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Internal network penetration testing by Penti

Penti’s internal network pentesting deploys AI-powered agents overseen by human cybersecurity experts in order to uncover flaws, misconfigurations, and privilege escalation vulnerabilities that can result in a full compromise of your network.

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AI-driven internal network penetration testing services

Internal penetration testing is a core part of a holistic cybersecurity strategy. Internal penetration testing simulates what a breach from within your systems can look like by imitating the actions of hackers or malicious insiders who have already accessed an organization’s internal network.

Penti’s internal network pentests will validate your organization’s security defenses against this dangerous and common attack scenario.

3M+
findings processed per week
620K+
critical vulnerabilities discovered
2.2K+
manual findings
700
endpoints pentested
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Continuous visibility of your internal attack surface

Penti’s agentic technology offers real-time visibility of your network’s infrastructure.

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‍In-depth security assessments

Leveraging agentic AI technology and human cybersecurity expertise, Penti’s internal network pentests rapidly collect information by mimicking the actions of a malicious insider or hacker attempting lateral movement across your internal network.
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Intuitive and accessible pentests

Intuitive and accessible pentests
Penti’s dashboard displays security test results, risk prioritization, and step-by-step remediation guidance for identified insider threats and security vulnerabilities within your network.
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Compliance support and documentation

Following thorough internal network penetration testing, Penti provides audit-friendly reports and key documentation regarding your internal network infrastructure and potential vulnerabilities, streamlining your compliance efforts.
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Headache-free scoping

Penti’s experts collaborate with your team to define goals, set boundaries, and tailor pentests to your internal network infrastructure, risk profile, and compliance concerns.
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AI-powered threat intelligence gathering

Using advanced automation and reconnaissance tools, Penti’s supervised pentest agents reveal weaknesses like insufficient password protection, outdated software, system misconfigurations, and more.
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Expert-guided pentesting

Penti doesn’t rely purely on automation. Our experienced ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks, challenging your defenses without harming your systems, and going beyond the typical capabilities of automated penetration tests.
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Thorough reporting and remediation

Penti rapidly delivers a detailed, prioritized report of findings, complete with risk ratings and step-by-step remediation guidance.

How Penti’s internal penetration testing works

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Put your internal network to the test with Penti

Penti launches expert-led pentests in minutes.

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More penetration testing services by Penti

No matter your cybersecurity or compliance needs, Penti’s smarter pentesting covers them all.

OWASP Top 10 Pentesting

Penti analyzes web apps for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities such as broken access controls, injection risks and more and offers clear remediation steps.

Cloud pentesting

Penti assesses your AWS, Azure, or GCP environments for misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and exposed cloud assets.

Network pentesting

Penti’s flexible pentesting platform helps you target vulnerabilities across your digital ecosystem, whether in your network, apps, cloud, or connected devices.

External network pentesting

Our pentesters simulate real-world attacks from outside your network and uncover exposed services, weak configurations, and vulnerable entry points.

Mobile pentesting

Our pentesters evaluate iOS and Android apps for insecure data handling, weak encryption, and flawed interactions with backend services and APIs.

Web app pentesting

Penti identifies critical concerns like SQL injection, XSS, and access control flaws, aligned with OWASP Top 10 risks.

Penetration testing for IoT

Penti investigates connected devices for firmware flaws, weak communication protocols, and hardware vulnerabilities attackers can exploit.
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More compliance-driven pentests by Penti

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PCI-DSS pentesting

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HIPAA pentesting

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GDPR pentesting

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NIST pentesting

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CMMC pentesting

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Industries we work with

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Education

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Healthcare

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Industrial systems

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LLM

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SaaS

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Fintech

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Scan smarter with Penti

Our internal network pentest service is grounded in industry best practices and designed to uncover real-world threats without disrupting business operations.

