Unknown attack surface
Impact
Without regular security testing, you don't know your vulnerabilities. Outdated software, misconfigured servers, insecure APIs - attackers find these gaps systematically.
Offensive Security
Find, assess, and fix vulnerabilities.
From targeted penetration tests and realistic red teaming scenarios to automated vulnerability scanning: our employed pentesters review your systems the way real attackers would - with a fixed-price commitment and all data in Germany.
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The Threat Landscape
Attackers only need one gap.
The average time to detection of a cyber attack is 204 days. In this time, attackers exfiltrate data, encrypt systems or prepare for extortion.
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Rising compliance requirements
Impact
NIS-2 explicitly requires penetration testing. DORA mandates threat-led penetration tests for financial entities since January 2025. Without evidence, you risk fines and personal liability.
Multi-million ransomware losses
Impact
The average cost of a ransomware attack is EUR 4.5 million. Regular penetration tests map entry points and deliver prioritised remediation steps.
Supplier audits demand evidence
Impact
Enterprise clients increasingly require pentest reports as a prerequisite for business relationships. Without current security evidence, you lose contracts to competitors.
Sources: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, ENISA Threat Landscape 2024, Verizon DBIR 2024
Offensive Security Services
Four specialised test methods - matched to your maturity level, industry and compliance requirements.
Penetration Testing
Manual security testing of your web applications, networks, APIs and cloud infrastructure by certified pentesters. Verified findings, zero false positives.
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Red Teaming
Realistic attack scenarios across multiple vectors - from social engineering and physical access to technical exploitation. Test your entire defence chain.
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Vulnerability Scan
Automated, regular detection of known vulnerabilities in your infrastructure. Continuous monitoring with prioritised reporting.
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AI Penetration Test
Security testing for LLMs, RAG systems and AI agents: prompt injection, jailbreaking, guardrail bypass - following OWASP Top 10 LLM and MITRE ATLAS.
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SME Security Assessment
Pragmatic security entry point for SMEs: external and internal analysis plus workshop. Results and action plan in one week.
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Do you know your vulnerabilities?
In a free 30-minute consultation we analyse your testing needs and recommend the appropriate method. You receive a fixed-price quote within 24 hours.
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Our Approach
From Scoping to a Prioritised Action Plan
Our structured testing process ensures that you don't just receive a list of vulnerabilities - but a clear plan of what needs to be fixed first.
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Scoping & RoE
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Definition of test scope, test type (black/grey/white-box), time frame and rules of engagement. Fixed-price quote in 24 hours.
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Reconnaissance
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Automated and manual information gathering: network scans, OSINT, service enumeration and technology fingerprinting.
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Analysis & Exploitation
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Manual vulnerability analysis, business logic testing and controlled exploitation. Every finding is verified with a proof-of-concept.
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Documentation
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Detailed report with CVSS scores, risk matrix, screenshots and concrete remediation recommendations. Management summary included.
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Presentation & Retest
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Closing presentation for management and IT team. Optional: Retest of remediated vulnerabilities.
Comparison
Test Methods Compared
Each method has its purpose - we help you make the right choice.
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| Criterion | Standard Penetration Test | Extended Red Teaming | Automated Vulnerability Scan | Entry SME Assessment |
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| Goal | Find vulnerabilities | Test defences | Identify known gaps | Get an overview |
| Depth | Manual + automated | Realistic, multi-vector | Automated | External + internal + workshop |
| Duration | 5-20 business days | 2-6 weeks | 1-2 days | 1 week |
| Ideal for | Compliance + improvement | Mature organisations | Continuous monitoring | SME entry point |
| Price from | EUR 5,000 | EUR 15,000 | on request | on request |
Your Contact Persons
Speak directly with our offensive security team. Free initial consultation - non-binding and confidential.
M.Sc. in IT Security with more than 5 years of experience in offensive security analysis. Leads the delivery of penetration tests, specializing in web applications, network infrastructure, reverse engineering and hardware security. Responsible for several responsible disclosures.
OSCP+ OSCP OSWP OSWA
Managing Director of AWARE7 GmbH with many years of expertise in information security, penetration testing and IT risk management. Graduate of the Internet Security master's program at Westfälische Hochschule (if(is), Prof. Norbert Pohlmann). Bestselling author with Wiley-VCH and lecturer at the ASW-Akademie. His assessments of cybersecurity and digital sovereignty have appeared in Welt am Sonntag, WDR, Deutschlandfunk and Handelsblatt, among others.
IT-Grundschutz-Praktiker (TÜV) IT Risk Manager (DGI) § 8a BSIG Prüfverfahrenskompetenz Ausbilderprüfung (IHK) T.I.S.P. Board-Mitglied
Target Groups
Who is Offensive Security for?
NIS-2 affected organisations
Penetration tests are explicitly required as a measure under the NIS-2 Directive. Our reports serve as compliance evidence for auditors and regulators.
Organisations before supplier audits
Enterprise clients require current pentest reports as a prerequisite for business relationships. We deliver audit-ready evidence.
Critical infrastructure operators
Operators of critical infrastructure with reporting obligations under applicable legislation.
SMEs
The SME Security Assessment is the pragmatic entry point: external, internal and as a workshop - results in one week.
Financial services (DORA)
DORA has required threat-led penetration tests since January 2025. We know the requirements and deliver DORA-compliant reports.
Organisations with SOC/SIEM
Red teaming tests your entire detection and response capability under realistic conditions - the ultimate stress test for your defences.
