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Security testing for businesses: the guide

Most small and mid-sized companies do not ask whether they should test their security. They ask what kind of test, what it costs and what they will get for the money.

The articles below answer those in order: which testing approach fits your system, what a penetration test costs, and what an attacker can learn about you without touching anything.

They are written for owners and managers who have to decide, not for security specialists.

Read the first one before you ask for quotes, so you can compare them.

Choosing the kind of test

White box against black box: coverage, cost per vulnerability and when each one is worth it.

  1. 01White Box vs Black Box Penetration Testing: Which Does Your Business Need?The real differences in coverage and cost per vulnerability, plus a decision framework for picking the approach that fits.12 min read

What a penetration test costs

Real ranges by scope, what you get for the money and how often you need to repeat it.

  1. 02How Much Does a Penetration Test Cost? (2026 Guide)What drives the price of a pentest for a small business, the ranges by test type and how often you need one.8 min read

What others can see about you

Open source intelligence: the exposure an attacker or a business partner can find without any access.

  1. 03OSINT for Business: How Open Source Intelligence Protects Your CompanyHow open source intelligence reveals credential leaks and digital exposure, and how it strengthens due diligence.16 min read

Not sure what to test first?

Tell us what you run and what you are worried about. We will say plainly which test fits, what it will cover and what it will cost, before you commit to anything.