PenTest FAQ

Even if your website doesn’t hold sensitive information, it can still be a target. Cyberattacks aren’t always about stealing data—attackers might be testing their skills, using your server to spread malware, hosting phishing pages, or making money in other ways. Platforms like WordPress are frequent targets, and many attacks are automated to scan and exploit thousands of sites at once—victims are often chosen at random, not singled out.

The cost depends on what areas you need tested and how in-depth the testing should be. A more extensive test will naturally require more time and resources, leading to a higher price. To get an accurate estimate, it’s best to ask for a personalized quote.

There is no definitive answer, as the decision should be based on your specific objectives and priorities. Conducting a penetration test in the pre-production environment can be beneficial, as it closely mirrors the final production setup without impacting user-facing services or client operations. Conversely, performing the test in the production environment allows for an assessment under real-world conditions, incorporating the latest updates and developments, providing a more accurate representation of the system’s security posture.

Bugquell offers a comprehensive audit report that outlines the testing process, detailing what was tested, the methods used, the vulnerabilities discovered, and how to exploit them. The report also features screenshots, stolen data excerpts, and attack replay scenarios.

Yes, it’s possible to test your system’s resilience against DoS attacks as part of a penetration test. If requested, a DoS attack can be simulated. Running such a test during an audit helps uncover vulnerabilities in your system’s configuration or application that aren’t related to the hosting provider.

The audit report provides detailed remediation suggestions for each identified flaw, giving your development team clear instructions on how to address them. Bugquell doesn’t directly fix the flaws but leaves that task to your technical team. However, Bugquell can assist in verifying that the fixes have been properly implemented and haven’t caused issues elsewhere in your system.

Bugquell does not collect or store any confidential information discovered during a penetration test. Any sensitive data that may be encountered is only referenced anonymously in the audit report to illustrate the vulnerabilities. Additionally, Bugquell retains audit reports for a limited time, after which they are securely deleted.