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Penetration Testing ServicesFind Your Vulnerabilities Before Attackers Do.
Network. Web App. Social Engineering. Wireless.

A penetration test is a controlled, authorized attack on your infrastructure, applications, or people — executed by skilled security assessors who use the same techniques, tools, and mindset as real attackers. The objective is to find the vulnerabilities and attack paths that exist in your environment before a real attacker finds them. Vulnerability scanning identifies known exposures. Penetration testing actively exploits what it finds to demonstrate the actual business impact of a successful attack — not just a list of CVEs, but a demonstrated path from initial access to sensitive data or production systems. Compliance frameworks that require penetration testing — PCI DSS, NY DFS Part 500, SOC 2, and several others — specify penetration testing for this reason: an automated scan tells you what's unpatched; a pen test tells you what an attacker could actually do with it. Gradius delivers penetration testing services for NJ, NY & CT businesses — across network, web application, social engineering, and wireless attack surfaces, with clear reporting and post-test remediation support.

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The Penetration Testing Portfolio

Six Penetration Testing Services —
Every Attack Surface, Compliance-Ready Reporting

Effective penetration testing covers the attack surfaces that matter for the organization — network, application, human, and wireless. Here's each service, what it tests, and what compliance frameworks it satisfies.

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Network Penetration Testing — External & Internal
External network penetration testing simulates an attacker with no prior access — testing the organization's internet-facing systems (firewalls, VPN gateways, public-facing servers, cloud infrastructure) to identify and exploit vulnerabilities that allow initial access. Internal network penetration testing simulates an attacker who has already gained a foothold inside the network — testing whether an attacker who enters through phishing or a compromised credential can move laterally to reach sensitive systems, domain controllers, or production data. Together, external and internal network pen testing answers the question: if an attacker gets in, how far do they get? Gradius delivers both external and internal network pen tests with post-exploitation analysis that demonstrates the business impact of discovered attack paths.
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Web Application Penetration Testing — OWASP Top 10 & Beyond
Web applications — customer portals, e-commerce platforms, internal web tools, SaaS applications built on web frameworks — are among the most common breach entry points. Web application penetration testing tests for the vulnerabilities in the OWASP Top 10 and beyond: SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), broken authentication, insecure direct object references, security misconfigurations, and business logic flaws that automated scanners don't find. Web app pen testing requires a skilled assessor who understands application logic — not just a scanner that runs CVE lookups. Gradius delivers web application pen tests for NJ, NY & CT businesses with customer portals, payment applications, or internally developed web tools — identifying exploitable vulnerabilities before attackers do.
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Social Engineering Testing — Phishing, Vishing & Pretexting
Social engineering testing goes beyond simulated phishing campaigns — it tests the full range of human attack vectors that real attackers use. Targeted spear phishing simulations targeting specific individuals with personalized pretexts. Vishing (voice phishing) calls that test whether employees will reveal sensitive information or credentials to a convincing caller posing as IT support, a vendor, or a regulator. Physical pretexting that tests whether unauthorized individuals can gain physical access to the facility by presenting a plausible reason. Social engineering testing reveals the human attack surface that technical controls don't protect — and produces findings that are often more alarming than technical vulnerabilities because they demonstrate how easily trust is exploited.
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Wireless Security Penetration Testing
Wireless networks are frequently underestimated as attack surfaces — businesses focus on firewall and endpoint security while their Wi-Fi network uses a password that hasn't been changed in three years, runs WPA2 with known vulnerabilities in a multi-tenant building, or has a guest network configured to access the corporate network through a misconfigured VLAN. Wireless penetration testing identifies: weak WPA2/WPA3 configurations exploitable through password attacks, evil twin access point vulnerabilities, rogue access points on the corporate network, SSID isolation failures that allow guest network users to reach corporate resources, and wireless client vulnerabilities. Gradius delivers wireless pen tests for NJ, NY & CT business facilities — including organizations in multi-tenant commercial buildings where neighboring networks create additional wireless attack surface.
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Compliance-Driven Penetration Testing — PCI DSS, NY DFS & SOC 2
Multiple compliance frameworks mandate penetration testing with specific requirements. PCI DSS requires annual penetration testing of systems in or connected to the cardholder data environment — both network-layer and application-layer pen tests, conducted by a qualified internal resource or an approved third-party tester. NY DFS Part 500 (2023 amendments) requires annual penetration testing of covered entities' systems, with the results used to inform the risk assessment. SOC 2 auditors increasingly expect evidence of penetration testing as a control validation for the Security trust services criterion. Gradius delivers compliance-ready penetration test reports — formatted to satisfy PCI DSS assessor requirements, DFS examination inquiries, and SOC 2 audit evidence requests — and provides remediation guidance to close the findings before the compliance deadline.
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Pen Test Reporting & Post-Test Remediation Support
A penetration test is only as valuable as the report it produces and the remediation that follows. A good pen test report includes: an executive summary suitable for board and management review (impact and risk in business terms, not technical jargon), a technical findings section that documents each vulnerability with proof-of-concept evidence, risk ratings (critical/high/medium/low) that prioritize remediation, and specific remediation recommendations for each finding. After the report is delivered, Gradius provides post-test remediation support: working with the internal team or Gradius's own engineers to close the findings, validating that remediation is complete, and issuing a remediation validation report that demonstrates to compliance reviewers that identified vulnerabilities were addressed.
All Services

