SOC2 Penetration Testing
Don’t Let a Pentest Fail Your SOC 2 Audit.
Expert pen testing designed to satisfy AICPA controls, please your auditor, and help you close enterprise deals faster.
Achieving SOC 2 compliance is a milestone for your business, but it requires rigorous proof of security. Automated scanners are not enough. Auditors require a manual, professional penetration test to validate your security posture. Our SOC2 Penetration Testing service is purpose-built to meet the strict requirements of SOC 2 Type I and Type II audits, providing you with a clean, certified report that proves your defenses are solid.
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What is SOC 2 Penetration Testing?
SOC 2 penetration testing helps organizations uncover hidden security gaps by safely simulating real-world attacks.
SOC 2 Penetration Testing is a comprehensive security assessment intended to validate the “effectiveness of controls” as defined by the AICPA’s Trust Services Criteria (TSC).
While a standard penetration test focuses solely on finding bugs, a SOC 2 pentest is an exercise in evidence generation. The goal is to demonstrate to your auditor that you are actively monitoring, testing, and securing your environment against unauthorized access (Security Principle) and that your system is resilient (Availability Principle). It is the technical proof that your policies match your reality.
The Requirements for SOC 2 Penetration Testing
You generally cannot achieve a clean SOC 2 report without a professional penetration test. Specifically, our testing satisfies the following Common Criteria (CC):
CC 4.1
Management uses evaluation techniques (pen testing) to assess the vulnerability of the entity to attacks.
CC 7.1
To meet the Confidentiality criteria, the entity must demonstrate using detection tools to identify unauthorized access.
Vendor Due Diligence
Even before the audit, your enterprise clients will demand a recent pentest report before signing a contract.
GRC Requirements
“Annual Penetration Test” is mandatory in automation compliance software, which cannot be automated.
Types of SOC 2 Penetration Testing We Perform
To fully satisfy the scope of a SOC 2 audit, you typically need to assess both your application and your infrastructure.
| Test Type | Description |
| Cloud Application Pentesting (SaaS) | We test your web application logic, API endpoints, and user roles. We focus on Multi-Tenancy checks (ensuring Customer A cannot see Customer B’s data), which is the #1 concern for SOC 2 auditors. |
| Cloud Infrastructure Review (AWS/Azure/GCP) | We review the underlying cloud environment hosting your app. We check for misconfigured S3 buckets, permissive IAM roles, and lack of encryption—all of which map directly to SOC 2 availability and confidentiality criteria. |
| Internal Network Penetration Testing | If your organization has a physical office or internal VPN where data is processed, we test the internal network to satisfy controls regarding “internal access.” |
What Our SOC 2 Pentest Service Includes
We provide the exact artifacts your auditor needs to mark your controls as operating effectively.
Executive Summary
A clean, non-technical attestation of security posture designed specifically for you to hand to your auditor or key stakeholders.
Full Technical Report
A deep dive for your engineering team. Includes reproduction, screenshots, and code-fix recommendations for each for every vulnerability.
Authentication Testing
We test your application behind the login screen (Gray Box) to ensure tenant isolation—a critical requirement for B2B SaaS companies.
Remediation Verification
Auditors want to see that you fixed the issues. We include a retest to verify your patches and issue a clean report for your final audit submission.
Why Compliance Managers Choose Us
Compliance managers choose us because we deliver audit-ready reports, exact evidence mapping, zero false positives, and more.
Speed of Delivery
We know audit deadlines slip. We can scope, quote, and start your test within 48 hours to keep your audit timeline on track.
Compliance Platform Compatible
Our reports are formatted to be easily uploaded to compliance automation platforms like Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, and Sprinto.
Audit-Proof Reporting
We adhere to NIST 800-115 and PTES standards, ensuring your auditor accepts the report without pushback.
SOC 2 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)
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)
eLearnSecurity Junior (eJPT)
Web App Penetration Tester (eWPT)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Palo Alto PSE Certifications
SOC 2 Pen Testing: FAQ
Learn more information about the most frequently asked questions
Is penetration testing actually required for SOC 2?
Yes — 100 % required. CC6.6 (Security Testing) and CC7.1 (Vulnerability Management) explicitly demand independent penetration testing performed by a qualified third party. No pentest = automatic carve-out or qualified opinion.
Can we use a vulnerability scanner for SOC 2?
No. While vulnerability scanning is required (CC 7.1), it does not satisfy the requirement for a Penetration Test. Auditors differentiate between automated scanning and manual exploitation. You need both, but the Pentest is critical.
Do we need a pentest for SOC 2 Type I?
Highly recommended. While Type I is a “point in time” snapshot, having a clean pentest report demonstrates to the auditor that your design is secure. For Type II, it is effectively mandatory.
How long does a SOC 2 Pentest take?
For an average B2B SaaS application, testing takes 1-2 weeks. We then allow you time to fix issues, followed by a re-test.
What happens if you find a Critical vulnerability?
Don’t panic. This shows the system is working. You simply fix the issue, and we perform a re-test. Your final report to the auditor will show that the issue was identified and resolved, which is actually a strong signal of a mature security process.
How often do I need to do it for SOC 2?
Annually at minimum, plus after any material change to the in-scope environment (new cloud provider, major release, office move, etc.). Most companies just do it every 12 months and stay safe.
Can my internal team or MSP/MSSP perform the pentest?
No. The AICPA and every auditor we’ve ever met require an independent, external third party. Your internal red team or MSSP does NOT count.
Will your report satisfy my auditor on the first try?
Yes — every single time. We map every finding directly to the exact Common Criteria (CC series), include executive summaries auditors copy-paste into the final report, and jump on the call with your auditor if they have questions.
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