Why AWARE7 for Offensive Security
What sets us apart from other providers
Pure awareness platforms don't test systems. Pure consulting firms are too far removed. AWARE7 combines both: we hack your infrastructure and train your employees: tailored to mid-sized companies, personal, without enterprise overhead.
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Research and teaching as our foundation
Around 20% of our revenue comes from research projects for the BSI and the BMBF. Our studies, published at ACM and Springer conferences, analyse millions of websites and tens of thousands of phishing emails. Three of our executives are professors at German universities at the same time.
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Digital sovereignty: no compromises
From first contact to final report, your data is stored on our own servers in Germany - no US cloud providers, no third-country transfers. Our AI also runs on our own hardware in Germany - with locally operated open-source models. Client and project data never reach external AI services. All staff are permanently employed, covered by social insurance and bound by uniform legal obligations.
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Fixed price within 24h: predictable project timelines
Within 24 hours you receive a binding fixed-price quote without hourly rate risk. A well-practised team and standardised processes ensure a clear schedule with a defined start and end date.
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Your dedicated contact
A personal project manager accompanies you from the first meeting to the retest. You book appointments directly with your contact person and keep the same contact throughout the project.
Peer-reviewed publications
Different Seas, Different Phishes - Large-Scale Analysis of Phishing Simulations
ACM AsiaCCS 2025
Oskar Braun, Jan Hörnemann, Norbert Pohlmann, Matteo Große-Kampmann
A Platform for Physiological and Behavioral Security
NSPW 2025
Jan Hörnemann
Privacy from 5 PM to 6 AM: Tracking and Transparency in the HbbTV Ecosystem
IEEE/IFIP DSN 2025
Jan Hörnemann, Norbert Pohlmann, Matteo Große-Kampmann
Understanding Regional Filter Lists: Efficacy and Impact
PoPETS 2025
Jan Hörnemann, Norbert Pohlmann, Matteo Große-Kampmann
Who is AWARE7 the right partner for?
Mid-sized companies with 50-2,000 employees
Companies that need real security, without paying for a DAX-corporation provider. Fixed price, clear scope, one point of contact.
IT managers & CISOs
Who have to argue convincingly in-house and need a report in boardroom language for that, not just technical findings.
Regulated industries
Critical infrastructure, healthcare, financial services: NIS-2, ISO 27001, DORA. We know the requirements and deliver evidence that auditors accept.
„A great team, working with them was a real pleasure and moved us forward on the technical side.“
Satisfied Client
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Technology + Organisation = Maximum Protection
Complement technical testing with organisational security measures.
ISMS / ISO 27001
Build a management system that systematically feeds technical test results into your security organisation.
ISO consultingPhishing Simulation
Test the human factor - like the social engineering vector in red teaming, but as a continuous awareness programme.
Phishing simulationSecurity Awareness
Sensitise your employees to the attack techniques our pentesters use every day.
Training programmesFrequently Asked Questions
Your Questions About Offensive Security
Everything CISOs, IT managers and executives need to know before their first security test.
What is the difference between a penetration test, red teaming and a vulnerability scan?
A vulnerability scan is an automated scan that identifies known weaknesses - fast and cost-effective, but without manual verification. A penetration test goes significantly further: our experts manually review systems, chain vulnerabilities into attack paths and find business logic flaws that no scanner can detect. Red teaming is the most comprehensive variant: we simulate a realistic attack across multiple weeks and vectors (phishing, physical, technical) to test your entire detection and response capability.
What type of security test does my organisation need?
This depends on your maturity level. Organisations without prior testing ideally start with a vulnerability scan or the SME Security Assessment. If you already have basic security measures in place, a penetration test is the next step. We recommend red teaming for organisations with an established SOC/SIEM that want to test their detection capabilities under realistic conditions. In a free initial consultation we help you make the right choice.
How does a penetration test at AWARE7 work?
Our process follows five steps: 1) Scoping workshop to define test scope, test type and rules of engagement. 2) Reconnaissance and automated scans. 3) Manual analysis and exploitation by our pentesters. 4) Documentation of all findings with CVSS score, proof-of-concept and recommendations. 5) Closing presentation with management summary and technical deep-dive. The exact timeline for reporting is agreed individually in the scoping workshop.
Can our systems be damaged during a test?
No. We work to recognised standards (OWASP, PTES, OSSTMM) and agree all tests in writing in advance. Destructive tests such as DoS are only conducted in isolated environments. A current backup is ensured before any production environment testing. Our testers adhere to contractually defined rules of engagement.
Is a penetration test required for NIS-2 compliance?
Yes. The NIS-2 Directive requires affected organisations to implement measures to prevent disruptions to availability, integrity and confidentiality. Penetration testing is explicitly listed as a required security measure. The DORA regulation has also required threat-led penetration testing for financial entities since January 2025. Our reports are designed to serve as compliance evidence for auditors and regulators.
What does a penetration test cost?
Costs depend on scope and complexity. A focused web application test starts from approx. EUR 5,000, a comprehensive infrastructure test from approx. EUR 8,000, red teaming from approx. EUR 15,000. You receive a binding fixed-price quote within 24 hours - no hourly rates, no additional charges.
Does AWARE7 work with subcontractors or freelancers?
No. All pentesters are full-time employees of AWARE7 and are bound by strict confidentiality agreements. No freelancer and no subcontractor has access to your systems or results. All data is processed in Germany - on our own infrastructure, not in the cloud.
How often should security tests be conducted?
At minimum annually, more frequently for critical systems or after major changes. NIS-2-affected organisations should test quarterly. Many of our clients use our retainer model for regular, plannable tests at reduced rates. We recommend monthly or continuous vulnerability scanning.
Further questions? Speak directly with our experts.
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