Penetration Testing Services

Find vulnerabilities
before
hackers do.

Trava's expert-led pen testing goes beyond automated scans — our team thinks like attackers to uncover what's actually exploitable across your web apps, APIs, cloud environments, networks, and more.

See How It Works
Human-led testing that goes beyond what automated tools can find
Plain-language reports your leadership can actually act on
Required for SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA compliance

Get a Scoping Call

Tell us what you're protecting. We'll scope the right engagement — no boilerplate proposals.

100%
Certification success rate across every compliance framework
SOC 2 · ISO 27001 · PCI DSS · HIPAA
4.9/5
G2 rating · High Performer Spring 2026
End‑to‑end
From scoping to final report — Trava owns the entire engagement
Web · API · Cloud · Network · Mobile
The Case for Pen Testing

Vulnerability scans tell you
what exists. Pen tests tell you
what's actually exploitable.

What automated scanning misses

Scanners find known CVEs and misconfigurations. They can't chain vulnerabilities together, test business logic, or simulate what a determined attacker would actually do with access to your systems.

  • Business logic flaws that scanners can't reason about
  • Privilege escalation paths requiring human judgment
  • Chained vulnerabilities — each low-risk alone, critical together
  • Social engineering and insider threat simulations
What Trava's pen testing delivers

Our experts think like attackers — using real-world techniques to find what's actually exploitable, then explaining it in plain language your team and leadership can act on immediately.

  • Expert-led testing across web, API, cloud, network, and mobile
  • Actionable findings ranked by real-world risk, not CVSS scores alone
  • Reports written for both technical teams and executives
  • Remediation guidance included — not just a list of problems
What We Test

Every surface your
attackers might target

Trava's pen testing covers the full attack surface — scoped to your environment and tailored to your compliance requirements.

01

Web Application

Human-led testing of your web application, authentication and authorization flows, business logic, and session management — designed to go beyond automated scanning and show how an attacker could gain real access.

OWASP Top 10 · Business logic · Auth flows
02

API Testing

APIs are increasingly the attack surface of choice. We test REST and GraphQL APIs for broken object-level authorization, injection flaws, excessive data exposure, and authentication weaknesses.

REST · GraphQL · Auth · BOLA
03

Cloud Infrastructure

We thoroughly inspect your cloud environment for misconfigurations, gaps in IAM policies, exposed storage buckets, and weaknesses that could compromise data security and operations at scale.

AWS · Azure · GCP · IAM · S3
04

External Network

Testing of your externally-facing network perimeter — identifying open ports, weak encryption, unpatched services, and lateral movement paths that an outside attacker could exploit.

Perimeter · Open ports · Network segmentation
05

Internal Network

Using legitimate access credentials, we emulate insider threats and move laterally across your internal network — testing activity monitoring, segmentation, and defense mechanisms against inner-network attacks.

Lateral movement · Insider threat · Segmentation
06

Mobile Application

We pen test iOS and Android applications with the same rigor applied to other infrastructure. By detecting vulnerabilities in data handling, authentication, and storage, we help you protect sensitive user data and build long-term trust.

iOS · Android · Data storage · Auth
How It Works

Scoped to your environment,
delivered by experts

Every Trava pen test is tailored — no boilerplate scope, no copy-paste reports. Here's what to expect from kickoff to final delivery.

1

Scoping Call

We start by understanding your environment, your compliance requirements, and what matters most to protect. Trava helps you define the right scope — whether that's a single web app or your entire attack surface — so you get maximum value from the engagement.

2

Reconnaissance & Planning

Before testing begins, our team maps your environment, identifies targets, and develops a testing approach that mirrors real-world attacker methodology. This phase ensures we're testing what actually matters, not just running a standard checklist.

3

Active Testing

Our experts conduct hands-on testing across the agreed scope — attempting to exploit vulnerabilities, chain weaknesses together, and demonstrate real-world impact. We use the same tools and techniques as malicious actors, in a controlled and authorized environment.

4

Findings & Report Delivery

You receive a comprehensive report with findings ranked by real-world risk — not just CVSS scores. Every finding includes a clear description, evidence, business impact, and step-by-step remediation guidance. Executive summary included for leadership review.

5

Remediation Support & Retest

Trava doesn't hand over a report and disappear. Our team is available to walk through findings with your developers, answer remediation questions, and conduct a retest to verify that identified vulnerabilities have been successfully addressed.

Scanning vs. Pen Testing

Know what you're
actually buying

Many vendors sell vulnerability scanning as pen testing. They're not the same. Here's the honest difference.

Capability Vulnerability Scanning Trava Pen Testing
Who does the work Automated tool Human expert
What it finds Known CVEs & misconfigurations What's actually exploitable
Business logic flaws No Yes
Chained vulnerabilities No Yes
Compliance evidence Limited SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA
Remediation guidance Generic Step-by-step, environment-specific
Executive reporting No Yes — built for leadership review
What Our Clients Say

Results that speak

"

The platform is straightforward and clearly built to help us navigate our security and compliance journey, but honestly, it's the team behind it that's worth the premium we paid. They're quick to respond, explain things without drowning you in jargon, and think ahead so you don't hit roadblocks.

— Robert O., Co-Founder & CEO · Small Business

"

The collaboration is amazing. We have a dedicated Slack channel with the Trava team, and they're always quick to respond. Our contact has been incredible — always available for questions and proactive in helping us stay on track.

— Michal D., VP of Engineering · Small Business

G2 High Performer — IT Compliance Services, Spring 2026
★★★★★ 4.9 on G2

Spring 2026 · IT Compliance Services & Cybersecurity Consulting

Common Questions

Answered honestly

How is pen testing different from a vulnerability scan?

Vulnerability scanners automate the detection of known weaknesses. Penetration testing is human-led — our experts actively attempt to exploit vulnerabilities, chain them together, and demonstrate real-world impact. Scanners tell you what exists; pen tests tell you what's actually exploitable and what the blast radius would be.

Do we need pen testing for SOC 2 or ISO 27001?

Pen testing is required or strongly recommended across most major frameworks. SOC 2 auditors increasingly expect it as evidence of a mature security program. ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA all have specific requirements around vulnerability and penetration testing. Trava's reports are structured to satisfy auditor evidence requirements.

How long does a pen test engagement take?

Timeline depends on scope. A focused web application test typically takes one to two weeks from kickoff to final report. Broader engagements covering cloud, network, and internal infrastructure take longer. Trava scopes each engagement individually — we'll give you a realistic timeline during the scoping call, not an optimistic estimate.

Will testing disrupt our production systems?

Trava coordinates all testing carefully to minimize business impact. We establish clear rules of engagement before any testing begins, including out-of-scope systems, timing constraints, and escalation procedures if something unexpected occurs. Many engagements are conducted against staging environments or during off-peak hours.

What do we get in the final report?

Every Trava pen test report includes an executive summary, detailed technical findings with evidence, real-world risk ratings, step-by-step remediation guidance, and a retest confirmation once fixes are in place. Reports are written for both technical teams and leadership — no 200-page PDFs full of auto-generated scanner output.

Can Trava also help us remediate what's found?

Yes. Trava's team is available throughout the remediation process to answer questions, review proposed fixes, and conduct a retest to verify vulnerabilities have been resolved. If your engagement is part of a broader compliance program, our compliance team can incorporate findings directly into your security program roadmap.

Get Started

Ready to see what's
actually exploitable?

Book a scoping call with a Trava pen testing expert. We'll help you define the right scope, understand what compliance requires, and get a realistic picture of your engagement — no boilerplate proposals.

Get a Scoping Call

30 minutes. Right-sized scope. No generic proposals.