Penetration Testing Services in South Africa
Trust Mint for Expert Ethical Hacking & Comprehensive Security Assessments
Mint delivers industry-leading penetration testing services that identify security vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. Our certified ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks to strengthen your defenses and protect your critical assets.
What Are Penetration Testing Services?
Penetration testing is a proactive security assessment where certified ethical hackers systematically identify weaknesses in your digital infrastructure.
These controlled tests evaluate networks, applications, and systems using sophisticated techniques to identify security gaps.
By uncovering exposures in your security architecture, penetration testing helps organizations strengthen defenses, meet compliance requirements, and protect sensitive data from breaches.
Mint’s security experts conduct thorough penetration tests following industry-standard methodologies to deliver actionable security insights and remediation recommendations.
Why Leading Companies Choose Mint for Penetration Testing
Since 1999, Mint has established itself as a premier cybersecurity partner, helping organizations identify and remediate critical security risks before they can be exploited.
As a top Microsoft Solutions Partner, we deliver comprehensive penetration testing services that follow the rigorous Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) methodology. Our advanced testing capabilities cover internal networks, web applications, cloud environments, and physical security controls.
With ISO 22301 and ISO 27001 certifications, our penetration testing services ensure compliance with industry regulations while providing actionable security insights. We transform complex technical findings into clear, business-focused recommendations that help executives make informed security decisions.
Partner with Mint to transform vulnerability detection into a strategic security advantage that protects your business, data, and reputation.
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Explore the Strategic Benefits of Mint's Penetration Testing
Most organizations invest in security solutions but remain uncertain about their effectiveness against real attacks. Penetration testing eliminates this uncertainty by validating your existing controls under realistic conditions and revealing security blind spots that automated tools miss.
Gain measurable security improvements with Mint’s structured methodology. Our detailed risk analysis prioritizes remediation based on business impact, helping you allocate security resources efficiently while providing documented evidence of your security diligence for compliance requirements.
Explore the key advantages of penetration testing with Mint below, and contact us to transform your security program from a cost center to a business enabler.
Uncover security weaknesses that automated scanners miss, focusing on the critical issues that pose genuine business risks.
Validate that your existing security measures actually work against sophisticated attack techniques and evasion methods.
Satisfy regulatory obligations with documented evidence of security testing for PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and industry frameworks.
Focus your cybersecurity budget on addressing the most impactful exposures with clear remediation guidance.
Avoid financial losses and reputational damage by addressing risks before they can be exploited by attackers.
Access expert guidance beyond the final report, with practical assistance for implementing effective remediation strategies.
Fortify Your Operations with These Related Cyber Security Services
Penetration testing provides valuable insights into your current security posture. Strengthen your security strategy with these additional services:
- NettProtect – Implement regular vulnerability scanning to maintain visibility of new weaknesses as your environment evolves.
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response – Be prepared with expert assistance to investigate and remediate when security incidents occur.
- Cyber MXDR – Add continuous monitoring and rapid response capabilities to detect and neutralize threats in real-time.
Maximize the value of your penetration tests by incorporating these services into a comprehensive security program that addresses the full threat lifecycle.
Discover Mint's Suite of Penetration Testing Solutions
Modern cyber attacks employ increasingly sophisticated techniques to gain unauthorized access to critical systems and sensitive data. At Mint, we deliver tailored security assessments that match the complexity of today’s threat landscape.
From financial institutions and healthcare providers to retailers, manufacturers and government agencies, organizations of all sizes benefit from our specialized testing approaches. Whether you’re managing sensitive customer data, protecting intellectual property, or meeting industry compliance requirements, our testing solutions deliver actionable insights.
Explore our specialized testing services below and contact us to improve your security posture against evolving threats.
Black Box Penetration Test
Our Black Box Penetration Testing service simulates real-world external attacks without prior knowledge of your environment, just like actual threat actors. This approach provides the most realistic assessment of your security posture from an attacker’s perspective.
This detailed testing methodology reveals how attackers view your organization and what weaknesses they might exploit. It serves as a critical validation of your external-facing security controls.
Explore key components
- External Attack Simulation – Thorough examination of your perimeter defenses using the same techniques employed by malicious hackers.
- Microsoft Security Validation – Testing the effectiveness of Microsoft Defender and other security solutions against sophisticated attack techniques.
- Zero-Knowledge Assessment – Discovering what information attackers can gather and exploit without insider access.
- Realistic Risk Evaluation – Identifying exploitable vulnerabilities with practical, business-focused impact ratings.
Book a consultation to learn how Black Box Penetration Testing can enhance your external security defenses.
Grey Box Penetration Test
Our Grey Box Penetration Testing service offers a balanced assessment approach with limited knowledge of your environment, combining real-world attack simulation with targeted efficiency. This hybrid methodology provides optimal coverage while reducing testing timeframes.
