Penetration Testing & Scanning

    Find Vulnerabilities Before Attackers Do

    Regular penetration testing and security scans reveal the weaknesses in your defenses. Get actionable remediation plans to protect your clients' financial data.

    Proactive Security for Your Firm

    Don't wait for a breach to discover your weaknesses. Our assessments give you a clear picture of your security posture.

    Comprehensive Scanning

    Automated and manual security scans across your entire infrastructure — networks, applications, and cloud services.

    Risk-Based Prioritization

    Every vulnerability is scored by severity and business impact so your team fixes the most critical issues first.

    Remediation Roadmaps

    Actionable step-by-step remediation plans with clear timelines and resource requirements for each finding.

    Scan Results

    Clear, Prioritized Findings

    Our vulnerability reports don't just list problems — they rank them by real-world risk and give your team a clear path to resolution. Every finding includes severity scoring, affected assets, and step-by-step remediation guidance.

    • CVSS severity scoring for every finding
    • Step-by-step remediation instructions
    • Trend tracking across assessments
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    Total Findings

    24

    Critical

    2

    High

    5

    Medium

    17

    Network Security7 findings
    Web Applications9 findings
    Endpoint Security5 findings
    Cloud Configuration3 findings

    Full Assessment Capabilities

    From automated scans to hands-on penetration testing, we cover every angle of your security.

    Penetration Testing

    Ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks against your systems to uncover vulnerabilities before criminals do.

    Security Scans

    Automated vulnerability scanning of networks, web applications, and endpoints on a regular schedule.

    Risk Scoring

    CVSS-based risk scoring combined with business context to prioritize remediation efforts effectively.

    Asset Discovery

    Comprehensive inventory of all network devices, applications, and shadow IT to eliminate blind spots.

    Quarterly Assessments

    Scheduled quarterly vulnerability assessments with trending reports to track your security posture over time.

    Zero-Day Monitoring

    Rapid assessment of newly disclosed vulnerabilities to determine if your firm is affected and needs immediate action.

    Who It's For

    Vulnerability assessments built for firms that need to prove their security posture.

    CPA Firms

    Identify and fix security gaps that could expose taxpayer data before your next IRS compliance review.

    Multi-Office Practices

    Assess security consistently across all locations and remote workers with unified vulnerability reporting.

    Regulated Financial Services

    Meet SOC 2, GLBA, and state data protection requirements with documented vulnerability management.

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    Outdated TLS 1.0 on mail server

    Critical

    In Progress

    Missing MFA on admin accounts

    Critical

    Remediated

    Unpatched firewall firmware

    High

    Scheduled

    Weak password policy

    High

    In Progress

    Open RDP port on subnet

    Medium

    Remediated
    Remediation Tracking

    Track Fixes from Finding to Resolution

    Our remediation tracker keeps your team accountable and provides auditors with documented proof that vulnerabilities are being addressed on schedule.

    • Assigned owners and deadlines
    • Quarterly progress reporting
    • Compliance-ready documentation

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How often should accounting firms conduct vulnerability assessments?

    We recommend quarterly vulnerability scans with an annual penetration test at minimum. During tax season or after major system changes, additional assessments help ensure new vulnerabilities haven't been introduced. Our service includes automated continuous scanning between scheduled assessments.

    What's the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?

    A vulnerability scan is an automated process that identifies known weaknesses in your systems. A penetration test goes further — our security experts actively attempt to exploit those vulnerabilities to determine real-world risk. Both are essential for a complete security picture.

    Will vulnerability testing disrupt our daily operations?

    No. We schedule scans during off-peak hours and use non-destructive testing methods. Penetration tests are carefully scoped and coordinated with your team to avoid any impact on client-facing services or critical business processes.

    How do vulnerability assessments help with IRS compliance?

    IRS Publication 4557 requires firms to regularly assess and address security risks. Our vulnerability assessments provide the documentation and remediation tracking needed to demonstrate compliance during IRS reviews and audits.

    What do we receive after an assessment is complete?

    You receive a detailed report including an executive summary, full vulnerability inventory with CVSS scores, risk-prioritized remediation recommendations, trend analysis comparing to previous assessments, and compliance mapping to relevant standards like IRS Pub 4557 and SOC 2.

    Know Your Weaknesses Before Attackers Do

    Start with a free vulnerability assessment and get a clear picture of your firm's security posture — with actionable steps to strengthen your defenses.