One firm that understands your business
Cyberattacks are increasing in frequency, sophistication, and cost. Penetration testing simulates real adversary behavior to find exploitable paths before a breach does, and with A-LIGN, your pen testing practice is backed by the same firm already running your compliance program, handled by two separate, independent teams.Â
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Built for real threat scenarios
A-LIGN pen testing is designed for the environments clients actually operate in: cloud, hybrid, OT, web applications, and connected production systems. Testing covers external networks, internal networks, web applications, and environment-specific attack vectors that most providers overlook. Findings are mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques relevant to the customer’s industry, not generic CVSS scores in isolation.
Remediation that drives real change
A-LIGN does not just find vulnerabilities. Every engagement includes prioritized remediation guidance that tells your team what to fix, in what order, and why it matters. Findings connect directly to the controls in your environment. The RADAR platform provides continuous monitoring between annual tests so security posture does not drift between assessments.
Expert-led penetration testing
With over 20 years of experience, we offer expert-led penetration testing that rigorously identifies real threats and satisfies your compliance needs for SOC 2 and ISO 27001. We pair penetration testers based on appropriate industry, for example, cloud providers are paired with testers that specialize in the field.
Penetration testing services
Tiered packages meet organizations at every stage of security maturity, backed by OSCP/OSCE/OSEE-certified testers with 20+ years of experience. Find vulnerabilities before attackers do.
Contact usProfessional Package
A structured penetration testing engagement covering core attack surfaces relevant to your environment. Ideal for organizations establishing a baseline pen testing program or meeting compliance requirements for the first time.
Premium Package
Enhanced scope and depth of testing across external networks, internal networks, and web applications. Includes expanded attack vector coverage and more detailed remediation guidance mapped to your specific control environment.
Elite Package
Comprehensive adversary simulation covering cloud, hybrid, OT, and application environments. Findings mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques relevant to your industry threat profile. Includes access to RADAR platform for continuous monitoring between assessments.
Custom Engagements
Tailored scope and methodology for organizations with unique environments, specific regulatory requirements, or advanced security programs. A-LIGN works with your team to design an engagement that addresses your most critical risk areas.
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Why security leaders trust A-LIGN for pen testing
Hear from the organizations that rely on A-LIGN to find vulnerabilities before attackers do.
"The main benefits of working with A-LIGN is the transparency around the process, clear communication, and experienced personnel at A-LIGN—all of which support time savings and efficiency for the audit process. Instead of audits taking a significant amount of time away from critical resources, we’re able to focus on what matters and use existing evidence and testing within our GRC platform."
Manager, Digital Trust
Christopher Sharples
Dig Insights
"Quality isn’t about how polished the final report looks—it’s about how solid the work behind it is. If the scope isn’t defined right or the evidence isn’t verified, the rest doesn’t matter. Proper scoping, control testing, and evidence review are what make an audit."
Information Security Manager
David Parker
Retail Insights
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?
A vulnerability scan identifies known weaknesses from a database of signatures—it tells you what vulnerabilities exist. A penetration test simulates how an attacker would actually exploit those vulnerabilities and move through your environment. Pen testing provides a much deeper, context-specific picture of real-world risk.
How does penetration testing relate to compliance requirements?
Many compliance frameworks—including SOC 2, PCI DSS, CMMC, and FedRAMP—require or strongly recommend regular penetration testing as part of a mature security program. A-LIGN’s integrated model means your pen test findings are already contextualized within your compliance control environment, reducing the effort of satisfying both requirements simultaneously.
How often should we conduct penetration testing?
Most frameworks and security best practices recommend at least annual pen testing, with additional tests following significant changes to your environment—new applications, infrastructure changes, or major releases. A-LIGN’s RADAR platform provides continuous monitoring between annual tests to ensure posture does not drift.
What environments does A-LIGN’s pen testing cover?
A-LIGN pen testing covers external networks, internal networks, web applications, cloud environments, hybrid environments, OT/ICS systems, and environment-specific attack vectors. Tiered packages (Professional, Premium, Elite, Custom) allow organizations to match scope to their environment and risk profile.