This strategic approach bridges the gap between Black Box and White Box testing, delivering comprehensive security insights with the benefit of partial system information. It creates an ideal balance between realistic attack scenarios and efficient resource utilization.
Explore key components
- Limited Knowledge Assessment – Conducting tests with basic system understanding to balance realism with efficiency.
- Credential-Based Testing – Evaluating authenticated access points and internal services with limited user privileges.
- Microsoft Identity Security – Analyzing authentication systems, SSO implementations, and authorization controls.
- Targeted Vulnerability Exploitation – Focusing on high-risk attack paths using partial environment knowledge.
Speak with our security experts about how Grey Box Penetration Testing can optimize your security assessment strategy.
White Box Penetration Test
Our White Box Penetration Testing service provides in-depth security assessment with complete access to your system architecture, source code, and documentation. This comprehensive approach uncovers risks that might remain hidden during external testing.
This thorough evaluation identifies security weaknesses from an insider perspective, examining your internal systems with the same access level as privileged users. It delivers detailed insights into your internal security controls and helps improve your defense-in-depth strategy.
Explore key components
- Internal Architecture Review – Detailed examination of system design, configurations, and security controls for potential gaps.
- Source Code Analysis – Identifying security flaws in application code that could lead to compromise.
- Privileged Access Testing – Evaluation of security controls from the perspective of authorized users with elevated permissions.
- Microsoft Environment Security – Full assessment of Microsoft infrastructure, including Active Directory, Azure services, and internal applications.
Contact us today to learn how White Box Penetration Testing can strengthen your internal security controls.
Internal Penetration Test
Our Internal Penetration Testing service evaluates your security from an insider’s perspective, simulating attacks that originate within your network perimeter. This assessment identifies weaknesses that could allow lateral movement between systems once initial access is gained.
Unlike White Box testing, this approach focuses specifically on attack vectors available to employees, contractors, or attackers who have already breached your outer defenses. It reveals how well your internal segmentation and access controls protect critical assets from compromise.
Explore key components
- Lateral Movement Testing – Evaluating how easily attackers can navigate between internal systems and escalate privileges.
- Internal Network Scanning – Identifying vulnerable services, misconfigurations, and weak credentials across your infrastructure.
- Microsoft Active Directory Assessment – Detecting security gaps in domain controllers, group policies, and user permissions.
- Insider Threat Simulation – Testing controls that prevent authorized users from accessing unauthorized resources.
Contact one of our specialists to learn how Internal Penetration Testing can bolster your defense-in-depth strategy.
External Penetration Test
Our External Penetration Testing service evaluates your security from an outside attacker’s perspective, assessing internet-facing systems and applications. This assessment identifies flaws in your perimeter defenses that could allow unauthorized access to your network.
Unlike Black Box testing, External Penetration Testing can be conducted with varying levels of information and focuses specifically on your network perimeter rather than all possible attack vectors. This targeted approach is ideal for organizations seeking to verify the effectiveness of their external security controls and internet-facing services.
Explore key components
- Perimeter Defense Assessment – Identifying vulnerabilities in firewalls, VPNs, and internet-facing infrastructure.
- Web Application Security Testing – Evaluating customer portals, websites, and APIs for security weaknesses.
- Microsoft Cloud Security Analysis – Testing Azure, Microsoft 365, and other cloud service configurations for misconfigurations.
- Social Engineering Simulation – Optional testing of human factors through targeted phishing campaigns.
Reach out to learn how External Penetration Testing can improve your perimeter security.
Remote Penetration Testing
Our Remote Penetration Testing service delivers in-depth security assessments conducted entirely off-site through secure internet connections. This approach enables a thorough evaluation of your systems without requiring physical presence at your location.
This flexible testing methodology can be applied to any type of security assessment—Black Box, White Box, Internal, or External—allowing organizations to benefit from expert security testing regardless of geographic constraints. Remote testing maintains the same rigorous standards while minimizing disruption to your environment.
Explore key components
- Secure Testing Infrastructure – Utilizing encrypted connections and secure testing environments to ensure testing activities remain confidential.
- Microsoft Security Stack Assessment – Remote evaluation of Microsoft services, including Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premises infrastructure.
- Flexible Engagement Options – Adapting to your organization’s schedule with off-hours testing to minimize business impact.
- Real-Time Collaboration – Providing secure channels for immediate communication about critical findings during the assessment.
Contact our security team today to schedule a remote penetration test for your organization.
Onsite Penetration Testing
Our Onsite Penetration Testing service provides thorough security assessment with penetration testers physically present at your location. This approach evaluates both digital and physical security controls, offering unique insights impossible to gain through remote testing alone.
This hands-on methodology allows our security specialists to test physical access controls, examine local network infrastructure, and identify flaws that could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive areas such as server rooms, network closets, and restricted facilities.
