Red Teaming & Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing That Doesn't Waste Your Time or Budget

Most pen tests give you 200 findings you can't prioritize or afford to fix. We test like actual attackers, then tell you in plain English what actually matters, with free retesting to prove the fixes work.
Founded by red team veterans who've breached Fortune 500 systems and receive 10/10 NPS scores
Why Companies Choose Adversis

Plain English Reporting
Your CFO and your sysadmin will both understand what needs to happen. No 200-page jargon dumps.

Real-World Methodology
Built the industry-referenced Red Team Maturity Model. We've breached Fortune 500 systems—we know how attackers actually work.

Free Retesting Included
We verify your fixes actually work—at no additional cost. Most firms charge extra for this or don't offer it.

Business-Context
Prioritization
Every finding includes implementation cost, business impact, and priority level. You'll know what to fix first and why.

Fast, Communicative Process

1. Scope & fixed quote in 24 hours
2. Testing with regular updates
3. Live debrief with your team
4. Clear deliverables: executive summary + technical details + remediation roadmap
5. Free retest of key findings

Web App & API

Your application is exposed to the internet. Attackers are already probing it for weaknesses.

What We Test
Custom web applications and APIs (GraphQL, REST, React) for authentication bypasses, injection flaws, business logic abuse, and sensitive data leakage that automated scanners miss.

You'll Get
Prioritized findings with developer-friendly fix guidance, executive summary in business terms, free retest

Typical Timeline
1-3 weeks depending on complexity

Cloud

Complex trust boundaries and expanded data stores create attack paths most teams don't see.

What We Test
Cloud infrastructure, IAM configurations, data storage security, and cross-service trust relationships in AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

You'll Get
Attack path visualization, misconfiguration findings, privilege escalation risks, remediation roadmap

Typical Timeline
2-4 weeks depending on cloud footprint

Red Team

You don't know your true attack paths or if your detection and response capabilities actually work until someone tests them.

What We Test
Full adversary emulation targeting specific business objectives. We act like a real threat actor to test your people, processes, and technology—or Purple Team to build your team's skills.

You'll Get
Attack narrative, gaps in detection/response, recommendations to improve security maturity

Typical Timeline
2-6 weeks depending on objectives

Network

Connected devices and network infrastructure can provide attackers with internal access and lateral movement capabilities.

What We Test
External and internal network security, segmentation effectiveness, device configurations, and potential lateral movement paths.

You'll Get
Network topology assessment, vulnerable device inventory, segmentation recommendations

Typical Timeline
1-3 weeks

Physical

A determined local attacker can bypass your digital security by walking through the front door.

What We Test
Building access controls, badge systems, tailgating opportunities, sensitive data visibility, and what an intruder could access once inside.

You'll Get
Physical security assessment, social engineering test results, pragmatic recommendations that balance security with operations

Typical Timeline
1-2 weeks

AI & LLM Security

Your AI systems might have access to proprietary data and could leak information or cause harm to other systems.

What We Test
LLM prompt injection, data leakage from AI systems, model poisoning risks, and access control around AI-powered features.

You'll Get
AI-specific vulnerability assessment, data exposure risks, secure implementation guidance

Typical Timeline: 1-2 weeks

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How We're Different
What You Need
With Adversis
With Others
Understandable Results
Plain English for executives, technical details with realistic and useful recommendations for your team
Jargon-heavy reports that obscure actual business risks
Someone Who Gets It
No bureaucracy, nimble processes, repeat clients, and 10/10 NPS scores
Multiple people, unclear communication, rigid processes
Actionable Guidance
Prioritized by business risk with implementation costs and impact clearly quantified
Generic findings without context for your budget or business needs
Clear Timeline
Regular communication, defined milestones
Radio silence until final report
Verification
Retesting of critical findings included to verify fixes work
Retest costs extra or isn't offered


We test the way your systems actually get compromised - not by simply running an automated tool and following a checklist. We translate findings into prioritized actions your team can implement, with clear cost-benefit analysis for each recommendation.

