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Test Your Defenses from Every Angle

Expert External & Internal Penetration Testing Services in Canada

Assess your organization from both an external and internal attacker perspective. PlutoSec helps uncover vulnerabilities, validate defenses, and strengthen security before threats become incidents.

  • Certified Penetration Experts

    OSCP and CEH certified testers deliver both external and internal penetration testing engagements.

  • Real World Approach

    We simulate outside attackers and malicious insiders to expose every path into your network.

  • Actionable Reporting

    You receive a clear breakdown of exploited weaknesses with prioritized remediation steps.

  • Confidential & Secure

    Network access and test findings remain confidential under strict non disclosure terms.

Expert External & Internal Penetration Testing Services in Canada
About External and Internal Pentest

Security Expertise That Delivers Results

External and internal penetration testing provides a complete view of your organization’s security posture. By assessing both internet facing systems and internal networks, PlutoSec identifies the weaknesses that attackers could use to gain initial access or move laterally within your environment.

Our certified testers combine proven tools with hands on analysis to validate real world attack paths and measure business impact. The result is a clear understanding of your risk, along with prioritized recommendations to strengthen your defenses.

External & Internal Coverage

Real World Attack Simulation

Manual Validation

Prioritized Remediation

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Protect your business with expert led security assessments, penetration testing, and managed security services. Talk to our specialists today.

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Our Testing Methodology

  1. 1.

    Scoping and Planning

    Define objectives, testing scope, and engagement requirements.

  2. 2.

    Penetration Testing

    Conduct comprehensive external and internal security assessments.

  3. 3.

    Validation & Analysis

    Verify findings and evaluate their potential business impact.

  4. 4.

    Reporting & Recommendations

    Deliver detailed findings with prioritized remediation guidance.

  5. 5.

    Retesting & Verification

    Confirm vulnerabilities have been successfully remediated.

Why Choose PlutoSec

Assessing Security from Every Angle

External and internal threats can expose critical weaknesses across your environment if they go undetected. PlutoSec's penetration testing specialists assess your organization from both attacker perspectives, helping uncover security gaps, validate existing controls, and identify opportunities for improvement. Our comprehensive assessments provide the insights needed to reduce risk, strengthen defenses, and improve overall cyber resilience.

Security Experts

Our experienced consultants identify vulnerabilities across both internal and external attack surfaces using proven penetration testing methodologies.

Real World Testing

We simulate real world attack techniques to uncover security weaknesses that attackers could exploit.

Actionable Remediation

Every finding includes practical, prioritized recommendations to help your team address risks efficiently.

Detailed Reporting

Receive comprehensive technical and executive reports with clear insights into vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation strategies. 

What We Cover

External Network Testing

Assess internet facing systems, applications, and services for vulnerabilities that could provide attackers with initial access.

Internal Network Testing

Evaluate internal systems, network segmentation, and security controls to identify risks that could enable lateral movement and privilege escalation.

Authentication & Access Controls

Test user authentication mechanisms, password policies, privileged accounts, and access controls to identify security weaknesses.

Servers & Critical Infrastructure

Assess servers, network devices, cloud resources, and critical business systems for misconfigurations and exploitable vulnerabilities.

Security Configurations

Review firewalls, network segmentation, security policies, and system configurations to identify gaps that increase risk.

Vulnerability Validation

Validate identified weaknesses through controlled exploitation to determine their real world impact and business risk.

Our Approach

  • OSINT and External Reconnaissance
  • Perimeter Enumeration and Service Fingerprinting
  • Vulnerability Exploitation and Initial Access
  • Internal Network Reconnaissance (Internal Assessment)
  • Privilege Escalation and Domain Compromise
  • Complete Security Visibility
  • Verified Security Findings
  • Practical Remediation Guidance

Tools & Technologies

  • Shodan and Censys
  • Amass and Subfinder
  • BloodHound
  • Responder, Impacket, and CrackMapExec
  • Custom enumeration scripts

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Ready to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity?

Protect your business with expert led security assessments, penetration testing, and managed security services. Talk to our specialists today.

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Why External & Internal Pentest Matters

Identify Security Gaps

Discover vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and weak security controls across both internal and external environments.

Validate Your Defenses

Test the effectiveness of firewalls, access controls, network segmentation, and other security measures against real-world attack techniques.

Reduce Cyber Risk

Address exploitable weaknesses before they lead to data breaches, ransomware incidents, or operational disruption.

Protect Critical Assets

Secure sensitive data, business critical systems, and network infrastructure from unauthorized access and compromise.

CLIENT VOICES

What our clients say

5.0 / 5based on 20 verified reviews
GoodFirms

Their team conducted a thorough security assessment and penetration testing of our website, keeping us informed throughout the process. What really stood out was how they presented technical findings in straightforward language rather than jargon — our entire team could understand the vulnerabilities and risks without needing to decode complex terminology. The final report included practical remediation recommendations we could actually implement.