Complete Penetration Testing Program —
Every Attack Surface, From Test Through Remediation

One partner from scoping through remediation validation. Network pen testing, web application testing, social engineering, wireless, compliance reporting, and post-test remediation support — all delivered by the same team that manages your security program, so findings translate directly into fixes.

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Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing Services

Penetration testing for NJ, NY & CT businesses — external and internal network pen testing, web application penetration testing (OWASP Top 10), social engineering testing (spear phishing, vishing, pretexting), wireless security pen testing, compliance-driven pen tests (PCI DSS annual requirement, NY DFS Part 500, SOC 2), and post-test remediation support with validation reporting. Scoped to the organization's attack surface and compliance requirements.

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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity & SOC

24/7 U.S.-based SOC, endpoint detection & response (EDR), email security, and incident response — stopping threats before they impact your business.

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Cloud
Cloud & Microsoft 365

Fully managed Microsoft 365, Azure, cloud migrations, and virtual desktop — secured, optimized, and supported so your team works seamlessly from anywhere.

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Compliance
Compliance as a Service

HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, PCI DSS, CMMC — ongoing compliance management, risk assessments, and audit-ready documentation so you're never scrambling.

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Networking
Network Management

Managed firewalls, Wi-Fi infrastructure, SD-WAN, and 24/7 NOC monitoring — fast, reliable, and secure networking at every office location.

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AI & Automation
Secure AI as a Service

We identify where your team loses time, then build secure AI agents and automation workflows that give your business measurable hours back every week.

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Communications
VoIP & Business Communications

Cloud VoIP, Microsoft Teams voice, and unified communications — modernize your phone system, cut costs up to 50%, and keep your team connected everywhere.

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Strategy
IT Consulting & vCIO

CIO-level technology roadmaps, vendor management, and budget planning — without the $180K salary. Vendor-neutral. Strategy-first. Built around your goals.

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Infrastructure
Low Voltage & AV Integration

Structured cabling, conference room AV, digital signage, access control, and IP surveillance — designed, installed, and supported under one roof.

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On-Site
On-Site IT Support & Smart Hands

Certified engineers dispatched to your location for equipment installs, hands-on troubleshooting, office moves, and infrastructure upgrades — nationwide coverage.

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Data Center
Remote Hands & Data Center

Certified engineers positioned nationwide for remote hands, smart hands, and data center deployments — available 24/7 with rapid dispatch.

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Partners
Strategic Technology Partners

Partnerships with Microsoft, Cisco, SentinelOne, and more — we source the right technology at the right price and manage vendor relationships on your behalf.

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Do You Know What an Attacker Could Access If They
Compromised One Employee Credential?

Internal network penetration testing answers this question specifically — simulating lateral movement from a compromised account to determine how far an attacker can reach from a single point of entry. Book a free penetration testing scoping call and find out what the right scope looks like for your organization's compliance requirements and security posture.

