Compliance Penetration Testing (PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001)
Protect what matters with Compliance Penetration Testing
Compliance security testing is penetration testing and vulnerability assessment scoped and reported specifically to satisfy a standard or regulator — such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, CMMC, Cyber Essentials, Essential Eight, NIS2 or DORA. Aesparrow delivers compliance VAPT with the evidence auditors expect: defined methodology, scope statements, CVSS-rated findings, remediation tracking and a re-test report.
Each framework asks for something slightly different. PCI DSS v4.0 Requirement 11.4 calls for internal and external penetration testing at least every 12 months and after significant changes, plus segmentation testing. ISO 27001:2022 Annex A 8.8 requires management of technical vulnerabilities, and SOC 2 auditors look for regular security testing as evidence for monitoring controls. We map every finding to the exact control so your audit goes smoothly.
- Certified senior practitioners
- Audit-ready reporting
- Free re-test included
Compliance Penetration Testing — done right, the first time.
Senior practitioners. Verified findings. Free re-test.
Frameworks and regulations we support
- PCI DSS — penetration testing (Req. 11.4), segmentation testing and quarterly vulnerability scans (Req. 11.3)
- SOC 2 — independent security testing as evidence for monitoring and change controls
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 — Annex A 8.8 technical vulnerability management and 8.29 security testing
- HIPAA — technical testing supporting the Security Rule risk analysis
- GDPR & DPDP Act 2023 — testing that evidences “reasonable security safeguards” for personal data
- NIST, CMMC, Cyber Essentials & Essential Eight — technical testing that evidences control effectiveness for government and defence supply chains
- NIS2 & DORA — regular security testing, including threat-led penetration testing for financial entities under DORA
Why choose Aesparrow for compliance VAPT
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Auditor-ready reports
Methodology, scope, control mapping and re-test evidence in one package.
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Multi-framework mapping
Test once, map findings to PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001 and DPDP together.
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GRC support
Our compliance team helps with the wider certification effort.
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Deadline planning
Testing scheduled around your audit window with time to remediate.
Avoid last-minute audit surprises. Schedule compliance penetration testing early enough to fix and re-test findings before your audit window. Contact us with your framework and audit date.
Why Compliance Penetration Testing matters
Independent research on the cost and causes of breaches — the risks this service helps you reduce.
US$4.44M
global average cost of a data breach in 2025.
241 days
mean time to identify and contain a breach in 2025.
20%
of breaches began with exploitation of a vulnerability, up 34% in a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is penetration testing required for PCI DSS?
Does SOC 2 require a penetration test?
Does ISO 27001 require penetration testing?
Is VAPT required for GDPR?
Ready to secure your business with Compliance Penetration Testing?
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