Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT) 

Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT) is an advanced form of penetration testing that focuses on simulating actual attacks carried out by cybercriminals. Unlike traditional testing, which often relies on known vulnerabilities and standard methods, TLPT uses up-to-date information on tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used by advanced adversaries. As a result, TLPT provides a more realistic picture of an organization’s security and identifies vulnerabilities that can be exploited in real-world attacks.

TLPT allows you to assess your organization’s resilience to advanced attacks by identifying security vulnerabilities that may not be detected by standard penetration testing. By simulating real-world attack scenarios, TLPT provides valuable information about how systems, processes, and people respond to threats. This makes it possible to implement targeted corrective actions, improve security procedures, and increase employee awareness, all of which lead to a significant strengthening of the organization’s overall security posture.

Conducting a TLPT provides a more realistic view of threats, focusing on critical assets and potential attack vectors specific to the organization. It helps increase security awareness among employees, meets regulatory requirements, and supports a proactive approach to risk management.

The TLPT process involves several key stages. First comes planning and preparation, where the goals, scope, and principles of testing are established and the organization’s specifics understood. Next, information about the infrastructure, potential attack vectors, and threat modelling are collected. In the attack simulation phase, realistic attacks are implemented according to the established scope, using real adversaries’ techniques. Finally, the results are analyzed and reported, along with detected vulnerabilities and recommendations.

TLPT simulates various attacks, including attacks on network infrastructure, web and mobile applications, social engineering attacks such as phishing, attacks on endpoint devices, and attempts to bypass authentication and authorization systems. Simulations can also include insider threat scenarios to assess an organization’s response to the actions of rogue employees.

Yes, TLPT is based on up-to-date information on tactics, techniques and procedures used by advanced adversaries. Our specialists keep abreast of the latest threats and trends in cyber security, which allows us to simulate the most current and realistic attack scenarios.

Conducting TLPT can help us meet regulatory requirements and security standards, such as NIS-2, DORA or ISO 27001. Attack simulations provide evidence of a proactive approach to risk management and allow us to identify and eliminate vulnerabilities, which is key to regulatory compliance.

The cost of TLPT depends on a number of factors, such as the scope of the tests, the complexity of the infrastructure, the duration of the project and the specific requirements of the client. After an initial consultation, we prepare a personalized offer tailored to the organization’s needs and budget.