Their team conducted a thorough security assessment and penetration testing of our website, keeping us informed throughout the process. What really stood out was how they presented technical findings in straightforward language rather than jargon — our entire team could understand the vulnerabilities and risks without needing to decode complex terminology. The final report included practical remediation recommendations we could actually implement.

Rachel CohenOwner, Stant

Rachel CohenOwner, StantVerified
GoodFirms

Their team used a hands-on approach to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses that automated scans had missed, risks that could have exposed sensitive user information. Each finding was clearly explained, prioritized by severity, and paired with practical remediation recommendations. They remained available to answer questions and guide us through remediation.

Their team used a hands-on approach to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses that automated scans had missed, risks that could have exposed sensitive user information. Each finding was clearly explained, prioritized by severity, and paired with practical remediation recommendations. They remained available to answer questions and guide us through remediation.

Adam KowalskiOwner, Viva-mente

Adam KowalskiOwner, Viva-menteVerified
GoodFirms

Their team took the time to understand our sustainability platform, performed a thorough security assessment, and kept us informed throughout the engagement. The final report clearly prioritized each finding and included practical remediation steps that our technical team was able to implement without confusion, significantly improving our platform's security posture.

Their team took the time to understand our sustainability platform, performed a thorough security assessment, and kept us informed throughout the engagement. The final report clearly prioritized each finding and included practical remediation steps that our technical team was able to implement without confusion, significantly improving our platform's security posture.

Luca MorettiIT Security Manager, GEA.vite

Luca MorettiIT Security Manager, GEA.viteVerified
GoodFirms

Their team conducted a thorough penetration test and security assessment, identified vulnerabilities across our infrastructure, and provided clear, actionable steps to address them. Communication was professional and responsive throughout, and the final report was detailed yet easy to understand without unnecessary technical jargon. We especially appreciated their hands-on approach and meticulous attention to detail.

Their team conducted a thorough penetration test and security assessment, identified vulnerabilities across our infrastructure, and provided clear, actionable steps to address them. Communication was professional and responsive throughout, and the final report was detailed yet easy to understand without unnecessary technical jargon. We especially appreciated their hands-on approach and meticulous attention to detail.

Maya EllingtonIT Manager, Pescara Blu B&B

Maya EllingtonIT Manager, Pescara Blu B&BVerified
GoodFirms

Their team strengthened our cloud infrastructure, improved our access controls, and addressed security risks while providing ongoing monitoring. Communication was consistently clear, their support was responsive whenever we needed it, and their recommendations were practical and straightforward to implement.

Their team strengthened our cloud infrastructure, improved our access controls, and addressed security risks while providing ongoing monitoring. Communication was consistently clear, their support was responsive whenever we needed it, and their recommendations were practical and straightforward to implement.

Julian MercerIT and Cybersecurity Director, Novellowines

Julian MercerIT and Cybersecurity Director, NovellowinesVerified
GoodFirms

Their team uncovered vulnerabilities in our web application that we would have missed and explained each one clearly with practical remediation steps. They stayed responsive throughout the engagement and made the entire process straightforward.

Their team uncovered vulnerabilities in our web application that we would have missed and explained each one clearly with practical remediation steps. They stayed responsive throughout the engagement and made the entire process straightforward.

Wyatt CallahanCEO

Wyatt CallahanCEOVerified
GoodFirms

Their team continuously monitored our hospitality operations for vulnerabilities and threats, flagging potential issues early with clear recommendations before problems escalated. They were responsive and knowledgeable, making security guidance practical and actionable for our specific needs. They've become a trusted partner we rely on.

Their team continuously monitored our hospitality operations for vulnerabilities and threats, flagging potential issues early with clear recommendations before problems escalated. They were responsive and knowledgeable, making security guidance practical and actionable for our specific needs. They've become a trusted partner we rely on.

Riley EastwoodIT Manager, Crodadalago

Riley EastwoodIT Manager, CrodadalagoVerified
GoodFirms

Their team conducted a thorough penetration test and vulnerability assessment of our web environment, uncovering vulnerabilities we'd missed entirely. They communicated findings clearly, provided practical remediation guidance we could actually implement, and remained professional and responsive throughout the engagement.

Their team conducted a thorough penetration test and vulnerability assessment of our web environment, uncovering vulnerabilities we'd missed entirely. They communicated findings clearly, provided practical remediation guidance we could actually implement, and remained professional and responsive throughout the engagement.

Ava WhitmoreDirector of IT Operations, Ilpassaggio

Ava WhitmoreDirector of IT Operations, IlpassaggioVerified
GoodFirms

Working with PlutoSec was smooth and professional from start to finish. Their team manually tested our WordPress website, clearly explained each vulnerability they found, and gave us actionable steps to fix them, which made remediation straightforward instead of overwhelming. They were responsive to our questions and guided us through the process.

Working with PlutoSec was smooth and professional from start to finish. Their team manually tested our WordPress website, clearly explained each vulnerability they found, and gave us actionable steps to fix them, which made remediation straightforward instead of overwhelming. They were responsive to our questions and guided us through the process.

