Penetration testing · UAE & GCC

Penetration testing services in the UAE and the GCC

Intelligence-led penetration testing by certified ethical hackers. We find the vulnerabilities that matter, prove their real-world impact safely, and help you fix them, with a free re-test included.

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Aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 · NIST · CIS · DESC · ISR · NESA

Overview

What is a penetration test?

A penetration test (pentest) is an authorized, simulated attack on your systems, carried out by security professionals who think and work like real attackers. The aim is to find weaknesses before criminals do, prove what an attacker could actually achieve, and give you a clear plan to fix it.

Unlike an automated vulnerability scan, a penetration test is led by people. Our testers verify every finding, chain small weaknesses into real attack paths, and uncover the business-logic flaws that tools consistently miss.

DABS stands for Digital Attack & Breach Simulation. It describes how we work: every engagement simulates the attacker your organization is most likely to face.

Every engagement includes

  • Testing by certified professionals (OSCP, CEH, CISSP)
  • Manual testing, not just automated scans
  • Signed rules of engagement before any testing starts
  • Executive and technical reports with prioritized fixes
  • A debrief with your team in English or Arabic
  • A complimentary re-test to confirm every fix
Scope

Types of penetration testing

Choose a single test or combine several into one engagement. Not sure which you need? We'll recommend a scope on a free call.

Web App Penetration Testing

Uncover vulnerabilities in public-facing and internal web platforms before attackers reach them, including injection, broken auth, and logic flaws.

Mobile App Penetration Testing

Secure iOS and Android apps from design through deployment across every attack surface, including storage, transport, and runtime.

Cloud Security Assessment

Protect data integrity and confidentiality across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and private infrastructure, from misconfiguration to identity.

Network Penetration Testing

Probe internal and external networks for entry points, lateral movement paths, and configuration flaws attackers exploit.

API Security Testing

Verify APIs against injection, authorization bypass, and data exposure. APIs are the layer most modern breaches target.

IoT / OT Security Testing

Harden connected devices and operational technology where physical and digital risk converge, from firmware to protocol.

Social Engineering & Phishing

Test the human layer with phishing, vishing, and physical intrusion, to build a truly resilient security culture.

How it works

Black-box, grey-box or white-box?

Black box

No prior knowledge or access, like an outside attacker. Realistic, but spends time on discovery.

Grey box

Test accounts and basic documentation. Our usual recommendation: realistic and efficient, and it tests what an insider or customer account could do.

White box

Full access to source code, architecture and configuration. The deepest coverage for critical systems.

The Digital Fortress protocol

Every engagement follows a disciplined, repeatable protocol, governed by signed rules of engagement so your operations stay protected throughout.

Phase 01

Reconnaissance & planning

We map your footprint, confirm targets and agree scope and rules of engagement in writing.

Phase 02

Identification & analysis

Automated scanning plus deep manual analysis pinpoints weaknesses, including business-logic flaws tools miss.

Phase 03

Exploitation & validation

Under controlled conditions we safely exploit findings to prove real-world impact, with no disruption.

Phase 04

Reporting & re-test

Executive and technical reports, a debrief with your team, and a complimentary re-test to confirm every fix.

Why test

When do you need a penetration test?

PCI DSS

Requirement 11.4 calls for internal and external penetration testing at least annually and after significant changes.

UAE Information Assurance

The UAE IA Regulation (formerly NESA) expects technical vulnerability management and security testing from in-scope entities.

Dubai DESC ISR

Dubai government entities and their suppliers are expected to follow DESC's Information Security Regulation.

ISO/IEC 27001

Control A.8.8 requires technical vulnerabilities to be identified and managed; a pentest provides strong evidence.

Saudi NCA & SAMA

The NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls and SAMA's framework include penetration-testing requirements for in-scope organizations.

Customers & launches

Before launching a new app, after major changes, or when an enterprise customer asks for proof of security.

Pricing

What affects the cost of a penetration test?

Every proposal is a fixed quote based on a free scoping call, so you know the full cost before work begins.

  • The number and size of applications, APIs, hosts or cloud accounts in scope
  • The number of user roles and complex workflows to test
  • The approach: black-box, grey-box or white-box
  • Whether testing must happen out of hours or in production
  • Compliance mapping or regulator-specific reporting
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a penetration test cost in the UAE?

It depends on scope: the number of applications, endpoints or hosts, user roles and the testing approach. After a free scoping call we send a fixed quote, so there are no surprises.

How long does a penetration test take?

Small, focused tests can be completed within days; larger multi-system engagements take longer. Your proposal states the testing window and report date.

Are your penetration testers certified?

Yes. Our team holds industry certifications including OSCP, CEH and CISSP.

Is a vulnerability scan the same as a penetration test?

No. A scan is automated and lists possible issues. A penetration test is performed by experts who confirm, exploit and chain issues to show real impact. See the full comparison.

Can you test remotely?

Yes. Most testing is delivered remotely, securely and to clients anywhere in the world. Where on-site work is needed, we plan it during scoping.

Do you work outside the UAE?

Yes. We serve clients across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, as well as Egypt and international organizations.

Not sure where you're exposed?

Start with a free scoping call. We'll map your real attack surface and recommend the right engagement, with a fixed quote.

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