Penetration Testing
Expert Pentesters to Help You Uncover Security Vulnerabilities
Staying ahead of cyber threats starts with knowing where you’re vulnerable. Oppos Cybersecurity Compliance provides penetration testing services designed to uncover security weaknesses across your company’s computer systems, web applications, and internal networks. Our team simulates real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities before malicious hackers do—so you can protect sensitive data, strengthen your security posture, and reduce risk.
Using a mix of manual techniques and automated tools, our penetration testers help you gain visibility into hidden flaws, misconfigurations, and exploitable vulnerabilities that could impact your business. It’s a smart way to close security gaps and meet regulatory compliance requirements.
Why Businesses Trust Oppos for Penetration Testing
Oppos isn’t just another cybersecurity vendor. We’re a team of security professionals who work closely with your organization to uncover vulnerabilities that scanning tools alone can’t catch. Our penetration testers are skilled in ethical hacking, advanced exploitation techniques, and the latest penetration testing tools. We simulate real-world attacks across your company’s computer systems, networks, and web applications.
Proactive Testing Grounded in Real-World Threat Scenarios
At Oppos, our penetration testing services are built to reflect how cyber threats actually unfold. Our security professionals use proven exploitation techniques to uncover security vulnerabilities in your systems before malicious hackers can leverage them. From web application attacks to unauthorised access attempts on internal networks, we simulate targeted intrusions to reveal critical risks to your business.
Ethical hacking practices and a clear remediation strategy follow every test. The result is a more resilient security posture and increased protection of sensitive data across your company’s computer systems.
Balanced Use of Automated Tools and Manual Expertise
Many vulnerability assessments rely entirely on scanners. We don’t. While automated tools like vulnerability scanners help us cover broad surfaces efficiently, our penetration testers apply expert judgement to uncover complex attack chains, logic flaws, and misconfigurations that scanners often miss.
Our team is skilled in a wide range of penetration testing tools, including Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, and custom-built scripts. This hybrid testing approach reduces false positives and provides a deeper view into how attackers could gain access and maintain control inside your environment.
Testing Methods Aligned With Your Environment and Risk Profile
Oppos adapts every pen test to the systems, applications, and security measures in place. Whether assessing wireless networks, mobile applications, external infrastructure, or internal environments, we select the right testing scope and methodology—black box, gray box, or white box—to reflect your goals and compliance requirements.
Our penetration testers work closely with your internal security teams, examining everything from open ports and network devices to security configurations and user access. We simulate attacks designed to uncover vulnerabilities that may go unnoticed during routine assessments.
More Than a Compliance Exercise
While penetration testing is critical for meeting frameworks like PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and GDPR, its value extends far beyond compliance. Oppos helps you identify and fix exploitable vulnerabilities that could otherwise lead to serious business disruptions. That includes testing for:
- Weak authentication mechanisms
- Misconfigured security controls
- Unprotected APIs
- Web application vulnerabilities like cross site scripting or SQL injection
- Poor security awareness across internal teams
We don’t just highlight what’s wrong—we provide specific, actionable guidance to help you prioritise and address every security issue found.
A Trusted Partner for Canadian Security Teams
As a cybersecurity firm based in Canada, Oppos understands the regulatory expectations and security challenges that Canadian organizations face. Our penetration testing services have supported enterprises across sectors, providing clarity, transparency, and dependable results.
We deliver detailed reports, stakeholder-friendly summaries, and post-assessment guidance to help you strengthen defences and maintain business continuity.
What Our Penetration Testing Services Include
Oppos offers a full range of penetration testing services designed to identify vulnerabilities across your infrastructure, applications, and endpoints. We assess critical systems through real-world simulations to expose security flaws and help you close the gaps before attackers find them.
Web Application Penetration Testing
We simulate attacks on your web applications to identify issues like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and authentication flaws. Our testers analyse application logic, session handling, and configuration.
Mobile Application Penetration Testing (iOS and Android)
Oppos tests mobile apps using both emulators and real devices to identify risks such as insecure data storage, poor encryption, and misuse of platform APIs. Whether you’re deploying Android or iOS applications, we evaluate how attackers might reverse engineer your app or exploit exposed interfaces.