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Why NJ, NY & CT Businesses Choose Gradius for Penetration Testing

Pen Tests That Find Real Attack Paths —
Reports That Drive Actual Remediation

A penetration test that produces a list of CVE numbers is not the same as a penetration test that demonstrates a complete attack path from initial access to sensitive data. Gradius delivers penetration testing with the adversarial depth that reveals real business risk — and post-test remediation support that ensures findings are closed before the next compliance review.

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Adversarial Methodology — Real Attack Paths, Not Just CVE Lists
The distinction between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test is the adversarial methodology. A scanner identifies known vulnerabilities by checking version numbers and running plugin checks. A penetration tester actively attempts to exploit what they find — chaining vulnerabilities to demonstrate complete attack paths, using the same techniques attackers use to move laterally and escalate privileges, and demonstrating business impact rather than technical exposure. Gradius delivers penetration testing with the adversarial depth that distinguishes a genuine pen test from an automated scan with a pen test label attached.
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Compliance-Ready Reports — PCI DSS, DFS, SOC 2 Format
Penetration test reports that don't satisfy the format requirements of the compliance framework they're intended to support create a compliance problem on top of the security findings. PCI DSS assessors have specific expectations for what a pen test report must include. DFS examinations expect specific documentation of scope, methodology, and findings. SOC 2 auditors want evidence that the penetration test methodology addresses the security controls being audited. Gradius formats penetration test deliverables to satisfy the specific requirements of each applicable compliance framework — so the report serves both the security purpose and the compliance purpose without requiring additional documentation work.
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Post-Test Remediation — Findings Closed, Not Just Documented
A penetration test report that sits in a folder without driving remediation is a compliance artifact, not a security improvement. The value of a pen test is realized when the findings are closed — vulnerabilities patched, configurations corrected, access controls tightened. Gradius provides post-test remediation support: working with the organization's team to prioritize findings by risk severity, implementing fixes for technical findings within the Gradius managed IT or security program, validating that remediation is complete through targeted retesting, and producing a remediation validation report that demonstrates to compliance reviewers that identified vulnerabilities have been addressed.
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Local NJ, NY & CT — On-Site for Physical & Wireless Testing
Network and web application penetration testing is largely remote — performed through VPN access to the internal network or directly against internet-facing systems. Physical social engineering testing, wireless penetration testing, and internal network testing in environments without remote access require on-site presence. Gradius is headquartered in Hackensack with testers available for on-site engagements across NJ, NY & CT — including wireless pen tests conducted from the parking lot and adjacent spaces, physical pretexting engagements, and internal network testing that requires a physical presence in the facility.
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Network · Web App · Social Engineering · Wireless — Compliance-Ready — NJ, NY & CT
Getting Started

From First Call to Full Coverage
in Days — Not Months

No disruption. No lengthy onboarding. A fast, smooth transition to a partner that has your back from day one.

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Free Assessment
A Gradius penetration testing specialist conducts a scoping call — identifying the attack surfaces in scope (external network, internal network, web applications, social engineering, wireless), compliance requirements driving the engagement (PCI DSS, DFS Part 500, SOC 2, cyber insurance), and the organizational context that informs the testing methodology. Scope and timeline defined before testing begins.
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Custom Proposal
A scoped penetration test executed against the agreed attack surfaces — external and internal network testing, web application testing, social engineering, and wireless as applicable — with a detailed rules of engagement document signed before testing begins. Testing conducted with the adversarial depth that distinguishes a genuine pen test from automated scanning.
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Smooth Onboarding
Our engineers deploy, configure, and meet your team — typically live within 1–2 weeks without disrupting daily operations.
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Ongoing Partnership
A complete pen test report delivered within the agreed timeline — executive summary, technical findings with proof-of-concept evidence, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations. Post-test remediation support to close findings. Remediation validation retesting to confirm that critical findings are resolved. Compliance-formatted report documentation as required.
FAQ

