Penetration Testing

Organisations across Australia trust our tailored penetration testing for practical, effective security and compliance. protecting every layer now and into the future.

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Uncover security risks

Facing a security challenge? Our pen testing services can help.

Every business is different. Our penetration testing is tailored to your systems and goals, so you can uncover real risks and build resilience where it counts.

Scan apps for login and data flaws

Assess your web apps for hidden threats and ensure customer data remains protected.

Web Application Penetration Testing

Spot issues before threat actors do

Discover hidden risks across your systems and take action with clear prioritisation.

Vulnerability Assessment

Specialist Testing

Find bugs hidden deep in your codebase

We analyse your codebase for hardcoded secrets, logic flaws, and poor configurations that expose security risks.

Source Code Review

Social Engineering & Phishing

Mimic real threats to test defences

Use Red Teaming to assess how well your security, staff, and procedures stand up to a real-world cyberattack.

Use testing scenarios to upskill teams

Run real-time simulations with our Purple Team to sharpen your team’s detection and response capabilities.

Find OT and SCADA risks without disruption

Test your industrial systems safely with targeted OT/SCADA assessments that avoid downtime.

OT/SCADA Network Penetration Test

Discover how attackers break into your systems

We replicate internal compromise scenarios to show how an attacker might move through your environment.

Internal Penetration Testing

Pinpoint weak spots across your stack

Evaluate the exposure of your external systems and how attackers could use them as an entry point.

External Penetration Testing

Simulate DoS attacks before real ones hit

How does your system handle pressure? We simulate DoS attacks to stress-test your apps, networks, and incident response capabilities.

Denial of Service (DoS) Testing

Scan device settings for weak spots

Check your new systems or networks for required protections before they go live.

Configuration Reviews

Understand emerging AI security risks

Ensure your AI solutions are built securely from the outset and meet internal and external security expectations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Penetration Test

Stop breaches before they start

Attackers exploit app logic gaps and missed flaws. Our deep testing finds weaknesses that could lead to real business risks - not just what tools detect.

Application Penetration Tests

Scan apps for login and data flaws

Assess your web apps for hidden threats and ensure customer data remains protected.

Web Application Penetration Testing

Spot issues before threat actors do

Discover hidden risks across your systems and take action with clear prioritisation.

Vulnerability Assessment

Specialist Testing

Find bugs hidden deep in your codebase

We analyse your codebase for hardcoded secrets, logic flaws, and poor configurations that expose security risks.

Source Code Review

Social Engineering & Phishing

Mimic real threats to test defences

Use Red Teaming to assess how well your security, staff, and procedures stand up to a real-world cyberattack.

Use testing scenarios to upskill teams

Run real-time simulations with our Purple Team to sharpen your team’s detection and response capabilities.

Find OT and SCADA risks without disruption

Test your industrial systems safely with targeted OT/SCADA assessments that avoid downtime.

OT/SCADA Network Penetration Test

Discover how attackers break into your systems

We replicate internal compromise scenarios to show how an attacker might move through your environment.

Internal Penetration Testing

Pinpoint weak spots across your stack

Evaluate the exposure of your external systems and how attackers could use them as an entry point.

External Penetration Testing

Simulate DoS attacks before real ones hit

How does your system handle pressure? We simulate DoS attacks to stress-test your apps, networks, and incident response capabilities.

Denial of Service (DoS) Testing

Scan device settings for weak spots

Check your new systems or networks for required protections before they go live.

Configuration Reviews

Understand emerging AI security risks

Ensure your AI solutions are built securely from the outset and meet internal and external security expectations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Penetration Test

Stop breaches before they start

Attackers exploit app logic gaps and missed flaws. Our deep testing finds weaknesses that could lead to real business risks - not just what tools detect.

Application Penetration Tests

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Pen testing that covers every corner

Cybersecurity isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our approach. Our penetration testing spans infrastructure, apps, cloud, and human behaviour to catch risks others miss.

Application Penetration Tests

Our deep code assessments reveal vulnerabilities that aren't visible in the interface—like logic bugs, insecure coding practices, and hidden threats.

Application Penetration Tests

Simulate attacks to test your vital business systems

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Penetration Test

We examine AI systems, including models, data inputs, and LLMs, to identify modern security risks and protect against emerging threats.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Penetration Test

Identify and assess threats in AI environments

Configuration Reviews

We inspect configurations across firewalls, servers, and networks to uncover security flaws and reduce the risk of misconfigurations.

Configuration Reviews

Identify vulnerabilities in your systems

Denial of Service (DoS) Testing

Test your system’s resilience under load with simulated DoS attacks that challenge your apps, infrastructure, and incident response playbooks.

Denial of Service (DoS) Testing

Run DoS simulations to test your defences

External Penetration Testing

Identify weaknesses in your public-facing systems with external assessments that simulate how real attackers operate.

External Penetration Testing

Assess external-facing systems like an attacker would

Internal Penetration Testing

Simulate an internal breach and uncover the flaws attackers could exploit after gaining access to your systems.