Explore key components
- Physical Access Control Testing – Evaluating the effectiveness of building security, access cards, biometrics, and other physical barriers.
- Local Network Assessment – Testing internal networks, wireless infrastructure, and segmentation from within your facilities.
- Device Security Evaluation – Examining unattended workstations, network jacks, and other potential access points within your premises.
- Microsoft Infrastructure Security – Direct assessment of on-premises servers, domain controllers, and network equipment.
Get in touch with our security team to arrange an onsite security assessment for your organization.
Start Your Penetration Testing Journey with Mint
Understanding your organization’s security gaps and risk exposure is essential for building an effective cybersecurity strategy. Our team works with you to determine the right testing approach based on your business objectives, compliance requirements, and current security posture.
Explore our streamlined process below and contact us today to take proactive steps toward identifying and addressing security weaknesses before they can be exploited.
Step 1: Contact Us & Define Your Goals
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The first step is reaching out to our security experts. We discuss your organization’s unique needs, compliance requirements, and risk concerns to recommend the right penetration testing approach.
Step 2: Scoping & Engagement Planning
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Once we understand your security priorities, we define the scope of testing. This includes identifying the assets, networks, and applications to be assessed while ensuring minimal business disruption.
Step 3: Controlled Penetration Testing Execution
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Our ethical hackers simulate attack scenarios using advanced testing methodologies like PTES, OWASP, and MITRE ATT&CK. This controlled assessment uncovers security blind spots while ensuring a safe and responsible testing process.
Step 4: Risk Analysis & Detailed Reporting
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After testing, we provide a comprehensive security report outlining identified vulnerabilities, risk levels, and actionable remediation steps. Each finding is prioritized based on potential business impact.
Step 5: Remediation Support & Security Strengthening
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After reporting, we guide you through the remediation process. We offer expert recommendations, post-assessment support, and retesting services to validate that security gaps have been effectively addressed.
Step 6: Ongoing Security Assessments & Future Protection
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Regular security testing is key to maintaining a strong defense. We provide ongoing penetration testing, security training, and proactive monitoring to help you stay ahead of emerging risks and compliance requirements.
Penetration Testing’s Impact on Business Security
See how forward-thinking organizations responded to unexpected security weak points revealed through systematic testing.
Our case studies highlight the business impact of addressing security risks before malicious actors can exploit them.
Learn about our clients’ specific ROI, with quantifiable metrics on risk reduction, operational efficiency, and compliance readiness.
These real-world examples demonstrate how penetration testing moves from technical exercise to strategic business advantage.
Get Started with Mint Penetration Testing
Connect with our ethical hacking team for a personalized security assessment. Complete the form below, and we’ll contact you to discuss your organization’s specific needs and objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions About Penetration Testing Services
Penetration testing costs typically range from R30,000 for basic assessments to R250,000+ for comprehensive enterprise evaluations. The investment varies based on scope, complexity, and testing depth. This represents a fraction of the potential financial impact of security breaches, which can cause millions of Rands worth of damages for South African organizations.
Mint designs each penetration test to address your organization’s unique security challenges, compliance requirements, and risk profile. Our experts work closely with you to develop a tailored assessment approach that delivers maximum value while aligning with your security objectives and budget considerations.
Contact us for a customized quote based on your specific security needs.
Most penetration tests take between 1-4 weeks to complete, depending on the scope and complexity of your environment. A focused application assessment might require only 5-7 days, while comprehensive testing of large networks typically takes 2-3 weeks. This timeframe includes reconnaissance, vulnerability identification, exploitation attempts, maintaining access scenarios, and detailed reporting phases.
Mint’s testing methodology is designed to thoroughly evaluate your security posture while minimizing disruption to business operations. Our experts assess all potential network access points and attack vectors efficiently, working within your scheduling constraints to deliver actionable security insights when you need them most.
Reach out to discuss your timeline requirements with our team and get a customized testing schedule.
The five stages of professional penetration testing follow a structured approach to assess security weaknesses and simulate real-world cyberattacks on your target system.
This process ensures comprehensive coverage and provides clear remediation insights. It includes:
- Reconnaissance – Gathering intelligence about the target system using passive (OSINT) and active (network probing) methods to identify potential entry points.
- Scanning – Identifying vulnerabilities through automated and manual analysis of open ports, services, and system configurations.
- Vulnerability Assessment – Evaluating detected weaknesses, prioritizing risks, and determining which security gaps could be exploited by attackers.
- Exploitation – Attempting to gain access by exploiting security flaws, simulating how attackers could breach the computer system and escalate privileges.
- Analysis & Reporting – Documenting findings with clear remediation recommendations, providing actionable insights to strengthen security defenses.
Mint’s penetration testing methodology follows this structured approach while adapting to your unique environment. Our ethical hackers conduct each simulated attack phase with precision, exposing security risks and validating your existing controls.
Contact us to learn more or to book your next penetration test.