What is the difference between a penetration test and a vulnerability scan?

A vulnerability scan is an automated check for known weaknesses. A penetration test goes further, with a tester using real reconnaissance and attack techniques to prove what could actually be exploited and how far an attacker could get.

What types of penetration testing do you offer?

External, internal, PCI, and web-application testing. We scope the right combination based on your environment, your industry, and what you need to satisfy, whether that is an audit, a cyber insurance application, or general assurance.

How often should we run a penetration test?

Most businesses test at least once a year and after any major change to their network or applications. Regulated organizations and those carrying cyber insurance often test annually as a requirement.

Will testing disrupt our business?

We schedule testing windows with you in advance and coordinate with your team so any business-impacting tests happen at agreed times. You will know what to expect before we begin.

Do you fix the issues you find?

The test itself is an assessment, but as your managed IT partner we can remediate the findings, closing the gaps across access, patching, configuration, and monitoring.

Can a penetration test help with cyber insurance or compliance?

Yes. Periodic testing is increasingly expected by insurers and frameworks like PCI-DSS. We provide the documented report and remediation evidence they ask for.

Security & Compliance

Penetration Testing

bdManagedIT provides penetration testing for businesses across North Georgia, simulating real-world attacks against your network, systems, and applications to find exploitable weaknesses before an attacker does, then handing you a clear, prioritized fix list.

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A vulnerability scan tells you what might be wrong. A penetration test proves what an attacker could actually do. Our testing partner runs external, internal, PCI, and web-application tests using recognized methodologies like PTES and the OWASP checklist, going beyond automated scanning into real reconnaissance and attack techniques. You get an honest picture of your security posture and a remediation plan you can act on, whether you are preparing for an audit, meeting a cyber insurance requirement, or simply want to know where you stand.

What's included

External penetration testing

We test your internet-facing systems, networks, firewalls, and web applications the way an outside attacker would, surfacing the gaps that could lead to unauthorized access.

Internal penetration testing

We measure what an attacker could reach after gaining a foothold inside your network, validating how well your internal controls contain a breach.

PCI and web-application testing

PCI-aligned external and internal testing for businesses handling card data, plus application security testing of your sites and web apps against the OWASP standard checklist.

Clear report and remediation plan

You get a detailed report with prioritized findings and a follow-up meeting to walk through the fixes, not a raw scanner dump you have to decode.

What you get

Find gaps before attackers do

Testing exposes real, exploitable weaknesses while you still have time to close them, on your schedule instead of during an incident.

Satisfy audits and cyber insurance

Many compliance frameworks and cyber insurance applications now expect periodic penetration testing. We give you the documented evidence.

Prioritized, not overwhelming

Findings are ranked by real risk to your business, so your team fixes what matters most first instead of chasing every low-severity item.

Local team, no surprises

We scope the test, coordinate the windows, manage the third-party provider, and explain results in plain English, with a local team you can call.

Penetration Testing, frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a penetration test and a vulnerability scan?: A vulnerability scan is an automated check for known weaknesses. A penetration test goes further, with a tester using real reconnaissance and attack techniques to prove what could actually be exploited and how far an attacker could get.
What types of penetration testing do you offer?: External, internal, PCI, and web-application testing. We scope the right combination based on your environment, your industry, and what you need to satisfy, whether that is an audit, a cyber insurance application, or general assurance.
How often should we run a penetration test?: Most businesses test at least once a year and after any major change to their network or applications. Regulated organizations and those carrying cyber insurance often test annually as a requirement.
Will testing disrupt our business?: We schedule testing windows with you in advance and coordinate with your team so any business-impacting tests happen at agreed times. You will know what to expect before we begin.
Do you fix the issues you find?: The test itself is an assessment, but as your managed IT partner we can remediate the findings, closing the gaps across access, patching, configuration, and monitoring.
Can a penetration test help with cyber insurance or compliance?: Yes. Periodic testing is increasingly expected by insurers and frameworks like PCI-DSS. We provide the documented report and remediation evidence they ask for.

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