Penetration Testing Services in Reno, NV

A penetration test is an authorized, simulated attack that shows how a real intruder would get into your systems and how far they could go. We scope each test to your environment and risks, then deliver a prioritized report your IT team can act on, for Reno, Sparks and Carson City businesses. Penetration testing is sold separately and quoted per engagement.

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Why test

Find out before an attacker does.

Security tools and policies look good on paper. A penetration test shows whether they hold up when someone actively tries to get around them, and which gaps an attacker could chain together to reach your data.

Exploiting a known vulnerability was the initial access step in 20 percent of breaches in Verizon's 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report.1 A test finds those openings on your terms.

Scope

Tailored to your environment.

Every business is different, so every test is scoped individually. On the scoping call we agree which systems, applications and locations matter most to you and what a realistic attacker would go after, then design the engagement around that.

The result is a test that answers your real questions, whether those come from an insurer, a regulator, a customer or your own leadership.

Methodology

How a test runs.

  1. Scope and rules of engagement

    We agree in writing what is in scope, what is off limits, testing windows and who to call if we find something critical.

  2. Reconnaissance

    We map your environment the way an attacker would, looking for ways in.

  3. Exploitation and privilege escalation

    We attempt to exploit weaknesses and chain them together to reach sensitive data or admin control, documenting each attack path.

  4. Reporting

    An executive summary for leadership, technical detail for your IT team, and every finding ranked by business risk with clear remediation steps.

Pen test vs vulnerability scan

You probably need both.

Penetration testing compared with vulnerability scanning
FeaturePenetration testVulnerability scanning
Performed byA human testerAutomated scanner, reviewed by our team
ShowsReal attack paths and impactKnown weaknesses across all systems
Typical frequencyAnnually and after major changesFrequent and ongoing
With usQuoted per engagementIncluded in SecurityPlus
How often

When to test.

  • At least once a year.
  • After major changes: a new office network, a new customer portal, a cloud migration or an acquisition.
  • When a regulation, insurer or customer asks for it.

The FTC Safeguards Rule requires annual penetration testing for covered businesses such as CPAs, tax preparers and lenders that do not run continuous monitoring, unless they hold records on fewer than 5,000 consumers.2 Defense suppliers working toward CMMC and financial services firms use tests to prove their controls work.

What drives cost

How we price a test.

Every engagement is quoted after a scoping call. Price depends on how many systems, applications and locations are in scope and how deep the testing goes.

Penetration testing is sold separately from our Security and SecurityPlus plans.

Sources:
  1. Verizon, 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report
  2. FTC, Safeguards Rule: What Your Business Needs to Know
Common questions

Penetration testing FAQ

Penetration testing services simulate a real attack on your systems with your permission. A tester looks for weaknesses, tries to exploit them and chains them together to show how far an attacker could get, then reports what they found and how to fix it.
Cost depends on scope: how many systems, applications and locations are tested and how deep the testing goes. We scope every engagement on a short call and quote it before any testing starts. Penetration testing is sold separately from our monthly plans.
At least once a year, and after significant changes such as a new office network, a new customer portal or a major cloud migration. The FTC Safeguards Rule requires annual penetration testing for covered businesses that do not run continuous monitoring (businesses with records on fewer than 5,000 consumers are exempt), and many cyber insurers and enterprise customers expect an annual test.
Look for a clear written scope and rules of engagement, a methodology based on recognized standards such as NIST SP 800-115 or the OWASP Web Security Testing Guide, a sample report you can actually understand, findings ranked by business risk, and remediation guidance your IT team can act on. Ask how they handle a critical finding found mid-test.
They can, and they should when those systems hold your data. Scope is agreed per engagement, so raise any cloud services, APIs or AI tools that touch business data during the scoping call.

Find out where your business is exposed.

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