Common Questions About
Penetration Testing Services

A vulnerability scan is automated — software tools scan systems, check software versions, and identify known vulnerabilities by comparing against databases of CVEs. A vulnerability scan tells you what's known to be unpatched or misconfigured. A penetration test is adversarial — a skilled assessor actively attempts to exploit what they find, chain vulnerabilities together to achieve a meaningful objective (access to sensitive data, domain administrator privileges, lateral movement to production systems), and demonstrate the business impact of discovered vulnerabilities. Compliance frameworks that require penetration testing (PCI DSS, NY DFS Part 500, SOC 2) specify penetration testing because they want evidence of what an attacker could actually accomplish with the vulnerabilities that exist in the environment — not just a list of patches that haven't been applied. Gradius delivers both: automated vulnerability scanning as part of the ongoing security program, and penetration testing that demonstrates real attack paths.
Penetration test timelines depend on scope. An external network penetration test for a small to mid-size organization (under 50 internet-facing assets) typically takes 3–5 days of active testing. An internal network penetration test adds 2–4 days depending on network complexity. A web application penetration test for a single application typically takes 3–5 days. Social engineering engagements (targeted spear phishing, vishing, pretexting) are typically conducted over 1–2 weeks to allow sufficient time for realistic campaign execution. A full-scope engagement covering external network, internal network, web application, social engineering, and wireless typically spans 2–3 weeks of active testing. Report delivery typically follows within 5–7 business days of testing completion. Post-test remediation and validation retesting adds time depending on the number and severity of findings. Most organizations complete the full cycle — testing, reporting, remediation, and validation — within 4–8 weeks of engagement start.
Several major compliance frameworks require or strongly expect penetration testing. PCI DSS Requirement 11.4 mandates annual penetration testing of systems in scope for the cardholder data environment — both internal and external network penetration testing, conducted by a qualified internal resource or an approved third-party tester. NY DFS Part 500 (2023 amendments) requires covered entities to conduct annual penetration testing of their systems and use the results to inform the risk assessment. SOC 2 auditors increasingly expect evidence of penetration testing as a validation of security controls — particularly for the Security and Availability trust services criteria. HIPAA's Security Rule doesn't explicitly mandate penetration testing, but OCR guidance and audit protocols treat it as a best practice for satisfying the technical safeguard evaluation requirement. Cyber insurance carriers increasingly require annual penetration testing as a condition of coverage or as a factor in underwriting decisions. Gradius produces reports formatted to satisfy each applicable framework's documentation requirements.
Critical findings during active testing are communicated to the client immediately — before the final report is delivered — so that particularly dangerous exposures can be remediated as soon as they're discovered rather than waiting for the end of the test. After testing completes, the final report prioritizes findings by severity: critical and high findings are the immediate remediation priorities because they represent attack paths that an attacker could exploit with significant business impact. Gradius provides post-test remediation support — working with the organization's team or Gradius's own engineers to close critical and high findings, conducting targeted retesting to validate that fixes are effective, and issuing a remediation validation report. For organizations on the Gradius managed IT or security program, critical findings from pen tests can be remediated directly by the same team that conducted the test — without engaging a separate implementation resource.
Penetration testing engagements are scoped and priced per engagement — not on a monthly flat-rate model. Ongoing managed IT and security programs are monthly flat-rate. Most organizations require penetration testing annually (or semi-annually for some compliance frameworks) and pair the pen test with the continuous managed security program that monitors and defends the environment between tests. Gradius provides both: the annual penetration test and the continuous security program that maximizes the value of the test findings by implementing remediation and maintaining the hardened posture between test cycles.
We serve 12+ industries in NJ, NY & CT including healthcare, legal, financial services, construction, manufacturing, real estate, insurance, architecture, professional services, restaurants, nonprofits, and general business — each with specialized compliance and operational expertise built in.
Service Area

Penetration Testing Services Across
NJ, NY & CT

Gradius IT Solutions serves businesses throughout the Tri-State area. Headquartered in Hackensack, NJ with coverage across Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Essex, Union, Morris, Middlesex, Somerset, Sussex, Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield Counties.

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Find the Attack Paths Before Attackers Do.
Penetration Testing for NJ, NY & CT Businesses.

Gradius delivers penetration testing for NJ, NY & CT businesses — external and internal network pen testing, web application testing, social engineering, wireless, compliance-ready reporting (PCI DSS, NY DFS Part 500, SOC 2), and post-test remediation support. Find the attack paths before attackers do. Book your free scoping call today.

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