Identify your weakest points before attackers do.
Overview
One cyber incident can cost your business dearly. That's why forward-thinking organizations in Calgary and across Alberta are turning to regular penetration testing to achieve critical security outcomes
Prevent Incidents
Find and fix vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them, avoiding costly breaches and downtime.
Protect Sensitive Data
Safeguard customer information and intellectual property by identifying unseen security gaps.
Accelerate Compliance
Meet and maintain standards like SOC 2, PCI-DSS, or HIPAA by fixing security weaknesses before audits.
Prioritize Fixes
Get clear, risk-ranked findings so your IT team knows what to fix first for the biggest impact.
Demonstrate Progress
Track and demonstrate your security improvements to executives, boards, and insurers with objective test results.
Multi-Test Options
We offer flexible multi-engagement options—quarterly, biannual, or custom schedules—so your security posture stays current.
Our Approach
Automated platform + expert human analysis. s01ve uses a hybrid testing model that combines an AI-driven automated pentesting engine with deep human expertise. This approach delivers fast, thorough results without burdening your team
Speed and Depth
Our autonomous scanning platform uncovers vulnerabilities across your network in hours, not weeks. Seasoned security experts then validate and investigate critical findings for depth and accuracy.
Actionable Results
Every finding includes clear remediation guidance. We prioritize issues by risk, so you get a focused action plan to strengthen your defenses.
Minimal Disruption
Testing is conducted safely and efficiently, usually requiring only a brief kickoff and wrap-up. Your team stays focused on daily operations while we find the weaknesses.
Business-Aligned Reporting
We deliver an executive-friendly summary alongside technical details. You'll see how each issue impacts your business and compliance posture, with recommendations that fit your reality.
Types of Penetration Testing We Provide
We focus on the areas that matter most to modern organizations where attackers strike first and where small oversights can cause major impact. Each test type delivers clear, prioritized results to help your team close gaps fast.
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External Penetration Testing
Simulates real-world attacks from the open internet to identify exploitable paths caused by weak credentials, misconfigurations, or unpatched vulnerabilities in public-facing systems such as web servers, APIs, and firewalls.
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Internal Penetration Testing
Assesses your internal network and user environment to reveal what could happen if an attacker gains a foothold inside. This test identifies privilege escalation opportunities, lateral movement paths, and insecure internal configurations that traditional tools often miss.
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Cloud & Identity Testing
Evaluates your cloud infrastructure and identity access controls to uncover misconfigurations, overly permissive roles, and exposed credentials. We test across environments such as AWS, Azure, and Microsoft 365 — including identity systems like Entra ID and hybrid Active Directory — to ensure no hidden privilege paths exist.
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Kubernetes & Container Testing
Examines the configuration and security posture of Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads. We identify misconfigurations, exposed APIs, and risky network policies that could allow unauthorized access or privilege escalation within your environment.
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Active Directory & Credential Audits
Tests your identity backbone by evaluating password policies, credential reuse, group memberships, and potential privilege escalation within Active Directory or Entra environments. Weak or misconfigured accounts are among the most common breach vectors — and we help you eliminate them.
Industries We Serve
Oil & Gas

Healthcare

Finance & Legal

Manufacturing

Public Sector & Education

Technology

Real-world impact:
40% Risk Reduction in 30 Days: A mid-size manufacturing firm fixed 40% of its high-risk vulnerabilities within one month of our test, dramatically lowering their breach risk and insurance premiums.
Immediate Credential Lockdown: Our team discovered exposed admin credentials at a healthcare organization and helped remediate them on the spot - averting a potential data breach of thousands of patient records.
100% Fix Confirmation: After a financial company addressed the findings we identified, our complimentary retest verified 100% of critical issues were resolved. The result was a clean security bill of health in time for their compliance audit.
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Pentest Readiness Checklist
- How to define your pentest objectives and scope for maximum impact.
- Steps to prepare your IT environment and team (so testing runs smoothly with no surprises).
- Key information and access our testers will need (and how we keep it secure).
- What to do after the test - from prioritizing fixes to scheduling a retest.
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Ready to Secure Your Business?
Don't wait for an incident to expose your weaknesses. Book a Discovery Call today to see how s01ve's Calgary cybersecurity experts can help you strengthen your security posture with minimal effort on your part. Our team is ready to answer your questions, tailor a penetration test to your needs, and guide you step-by-step to a safer IT environment. Let's proactively protect your organization from the threats ahead.
FAQs
In most cases, the testing itself can be completed within hours. We typically deliver the full results and report within a few business days - much faster than a traditional weeks-long pen test.
We collaborate with you to define the test scope based on your systems, applications, and goals. Once we understand what needs to be assessed, we provide a clear, upfront quote. Our efficient hybrid approach often means lower cost and faster turnaround than fully manual testing.
No. We conduct our penetration tests in a safe manner that avoids disrupting your business. Testing is scheduled thoughtfully and performed with techniques that minimize any impact on network performance or availability.
Absolutely. All testing is performed under strict confidentiality - we're happy to sign NDAs. We only proceed with written permission (a “get out of jail free” authorization), and our team ensures the process is safe for your data and systems. Your results are shared only with you.
Yes. We include a complimentary retest of critical issues once you've addressed them. This validation step confirms that the vulnerabilities have been successfully resolved, giving you peace of mind and proof of improvement.
Definitely. Our penetration testing service produces documentation you can use for compliance requirements (e.g. PCI-DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA) and cyber insurance applications. The report demonstrates due diligence and risk reduction, which can satisfy auditors and even help with insurance premiums.
You will receive a detailed penetration test report that includes an executive summary, a technical findings section with evidence and severity ratings, and a prioritized remediation roadmap. We also offer a debrief call to walk through the results and next steps with your team.