Penetration Testing Services NZ | Find Vulnerabilities First

23+ Years Protecting NZ Businesses

100% Kiwi Owned & Operated

24/7/365 Monitoring & Support

In-house CISO-Led Security Team

The Problem

You've invested in security, but you don't know if it actually stops an attacker - Firewalls, antivirus, access controls - they're all in place. But when someone tries to break in, will they hold? Testing in production is too late.

Cyber insurers and compliance audits expect penetration testing evidence - Annual pen tests are increasingly mandatory for coverage and certification. Without them, you're either uninsurable, facing higher premiums, or failing compliance requirements.

Vulnerabilities sit undetected until they're exploited -Misconfigurations, weak passwords, unpatched systems, exposed data - these flaws exist in every environment. The question is whether your team finds them first, or an attacker does.

Your IT team needs an independent validation of their security work - They're doing their best with limited time and resources. But without an external perspective, gaps go unnoticed and assumptions go untested.

The NSP Approach

We simulate real-world attacks against your systems - testing defences, identifying vulnerabilities, and proving what an attacker could access if they targeted your business.

Our penetration testing goes beyond automated scanning. We think like attackers: probing for misconfigurations, testing access controls, exploiting weak points, and attempting to move laterally through your environment. You see exactly what's exposed and how it could be exploited.

We deliver findings your team can act on and your stakeholders will understand - clear, prioritised vulnerabilities with remediation guidance. You get proof your defences work, or a roadmap to fix what doesn't.

This is a genuine test of whether your security holds up when someone with skill and intent tries to break it.

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Who This Is For

This service is for you if:

You need to prove your security controls work under real-world attack conditions

Your cyber insurer or compliance framework requires annual penetration testing

You want to find vulnerabilities before attackers do - and fix them on your terms

You've made security investments and need validation they're actually effective

What you get

Simulated attack against your environment

external and internal testing to identify exploitable vulnerabilities across networks, applications, and cloud infrastructure

Real-world methodology

manual testing by experienced security professionals, not just automated scanning

Clear, prioritised findings

vulnerabilities ranked by severity and business impact, with evidence of exploitation where applicable

Actionable remediation guidance

specific steps to fix identified issues, not vague recommendations

Executive summary for boards and insurers

business-focused reporting suitable for stakeholders who need confidence, not technical detail

Post-test validation

optional retesting after remediation to confirm vulnerabilities are closed

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Why NSP

Experienced testers who think like attackers - we simulate real-world tactics, not just run automated scans and call it penetration testing.

New Zealand compliance and insurer knowledge - we understand what local auditors and insurers expect and deliver reports that meet their requirements.

Clear, actionable reporting - findings your technical team can fix immediately and your board can understand without translation.

20+ years testing NZ businesses - proven experience across legal, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services.

Partner approach - we don't just deliver findings and disappear. We guide remediation and validate fixes if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is penetration testing and why does my business need it?
Penetration testing simulates a real-world cyberattack to identify exploitable vulnerabilities in your systems, applications, and networks. You need it to validate your security controls actually work, satisfy insurer and compliance requirements, and find weaknesses before attackers exploit them.

How often should I conduct penetration testing in New Zealand?
Most cyber insurers and compliance frameworks require annual penetration testing as a minimum. If you make significant changes to your infrastructure, applications, or cloud environment, you should retest afterward. High-risk industries or organisations handling sensitive data may need more frequent testing.

What's the difference between penetration testing and vulnerability scanning?
Vulnerability scanning uses automated tools to identify known weaknesses. Penetration testing goes further - skilled professionals manually attempt to exploit those vulnerabilities and chain them together to simulate real attack scenarios. Scanning finds issues; pen testing proves whether they're actually exploitable.

Do I need cloud penetration testing if my systems are in the cloud?
Yes. Cloud environments have different security considerations - misconfigurations, exposed storage, weak identity controls, and API vulnerabilities. Cloud penetration testing specifically targets these risks to ensure your cloud infrastructure is properly secured and configurations meet security standards.

Find Your Vulnerabilities Before Attackers Do

For New Zealand businesses that need to test their defences and prove to insurers, boards, and auditors that security controls actually work