Penetration Testing,
Simplified.

Work directly with your CREST accredited UK pen tester. No generic processes, no pre-sales teams. Uncover real threats and meet compliance requirements like ISO, PCI DSS, SOC2 & DSPT.

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20+ Years of Experience

UK Penetration Testing

At CodeShield, our UK penetration testing team brings 20+ years of combined expertise delivering practical, results-driven security solutions tailored to your business.

Tailored Scoping

Work directly with our experts to define exactly what matters for your business. No generic processes, just focused solutions.

Thorough Testing

Expose every risk with deep, hands-on testing and real-world attack simulations that leave nothing to chance.

Clean Reporting

Get clear, actionable findings with concise reports, making them easy to understand, prioritise, and fix what really matters.

Continuous Support

Stay ahead of threats with ongoing expert advice and long-term guidance, supporting you every step of the way.

Tailored Scoping

Work directly with our experts to define exactly what matters for your business. No generic processes, just focused solutions.

Thorough Testing

Expose every risk with deep, hands-on testing and real-world attack simulations that leave nothing to chance.

Clean Reporting

Get clear, actionable findings with concise reports, making them easy to understand, prioritise, and fix what really matters.

Continuous Support

Stay ahead of threats with ongoing expert advice and long-term guidance, supporting you every step of the way.

Take the First Step Toward Better Security

CREST Accredited Penetration Testing Experts

CodeShield is proud to be a CREST Accredited Company, an internationally recognised accreditation that demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality cyber security services to recognised industry standards. This achievement reflects the strength of our technical expertise, testing methodologies, quality processes, and client-focused approach.

Our team brings over 20 years of combined penetration testing experience, helping organisations across the UK identify vulnerabilities, strengthen security controls, and meet compliance requirements including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2 and DSPT. From web applications and cloud environments to internal networks and red team engagements, every assessment is carried out by experienced security professionals focused on delivering practical, actionable results.

When you choose CodeShield for CREST accredited penetration testing, you're partnering with a trusted UK security consultancy that combines independent assurance, technical excellence, and clear guidance to help protect your business against real-world threats.

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CUSTOM SECURITY SOLUTIONS

Penetration Testing
Tailored to you

We provide tailored penetration testing services built around your organisation’s specific risks. By combining multiple testing techniques, we deliver comprehensive coverage and real-world security assurance. Below are our core testing services:

Web Application Testing

Identify vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10. Provide assurance to clients, stakeholders, and auditors. Test across all angles, including API layers

Network Penetration Testing

Conduct testing aligned with the PTES methodology. Review services, patch levels, and configurations. Cover both external and internal environments

Cloud security Testing

Assess AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. Cover IaaS, PaaS, and Microsoft 365 configurations. Identify misconfigurations across cloud security layers

Adverse Red Teaming

Simulate real-world attacks with defined objectives. Combine multiple tactics to mirror real threats. Identify gaps across people, process, and technology

Social Engineering

Boost employee awareness through phishing and vishing. Simulate real-world social engineering attempts. Tailor training using results from hands-on testing

Mobile Application Testing

Uncover mobile threats using the OWASP Mobile Top 10. Test both iOS and Android platforms thoroughly. Detect insecure code, APIs, and app logic flaws

A Structured Approach to Security Testing

Our penetration testing engagements follow a structured, methodology-driven process designed to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

Scoping

We collaborate with you to define the scope, objectives, and boundaries of the penetration test. This includes identifying the systems, applications, or networks to be tested, along with any exclusions or limitations. Key objectives such as identifying vulnerabilities, testing compliance requirements, or assessing security posture are established. Clear rules of engagement ensure alignment with your goals while minimising the risk of operational disruption.

Intel Gathering

We conduct reconnaissance to collect information about the target environment. This includes identifying exposed services, IP addresses, domains, and any publicly accessible information that could be leveraged by attackers. The data collected during this phase forms the foundation for identifying potential vulnerabilities and attack vectors in subsequent stages.

Vulnerability Analysis

Our team systematically evaluates the target systems for vulnerabilities. This includes identifying misconfigurations, unpatched software, weak authentication mechanisms, or insecure communication channels. The analysis may involve automated scanning tools as well as manual testing to ensure thoroughness and accuracy. Vulnerabilities are prioritised based on their potential impact and exploitability.

Exploitation

In this phase, we attempt to exploit identified vulnerabilities to determine their real-world impact. This may involve gaining unauthorised access, escalating privileges, or accessing sensitive data. Exploitation activities are conducted in a controlled manner to ensure system stability and data integrity, demonstrating how an attacker could leverage weaknesses to compromise the target environment. 

If exploitation is successful, we assess the potential for further compromise, such as pivoting within the network, maintaining persistence, or accessing additional resources. This phase mimics real-world attacker behavior to understand the full scope of impact and identify additional security gaps.

