ISO 27001 Penetration Testing

Validate Your ISMS. Secure Your Certification.

Pen Testing designed to meet the rigorous technical controls of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and the new 2022 standards.

Achieving ISO 27001 certification is the global gold standard for information security. But you cannot certify an Information Security Management System (ISMS) without proving that your technical controls actually work. Our ISO 27001 Penetration Testing service provides the independent, third-party validation auditors require to sign off on Management of Technical Vulnerabilities controls.

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Requirements for ISO 27001 Penetration Testing

Your auditor will look for specific evidence of technical testing to satisfy strict controls. Our testing satisfies:

ISO 27001:2022 (Control 8.8)

Organizations must obtain technical vulnerabilities of information systems in use, evaluate the exposure, and take appropriate measures.

ISO 27001:2013 (Control A.12.6.1)

Requires the timely identification and management of technical vulnerabilities within your information management system.

Control A.14.2.8

Security cannot be an afterthought. This control requires system security testing to be integrated into your development process (SSDLC).

Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)

If you identified “External Attack” as a risk in your risk register, a penetration test is the mandatory control to mitigate that risk.

Types of ISO 27001 Testing We Perform

A comprehensive ISMS covers more than just a website. We offer a suite of tests to cover all aspects of Annex A.

Test Type	Description
Cloud Pen Testing	Secures AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes environments by identifying vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
Web Application Testing	OWASP Top 10 + custom attack logic — injection, auth flaws, business logic abuse
Mobile Application Testing	Assessing iOS and Android apps to identify vulnerabilities within the binary, device, or backend APIs.
API Security Testing	Deep dive into REST, SOAP, GraphQL APIs for broken auth, data leakage, and more
External Network Pen Testing	Simulates attacks from the outside — firewalls, web servers, cloud environments
Internal Network Pen Testing	Simulates an insider threat or breach scenario — lateral movement, privilege escalation
Wireless Network Testing	Test WPA2/WPA3 security, rogue APs, and unauthorized device access
IoT Device Testing	Evaluatetes devices by identifying vulnerabilities within the hardware/firmware/radio protocol layers.
SCADA Systems Testing	Secures critical infrastructure by assessing the ICS/OT vulnerabilities through advanced Industrial fuzzing and RF analysis.
AI / Machine Learning Testing	Exploits machine learning models through injection, model tampering, and manipulation.
External Infrastructure Testing	Validating the security of your perimeter and internet-facing assets (Firewalls, VPNs).
Social Engineering (Phishing)	Testing your Information Security Awareness training effectiveness (Control 6.3) by simulating phishing attacks against employees.

What Our ISO 27001 Pentesting Service Includes

We adhere to the PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard) to ensure a thorough and safe engagement.

Reconnaissance

Gathering intelligence (OSINT) on your organization and employees, just like a real hacker would.

Vulnerability Analysis

Combining automated scanning with manual verification to map your attack surface and determine weaknesses.

Active Exploitation

The core of the service. We manually attempt to exploit bugs to gain access and prove the risk is legitimate.

Post-Exploitation

Determining the value of the compromise. Can we move laterally? Can we access the CEO’s email?

Reporting & Debrief

Documenting the findings and meeting with your team to explain where changes can be made to improve security.

ISO 27001 Penetration Testing Deliverables

We provide the documentation necessary to breeze through your Stage 2 or Surveillance Audit.

Scope Verification

A pre-assessment document ensuring the penetration test boundaries strictly match the scope of your ISMS certificate, preventing scope creep.

Letter of Attestation

A formal certification document that confirms third-party validation of technical controls. Allows you to prove security to auditors and clients.

Risk Technical Report

A detailed engineering report where findings are rated by business risk impact, helping you map findings directly to your Risk Treatment Plan.

Remediation Roadmap

Detailed remediation instructions and mitigation strategies to support your non-conformity management and Corrective Action processes.

Retesting Report

A post-remediation report proving that vulnerabilities were identified and closed. Evidence for demonstrating the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.

ISO 27001 Penetration Testing Certifications

Our team holds industry-recognized certifications that reflect hands-on expertise across offensive security, cloud, incident response, and compliance.

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)

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 Auditors Prefer Our ISO 27001 Reports

Auditors choose us because we deliver audit-ready reports, exact evidence mapping, zero false positives, and more.

CREST & OSCP Certified

We use internationally recognized certifications, which adds extra weight to the report you receive for your audit evidence.

2022 Transition Ready

We are fully up-to-speed on the changes in the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 update, ensuring you aren’t testing against outdated controls.

Zero False Positives

We manually verify every vulnerability to ensure you don’t waste time fixing things that aren’t broken, resulting in saved time and money.

Secure Your ISO Certification.

Partner with the experts who understand both the Offensive Security and the Standard.

ISO 27001 Pen Testing: FAQ

Learn more information about the most frequently asked questions

What is ISO 27001 Penetration Testing?

ISO 27001 Penetration Testing is a security assessment executed specifically to satisfy the requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A controls regarding technical vulnerability management.

Unlike a generic pentest, an ISO 27001 assessment is risk-based. It is designed to verify the effectiveness of the security controls you have documented in your ISMS. The goal is not just to find bugs, but to provide evidence of continual improvement—a core tenet of the ISO framework—by identifying risks, treating them, and verifying the remediation.

Which ISO 27001 control requires penetration testing?

While older versions (2013) alluded to it in A.12.6.1, the 2022 update is even clearer. Control 8.8 (Management of technical vulnerabilities) requires you to obtain information about technical vulnerabilities and take appropriate measures. Furthermore, if your risk assessment (Clause 6.1.2) identifies “external attack” or “unauthorized access” as risks (which it should), penetration testing is the accepted control to treat those risks.

How often is penetration testing required for ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 does not strictly mandate a frequency (like “annually”), but it requires testing at “planned intervals.” Best practice—and what most auditors expect to see—is at least annually and after significant changes to the infrastructure.

Can we use automated scanning instead of pentesting?

Automated vulnerability scanning satisfies part of the requirement (regular monitoring), but it is rarely sufficient on its own for a full audit. A manual penetration test provides the depth of assurance required for critical systems.

Does the pentest have to cover the entire company?

No. It must cover the Scope of the ISMS. If your ISO certification only applies to your London office and your SaaS platform, you only need to test those assets. We help you define this scope to save costs.

Does the pen test have to be performed by an external party?

The standard requires “objectivity and impartiality” (Control 5.35). While you can test internally if your testers are completely independent of the development team (segregation of duties), most organizations hire an external firm. This guarantees objectivity and provides the “independent evidence” that auditors prefer during certification.

What if we fail the pentest right before the audit?

You don’t “fail” a pentest in the context of ISO. The auditor wants to see that you identified the risk and have a plan to fix it. A report with findings—plus a Corrective Action Plan—is often better evidence of a working ISMS than a suspiciously clean report.

Do we need to fix every finding to get certified?

ISO 27001 is about risk management, not zero bugs. You don’t necessarily have to fix every Low or Informational finding immediately. However, you MUST have a recorded plan (Risk Treatment Plan) for every finding. For Critical/High issues, you generally need to show they are remediated or formally accepted by leadership before the certification audit concludes.

How often do we need to test?

ISO 27001 doesn’t dictate a hard frequency, but it requires testing at “planned intervals.” The industry standard—and what most external auditors expect to see—is at least annually and upon significant changes to the system (like a major release or infrastructure migration).