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Cyber Security

Penetration Testing

The only way to know if your defences work is to test them. Nostra delivers penetration tests and vulnerability assessments that find your weaknesses before attackers do — with a prioritised, plain-English remediation plan.

What You Get

Penetration Testing with Nostra

  • External and internal network penetration testing
  • Web application and Microsoft 365 testing
  • Regular automated vulnerability scanning
  • Plain-English reports with prioritised fixes
  • Remediation support from our engineers
  • Retesting to verify fixes
Why Nostra

Trusted by 1,000+ organisations

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In-house Irish team

Support from Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast — never outsourced.

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4.9/5 customer satisfaction

And 98% client retention that speaks for itself.

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ISO 27001:2022 certified

Independently audited service delivery, every year since 2021.

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SLA-backed service

Real-time dashboards and measurable commitments.

FAQs

Penetration Testing — frequently asked questions

How often should we pen test?

At least annually, and after significant changes to your network or applications. Many regulated clients also run continuous vulnerability scanning between tests.

What's the difference between a vulnerability scan and a pen test?

Scans automatically flag known weaknesses; a penetration test has a skilled human actively attempt to exploit them and chain them together — like a real attacker would.

Will testing disrupt our systems?

No — testing is scoped and scheduled to avoid disruption, with clear rules of engagement agreed in advance.

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Written by the Nostra team  |  Reviewed October 2026

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