ISO 27001 Penetration Testing
ISO 27001 Pen Tests.
Certification-Ready. Zero Audit Friction.
Satisfy ISO 27001:2022 Annex A technical vulnerability requirements with comprehensive penetration testing. Prove your ISMS effectiveness to certification body auditors and continuously improve your Information Security Management System with evidence-based risk treatment validation.
Your ISO 27001 Certification Challenges. Our Solutions.
Organizations pursuing ISO 27001 certification struggle because few vendors understand how to map technical assessments to Annex A controls and provide the continuous improvement evidence that certification auditors actually evaluate.
The Problem
Your risk assessments don't provide adequate technical evidence of Annex A control implementation. Certification auditors see gaps in your documentation of continuous vulnerability monitoring and risk treatment verification.
The Risk
Certification body auditors may require corrective actions if your ISMS lacks documented evidence of independent technical vulnerability assessments. Delayed or failed certification means postponed compliance benefits, regulatory uncertainty, and competitive disadvantages.
Our Solution
Comprehensive technical vulnerability assessments mapped to Annex A controls. Certification auditor-ready documentation that demonstrates your continuous improvement cycle and validates your risk treatment plans with independent technical evidence.
Why ISO 27001 Pentesting With Us?
We understand ISO 27001:2022, Annex A controls, Statement of Applicability scope, the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, and what certification auditors actually evaluate. Your technical assessments become credible evidence.
Fast Turnaround for Auditors
Scope in 2-3 days, testing begins immediately, reports delivered in 5 business days. Certification auditors need timely evidence, not 8-week delays. We fit your audit schedule.
Annex A Control Mapping
Every finding mapped to specific Annex A controls (A.8.8, A.8.34, A.5.36, A.8.9, A.8.25, A.5.7). Your Statement of Applicability drives scope. Reports prove compliance documentation for auditors.
Continuous Improvement Evidence
Results feed directly into your ISMS Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle. Risk treatment validation, remediation tracking, and follow-up assessments demonstrate continuous improvement to auditors.
Your ISO 27001 Certification Journey
From scoping through auditor documentation, we provide the technical evidence your certification body evaluates.
SoA Review & Scope Definition
Review your Statement of Applicability to understand which Annex A controls apply to your organization. Define technical scope based on your control claims. Quote delivered within 24 hours.
Comprehensive Technical Assessment
Manual and automated testing of systems and infrastructure. We evaluate A.8.8 (technical vulnerabilities), A.8.34 (system protection), A.8.9 (configuration management), A.8.25 (secure development), A.5.36 (compliance), and A.5.7 (threat intelligence).
Annex A Mapped Report & Audit Brief
Detailed report in 5 business days. Every finding mapped to specific Annex A controls with breach risk assessment, evidence, remediation guidance, and an auditor brief explaining how results validate your ISMS risk treatment plans.
Remediation & Follow-Up Assessment
Your team remediates findings on your timeline. When ready, we conduct follow-up testing and issue updated documentation confirming control effectiveness. Certification auditors receive complete evidence of your continuous improvement cycle.
Ready for Your ISO 27001 Certification Audit?
We can scope your engagement in 24 hours and deliver auditor-ready technical evidence in 5 business days. Annex A mapped reports with continuous improvement documentation.
Get a Pentest QuoteWhat We Test for ISO 27001
Technical assessments aligned with ISO 27001:2022 Annex A control requirements and your Statement of Applicability.
Technical Vulnerability Management (A.8.8)
Comprehensive scanning and manual testing for vulnerabilities across your information systems. Vulnerability tracking and remediation processes. Evidence of timely patching and configuration hardening aligned with your risk treatment plans.
System Protection During Assessment (A.8.34)
Safe, controlled testing that protects production systems from testing impact. Coordination with operations teams. Documentation of testing methodology and controls to prevent disruption during assessment execution.
Configuration Management (A.8.9)
Verification of baseline configurations, unauthorized changes, security settings enforcement, and configuration deviation risks. Evidence that your baseline configurations align with security requirements and are maintained throughout system lifecycle.
Secure Development & Threat Intelligence (A.8.25 & A.5.7)
Application security assessment covering secure coding practices, authentication/authorization, data protection in transit and at rest. Threat modeling and trend analysis. Evidence that threat intelligence informs your risk treatment decisions.
Reports Mapped to ISO 27001 Annex A Controls
ISO 27001:2022 requires technical vulnerability assessments as part of your Information Security Management System continuous improvement cycle. Your certification body auditors evaluate whether your risk treatment plans include documented technical monitoring and whether actual vulnerabilities are being identified and remediated.
Penetration testing provides the primary technical evidence that demonstrates your ISMS is identifying and managing technical vulnerabilities, validating that your Annex A controls are actually effective.