Human-led pentests with agentic efficiency
Penti’s security experts creatively simulate hacking techniques, supported by AI-driven intelligence gathering in order to pinpoint the highest priority targets.
Continuous internal pentests
Deploying Penti’s internal pentesting provides an in-depth and ongoing view of your security posture, so that you never have to wonder about possible threats and catch them as they arise.
Compliance framework mapping
Penti’s compliance experts map the results of your organization’s internal network pentest to the security controls and compliance requirements of relevant security frameworks.
Protection across complex environments
Penti’s agents move beyond automated scans to surface complex vulnerabilities in internal networks, cloud environments, on-prem and hybrid environments, as well as physical and social engineering vectors.
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What our clients say

For security leaders turning to AI to stay ahead of threats and minimize costs, Penti provides the ideal solution.

DREW DANNER
Managing Director, BD Emerson

Penti's service is a game changer for our compliance needs. The insights we gained were invaluable for our team.  Doing this well is crucial for our compliance targets and key in advancing our strategic initiatives.

ALBERTO SHEINFELD
CTO, Lev

The integration between Penti, our system, and third parties like Vanta is exceptional. I would also like to mention that their response times are extremely fast!

CAMERON SWAIM
CTO, ReadWorks

Penti has been like having an experienced and nimble Security Engineer on staff. They have outlined issues in our platform and guided us towards implementations and fixes that allow for us to ensure we are treating our users data with the utmost care.

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What sets Penti apart

Penti offers a unique blend of expert-led testing and real-time threat intelligence powered by agentic AI, delivering thorough internal penetration testing at a fraction of the cost.

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A hybrid approach to pentesting

Penti’s senior security engineers lead every engagement, combining adversarial thinking with agentic AI analysis. Penti uncovers privilege-escalation paths and lateral movement opportunities that standalone scanners consistently miss.

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Real-time threat intelligence in every test

Penti continuously updates its attack methodologies using live threat intelligence feeds and emerging TTPs. That means your internal network is tested against the same techniques used by today’s most active threat actors.

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Faster testing, cleaner reporting, zero noise

Our AI-assisted workflows automate the repetitive parts of pentesting, like enumeration, correlation, and evidence collection so that engineers can focus on deep exploitation. This means faster assessments, consolidated findings, and reports that your IT and security teams can act on immediately.

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Enterprise-grade testing at a fraction of the cost

By blending expert oversight with intelligent automation, Penti delivers the depth of a traditional consulting engagement without its price tag. Your organization gets premium internal network pentesting that is thorough, repeatable, and affordable.

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Don’t wait for a breach to expose the gaps

Get a Penti internal network pentest and uncover the vulnerabilities that automated scanners miss.

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FAQ

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How is Penti different from traditional penetration testing services?

Penti isn’t your typical internal network penetration testing company. We employ a hybrid model: supervised agentic AI for rapid discovery and correlation, paired with expert human pentesters who perform deep exploitation. This combination uncovers vulnerabilities that automated scanners miss.

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Will Penti’s internal penetration testing disrupt our operations?

No. Penti’s testing is designed to be safe, controlled, and non-disruptive. Our agents and human engineers mimic the behavior of a malicious insider without overloading systems or interrupting production workflows.

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Will Penti’s internal penetration testing disrupt our operations?

No. Penti’s testing is designed to be safe, controlled, and non-disruptive. Our agents and human engineers mimic the behavior of a malicious insider without overloading systems or interrupting production workflows.

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How does Penti use AI in internal network pentesting?

Penti’s agentic AI automates reconnaissance, enumeration, and data correlation, allowing rapid mapping of your internal environment. AI agents continuously gather intelligence, identify anomalies, and highlight potential attack paths, while human security engineers validate findings, attempt exploitation, and ensure accuracy.

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Can Penti’s internal pentesting help with compliance requirements?

Yes. Penti provides audit-ready documentation aligned with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53/NIST CSF, HIPAA,  and PCI DSS. Our reports include control mappings, remediation guidance, and evidence summaries, which makes it easier for compliance teams to prepare for audits or meet customer security requirements.