Internal Penetration Testing

Simulate breaches to test your internal security

OT/SCADA Network Penetration Test

We evaluate your OT and SCADA environments to detect vulnerabilities, ensuring safety and uptime while strengthening security.

OT/SCADA Network Penetration Test

Strengthen security for industrial systems and controls

Enhance SOC effectiveness with live, collaborative attack simulations that build detection speed and coordinated response.

Integrate red and blue team strategies for resilience

Our red team mimics threat actors to expose weaknesses across your infrastructure, staff, and physical controls.

Simulate real attacks to test your resilience

Social Engineering & Phishing

Simulate phishing threats to evaluate user awareness and strengthen frontline defence across your teams.

Social Engineering & Phishing

Run phishing simulations to train your workforce

Source Code Review

Go beyond surface-level testing with code-level reviews that expose insecure logic and hidden backdoors.

Source Code Review

Identify logic flaws hidden in your codebase

Specialist Testing

We design custom tests targeting biometric spoofing, hardware-level risks, and wireless threats—just like real attackers would.

Specialist Testing

Custom security testing for complex scenarios

Vulnerability Assessment

Perform a full vulnerability scan to highlight your top risks and guide efficient mitigation.

Vulnerability Assessment

Uncover concealed threats across your systems

Web Application Penetration Testing

Uncover hidden flaws in your web apps — from session handling to access controls — through in-depth security reviews.

Web Application Penetration Testing

Find flaws in your web platforms and apps

Chief Information Officer

Government Agency

"As ever, a professional, effective and efficient engagement with Cythera that has left us feeling more secure. Thanks team!"

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End-to-end penetration testing Australia businesses trust

Our penetration testing services uncover real risks and give you practical fixes, helping you build stronger, more resilient security.

Built around your systems, scale, and needs

Every test is customised to your systems, goals and tech stack. You get relevant insights you can use, not just technical noise.

Real answers, not just reports

Receive a ranked list of issues, plus practical next steps your team can take to cut risk and strengthen defences.

Help that goes further than the findings

We’re with you after the test too, helping you boost security and get ready for what comes next.

What comes next

Broaden your defences. Strengthen your coverage.

Once our pen testing services are complete, we guide your next move, offering focused services that cut risk and strengthen your security for the long haul.

Get a clear, actionable report outlining discovered vulnerabilities and recommended fixes
Access expert support for remediation and follow-up testing
Build an ongoing relationship with penetration testing Australia specialists

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Managed Protection

Protect your business with Australia's trusted MSSP. We deliver enterprise grade defence, real-time response, and full visibility, without the extra cost or complexity.

Security Architecture

Security Engineering turns strategy into action. From compliance to DevSecOps, we enhance your security architecture and build resilient teams to keep you ready, protected, and confident.

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Our customers

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Chief Information Officer

Government Agency

"As ever, a professional, effective and efficient engagement with Cythera that has left us feeling more secure. Thanks team!"

Cyber security news

Latest advisories

Stay ahead of emerging threats with our expert blog posts, research, and industry updates.

Silverstripe - Host Header Injection

Silverstripe CMS is affected by a Host Header Injection flaw, which can be exploited to manipulate password reset workflows, potentially redirecting or compromising user data.

FarCry Core Framework - Multiple Issues

FarCry Core contains multiple vulnerabilities that could let unauthenticated users upload arbitrary files and execute remote code on the hosting server.

Silverstripe – Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

With local organisation admin credentials, an attacker can exploit the API to create, delete, or revert virtual machine snapshots in other organisations’ Virtual Data Centres (VDCs), breaching isolation boundaries.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

From risk assessment to rapid response - we’re with you every step of the way.

Can Cythera offer one-off advisory sessions?

Yes. We offer both ongoing engagements and one-off services like strategic reviews, roadmap workshops, or incident readiness assessments based on your needs.

What size or type of organisation does Cythera work with?

Our advisory services are built for mid-to-large enterprises, government bodies and high-risk industries. We deliver executive-level security leadership, governance, and reporting tailored to your operational and regulatory needs.

Why does my organisation need a penetration test?

You can't fix what you can't see. Pen testing uncovers hidden threats in your systems, supports compliance obligations, and gives your team actionable insight to strengthen your defences before attackers strike.

Will testing disrupt our operations?

Our engagements are carefully planned to minimise impact. Testing can be scheduled during off-peak hours or conducted in a staged environment, depending on your needs.

Contact us

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Please call our office number during normal business hours or submit a form below

Where to find us

If you experience a security breach outside normal working hours, please complete the form and we will respond as soon as possible.

Get in touch

sales@cythera.com.au

General enquiries

1300 CYTHERA
(1300 298 437)

Melbourne office

Level 22,
120 Spencer St
Melbourne, VIC 3000

Brisbane office

Level 1, 310 Edward Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000

Perth Office

Level 32, 152 St Georges Tce
Perth WA 6000 Australia

Sydney office

Level 13, 333 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Auckland office

Level 5
51 Shortland Street,
Auckland 1010 New Zealand

Wellington office

Levels 8 and 9
10 Brandon Street
Wellington 6011 New Zealand

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