Penetration Testing, Cyber Essentials, and Managed Security for Businesses of All Sizes.
NeedSec helps organisations strengthen security with certified penetration testing, secure development services, Cyber Essentials certifications, and practical cyber security services tailored to your business and compliance requirements.
Manual security testing
Business-focused reporting
Developer-friendly remediation
Retesting support
Services
Professional cyber security services for modern organisations
NeedSec combines secure web development, real-world penetration testing, and business-focused remediation into one professional service flow.
Secure Web Development
Modern websites and web applications built with security, SEO, performance, admin lockdown, and clean professional design from day one.
AI Penetration Testing
Security testing for AI-enabled applications, workflows, integrations, prompt abuse, data exposure, and unsafe implementation patterns.
Web Application Penetration Testing
Manual security testing for modern web applications, including authentication, access control, injection, file upload, and business logic issues.
API Penetration Testing
Security testing for REST, GraphQL, and backend APIs, focusing on broken authorization, token issues, excessive data exposure, and abuse cases.
OWASP Penetration Testing
OWASP-aligned web and API security testing for access control, injection, authentication, misconfiguration, and application logic risks.
Infrastructure Penetration Testing
External and internal infrastructure testing to identify exposed services, weak configurations, credentials, and realistic attack paths.
Cloud Security Assessment
AWS, Azure, and GCP security reviews focused on exposed assets, IAM risks, storage exposure, logging gaps, and cloud misconfigurations.
Why NeedSec
Practical security outcomes, not just long scanner reports
Evidence-led findings
Findings include clear proof, affected locations, reproduction steps, and risk context - not just scanner noise.
Actionable remediation
Reports are written for developers and decision makers so fixes can be prioritised and implemented quickly.
Real attack paths
We focus on vulnerabilities that can actually be exploited and abused in real-world attack scenarios.
Process
Clear engagement flow from scoping to retesting
NeedSec provides a structured assessment process so your team understands what is being tested, what was found, and how to fix it.
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We confirm assets, testing goals, rules of engagement, and reporting expectations.
Test
Manual testing is performed to identify real vulnerabilities and practical attack paths.
Report
You receive clear findings with evidence, impact, risk rating, and remediation guidance.
Retest
We validate fixes and confirm whether the vulnerabilities have been remediated properly.
Specialist Services
Security support for compliance, development, and high-risk systems
NeedSec supports organisations with specialist services including secure web development, live code security, cloud reviews, and compliance-focused penetration testing.
Secure Web Development
Full-stack websites and apps built with security built in from day one.
Live Code Security
Security review embedded into your development workflow and pull requests.
Cloud Security Assessment
AWS, Azure, and GCP misconfiguration and access control review.
Compliance Penetration Testing
ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and NIST-aligned security testing.
Cyber Essentials
Certification assessed and awarded directly by NeedSec
NeedSec is an IASME-licensed certification body for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. We assess the required controls and award certification directly when the scheme requirements are met.
Example Outcomes
Practical security work that supports real business goals
NeedSec focuses on useful outcomes: clearer risk, safer systems, stronger remediation, and better trust signals for clients.
Secure web development with admin lockdown
Full-stack build delivered with auth, role-based access, hardened admin, and security headers configured.
API penetration testing with clear exploit paths
IDOR, broken auth, and data exposure found and documented with reproduction steps and fix guidance.
Cloud and compliance security assessment support
IAM misconfigurations, exposed storage, and logging gaps identified with a prioritised remediation plan.
Accreditations & Awards
Recognised assurance, practical security expertise
NeedSec is backed by recognised cyber security schemes, professional certifications, and assurance standards.
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Ready to understand your real security risk?
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