Penetration Testing Services for Australian Enterprises & Government
Our expert-led penetration tests simulate real-world cyberattacks to help you identify, understand, and fix security weaknesses—before they become serious threats.
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What Is Penetration Testing?
Penetration testing—also known as a "pen test"—is a controlled cybersecurity exercise where ethical hackers simulate an attack on your systems, applications, or infrastructure to uncover vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.
Whether you’re dealing with legacy systems, sensitive data, or new digital platforms, a penetration test is a fast, effective way to evaluate your defences and meet compliance standards.
What’s Included in Our Pen Test Services?
Scoping & Threat Modelling:
Tailored to your systems, infrastructure, and business priorities. We identify potential attack vectors, define testing boundaries, and model realistic threat scenarios to guide the assessment.
External Testing:
Simulates attacks from outside your network (e.g. websites, APIs, DNS, and firewalls). We assess how easily an attacker could breach public-facing assets or gain unauthorised access to sensitive systems.
Internal Testing:
Assumes an attacker has already breached your perimeter or is operating from within. We evaluate insider risks, lateral movement potential, and internal misconfigurations that could lead to privilege escalation.
Vulnerability Exploitation:
Ethical hacking based on real-world techniques. We exploit discovered vulnerabilities (within agreed scope) to demonstrate actual impact—helping you prioritise fixes based on true business risk.
Reporting:
Comprehensive technical report with detailed findings, risk ratings (CVSS), affected assets, and clear remediation steps to support IT teams and compliance efforts.
Executive Summary:
Plain-English overview for leadership and stakeholders, outlining key risks, business impact, and recommended priorities—no technical jargon required.
Follow-Up Review:
Post-remediation support, including optional retesting to confirm fixes and recommendations for improving long-term security posture.
Why Choose April9?
April9 brings together deep technical expertise and a clear understanding of enterprise-grade systems. Here’s why teams trust us:
- ISO 27001 Certified: We meet the highest international standards for information security
- Local Team, National Reach: Based in Brisbane, trusted by government and enterprise clients across Australia
- Legacy System Specialists: We don’t just point out problems—we help you modernise securely
- Outcome-Focused: Our goal is to drive action, not just hand over a report
- Customisable Scope: Choose from one-off assessments or recurring security testing programs
"What we needed was a technology partner who could come onboard and understand our business. Working with April9 has been a great experience - you get a dedicated team of technology professionals backing you up to make sure your applications are a success."
Our Penetration Testing Process
A clear, step-by-step approach designed to uncover vulnerabilities and strengthen your security posture—without disrupting your operations.
1. Consultation & Scoping
We work closely with your team to define objectives, map critical assets, and assess your current threat profile. This ensures our testing aligns with your priorities—whether that’s compliance, business continuity, or protecting sensitive data.
2. Testing & Exploitation
Our certified security engineers simulate real-world attacks using proven methodologies, including the OWASP Top 10, PTES, PCI DSS testing guidelines, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework. We actively probe for weaknesses in authentication, session handling, input validation, exposed services, and system misconfigurations.
3. Analysis & Reporting
You’ll receive a clear, prioritised report outlining each finding, its severity, affected systems, and actionable steps for remediation. We include both technical details for IT teams and executive summaries for stakeholders.
4. Optional Retest or Ongoing Services
After remediation, we can conduct a targeted retest to confirm fixes or assist with secure-by-design improvements to your systems. We also offer continuous security monitoring, advisory, or system hardening support if needed.
Who Should Get a Pen Test?
Our services are designed for:
- CIOs, CTOs, and IT Leaders seeking a proactive security assessment
- Organisations handling sensitive or regulated data (healthcare, finance, government)
- Companies undergoing digital transformation or migrating to the cloud
- Businesses preparing for ISO, IRAP, or other compliance certifications
- Internal security teams needing a trusted third-party assessment
What’s Included in Your Assessment
- A clear view of your security posture
- Evidence for boards, auditors, or compliance partners
- Prioritised roadmap to fix critical vulnerabilities
- Confidence in your platform’s resilience
- A trusted partner to support future transformation
FAQs
What does a penetration test actually test?
It depends on your scope, but we typically test external assets (websites, APIs), internal networks, user access controls, applications, and more.
How long does it take?
Most tests are completed in 1–2 weeks, including reporting. More complex environments may take longer.
Will it disrupt our operations?
No. We simulate attacks in a controlled way to avoid disruptions to live environments.
Are penetration tests required for compliance?
They are strongly recommended for frameworks like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and IRAP—and often a requirement in practice.
How much does a penetration test cost?
Costs vary based on scope and complexity. We offer fixed-fee packages for smaller environments and custom pricing for enterprise clients.
Can you help us fix what you find?
Yes. Our team includes software engineers and architects who can support remediation or full system upgrades.
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