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Test your security the right way, before you discover its flaws the hard way.
When it comes to testing your security, there’s no one size fits all. Our combination of experienced human hackers and sophisticated software will help you spot and fix every vulnerability.
Powerful PEN tests.
Our robust Penetration (PEN) testing simulates a hacker attempting to get into your business system through hands-on research and the exploitation of vulnerabilities.
Our PEN Test process involves an active analysis of your system for any potential vulnerabilities that could result from poor or improper system configuration, both known and unknown hardware or software flaws, or operational weaknesses in process or technical countermeasures.
If vulnerabilities exist, our human experts will find them before the bad guys do.
Continuous Vulnerability Scanning.
In today’s digital world, regular network vulnerability scanning has become an essential extra layer of cybersecurity protection for every network you manage, regardless of size.
Vulnerability scanning is a software-driven exercise that identifies security holes in your organisation. Our vulnerability scan detects and classifies system weaknesses in computers, networks, and communications equipment – and even predicts the effectiveness of countermeasures.
Failing to do so could spell bad news for revenue, reputation and regulation adherence.
PEN Testing
Improve your compliance posture with major regulations that require both annual and ongoing PEN testing.
Attack Assesment
Determine the viability of select attack vectors and assess the business impact of successful attacks.
Hidden Vulnerabilities
Uncover high-risk vulnerabilities hidden among a well-sequenced attack against a set of lower-risk vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Scanning
Identify vulnerabilities that are difficult or impossible to detect with vulnerability scanning.
Vulnerability Scanning & Pen Testing FAQs
Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing are essential security assessment services that help Irish businesses identify weaknesses in their systems, networks, applications and configurations before attackers can exploit them. Vulnerability scanning performs systematic automated analysis to detect known flaws, missing patches and common exposures, while penetration testing — also known as ethical hacking — uses skilled experts to simulate real-world attacks and uncover deeper, complex vulnerabilities. DNA IT Solutions combines these services to provide comprehensive security insights with actionable recommendations, helping organisations prioritise fixes, strengthen defences, reduce risk and improve resilience against evolving cyber threats.
1. What is vulnerability scanning?
Vulnerability scanning is an automated process that detects known security weaknesses, missing patches and configuration issues in systems, networks and applications.
2. What is penetration testing?
Penetration testing is a controlled, expert-led simulation of a cyber attack that helps identify exploitable weaknesses beyond what automated scans can find.
3. How do scanning and pen testing differ?
Vulnerability scanning automatically detects known issues, while penetration testing uses human-led testing to simulate real attacks and explore how weaknesses can be chained together.
4. Why are these services important?
They help organisations identify and fix security weaknesses before attackers can exploit them, reducing risk and strengthening cybersecurity posture.
5. What types of systems can be tested?
Servers, networks, web applications, cloud environments, databases and APIs can all be assessed depending on scope and requirements.
6. How often should vulnerability scanning be performed?
Regular scanning is recommended — ideally monthly or quarterly — and after significant changes to infrastructure or deployments.
7. Is penetration testing suitable for small businesses?
Yes. Penetration testing and scanning can be tailored to the size and risk profile of small and medium organisations to provide valuable security insights.
8. Can these services help with compliance?
Yes. Many regulations and security standards recommend or require regular scanning and testing as part of compliance frameworks.
9. What happens after scanning and testing is done?
A report is delivered showing detected vulnerabilities, their severity, impact ratings and remediation guidance to improve security controls.
10. How does DNA IT perform these services?
DNA IT conducts automated scanning, defines testing scope, performs expert penetration tests and delivers detailed findings and remediation recommendations.