Penetration Testing

Do you know how secure your systems really are? Our penetration tests are conducted manually by experienced security engineers — not just automated scanner runs. This ensures real-world attack scenarios and findings that automated tools miss. turingsecure makes planning, execution, and documentation efficient and traceable.

What Is Penetration Testing?

The Entire Pentest Lifecycle in One Platform

Penetration testing identifies security vulnerabilities before attackers do — by simulating real-world attacks against your applications, networks, and infrastructure. Unlike purely automated scans, our tests are performed manually by security experts who think like real attackers — uncovering logic flaws, chained vulnerabilities, and business-critical risks that tools alone cannot detect.

The platform supports all test types: web applications, APIs, mobile apps, infrastructure, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Tests are conducted and documented following recognized standards such as OWASP, BSI, OSSTMM, PTES, and NIST. From the initial request through execution to the final report — every step is documented, traceable, and collaborative.

Pentest Workflow

How Does Penetration Testing Work in Practice?

Planning & Execution

From Scoping to Finding Documentation

Every penetration test starts with clear scoping: what systems are in scope, what testing methods are approved, and who is responsible. turingsecure captures this context directly in the platform — with status tracking from Planned through In Progress to Completed, start and end dates, and detailed notes for each engagement.

Auditor Management: Assign one or more auditors per pentest with role-based access. Track auditor availability, manage engagement schedules, and maintain a complete history of all testing activities.
Versioned Reports: Every change to pentest reports is version-controlled with a complete audit trail. Automatic synchronization and structured folder organization for each pentest.
Integrated Finding Capture: Document vulnerabilities directly during the test — with CVSS scoring, affected assets, reproduction steps, and evidence. Every finding is automatically linked to the pentest and tracked through remediation.

Manual Penetration Testing by turingpoint

turingsecure is the platform — turingpoint provides the expertise. As a BSI-certified IT security service provider, turingpoint conducts hands-on, manual penetration tests following OWASP, BSI, and PTES standards — for web applications, APIs, mobile apps, and infrastructure.

Pentests at turingpoint

Collaboration & Reporting

Secure Sharing and Audit-Ready Reports

Penetration test results contain sensitive information that must be shared securely with stakeholders. turingsecure provides encrypted sharing links with configurable expiration dates — recipients get read access to the pentest, all findings, and reports without needing their own account.

Reports are generated from structured data, not manually assembled. Severity distributions, finding details, remediation status, and timeline — all available for export and stakeholder communication.

Encrypted Sharing Links: Generate time-limited, encrypted links for external stakeholders. Recipients see the pentest summary, all findings with severity ratings, and attached reports — read-only, no account required.
Structured Reports: Create pentest reports with full formatting support. Audit-proof versioning and collaborative editing across the audit team.
Export & Evidence: Export findings as CSV or JSON for integration with ticketing systems and compliance evidence. Encrypted file attachments with AES-256-GCM ensure sensitive evidence stays protected.

Pentest Lifecycle

From Request to Verified Remediation

A structured pentest process ensures nothing falls through the cracks — from the initial request to final verification.

1. Request

Scope and Schedule the Engagement

Clients submit pentest requests with target URLs, preferred timeframes, and contact details. The platform captures all context for a seamless transition from request to active project.

2. Plan

Define Scope, Assign Auditors

Set the testing scope, assign auditors, create documentation structures, and establish timelines. Detailed notes capture methodology, rules of engagement, and communication protocols.

3. Execute

Test, Document, Collaborate

Auditors test the target systems and document findings directly in the platform — with CVSS scores, affected assets, and reproduction steps. Real-time collaboration through comments and @mentions.

4. Report

Generate and Share Results

Compile findings into structured reports. Share securely via encrypted links or export as CSV/JSON. Severity distribution and remediation status provide executive-level overview.

5. Track

Monitor Remediation Progress

Track the remediation of each finding from Open through Resolved. Verify fixes in re-tests and maintain a complete audit trail for compliance evidence.

Core Features

Everything for Professional Security Testing

Features that pentest teams and their clients need.

Auditor Management: Assign one or more auditors per pentest. Track status from Planned through In Progress to Completed — with start and end dates plus detailed notes.
Audit-Proof Versioning: Every change is version-controlled with a complete audit trail — automatic synchronization and structured folder organization.
Secure Sharing: Share results through encrypted sharing links with configurable expiration dates. Recipients get read access to the pentest, all associated findings, and reports — without needing their own account.

More Features

Documentation, Encryption, Collaboration

Encrypted Attachments: Upload files with optional AES-256-GCM encryption. Password-protected attachments can only be opened with the correct password — client uploads are also supported.
Finding Tracking: All vulnerabilities from a pentest at a glance: count, severity distribution, and status. Linked to affected assets and associated reports for complete traceability.
Pentest Requests: Clients can request pentests directly through a form — with preferred timeframe, contact details, and target URL. Seamless transition from request to project.
NIS-2 & DORA Compliance: NIS-2 requires at least annual penetration tests, DORA mandates Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT) every three years. The platform documents planning, execution, and results in an audit-proof manner.

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