ISO 27001 Annex A Controls Covered:
- A.8.8, Management of technical vulnerabilities (identifying vulnerabilities and managing risk)
- A.8.34, Protection of information systems during audit testing (safe assessment execution)
- A.5.36, Compliance with policies, rules and standards (evidence of security compliance)
- A.8.9, Configuration management (secure baseline configuration validation)
- A.8.25, Secure development life cycle (application security and secure coding)
- A.5.7, Threat intelligence (threat-informed risk assessment and treatment)
Sample ISO 27001 Report Structure
ISMS risk assessment overview and continuous improvement cycle evidence
Systems tested, Annex A controls evaluated, SoA verification
Assessment approach aligned with ISO 27001:2022 requirements
Each finding mapped to specific Annex A control with risk rating and evidence
How findings validate or update your risk treatment and remediation tracking
Auditor letter confirming assessment supports ISMS Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle
ISO 27001 Pentesting Pricing
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. Complimentary retesting included with every engagement.
AI-Assisted
Starting price
- Automated + AI-powered testing
- OWASP Top 10 coverage
- ISO 27001 Annex A mapped report
- 5-day delivery
- Free retesting
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Manual Testing
Starting price
- OSCP-certified manual testers
- Business logic testing
- Full Annex A mapped report
- 5-day delivery
- Free retesting
- Remediation guidance call
Enterprise
Multi-site & recurring
- Everything in Manual
- Multiple apps & networks
- Dedicated testing team
- Quarterly or annual retesting
- Priority scheduling
- Slack/Teams channel support
What Our ISO 27001 Clients Say
"The auditors had clear documentation of our technical vulnerability management. They didn't question the sufficiency of our evidence - the Annex A mapping made everything transparent."
SaaS Platform, Series A
"They understood our Statement of Applicability and scoped testing precisely to our claimed controls. Saved us weeks of clarification during the certification audit."
Global FinTech Company
"The follow-up assessment proved to auditors that we had actually remediated findings and implemented effective controls. That evidence was critical to certification approval."
International Software Vendor
"Fast turnaround meant we could include assessment results in our official audit evidence package. No delays, no scrambling for supporting documentation."
Enterprise Cloud Services
ISO 27001 Pentesting FAQ
Yes. ISO 27001:2022 requires technical vulnerability assessments as part of your Information Security Management System. Annex A.8.8 (Technical Vulnerability Management) and A.8.34 (Protection of information systems during audit testing) specifically require independent technical assessments. Certification body auditors expect documented evidence of continuous vulnerability management and risk treatment validation through periodic penetration testing.
Your Statement of Applicability (SoA) documents which Annex A controls apply to your organization and justifies why they are applicable or not applicable. This directly drives pentesting scope. If your SoA claims A.8.8 and A.8.9 are applicable, we must assess those controls. If certain controls are marked not applicable, we adjust scope accordingly. During scoping, we align testing to your SoA claims so certification auditors see clear linkage between your documented controls and our assessment evidence.
The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle is ISO 27001's continuous improvement framework. Plan: identify risks and define risk treatment. Do: implement controls. Check: verify controls are working (this is where penetration testing fits). Act: update risk treatment based on findings. Auditors evaluate whether you have evidence of the Check phase. Penetration testing demonstrates that you are verifying whether your implemented controls actually reduce identified vulnerabilities. Audit follow-ups show you act on assessment findings to improve controls.
ISO 27001:2022 strengthened emphasis on continuous improvement, risk management effectiveness, and documented evidence. Technical vulnerability assessments are now explicitly required as continuous monitoring, not just annual checkboxes. The 2022 version requires organizations to evaluate control effectiveness through ongoing technical monitoring (A.8.8 now specifies continuous vulnerability management). Auditors expect evidence that you are continuously discovering and managing vulnerabilities through regular penetration testing, not just one-off annual reports.
Your risk treatment plan must document: identified risks with assigned severity, chosen treatment option (mitigate, avoid, accept, transfer) for each risk, specific controls implemented to treat the risk, implementation timeline and responsible parties, and critically, verification that the treatment is effective. Penetration testing reports serve as primary verification evidence. Auditors review the linkage: identified risk → treatment plan → control implementation → pentesting finding (or no finding) → evidence of control effectiveness. Follow-up assessments showing remediation of findings strengthen this documentation significantly.
Scoping takes 2-3 days, active testing typically takes 5-10 business days depending on scope complexity, and we deliver detailed auditor-ready reports within 5 business days after testing completes. Total timeline from initial scoping to final report is typically 3-4 weeks. We recommend completing assessment at least 4-6 weeks before your certification audit so you have time for remediation and follow-up assessment if needed. Organizations may conduct assessment annually, semi-annually, or quarterly depending on risk tolerance and system changes. We can coordinate with your certification body's recommended timing.