Our red team background means we find the business logic flaws and attack chains that checkbox compliance misses. Our communication approach means your board and your engineers both understand what needs to happen.

Not to mention, we're always iterating, testing, sharing, and pushing the envelope. Check out our resources:

  1. CyberPrices.io - Ballpark industry costs for common cybersecurity services
  2. Sample Penetration Testing Report - Clear and concise pen test report
  3. MCP Snitch - AI MCP Firewall
  4. And more at our Resources page
Frequently Asked Questions

How much does penetration testing cost?

Depends on scope and complexity. Web application testing typically ranges from $8,000-$25,000. Network assessments $10,000-$30,000. Red team engagements $25,000-$75,000. We provide fixed-fee quotes within 24 hours—no surprises.

How long does a penetration test take?

Most engagements run 1-3 weeks. Red team operations can take 2-6 weeks. Timeline depends on scope, but we'll give you exact dates in our proposal.

What's the difference between penetration testing and vulnerability scanning?

Vulnerability scanners find known issues automatically. Penetration testing involves human experts who think like attackers—finding business logic flaws, chaining vulnerabilities together, and identifying risks that scanners miss.

Do you offer retesting?

Yes, and it's included at no additional cost. We verify your critical findings are properly remediated—most firms charge extra for this.

What happens if you find critical vulnerabilities during testing?

We notify you immediately with secure communication. You'll get an initial brief on the finding, business impact, and emergency mitigation steps if needed—not just at the final report stage.

What if we've never done a pen test before?

Perfect. We'll explain everything in plain English and help you understand what to expect. Many of our clients are doing their first formal security assessment.

What credentials does your team have?

Our team built the Red Team Maturity Model and has breached some of the world's most sophisticated systems. We hold OSCP, OSCE, and other offensive security certifications, but more importantly—we've spent years doing this work in enterprise environments, finding and sharing critical issues and helping teams practically resolve those issues.

What deliverables do we receive?

A report with an executive summary (business impact, prioritized recommendations), technical findings report (detailed vulnerabilities with reproduction steps), remediation roadmap (prioritized by risk and cost), and a live debrief session with your team. We're flexible to what you need, so let us know how your team works best.

Don’t take our word for it –
trust our customers

[Adversis] was incredibly helpful in conducting a security assessment for our new Saas product. Easy to work with, quick to do the assessment, and delivered a report that was actionable without a bunch of fluff.
Mike Julian
CEO, The Duckbill Group
Partnering with Adversis was one of my firm's best business decisions. The Adversis team did a fantastic job fortifying our cybersecurity defenses and guiding us through the complex world of cybersecurity with ease and clarity. The team was highly skilled, professional, and simply fun to work with. The process they used is impeccable. They took the time to learn about my business and equipped my team with the knowledge of how to keep our new security policies in practice. My firm is small, but they really made my team feel like we got the service and quality of a Fortune 500 company.
Drew Coco
Cofounder, Piedmont Capital Management
I've read through a few pentest reports and found yours better-written and containing a lot less fluff than average. It was also a lot more reasonable its severity assessment than ones I've read in the past: you highlighted legitimate concerns without blowing anything out of proportion. A+ would read again.




Software Engineer
Stealth Startup, San Francisco
We anticipated a standard penetration test—but what we received went far beyond that. Noah and the Adversis team became trusted advisors, bridging a critical knowledge gap in our organization. Their hands-on guidance through CIS v8 and GDPR alignment was instrumental. What would have taken us years to accomplish internally was achieved in months through their structured, transparent, and supportive approach.
Data Systems Director
Pyramid Model Consortium

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experts behind adversis

Who we are

We're hackers that put the business first. Our team has served strategic roles at many of the brands and organizations you've heard of.

What we do

Your business should run efficiently, and we know the role cybersecurity plays in that. We develop strategic initiatives, leading to pragmatic solutions.
About Us

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30+

Years of experience solving complex technology problems.

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Cybersecurity tools and frameworks published.

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