Penetration Testing

Overview#

Argus is committed to proactive security validation through regular penetration testing conducted by qualified third-party security firms. Our penetration testing program systematically identifies and addresses security weaknesses across the platform before they can be exploited, ensuring robust defense mechanisms protect your data and operations.

Key Features#

Regular Third-Party Testing - Independent security firms conduct penetration testing on a regular schedule, providing an unbiased assessment of the platform's security posture and identifying vulnerabilities that internal reviews may miss.
Comprehensive Test Coverage - Testing spans the full breadth of the platform including network infrastructure, web applications, APIs, authentication systems, and authorization controls to ensure no attack surface is overlooked.
Structured Methodology - Tests follow industry-recognized methodologies encompassing reconnaissance, vulnerability identification, controlled validation, and detailed reporting with remediation recommendations.
Vulnerability Lifecycle Management - Discovered vulnerabilities are tracked from identification through prioritization, remediation, and verification retesting to confirm that fixes are effective.
Attack Surface Monitoring - Continuous monitoring of the platform's exposed services and endpoints detects changes that could introduce new security risks, triggering additional assessment when needed.
Compliance Validation - Security control testing validates effectiveness against industry standards and regulatory requirements, providing evidence for compliance audits.
Remediation Tracking - Every finding is assigned to the appropriate team with severity-based SLAs, and progress is tracked through to verified resolution.
Trend Analysis - Quarterly reporting includes trend analysis showing improvement over time across vulnerability categories, remediation speed, and overall security posture.

How It Works#

Testing Program#

Argus maintains a structured penetration testing program:

Scope Definition - Each engagement defines clear boundaries including target systems, permitted techniques, testing windows, and exclusions to ensure thorough coverage without operational disruption.
Security Assessment - Qualified testers evaluate the platform's defenses through network, application, and infrastructure testing. Testing covers common vulnerability categories as well as platform-specific security concerns.
Findings and Reporting - Detailed reports document each finding with severity classification, potential impact, and specific remediation guidance. Executive summaries provide high-level risk assessments for stakeholders.
Remediation - Engineering teams address findings based on severity-driven priorities, with critical and high-severity issues receiving expedited attention.
Verification - Retesting confirms that remediation measures effectively address the identified vulnerabilities.
Continuous Improvement - Findings inform improvements to development practices, security controls, and monitoring capabilities, strengthening the platform's defenses over time.

Testing Types#

The program includes multiple testing approaches:

External Assessment - Tests the platform's defenses from an outside attacker's perspective
Internal Assessment - Evaluates security controls from within the network boundary
Application Security Testing - Focuses on web application and API vulnerabilities
Red Team Exercises - Simulates advanced threat scenarios to test detection and response capabilities

Reporting and Transparency#

Customers can request summaries of recent penetration testing activities, including the scope of testing, overall findings summary (without exposing specific vulnerabilities), and remediation status. Detailed reports are available under NDA for enterprise customers.

Compliance#

The penetration testing program supports compliance with:

SOC 2 - Regular security assessments and vulnerability management
ISO 27001 - Technical vulnerability management (A.12.6)
PCI-DSS - Penetration testing requirements (Requirement 11.3)
HIPAA - Security evaluation and testing requirements
NIST 800-53 - Security assessment controls (CA-8)
FedRAMP - Penetration testing requirements for authorized systems

Availability#

Enterprise Plan: Penetration testing program included; customer-specific testing summaries available on request
Professional Plan: Platform-level penetration testing covers all plans; customer-specific summaries available for Enterprise

Last Reviewed: 2026-02-05

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