Australia

Penetration Testing Australia

CREST-aligned penetration testing for Australian organisations. Our expert team helps you meet APRA CPS 234, ASD Essential 8, and ACSC baseline security requirements — with clear, actionable reports and fast turnaround.

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Australian Regulatory Context

Australian organisations face a growing set of security obligations from regulators and industry frameworks. Penetration testing is a core requirement or strong recommendation across all major Australian cybersecurity standards.

  • APRA CPS 234

    The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's Prudential Standard CPS 234 requires APRA-regulated entities (banks, insurers, superannuation funds) to maintain information security capabilities commensurate with their size and risk profile. Regular penetration testing is considered standard practice for CPS 234 compliance.

  • ASD Essential 8

    The Australian Signals Directorate's Essential Eight Maturity Model is the baseline cybersecurity framework for Australian government and increasingly adopted by private sector. Penetration testing validates your Essential Eight controls — particularly around application control, patching, and privileged access — at Maturity Level 2 and 3.

  • Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)

    The ACSC's Information Security Manual (ISM) includes penetration testing as a recommended control for Australian government systems. ACSC guidance recommends annual penetration testing for systems handling sensitive information.

  • Privacy Act and Notifiable Data Breaches

    Australian organisations covered by the Privacy Act 1988 must take reasonable steps to protect personal information. Regular penetration testing demonstrates proactive security measures, reducing your risk of an NDB notification.

Penetration Testing Services for Australian Businesses

Web Application Penetration Testing

OWASP-based assessment of your web applications. Covers authentication, authorisation, injection attacks, business logic flaws, and API security.

Cloud Security Assessment

AWS, Azure, and GCP security assessment aligned with CIS Benchmarks. Covers IAM, network configuration, data security, and logging gaps.

API Penetration Testing

REST and GraphQL API security assessment covering OWASP API Security Top 10, authentication flaws, and data exposure.

Network Penetration Testing

Internal and external network assessment to identify exploitable vulnerabilities, lateral movement paths, and insecure configurations.

Case Study: Sydney IT Firm AWS Assessment

We conducted an AWS security assessment for a Sydney-based managed IT services firm, identifying critical IAM misconfigurations and S3 bucket exposures that had persisted undetected for over 18 months.

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What You Get

  • ✓ Detailed report with executive summary and technical findings
  • ✓ Findings mapped to ASD Essential 8, APRA CPS 234, or ISM where applicable
  • ✓ Severity ratings with CVSS scores and business impact analysis
  • ✓ Actionable remediation guidance specific to your technology stack
  • ✓ Free retest of critical findings within 60 days
  • ✓ Debrief session with your technical team

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