ISO 27001 Penetration Testing
Penetration testing aligned to ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A requirements, providing evidence of technical vulnerability management and control effectiveness.
Overview
White Knight Labs delivers penetration testing designed to support ISO/IEC 27001 certification and ongoing compliance. Our tests provide clear, auditor-ready evidence that your organization is actively identifying and addressing exploitable vulnerabilities in line with Annex A controls.
We focus on external and internal penetration testing, along with application and cloud testing where required, to demonstrate that your security controls are effective against real-world attacks.
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Why ISO 27001 Pentesting Matters
- Annex A.8.8 (Management of Technical Vulnerabilities) requires organizations to assess and remediate technical weaknesses.
- Annex A.5.23 (Information security in the ICT supply chain) highlights the need to ensure third-party and connected systems are secure.
- Penetration testing provides clear proof that vulnerabilities are identified, validated, and addressed — helping auditors confirm control effectiveness.
What We Test
- External perimeter and internet-facing systems
- Internal network components and lateral movement opportunities
- Web applications & APIs tied to sensitive or business-critical data
- Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) in scope for ISO 27001 audits
- Authentication, access control, and identity management
- Privilege escalation opportunities and endpoint security
- Supporting vendor or third-party connected systems (if in scope)
Deliverables
- Professional PDF penetration testing report (executive summary + technical findings)
- Vulnerability scan results and supporting evidence
- Proof of exploitation where appropriate
- Clear remediation recommendations with prioritization
- Optional retest to validate remediation efforts
- Additional documentation tailored for ISO 27001 auditors and certification bodies
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Annex A requires technical vulnerability assessments. Penetration testing is the accepted method of demonstrating this control to auditors.
Our reports are structured to provide evidence against Annex A requirements and are easily understood by auditors.
Yes — where included in your ISO 27001 scope, we test supplier and third-party systems for compliance.
Yes — retests are available to confirm remediation and provide updated evidence for auditors.
Next Steps
All ISO 27001 penetration testing engagements begin with a scoping call to define your environment, audit scope, and reporting needs.
White Knight Labs delivers penetration testing aligned to ISO/IEC 27001, ensuring your organization can provide auditor-ready evidence of technical vulnerability management and effective security controls.
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