Penetration Testing for SOC 2, ISO 27001 & PCI DSS Compliance Platforms
Quick Answer
If your compliance automation platform flagged a control that needs penetration test evidence, you need an independent tester — the platform itself doesn't perform testing. A pentest report typically satisfies SOC 2 CC4.1/CC7.1, ISO 27001 Annex A.8.29, and PCI DSS Requirement 11.4 (the one framework with an explicit annual testing mandate). We don't integrate with any specific platform's API — you'll upload our report and findings export manually as evidence.
Why Your Compliance Platform Flags This
Compliance automation platforms map your organisation's evidence against the controls required by the framework you're pursuing — typically SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS. Penetration testing is one of the few controls these platforms can't automate or verify themselves: it requires an independent human tester actively attempting to exploit your systems, not a continuous automated check. That's why the control stays open with a "manual evidence needed" flag until you upload a report from a real testing engagement.
Which Controls Does a Pentest Satisfy?
| Framework | Control | Requirement | How a pentest helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 | CC4.1 | The entity selects, develops, and performs ongoing and/or separate evaluations to ascertain whether the components of internal control are present and functioning | An independent pentest is a common form of "separate evaluation" evidence for the technical controls in scope |
| SOC 2 | CC7.1 | The entity uses detection and monitoring procedures to identify... vulnerabilities... and evaluates the effectiveness of controls | Findings and remediation evidence demonstrate that vulnerability identification and response processes actually work |
| ISO/IEC 27001 | Annex A.8.29 | Security testing should be carried out during development and after deployment | A pentest report against production or pre-production systems is direct evidence for this control |
| PCI DSS | Requirement 11.4 | External and internal penetration testing is performed at least once every 12 months and after significant changes | Directly named — PCI DSS is the one framework here with an explicit, unambiguous testing mandate |
Control references reflect the frameworks' published structure at the time of writing; verify exact clause numbering against your current audit period's framework edition.
Fixed Pricing & Timelines
| Tier | Scope | Timeline | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability Assessment | External-facing IPs/domains, automated + manual verification | 5 business days | From €539 |
| Focused Web App Pentest | Single web application, core OWASP Top 10 coverage | 5–7 business days | From €1,490 |
| Standard Web App Pentest | Web app + API, full OWASP WSTG methodology | 7–10 business days | From €3,200 |
| Enterprise SaaS Pentest | Multi-tenant SaaS, API, auth/authorization deep-dive, business logic | 10–15 business days | From €6,500–€12,000 |
Most compliance platform controls only need external evidence — start with our fastest tier.
Start with Vulnerability Assessment — €539Working Alongside Your Compliance Platform
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Frequently Asked Questions
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From €539 · 5 business days · Report formatted for SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / PCI DSS evidence