External Network Penetration Testing
Our team targets your internet-facing systems—including email servers, VPN gateways, and public IP addresses. We identify open ports, vulnerable services, and exploitable configurations that may allow threat actors to gain initial access to your environment.
Internal Infrastructure Testing
We simulate insider threats and lateral movement within your internal network. This includes assessing employee endpoints, printers, shared drives, and wireless networks. We aim to uncover paths an attacker could use to escalate privileges or exfiltrate data.
Web Services & API Endpoint Testing
Modern APIs are frequent targets due to their complexity and exposure. We evaluate API endpoints for broken authentication, improper access controls, and insecure data handling. Our testers check how inputs are validated and whether attackers could exploit API logic to gain access or disrupt operations.
Social Engineering Simulations
Human error remains one of the top causes of breaches. Oppos conducts phishing simulations and other social engineering scenarios to assess how employees respond to suspicious emails, links, or requests. This helps gauge your organization’s security awareness level and identify training gaps.
Our
Pen Testing Process
We follow a proven, methodical process that mirrors how real-world attackers operate. Every penetration test conducted by Oppos combines automation with hands-on expertise to identify vulnerabilities, validate risks, and help you take action—quickly and effectively.
1. Scoping and Planning
We begin by defining the scope of the test—what systems, applications, or networks will be assessed, and what methods are permitted. Whether you’re testing a single web application or a full internal infrastructure, our team ensures your goals and compliance requirements are factored into the test plan.
2. Reconnaissance
Our testers gather publicly available and accessible information about the target system. This includes examining network configurations, user directories, third-party services, and more. We identify potential entry points and prepare for simulated exploitation based on how an attacker might approach your environment.
3. Scanning and Enumeration
Using a combination of port scanners, fingerprinting tools, and vulnerability scanners, we map your digital environment. We identify open ports, exposed services, software versions, and network devices. This phase helps us understand your attack surface and prioritize targets.
4. Vulnerability Analysis
We analyze identified services for known vulnerabilities using both automated scanning tools and manual validation. This includes looking for unpatched software, misconfigurations, weak authentication, and insecure data handling. Each finding is verified to avoid false positives.
5. Exploitation
This is where we simulate a real attack. Our testers attempt to gain access, elevate privileges, and move laterally—without disrupting operations. We test the effectiveness of your existing security controls and show how attackers could maintain access or extract sensitive data if left unaddressed.
6. Post-Exploitation and Lateral Movement
Once access is achieved, we explore how far an attacker could go. This includes testing internal network segmentation, administrative access, and persistence mechanisms. Our goal is to demonstrate potential business impact while maintaining control and transparency throughout the process.
7. Reporting and Debrief
You receive a comprehensive report that includes:
- A summary of findings for stakeholders
- A technical breakdown for your security team
- Screenshots, proofs-of-concept, and attack paths
- Risk ratings and impact analysis
- Clear, actionable recommendations with remediation guidance
We also provide a live debrief to walk your team through the results, answer questions, and assist in prioritizing fixes.
8. Retesting and Follow-Up Support
After your team addresses the identified issues, we can perform a retest to verify that the vulnerabilities have been resolved. Our testers stay available to support you through remediation and to help strengthen your long-term security posture.
Types of Penetration Tests We Offer
We use three primary testing methods to simulate threat levels and attacker profiles. Each test is designed to uncover security flaws that could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or system compromise.
Black Box Testing
This approach simulates an external attacker with no inside knowledge of your systems. Our pen testers work from the outside, probing for exploitable vulnerabilities in public-facing assets like web applications, VPNs, and DNS servers. It’s ideal for assessing your security posture, including how your systems respond to unknown threats.
Gray Box Testing
Gray box testing models an attacker with limited information about your internal systems, like a former employee or a compromised contractor account. It’s a focused, cost-efficient method that reveals how insider knowledge can bypass controls, manipulate web applications, or gain deeper access to sensitive data.
