail to meet specific regulatory criteria. Our Compliance Penetration Testing service is different. We map every finding to specific regulatory controls, providing you with the “Evidence of Due Diligence” required to satisfy strict auditors and close your compliance gaps fast.
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HAVEN6 has become our go-to partner for serious cloud security and penetration testing.
They’ve helped our clients harden AWS and Azure configurations, identify risky misconfigurations, and validate issues through focused penetration testing on networks, web apps, and APIs.
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We have enjoyed working with HAVEN6. They were able to help us on some long-term agreements for pen testing.
Their personnel and management are easy to work with.
We look forward to our next project with them!
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Sugpiat Defense
What Drives Compliance Penetration Testing?
Most clients seek this service because they are facing a deadline. We specialize in meeting the following mandatory requirements:
SOC 2 Type II
Requires an external penetration test to demonstrate effectiveness of controls (CC 4.1).
PCI-DSS (Requirement 11.3)
Mandates internal and external penetration testing at least annually and after any significant change.
HIPAA (Security Rule)
Requires a comprehensive Risk Analysis. Pen testing is the standard for validating ePHI safeguards.
ISO 27001 (Annex A.12.6)
Requires information about technical vulnerabilities of information systems to be obtained in a timely fashion.
CMMC (Level 2+)
Defense contractors must undergo independent testing to validate security controls.
GDPR
Article 32 requires a process for regularly testing, assessing, and evaluating security measures.
Types of Compliance Pen Testing We Perform
We tailor our compliance penetration testing service to the meet the standard of specific frameworks that our clients require:
| Test Type | Description |
| PCI-DSS Penetration Testing | Focuses heavily on the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE), segmentation checks, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in payment apps. |
| SOC 2 Penetration Testing | A holistic review of the cloud environment, access controls, and data processing systems to prove Security, Availability, and Confidentiality. |
| HIPAA / HITRUST Testing | Focuses on Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) leakage, patient portal security, and database encryption. |
| ISO 27001 Pen Testing | Evaluates an organization’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) against international standards for protecting sensitive data. |
| NIST Pen Testing | Government standard in evaluating an organization’s ability to identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. |
| FedRAMP Pen Testing | Evaluates cloud service providers against standardized federal requirements to meet the necessary controls for handling U.S. government data. |
| GDPR Pen Testing | Reviews an organization’s data protection practices against EU regulations governing the collection, processing, and storage of personal data. |
What Our Compliance Pentesting Includes
We adhere to the PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard) to ensure a thorough and safe engagement.
Compliance Penetration Testing Deliverables
Although deliverables will vary by type of Pen Test, we provide reports that speak to three main audiences: Executives, Engineers, and Auditors.
Executive Summary
A clean, non-technical attestation of security posture designed specifically for you to hand to your auditor or key stakeholders.
Control Mapping
We map our findings to the specific regulations in the compliance standard you are targeting (e.g., linking a vulnerability to PCI Req 6.5.1).
Segmentation Validation
For PCI and HIPAA, we verify that your sensitive data environments (CDE) are properly isolated/segmented from the rest of your network.
Remediation Validation
Auditors want to see that you fixed the issues. We include free retesting to verify your patches and issue a clean report for your final audit.
Our Compliance Pen Testing Certifications
Our team holds industry-recognized penetration testing certifications that reflect hands-on expertise in offensive security and compliance.
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+, Pentest+
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)
Microsoft AZ-900, SC-900
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (Apprentice)
Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT)
Web App Penetration Tester (eWPT)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Palo Alto PSE Certifications
Why Clients & Auditors Trust Our Reports
Most clients seek this service because they are facing an audit. We specialize in meeting the following mandatory requirements:
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Compliance Pentesting: FAQs
Learn more information about the most frequently asked questions
What is Compliance Penetration Testing?
Compliance Penetration Testing is a security assessment specifically scoped and executed to meet the requirements of a regulatory framework or standard.
Unlike a general security test where the goal is simply “finding bugs,” a compliance test has a dual goal: finding vulnerabilities and generating specific evidence for an auditor. The scope, methodology, and final report must align strictly with standards like PCI-DSS Requirement 11.3 or the SOC2 Common Criteria. If the report doesn’t speak the auditor’s language, your compliance efforts could be rejected.
Vulnerability Scan vs. Penetration Testing?
A vulnerability scan is an automated process that identifies potential weaknesses, while a penetration test involves skilled testers actively attempting to exploit vulnerabilities to determine real-world impact. Most compliance frameworks require both.
Which compliance frameworks require penetration testing?
PCI-DSS: Explicitly required
FedRAMP: Explicitly required
HITRUST: Explicitly required
SOC 2: Strongly recommended
ISO 27001: Recommended
NIST: Recommended
HIPAA: Implied through risk assessment
GDPR: Implied through security testing requirements
Will this penetration test satisfy my auditor?
Yes. We have helped companies of all sizes pass SOC 2, PCI, and ISO audits. We know exactly what evidence the major auditing firms (Big 4 and boutique) look for in a pentest report.
Can use an automated vulnerability scan for compliance?
No. Most standards (specifically PCI-DSS and strict SOC 2 auditors) explicitly distinguish between a Vulnerability Scan (automated) and a Penetration Test (manual). Using only a scanner will likely cause you to fail the audit.
Can our internal security perform a compliance pentest?
It depends on the framework. PCI-DSS allows internal testing if the tester is organizationally separate from the management of the target systems. However, for SOC 2, FedRAMP, and initial ISO 27001 certifications, using an independent third-party vendor is strongly preferred—and often required—to ensure objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest.
How often is Compliance Penetration Testing required?
It varies by regulation, but the industry standard is Annually or after any significant change to the infrastructure/application. PCI-DSS specifically mandates this cadence.
Do you help us fix the findings?
To maintain independence (which auditors require), we cannot implement the fixes for you. However, we provide detailed, copy-paste remediation instructions for your developers to apply.