Reporting

We provide a comprehensive report detailing the vulnerabilities discovered, the methods used to exploit them, and their potential impact on your organisation. Each finding is accompanied by practical recommendations for remediation, prioritised by severity and risk. The report is designed to be actionable for technical teams while being accessible to non-technical stakeholders.

Debriefing

The engagement concludes with a debriefing session to review the results and discuss their implications. We provide an overview of the vulnerabilities, demonstrate potential exploitation scenarios, and answer any questions. This session ensures a clear understanding of the findings and offers actionable guidance for strengthening your security posture.

Trusted by Our Clients

See how businesses benefit from our security services.

"We have used a couple of companies for pen tests in the past, but never had such an outstanding experience. The team really got to grips with our application and took a much more targeted and methodical approach to the testing. Couldn't be happier with the service received."

Chris Clarkson Technical Director

“We had a great experience using CodeShield for our Penetration Test. Tom and Dan ensured the whole process ran smoothly and we were very pleased with the quality of the testing and the report. Post-test support was also excellent.”

Brian Eyre Engineering Delivery Manager

“We've used a number of CREST assured pen testing companies over the last 10 years, however CodeShield have been the first to exceed my expectations. The team listened to what we wanted, added their own expertise and recommendations and then performed a bespoke test with meaningful, well set out results. The follow-up meetings between our dev team and the testers was well run and respectful. I highly recommend CodeShield and will be engaging them again for our future testing.”

Daren Martin Founder & CEO

“Excellent service, fast turnaround, and very reasonable cost. CREST-approved testing carried out professionally from start to finish. Highly recommended.”

Matthew Bell Managing Director

“We had a great experience working with CodeShield. Their team was professional and responsive, and the process was clear, fair, and well-communicated throughout. They also took the time to adjust their solution to better suit our needs. We’re pleased with our decision to work with them and would recommend their services.”

Hanan Amar CTO

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Web Application Penetration Testing

Simulate real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities in your web applications, before attackers can exploit them.

CodeShield’s expert-led testing evaluates your apps across all layers, identifying weaknesses and helping you secure critical assets with confidence.

  • Gain real-world insight into how attackers could exploit your application

  • Identify critical risks, such as untrusted data injection and flawed input handling

  • Map the most likely attack paths through your application

  • Provide assurance to stakeholders, clients, and partners that your app is secure

  • Meet compliance standards including ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, and more

network penetration testing

Simulate real-world attacks to assess the security of your internal and external networks.

CodeShield’s expert-led testing identifies vulnerabilities across your infrastructure and shows how attackers could exploit them to move laterally and escalate access.

  • Gain full visibility into vulnerabilities across your network

  • Understand attacker movement, including privilege escalation and lateral spread

  • Assess real-world business impact of exploited weaknesses

  • Provide assurance to stakeholders, clients, and regulators

  • Achieve compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, and other standards

Cloud Penetration Testing

Simulate targeted attacks to assess the security of your cloud-based systems, applications, and infrastructure.

CodeShield’s expert-led testing identifies misconfigurations, access issues, and platform-specific risks across AWS, Azure, GCP, and more.

  • Identify weak points across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid environments

  • Uncover insecure access controls in cloud storage and services

  • Reveal vulnerable perimeters and misconfigurations in your cloud setup

  • Secure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS deployments from top to bottom

  • Improve your SDLC by integrating security into cloud development early

Specialist Red Team Testing

Simulate a targeted, multi-layered attack to uncover hidden weaknesses across your organisation.

CodeShield’s red team engagements use an adversarial approach to test your defences across people, processes, and technology.

  • Simulate real-world, objective-driven attacks against your organisation

  • Gain a true understanding of your overall security posture and response capability

  • Test resilience under realistic conditions, including social engineering and lateral movement

  • Combine multiple techniques to reveal complex, chained vulnerabilities

  • Define a tailored scope in collaboration with certified professionals

Social Engineering

Simulate phishing, vishing, and other social engineering attacks to assess your team’s real-world awareness and response.

CodeShield’s expert-led testing identifies human vulnerabilities and helps you strengthen your organisation’s last line of defence.

  • Evaluate how susceptible employees are to real-world manipulation and deception tactics

  • Test the effectiveness of your security policies and internal controls in practice

  • Develop targeted awareness training based on real behavioural insights

  • Discover publicly available intel that attackers could use to launch an attack

Mobile Application Penetration Testing

Simulate real-world attacks to assess your mobile app’s security across iOS and Android platforms.

CodeShield’s testing identifies vulnerabilities in app logic, code, and APIs—helping you protect users and maintain trust.

  • Gain real-world visibility into mobile app vulnerabilities before attackers do

  • Identify weak security controls and flawed implementation strategies

  • Give users and clients full confidence in your application’s security

  • Understand the business impact of mobile-specific threats and exposures

  • Provide assurance to stakeholders that your app meets high security standards