Penetration Testing in Cary, NC
The best way to find your vulnerabilities is to test them before attackers do. Petronella Technology Group, Inc. provides comprehensive penetration testing for Cary businesses — network, web application, wireless, social engineering, and physical security assessments — conducted by experienced ethical hackers who understand the compliance requirements and threat landscape facing organizations in the Research Triangle’s technology corridor.
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Penetration Testing Services for Cary Organizations
We simulate real-world attack techniques to identify vulnerabilities in your Cary network, applications, and human defenses before malicious actors exploit them.
External Network Pen Testing
We probe your Cary organization’s internet-facing infrastructure — firewalls, VPN gateways, web servers, mail servers, and cloud endpoints — to identify misconfigurations, unpatched vulnerabilities, and exploitable services that an external attacker could leverage to gain a foothold in your environment.
Internal Network Pen Testing
What happens if an attacker gets past the perimeter through phishing or a compromised credential? We simulate an insider threat or post-compromise scenario within your Cary network to test lateral movement paths, privilege escalation opportunities, and the effectiveness of your internal segmentation and access controls.
Web Application Testing
For Cary software companies and organizations with customer-facing web applications, we test for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities — SQL injection, cross-site scripting, authentication bypasses, insecure APIs, and more. We provide detailed findings with proof-of-concept evidence and specific remediation guidance your development team can act on immediately.
Social Engineering & Phishing
Technology alone cannot stop every attack. We conduct realistic phishing simulations and social engineering tests against your Cary staff to measure susceptibility, identify training gaps, and strengthen the human layer of your security program. Results feed directly into targeted security awareness training.
Penetration Testing for Cary’s Technology Corridor
Cary’s technology ecosystem has grown into one of the most significant in the Southeast. The town is home to major enterprise software firms, gaming companies, healthcare IT vendors, and hundreds of smaller technology companies that develop, deploy, and manage software used by millions of people. These organizations handle sensitive customer data, proprietary source code, financial information, and in many cases protected health information.
For Cary companies pursuing SOC 2 certification, HIPAA compliance, PCI DSS validation, or CMMC readiness, penetration testing is not optional — it is a required or strongly recommended control. Insurance carriers increasingly ask for annual pen test results before issuing or renewing cyber liability policies. Clients and partners of Cary technology firms are demanding proof that their vendors test their security, not just claim it.
Petronella Technology Group, Inc. provides penetration testing that meets the rigor these frameworks require. Our reports are accepted by auditors, insurance underwriters, and compliance officers. We go beyond automated scanning to conduct manual exploitation, business logic testing, and scenario-based attacks that reveal the vulnerabilities automated tools miss. Learn more about our penetration testing methodology and how it integrates with our managed security services in Cary.
Penetration Testing Questions from Cary Businesses
Will a penetration test disrupt our Cary business operations?
No. We coordinate testing windows with your team, avoid destructive tests, and maintain constant communication during the engagement. Most Cary clients report zero operational impact. For critical systems, we can schedule testing during off-hours or test against staging environments.
How often should our Cary company conduct penetration testing?
We recommend annual penetration testing at minimum, with additional tests after significant infrastructure changes, major application releases, mergers or acquisitions, or compliance milestones. SOC 2, PCI DSS, and many cyber insurance policies require annual testing.
What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?
A vulnerability scan is an automated tool that identifies known vulnerabilities. A penetration test goes further — our ethical hackers actively attempt to exploit those vulnerabilities, chain them together, and demonstrate real-world attack paths. Pen testing reveals the actual business impact of your vulnerabilities, not just a list of CVE numbers.
Do you provide a report our auditors and insurance company will accept?
Yes. Every engagement produces a comprehensive report with executive summary, detailed technical findings, risk ratings, proof-of-concept evidence, and prioritized remediation recommendations. Our reports satisfy SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC, and cyber insurance requirements. We also provide a follow-up retest to verify remediation.
Find Your Vulnerabilities Before Attackers Do
Request a penetration testing quote for your Cary organization. We will scope the engagement based on your infrastructure, compliance requirements, and business objectives — and deliver actionable results your team can use immediately.
Petronella Technology Group, Inc. • 919-348-4912 • Raleigh, NC 27606 • BBB Accredited Since 2003 • Founded 2002 • 2,500+ Clients