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 organisation's ability to identify, detect, and respond to threats. Pro Building office Application and Software Security Whether customised 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 Five Key Takeaways From Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report 5 min read Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report 2025 reinforces what we see every day with our clients: attacks are faster, AI is elevating both threat capability and business opportunity and the security assumptions we have relied on no longer hold. As I work... INSIGHTS PAPER Pragmatic AI Security Strategies for CISOs 2 min read Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how organisations work, compete, and serve customers. Many enterprises are moving quickly to implement AI in their business, eager to capture productivity gains and new capabilities. SURVEY 2026 CISO outlook: Top risks, AI challenges, and growth opportunities in cybersecurity 5 min read Download Protiviti’s Top Risks Report 2026 to explore how information security teams are addressing challenges in AI adoption, cybersecurity, data management, and digital transformation. SURVEY Top Risks 2026: Executive Perspectives & Growth Opportunities 8 min read Protiviti Top Risks Report 2026 shares executive insights on Gen AI, agentic AI, cyber threats and economic risks. BLOG Why Cyber Risk Quantification Is Essential in Today’s Risk Landscape 5 min read In any volatile business environment, risk and opportunity are two sides of the same coin. The newly released 2026 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks and Opportunities — the 14th annual edition from Protiviti and NC State University’s ERM Initiative... BLOG Manufacturing’s OT Security Challenges: Rising Threats, Legacy Risks and the Path to Resilience 6 min read Manufacturers are facing a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. Attackers are leveraging legacy operational technology (OT) systems and are looking to capitalize on the growing landscape of IT/OT convergence. What’s more, operational dependencies... Previous Article Pagination Next Article Integrating threat intelligence, we are aiming to holistically understand risk Our innovative approach Our innovative methodology is led by threat intelligence, and it centres around holistically understanding risk to the organisation. 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 organisations to develop recommendations that best fit their environments. Integrating threat intelligence, we are aiming to holistically understand risk Our penetration testing methodology Although each client environment is unique, Protiviti applies a standardised approach to penetration testing to ensure a quality deliverable. Our standard penetration testing methodology (shown below) is a baseline for all engagements and provides flexibility to succeed. Leadership Sameer Ansari Sameer Ansari is a Managing Director and leader of Protiviti’s Security and Privacy Practice. Sameer brings more than 20 years of experience developing and delivering complex privacy solutions to the Financial Industry, and privacy consulting and implementation ... Learn More Michael Pang Michael Pang is a Managing Director based in Protiviti's Hong Kong office and is the IT Consulting practice leader for Protiviti Greater China. He possess 20 years of experience in advising top management on various strategic topics including cybersecurity, data ... Learn More Roland Carandang Roland Carandang, Managing Director, CISO Solutions, is in our London office and is Global Leader for Protiviti’s Digital Identity practice. This practice helps organisations ensure the right people (and things) have the right access at the right time. Its major domains ... Learn More Crisis averted A medical device manufacturing company proactively partnered with Protiviti to pinpoint a hole in their technology, avoiding a publicity nightmare.
