Penetration testing — Q-SEC
Penetration testing

Find your vulnerabilities
before attackers do

Real-world attack simulation mapped to PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2, DORA, and GDPR. Actionable findings your engineers can remediate — compliance evidence your auditors will accept.

Compliance frameworks covered
PCI DSS v4.0 ISO 27001 SOC 2 NIS2 DORA GDPR
Included in every engagement
  • Executive summary for the board
  • CVSS v3.1-scored findings with proof-of-concept evidence
  • MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping
  • Segmentation test results with QSA-format evidence
  • Risk-ranked remediation roadmap
  • Developer walkthrough and Q&A session

72 h
Average report turnaround
100%
Audit acceptance rate
The problem

Checkbox pen tests don't protect you — or satisfy auditors

Security teams face three converging pressures that generic testing fails to address.

Real attackers don't follow scripts

Most vendors run automated scanners and call it a pen test. Real adversaries chain low-severity findings into critical breaches — and your auditors are starting to ask harder questions.

Compliance deadlines are accelerating

PCI DSS v4.0, NIS2, and DORA all mandate documented penetration testing evidence. One failed audit cycle can delay a product launch, a funding round, or a major contract renewal.

Findings you can't act on help no one

A 200-page PDF of CVE numbers isn't a remediation plan. Your engineers need ranked, contextual findings. Your board needs a risk narrative — not a wall of technical jargon.


Full compliance coverage

Every major framework.
One trusted partner.

Q-SEC's methodology produces the exact evidence each standard requires — so a single engagement satisfies your auditors, engineers, and board simultaneously.

PCI DSS v4.0
Req 11.4 penetration testing, segmentation validation, and QSA-format evidence for cardholder data environments and payment APIs.
ISO 27001
Annex A control testing aligned to your risk register, with findings mapped to the relevant ISO controls for your certification audit.
SOC 2 Type II
Security testing across Trust Services Criteria — availability, confidentiality, processing integrity — with auditor-ready reporting.
NIS2 directive
Network and information systems resilience testing to meet EU NIS2 obligations for essential and important entities operating in Europe.
DORA
Threat-led penetration testing (TLPT) and ICT resilience assessments aligned to the Digital Operational Resilience Act for financial entities.
GDPR
Security-by-design testing to validate technical safeguards protecting personal data and support your Article 32 compliance obligations.

How it works

From scoping call to signed-off report

A three-phase process designed to minimise disruption while maximising real-world attack coverage.

1

Scope and plan

We align on targets, rules of engagement, and compliance requirements. You receive a clear statement of work before a single packet is sent.

2

Attack and validate

Our testers simulate real adversary techniques — manual exploitation, chained vulnerabilities, segmentation bypass — not automated scanning alone.

3

Report and remediate

Executive summary, CVSS-scored findings with PoC evidence, a prioritised fix list, and a live developer walkthrough session — all included.

Why Q-SEC

The pen test your auditors will accept — and your team can act on

Q-SEC is a European cybersecurity firm specialising in penetration testing and regulatory compliance. One engagement satisfies your auditors, your engineers, and your board — simultaneously.

Compliance-mapped from day one

Every finding is tagged to the relevant control — PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA — so your evidence pack is ready before remediation begins.

Manual testing, not just scanners

Our testers use MITRE ATT&CK-aligned techniques to find vulnerabilities automated tools miss — including logic flaws, access control gaps, and attack chains.

Board to developer reporting

Executives get a clear risk narrative. Engineers get CVSS-scored, PoC-backed findings with a prioritised fix list. One report, two audiences.

6+
Compliance frameworks
72 h
Report turnaround
EU
Based and GDPR-native
Book your free scoping call
Tell us what you're protecting and which compliance frameworks apply. We'll respond within 24 hours with a tailored proposal — no obligation.