White Box Testing
With full access to your system architecture, source code, and internal configurations, our testers perform a deep analysis to find hidden vulnerabilities. White box testing offers the most comprehensive view of your security environment and helps improve detection rates by testing logic flows, privilege controls, and internal defenses in detail.
Each type of pen testing serves a different purpose—and choosing the right one depends on your goals, threat profile, and infrastructure. We’ll help you decide which approach aligns best with your business and provide clear, actionable results you can use to improve your security posture.
Type of Test | Attacker Profile Simulated | Access Level | Best For | Key Benefits |
| Black Box | External threat actor (no prior knowledge) | No internal access | Evaluating external security posture, public-facing systems | Realistic simulation of outside attacks, identifies exploitable entry points |
| Gray Box | Insider with limited system knowledge | Partial access (e.g. credentials, internal docs) | Testing for insider threats, mid-level exposure scenarios | Balanced scope and cost-effective, mimics real-world internal risks |
| White Box | Internal admin or developer-level attacker | Full system access and documentation | In-depth analysis of application logic, internal architecture, source code | Most thorough approach, uncovers hidden vulnerabilities and logic flaws |
What Sets Our Pentesters Apart
Not all penetration testers are the same. At Oppos, our team comprises experienced security researchers who live and breathe cyber security. We don’t just run tools—we investigate, validate, and go deeper to find what others miss.
Our testers understand how different operating systems, security features, and network security protocols interact in real environments. That means we can uncover not just obvious flaws, but critical vulnerabilities that may be buried in complex infrastructure, web applications, or misconfigured security systems.
We go beyond basic security testing. Our team uses industry-recognized hacking tools and custom-built methods to precisely simulate attacks. From exploiting vulnerabilities to bypassing weak controls, we test every possible angle to show how an attacker could move through your systems.
What makes us different?
Our goal is simple: give you an honest, accurate view of your security posture—so you can fix the gaps before someone else finds them.
Reporting and What You’ll Get
At the end of every simulated attack, we provide clear, structured documentation that supports action—not confusion. Our reports are built for both decision-makers and security teams, combining high-level summaries with in-depth technical detail.
Here’s what to expect:
A concise overview of key findings, potential business impact, and risk level.
Each vulnerability is documented with severity ratings, screenshots, and proof-of-concept where applicable.
Each vulnerability is documented with severity ratings, screenshots, and proof-of-concept where applicable.
We highlight which issues pose the biggest threat to your information security based on real-world impact.
Actionable steps your team can take to fix each issue efficiently.
We walk you through the results and answer questions so nothing is lost in translation.
We don’t believe in dumping raw data. We provide insights you can use—whether you’re patching security systems, adjusting configurations, or planning your next round of testing.
Oppos helps your team build a stronger defense by delivering more than just a report. We give you a roadmap to close security gaps and reduce risk across your digital ecosystem.
“They weaved in a layer of security that we had only dreamed of in the past – a next generation rewall — which they built, congured and deployed at the perimeter of our network. When called upon, even with the great distance between us, they provide onsite or remote support as required and always meet the mark. Since the time of our initial project, we have called upon Oppos several times for various IT and Security related projects which they have delivered on every time.”
Don't wait for a real attack to find out if your systems and employees are prepared.
Penetration Testing FAQS
At a minimum, once a year—or after any major system update, infrastructure change, or new application deployment. Regular penetration testing helps you stay ahead of evolving threats, meet compliance requirements, and identify new vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.
The cost of a pen test can vary depending on the scope and complexity of the test. Generally, prices range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars.
The amount of time required to perform a pen test depends on the scope of the test and the complexity of the systems being tested. It can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
A successful pen test can demonstrate compliance with certain security standards, but it is not a guarantee of compliance. It is important to consult with regulatory requirements to ensure that all necessary compliance requirements are met.
Yes, a pen test is necessary even if your company runs vulnerability scans. A penetration test can identify vulnerabilities that may not be detected by vulnerability scans.
Pen testing can be disruptive to the environment, but it should not cause any significant downtime. The pen testers should work closely with your IT team to minimize any disruptions and ensure that systems remain operational during the testing process.
