Penetration testing

Find the hole before the thief does.

Real attackers are patient. So are we.

We attack your websites, apps, networks and people the way criminals would, with your written permission. Then we show you exactly what we found, how far it could go, and how to fix it.We attack your systems like criminals would, with your permission, then show you how to fix it.

Hand-crafted, not just scansPlain-English reportRetest after you fix
What we test

Every door an attacker could try.

We test the things criminals actually go after, in the order they would try them.

Websites and web apps

Logins, forms, payments and admin panels: the first place attackers look.

ATTACKERS WANTYour customer data and admin access.

Mobile apps

Android and iOS apps, and the systems behind them.

ATTACKERS WANTAccounts, payments and personal data.

External network

Everything your business shows the internet: servers, email, remote access.

ATTACKERS WANTA way in from anywhere in the world.

Internal network

What a stranger could reach once inside your office or Wi-Fi.

ATTACKERS WANTYour file shares, servers and finance systems.

Wi-Fi

Staff and guest Wi-Fi, how they’re separated, and how hard they are to break.

ATTACKERS WANTTo sit in your car park and join your network.

Staff phishing tests

Safe, realistic fake emails to see who clicks and who reports it.

ATTACKERS WANTOne click from one busy person.

Cloud setups

Cloud accounts, storage and settings that are easy to leave open.

ATTACKERS WANTForgotten files and keys left in public.

Not sure what you need?

Tell us what you run. We’ll work out what needs testing, for free.

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How a test works

Five steps. No surprises.

You always know what we’re testing, when, and why.

STEP 01Scope and permission

We agree exactly what we test and when. You sign off in writing.

STEP 02Map

We look at your business the way an attacker would, from the outside in.

STEP 03Attack

Patient, hand-crafted testing. Careful with your live systems.

STEP 04Report

A plain-English summary for you, full detail for your team.

STEP 05Retest

You fix, we check. We retest every finding and confirm the doors are closed.

Why a scan is not a test

A scanner checks the locks. We try the doors.

Automated scans are useful, but they only catch the obvious. The flaws that ruin businesses show up when a person keeps digging.Scanners catch the obvious. The flaws that ruin businesses need a person who keeps digging.

Three small bugs, chained together, can empty an account. Only a person finds the chain.

What you getAutomated scanBluesage test
Finds well-known, obvious holes✓✓
Finds flaws in how your business works, like large-scale financial fraud✕✓
Chains small bugs into a full takeover✕✓
Proves the real impact, with evidence✕✓
Explains it in plain English✕✓
Comes back to retest your fixes✕✓
A real person who answers your questions✕✓
We come back

Fixed means checked.

After you fix, we retest every finding and tell you plainly what’s closed, what’s half done and what’s still open. No guessing.

EXAMPLE RETEST SUMMARY

Login bypass on the staff portalFIXED
Secret keys in a public fileFIXED
Login codes with no lockoutPARTLY FIXED
Old, unsupported server softwareSTILL OPEN
Who needs a pen test

If you hold money or data, you’re a target.

Banks, fintechs and payment companies

Regulators expect regular security testing. We help you show you take it seriously.

Anyone holding customer data

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, keeping personal data safe is your responsibility.

Companies bidding for big contracts

More clients now ask for a recent pen test report before they sign.

Anyone launching something new

A new app, website or office network? Test it before criminals do.

RISK RATING SUMMARY

SAMPLE · FROM A REAL BLUESAGE REPORT · CLIENT DETAILS REMOVED

IDFINDINGSEVERITYOWASP
FIND-01Login bypass: admin access with no credentialsCRITICALA03
FIND-02One stolen password opens every database on the serverCRITICALA05
FIND-03File upload lets an attacker run commands on the serverCRITICALA04
FIND-04Staff records and bank numbers exposed through a forged cookieCRITICALA01
FIND-05Session cookie carries attack code into every pageHIGHA07
FIND-06No role checks: any session reaches admin functionsHIGHA01
FIND-07Open self-registration with no staff checkHIGHA07
FIND-08Password reset reveals which staff IDs existMEDIUMA07
What you get

A report you can actually use.

  • A plain-English summaryFor you and your board. What’s at risk, in money and reputation.
  • Every finding rated and rankedCritical to low, mapped to the OWASP Top 10, so you fix the worst first.
  • The attack chain, step by stepExactly how each weakness could be used, with evidence.
  • How to fix each oneClear steps your developers can follow.
  • A retest when you’re doneWe come back and confirm every door is closed.
How we behave

Trusted with your weakest spots.

01

Written permission first

We never touch a system until you’ve agreed the scope in writing.

02

Careful with live systems

We plan risky steps with you, so testing doesn’t disrupt your business.

03

Strict confidentiality

What we find stays between us and the people you choose.

04

Plain English

If you can’t understand the report, it hasn’t done its job.

Questions

Good questions to ask us.

01How long does a test take?

It depends on the size. A single website can take a few days; bigger setups take longer. You get a clear timeline before we start.

02Will testing break our systems?

We test carefully and agree any risky steps with you first. Our job is to find the hole, not to cause an outage.

03What do we get at the end?

A plain-English summary, every finding ranked from critical to low, the evidence, and clear steps to fix each one.

04Do you retest after we fix?

Yes. We retest every finding and tell you what’s fixed, partly fixed or still open.

05How much does it cost?

Every business is different, so we quote after a free consultation, once we know what you need tested.

06How often should we test?

At least once a year, and after any big change such as a new app, website or office network.

07Is our information safe with you?

Yes. Everything we see stays confidential, and the report goes only to the people you choose.

Still have a question? Ask us. It costs nothing.

In our clients’ own words

What our clients say.

Penetration Testing
We wanted to know whether our external-facing systems could actually withstand a real attack. Bluesage conducted a thorough penetration test and identified weaknesses that weren’t obvious during our routine checks.
James W.Education · Houston, USA
Company name withheld at client’s request
Security Audit
We knew our security needed attention, but we didn’t know where the real gaps were. Their audit uncovered several vulnerabilities, prioritised the risks and gave us a clear remediation plan.
Daniel O.Financial services · Lagos, Nigeria
Company name withheld at client’s request
Wi-Fi & Access Point Installation
We had persistent Wi-Fi dead zones across parts of our office. Bluesage assessed the environment, redesigned the access-point placement and installed the equipment. Coverage is now much more consistent.
Grace N.Logistics · Accra, Ghana
Company name withheld at client’s request
Overall Bluesage Experience
Working with Bluesage has made managing our technology much easier. … They take the time to understand the problem before recommending a solution, which has made them a trusted technology partner for us.
Joseph I.Insurance · Lagos, Nigeria
Company name withheld at client’s request
Incident Response Support
After a security incident disrupted our operations, we needed a team that could act quickly. Bluesage helped contain it, investigate what happened and restore the affected systems, with far less disruption than we expected.
Michael N.Construction · Abuja, Nigeria
Company name withheld at client’s request
Free consultation

Find out what an attacker would find. Before they do.

Tell us what you run, or what you need built. Rapid response, guaranteed.

Written permission firstNothing is touched until you sign off.
Careful with live systemsRisky steps are agreed with you first.
Strict confidentialityFindings go only to the people you choose.
Plain-English reportClear for you, detailed for your team.