Penetration Testing –
a Key to Digital Resilience
Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever. Criminal actors use advanced methods to uncover weaknesses – often in places traditional security tools fail to detect. With penetration testing, NetNordic takes the perspective of an attacker and simulates realistic attack scenarios against your organization.
The goal is to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited – and provide you with concrete measures to strengthen your defenses.
This delivers not only a technical overview of risks, but also strategic insight that enables you to build resilience and compliance in a time when digital assets are among your most critical resources.
Want to know how a targeted penetration test can give your organization greater confidence and preparedness? Get in touch with NetNordic – we help you stay one step ahead of the threat actors.
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Why Penetration Testing
is more important than ever!
- The threat landscape is more complex than ever
Cyberattacks are no longer just random or opportunistic. Attackers are professional, often organized in networks or state-sponsored groups, and use advanced methods such as targeted phishing campaigns, zero-day exploits, and AI-generated attacks. A traditional security solution alone is not enough to stop this.
- Automated tools don’t catch everything
Vulnerability scanning and traditional security tools are effective at finding “known issues,” but they rarely detect complex weaknesses that arise when systems, people, and processes interact. Qualitative penetration testing often uncovers these hidden risks.
- Regulatory requirements and customer trust
Many industries (e.g. finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure) are subject to strict requirements for cybersecurity and risk management. Pen testing can help document compliance with regulations such as NIS2, ISO 27001, and GDPR – while also strengthening trust with customers and partners.
- The financial impact of attacks is increasing
Data breaches and downtime are not only technical issues – they are costly business risks. According to international research, the average data breach costs millions, in addition to reputational damage and customer loss. Investing in a penetration test is far less expensive than dealing with the consequences of a successful attack.
- Digital transformation and cloud adoption
More organizations are moving to cloud platforms, opening APIs, and interconnecting an increasing number of digital services. This provides great advantages – but also introduces more attack surfaces. Penetration testing helps ensure that new solutions do not introduce unforeseen vulnerabilities.
Today, anyone can buy ready-made attack tools on the dark web. The question is no longer if someone will try, but how well prepared you are when it happens. That’s why penetration testing is so important – it gives you a realistic picture of what an attacker could actually achieve in practice.
Pål André Låhne, Head of Cybersecurity Advisory, NetNordic Norway
How We Conduct a Penetration Test
When we perform a penetration test, we step into the attacker’s shoes. We use the same methods as threat actors – but with one critical difference: we do it in a controlled and safe way. The goal is always that you walk away with both technical insight and concrete, practical measures that strengthen your security posture.
A penetration test consists of the following stages:
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Planning and scoping – defining which systems, applications, or processes to test, and setting clear boundaries.
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Discovery – identifying potential vulnerabilities the way an attacker would, mapping possible entry points.
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Exploitation – attempting to leverage vulnerabilities in practice to demonstrate real risk, not just theoretical flaws.
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Reporting and recommendations – providing a clear overview of findings with prioritized actions and guidance on how to remediate vulnerabilities.
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Follow-up – supporting you with advice and guidance to ensure improvements are actually implemented.
We test your entire attack surface
A penetration test from NetNordic helps protect the organization against advanced cyberattacks and reduces the consequences of a potential compromise. Using a combination of automated tools and targeted manual attack methods, NetNordics penetration testers conduct a thorough security assessment of the infrastructure on the organization’s premises. The end product will be a report describing the discovered vulnerabilities, along with concrete recommendations and measures to prevent future attacks. Below is an overview of some of our penetration tests.
Physical Penetration Test
During a physical penetration test, we evaluate the company’s physical vulnerabilities to unauthorized physical access to their office premises, including through social engineering, copying access cards, and bypassing locking systems to test security effectively.
OT/IOT Penetration Test
In an OT system penetration test, we focus on IT segmentation, supplier connections, and communication protocols, as well as active and passive security testing of industrial components. The goal is to strengthen network security and identify vulnerabilities for effective protection.
Application Test
A penetration test specifically targets your application. This can be a web application, client application, or a mobile application that is important to the organization. NetNordic delivers tailored penetration tests specifically aimed at concrete applications.
External Penetration Test
External attackers often aim to exploit internet-accessible services of an organization to gain a foothold in the internal infrastructure. In some cases, the main goal of an attacker is not just to infiltrate systems but also to exploit identified vulnerabilities to carry out denial-of-service attacks. Such an attack can have serious consequences, not only by disrupting the organization’s operations but also causing significant reputational damage.
Internal Penetration Test
An internal penetration test starts inside the infrastructure to uncover the attacker’s possibilities to spread within the network. Recommendations and measures based on this test will seek to minimize the consequences of a successful compromise. The Assume Breach test aims to test a specific scenario that the organization fears. Examples of such scenarios include insider attacks, leaked VPNs, supply chain attacks, or successful phishing attacks. This test provides NetNordic with a solid foundation to give concrete advice and measures to minimize the consequences of a real scenario.
Why Security-Conscious Organizations Choose NetNordic Penetration Testing
When choosing a partner for penetration testing, it is not only about technical expertise – it is about trust, insight, and the ability to see the bigger picture. With NetNordic, you gain a partner who combines realistic testing with a business-oriented perspective. The result is more than a report: you receive actionable recommendations that strengthen security, compliance, and long-term resilience.
- Realistic testing – we simulate real threats, not just theoretical scenarios.
- Business focus – we assess risk in the context of your most critical assets and processes, not just technical details.
- Experienced experts – our security advisors bring backgrounds from both offensive and defensive security environments.
- Holistic approach – penetration testing is part of a broader strategy for resilience, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Penetration Testing:
From Security Measure to Strategic Necessity
In today’s market, penetration testing is not just a security measure – it is a strategic necessity to protect assets, ensure continuity, and maintain trust with customers and partners. It is no longer a question of if someone will attempt an attack – but when.
Want to know how a targeted penetration test can give your organization greater confidence and stronger preparedness? Get in touch with NetNordic – Your Best Companion in cybersecurity.
