Security Testing

Identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities across software systems, infrastructure and development practices.

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Testing and validating the security of software systems, infrastructure and development practices for organisations where data protection, compliance and resilience are business-critical.

The threat landscape facing enterprise and public sector organisations continues to grow in scale and sophistication. We help organisations identify and address security vulnerabilities across software systems, infrastructure and development practices, working across penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and security code review to reduce risk before it can be exploited.

We work with organisations across a range of security testing requirements, from those requiring a one-off penetration test ahead of a major release or compliance deadline, to those looking to embed security testing as a continuous discipline within their delivery process. Our security testing services are designed around your architecture, your risk profile and the regulatory and compliance requirements your organisation operates within.

We deliver security testing engagements from initial scoping through to test execution, findings analysis and remediation guidance, working closely with your engineering, QA and security teams throughout.

Every engagement begins with a structured scoping phase to understand your system architecture, threat model, compliance requirements and the specific areas of greatest security risk. We define the scope, approach and rules of engagement before any testing begins, ensuring clarity on what will be tested, how and to what depth.

Penetration testing, conducted by our experienced third party partners, approaches your systems as a motivated attacker would, identifying vulnerabilities and validating whether they can be exploited to gain unauthorised access, escalate privileges or exfiltrate data. Testing covers web applications, APIs, internal networks and infrastructure as relevant to your scope.

Vulnerability assessments provide a systematic review of your systems and infrastructure, identifying and prioritising weaknesses based on exploitability and potential impact. Where security code review is in scope, we examine your codebase for common vulnerability patterns, insecure configurations and coding practices that introduce risk.

Findings are presented in detailed reports structured for both technical and non-technical audiences, with vulnerabilities clearly prioritised and accompanied by specific, actionable remediation guidance. Where security testing is being embedded into a delivery pipeline, we work with your teams to integrate automated security scanning and review processes into your CI/CD workflow, providing ongoing assurance as systems evolve.

£3.5 billion

Commodity contracts and services supported for one of the world's largest agricultural organisations

£317 million

Funding allocation managed each year for the nation’s largest funder of health and care research

2.5 million

Pupils tracked across 12,000 UK wide schools

£170 million

Annual sales supported through a knowledge management platform for a global manufacturer

Identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities across software systems, infrastructure and development practices

From coordinating penetration testing and threat modelling, to vulnerability assessment and embedding secure development practices within delivery teams.

Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing Coordinating and managing penetration testing through trusted third-party partners, ensuring your systems are tested against real-world attack scenarios and findings are integrated into a clear, prioritised remediation plan.

Threat Modelling and Vulnerability Assessments

Systematically identifying and prioritising security weaknesses across your systems and infrastructure, providing a clear picture of your attack surface and a prioritised roadmap for remediation.

Secure Development and Review

Embedding security into your delivery process through security code review, dependency monitoring and developer guidance, identifying vulnerabilities early and building security awareness into how your teams work.

Using industry standard tools and technologies

From ZAP to OWASP Dependency Track, we use the latest, industry-standard technologies to identify and address security vulnerabilities across software systems, infrastructure and development practices.

Delivering security testing for organisations across industries

From penetration testing and vulnerability assessment for financial services and healthcare organisations, to embedding secure development practices within public sector delivery programmes.

ADM Agriculture
A commodities trading platform to support £3.5bn contracts and services each year

ADM Agriculture is a UK subsidiary of ADM, one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with more than 31,000 employees, serving customers in 170+ countries.

Juniper Education
Modernising a legacy application to track the progress of 1000+ pupils

Juniper Education is a comprehensive education support service who provides software, training and professional services to Schools across the country.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
A platform to manage £317m funding allocation each year

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is the nation’s largest funder of health and care research, with a mission to improve the health and wealth of the nation, transforming people’s lives, promoting economic growth and advancing science.

STERIS
ML dosage predictor to optimise the sterilisation of 1,000 products per week

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device customers, with more than 17,000 associates worldwide.

George Thomson, Story Homes

They are a key business partner because of their high-quality work and its impact on our business. Our organisation believes that quality is key, and we’ve found that Audacia buys 100% into that. They always try to meet our requirements, no matter how challenging.

- George Thomson, Story Homes

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Tom Broadbent AESSEAL plc

The way that we work is that we are subject matter experts, we know our business, we know our customers, we can then have that conversation with the team at Audacia. It is very much a collaborative 2 way process and the level of communication is just fantastic.

Tom Broadbent, AESSEAL plc