// Security Testing

Penetration Testing
by certified experts.

Authorised security testing that identifies and validates real-world vulnerabilities across your entire attack surface. Zero-false-positive methodology. Remediation-focused reporting.

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// The Case for Testing

Understand your real risk exposure.

Penetration testing is the gold standard for validating your security controls. Unlike automated scanning, skilled human testers chain vulnerabilities together to demonstrate actual attacker paths — giving you an accurate picture of what's genuinely exploitable versus theoretically possible. HackLabs has delivered more than 3,000 penetration tests across Australian enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure.

// Senior-Only Testers

No graduates on client engagements

Every penetration test is conducted by senior, certified professionals with a minimum of five years' experience. Your engagement is never used as a training ground.

// Methodology

PTES, OWASP, NIST aligned

Our approach follows internationally recognised frameworks. Scoping, reconnaissance, exploitation, and reporting — executed consistently across every engagement.

// Remediation Support

We stay engaged beyond the report

Technical questions after delivery? We're available. Critical findings receive a complimentary re-test to confirm remediation was effective.

// What We Cover
  • Web application penetration testing (OWASP Top 10 and beyond)
  • API security testing (REST, GraphQL, SOAP)
  • External network penetration testing
  • Internal network penetration testing
  • Mobile application testing (iOS and Android)
  • Wireless network assessments
  • Social engineering (phishing, vishing, pretexting)
  • Physical security assessments
  • Cloud penetration testing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Active Directory and identity attacks
// Capabilities

Penetration testing capabilities

Web Application Testing

OWASP Top 10 and beyond — authentication flaws, injection vulnerabilities, business logic errors, and access control weaknesses.

API Security Testing

REST, GraphQL, and SOAP API testing covering authentication, authorisation, rate limiting, data exposure, and injection attacks.

Network Penetration Testing

External and internal network assessments identifying exploitable services, misconfigurations, and lateral movement paths.

Mobile Application Testing

iOS and Android app testing covering data storage, transport security, authentication, and binary protections.

Wireless Assessments

Wi-Fi network testing covering rogue APs, WPA/WPA2 attacks, captive portal bypasses, and client-side vulnerabilities.

Social Engineering

Phishing campaigns, vishing, and physical pretexting to test your people and processes alongside your technical controls.

// Methodology

Our testing process

01

Scoping

We define the engagement boundaries, objectives, and rules of engagement. Clear scope means focused testing and accurate results.

02

Testing

Senior consultants conduct both automated and manual testing, replicating real-world attack techniques against your environment.

03

Reporting

Detailed technical findings with risk ratings, proof-of-concept evidence, and clear remediation guidance for both technical and executive audiences.

04

Remediation Support

We stay engaged beyond the report. Our team answers remediation questions and offers a complimentary re-test on critical findings.

// Why HackLabs
CREST
Accredited

CREST-certified testers across all disciplines. Independently audited methodology you can trust.

3,000+
Pen Tests Delivered

Extensive track record across enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure sectors.

20+
Years Established

Founded by Chris Gatford — over two decades of offensive security experience at your service.

100%
Senior Testers

No graduates on client engagements. Every test is run by experienced, certified professionals.

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