What is Penetration Testing
Penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking, is a simulated cyberattack performed by cybersecurity professionals to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in your systems before real attackers can. At Shaka Cyber, our expert-led penetration tests assess your network, web applications, and internal infrastructure to uncover security gaps, test incident response, and strengthen your overall defense. Penetration testing is essential for businesses looking to protect sensitive data, meet compliance requirements like HIPAA and PCI, and reduce the risk of costly breaches.
Why is it Important
Penetration testing is crucial for identifying hidden vulnerabilities before cybercriminals can exploit them. Small and medium-sized businesses are frequent targets due to limited security resources and outdated defenses. By simulating real-world attacks, penetration testing helps your organization strengthen its security posture, reduce the risk of data breaches, and ensure compliance with industry standards like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001. At Shaka Cyber, our penetration tests give you clear, actionable insights—so you can fix weaknesses before they become serious threats.
What Types of Testing do we Offer
At Shaka Cyber, we offer a full suite of penetration testing services for any industry that stores or handles sensitive data. Our testing includes external network penetration testing to identify internet-facing vulnerabilities, internal network assessments to simulate insider threats, and web application testing to uncover critical flaws like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS). We also provide wireless security testing and phishing simulations to evaluate technical and user-facing risks. Whether you’re in healthcare, legal, finance, education, or any other sector that must safeguard client or patient data, our OSCP-certified experts deliver actionable results that help you reduce risk, meet compliance standards like HIPAA and PCI, and strengthen your overall cybersecurity posture.
Who do we Serve
Shaka Cyber proudly serves industries where cybersecurity is critical and data protection is non-negotiable. We work with law firms, medical clinics, financial institutions, educational organizations, and small to mid-sized businesses across Houston, Galveston, and Southeast Texas. Whether you’re managing patient records, legal documents, payment information, or proprietary data, our team provides targeted penetration testing and security assessments to meet your specific regulatory and risk management needs. If your organization stores, processes, or transmits sensitive information, Shaka Cyber has the expertise to help you stay secure and compliant.