Attack and Penetration Identify and remediate vulnerabilities to protect critical assets Protiviti’s attack and penetration services protect sensitive data and systems, helping to avoid costly breaches, intellectual property loss, business disruption, and reputation damage. With the expanding threat landscape, it is critical to understand security vulnerabilities, their root causes, and remediation options.Using our advanced penetration testing expertise, we identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable remediation guidance. Assuming an “attacker mindset” to replicate any scenario, we leverage best-in-class commercial security tools, leading freeware, the top open-source tools, and the latest penetration testing techniques.Applications, services, databases, the Internet of Things (IoT), and mobile devices, whether on-premise or in the cloud, are safer with Protiviti. Our services safeguard your data, intellectual property, or reputation due to a data breach Our attack and penetration services Pro Briefcase Red Team and Adversary Simulation Simulate real-world threats and attacks targeting the resources, technology, and processes that secure systems while simultaneously assessing an organization's ability to identify, detect, and respond to threats. Pro Building office Application and Software Security Whether customized or off-the-shelf, we identify security weaknesses in the design, development, and deployment of business-critical web, mobile, and thick-client applications. Pro Document Consent Network Penetration Testing Our network penetration testing services identify critical network and infrastructure vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and weaknesses that an attacker could leverage or exploit. Pro Document Files Social Engineering Simulating a bad actor, we identify vulnerabilities by using physical, electronic, and telephonic methods to target employees and facilities, gaining access to data and networks. Pro Document Stack Cybersecurity M&A Due Diligence Gain a deeper understanding of the cybersecurity maturity of an acquisition target, pre- or post-acquisition. Pro Legal Briefcase Ransomware Advisory and Recovery Anticipate and map the threat landscape, react to a motivated and cunning adversary, and recover and adapt to maintain a resilient business model. Featured insights BLOG The Cybersecurity Blind Spot in SOX Compliance and How to Fix It 7 min read Recent ransomware attacks and new SEC cyber disclosure rules have shifted attention towards enhancing cyber resilience. Why it matters: Companies are investing heavily to mitigate cybersecurity risks, with Gartner projecting worldwide information... VISION Morgan Stanley's Rachel Wilson talks cyber strategies in new AI-enabled threat landscape 1 min read "If five years ago the vast majority of malicious traffic on the internet was nation-states, now 70% of the malicious traffic we see is actually financially motivated and criminal in nature." "A little bit of ChatGPT, a little bit of Gemini,... BLOG Zero Trust, IGA and AI in Next-Gen Telecom Networks: CISOs' Convergence Approach 6 min read Anticipating potential vulnerabilities, constantly monitoring for anomalies and developing robust incident response plans are now baseline resilience capabilities information security leaders need to tackle today’s threats amplified by artificial... VISION Head of cyber at CrowdStrike on emerging risks, identity exploitation, data leaks and AI wars 1 min read “The lesson is that you need the visibility of the entire environment. You need to have a visibility of your own boundary, into vendors, partners, risk, or identity trust. You need to understand who all our partners are, what is a risk they carry.” ... PODCAST FPS Podcast | CMMC Rule is Out - What Contractors Must Know With DOD Contracts 2 min read On September 10th, 2025 the "CMMC Final Rule" was published in CFR48. After about seven years of starts and stops, determining Level classifications, the number of controls and compliance needed, CMMC certification is now set to be in certain DOD... BLOG CMMC Final Rule Published: What It Means for the Defense Industrial Base 7 min read What happened: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has officially published the long-awaited final rule integrating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework into the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS... VISION Security expert Tom Vartanian: Amid all the chaos, boards need to refocus on cyber and AI 1 min read “I think the first thing you have to ask yourself is, what's the nature of the chaos? And I think right now, you define the chaos as at least involving tariffs, changes in economic policy and changes in the federal bureaucracy.” “What the C-suite... Previous Article Pagination Next Article Our innovative approach Our innovative methodology is led by threat intelligence, and it centers around holistically understanding risk to the organization. Our comprehensive approach to performing security assessments goes beyond merely identifying vulnerabilities.Protiviti’s custom methodology mirrors several industry standards, such as the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) and Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), to determine and validate root causes of identified issues, and collaboratively work with organizations to develop recommendations that best fit their environments. Our penetration testing methodology Although each client environment is unique, Protiviti applies a standardized approach to penetration testing to ensure a quality deliverable. Our standard penetration testing methodology is a baseline for all engagements and provides flexibility to succeed. Leadership Krissy Safi Krissy is a Managing Director and the practice lead for the Attack and Penetration team. Creator, builder, and leader of global businesses and highly effective teams, Krissy has nearly two decades of information security experience working with Fortune 500 companies and ... Learn More Tom Stewart Tom is a Senior Director leading the global delivery of Protiviti’s Attack and Penetration practice. Tom and his team assist clients in performing network penetration testing, web application penetration testing, and advanced red team engagements. Tom has deep skills ... Learn More Nick Britton Nick is a Managing Director in Protiviti’s Technology Consulting practice who focuses on assisting organizations in proactively identifying vulnerabilities and risks through targeted technical testing. Nick leads Protiviti’s Attack & Penetration practice in ... Learn More Sameer Ansari Sameer Ansari, Global CISO Solutions Leader, brings over 20 years of experience developing and delivering complex privacy solutions to the Financial Industry, and privacy consulting and implementation experience in the TMT and Consumer Products industries, in many ... Learn More Crisis averted A medical device manufacturing company proactively partnered with Protiviti to pinpoint a hole in their technology, avoiding a publicity nightmare. What is next for CISOs? The CISO Next initiative produces content and events crafted exclusively for CISOs, with CISOs. The resources focus on what CISOs need to succeed. The first step is finding out “What CISO type are you?” Get Involved