Sara MahmoudCTO, Andrea Baccolini

Sara MahmoudCTO, Andrea BaccoliniVerified
GoodFirms

Their team took time to understand our website, conducted a thorough security assessment and penetration test, then clearly explained each vulnerability they found. They provided practical remediation guidance we could actually implement to address the findings and strengthen our defenses. Communication was responsive throughout, and we felt confident in their technical knowledge and approach.

Their team took time to understand our website, conducted a thorough security assessment and penetration test, then clearly explained each vulnerability they found. They provided practical remediation guidance we could actually implement to address the findings and strengthen our defenses. Communication was responsive throughout, and we felt confident in their technical knowledge and approach.

Aisha RahmanIT Security Manager, Ilmiobeauty

Aisha RahmanIT Security Manager, IlmiobeautyVerified
GoodFirms

Their team conducted a detailed penetration test and vulnerability assessment, identifying security weaknesses and clearly explaining the business risks behind each finding. What impressed us most was their hands-on approach — they manually validated vulnerabilities rather than relying solely on automated scanning. Beyond the initial assessment, their managed security services helped us maintain stronger ongoing security.

Their team conducted a detailed penetration test and vulnerability assessment, identifying security weaknesses and clearly explaining the business risks behind each finding. What impressed us most was their hands-on approach — they manually validated vulnerabilities rather than relying solely on automated scanning. Beyond the initial assessment, their managed security services helped us maintain stronger ongoing security.

Zoya KhanCTO, FProgetti

Zoya KhanCTO, FProgettiVerified
GoodFirms

Their manual penetration testing caught vulnerabilities that automated scanners had missed, and their final report was detailed with practical remediation recommendations we could actually implement. The team demonstrated strong technical expertise and remained responsive throughout the project, answering our questions during remediation and completing everything on schedule.

Their manual penetration testing caught vulnerabilities that automated scanners had missed, and their final report was detailed with practical remediation recommendations we could actually implement. The team demonstrated strong technical expertise and remained responsive throughout the project, answering our questions during remediation and completing everything on schedule.

Adam Al-MasriIT Manager, Foggiait

Adam Al-MasriIT Manager, FoggiaitVerified
GoodFirms

PlutoSec provided proactive managed security, vulnerability management, and ongoing monitoring that meaningfully strengthened our security posture. The team was responsive and professional, addressing concerns quickly and giving us confidence that our systems and business data are properly protected.

PlutoSec provided proactive managed security, vulnerability management, and ongoing monitoring that meaningfully strengthened our security posture. The team was responsive and professional, addressing concerns quickly and giving us confidence that our systems and business data are properly protected.

AnonymousVerified client

AnonymousVerified clientVerified
GoodFirms

Their team helped us improve IT security, system reliability, and day-to-day support, while always being responsive when we needed assistance. We especially appreciated their practical approach, clear communication, and cybersecurity knowledge.

Their team helped us improve IT security, system reliability, and day-to-day support, while always being responsive when we needed assistance. We especially appreciated their practical approach, clear communication, and cybersecurity knowledge.

AnonymousVerified client

AnonymousVerified clientVerified
GoodFirms

Their cybersecurity team took time to understand our environment and performed a detailed penetration test, going beyond automated tools to manually validate findings and explain the potential business impact clearly. The final report was well-structured with practical remediation recommendations our team could easily follow.

Their cybersecurity team took time to understand our environment and performed a detailed penetration test, going beyond automated tools to manually validate findings and explain the potential business impact clearly. The final report was well-structured with practical remediation recommendations our team could easily follow.

AnonymousVerified client

AnonymousVerified clientVerified

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions we hear most. Still unsure how it applies to your environment? Our engineers are happy to talk it through.

What is the difference between external and internal penetration testing?
External testing simulates an attacker with no prior access trying to break in from the internet. Internal testing simulates an attacker, or a malicious insider, who already has a foothold inside your network. Together they show both how attackers get in and what they can do once they are inside.
Do I need both, or just one?
Most organizations benefit from both. External testing protects your perimeter, while internal testing reveals what happens if that perimeter is ever bypassed, whether through phishing, a stolen device, or an insider. Many compliance frameworks expect both to be tested regularly.
How often should we run these tests?
At a minimum, once a year, and after any major change to your network, applications, or infrastructure. Organizations in regulated industries or handling sensitive data often test more frequently.
Will internal testing disrupt our network or daily operations?
No. We plan internal testing carefully with your IT team, schedule activity around business hours that work for you, and avoid any techniques that could cause instability in production systems.
What do we receive at the end of the engagement?
A detailed report covering every validated finding, risk ratings based on real business impact, evidence of exploitation where relevant, and clear remediation guidance. We also offer a retest to confirm fixes worked.
How long does an engagement take?
Most external and internal penetration testing projects take one to three weeks, depending on the size of your environment and the scope agreed during planning.

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