Penetration Testing in Manchester
Internal infrastructure, wireless, web application and API penetration testing for organisations in Manchester and across the north west, delivered by Cyber Scheme and CREST qualified testers. On-site work has travel included in the fixed price. Every engagement includes a free retest.
Overview
JAG Secure is a senior-led penetration testing consultancy with offices in Edinburgh and London and clients across the UK. Manchester sits between the two, a direct train from either, so internal infrastructure and wireless testing on your premises is delivered the same way it is anywhere else we work: with our own equipment, arranged around your change windows and with travel already inside the fixed price. Testing is delivered by consultants holding Cyber Scheme and CREST qualifications, led by a Principal-registered (PriCSP) tester.
Working in Manchester
We cover the city centre, Spinningfields, MediaCity and Salford Quays, Trafford Park, Stockport and the towns around the M60 and M62. Internal testing is done on site or, if you prefer, through a pre-configured testing device shipped to plug into your network, which gives the same coverage without a consultant in the building. Wireless testing is always on site because it has to be. External infrastructure, web application, API and cloud testing is delivered remotely. Scoping calls and debriefs happen over video or in person, whichever you want.
Why an Independent Consultancy
Manchester has no shortage of penetration testing providers, most of them large groups where the person who sells the test is not the person who does it. At JAG Secure the consultant who scopes your engagement is the consultant who delivers it and the one who explains the findings to your board. You get a fixed-price proposal within 24 hours, a report written for both engineers and leadership and a free retest once you have fixed what we found.
Testing Delivered On Site and Remotely
Internal Infrastructure Testing
An unauthenticated tester on your network, simulating what a compromised laptop, a rogue contractor or a phishing victim could reach. We test Active Directory, lateral movement, privilege escalation, legacy protocols, credential handling and segmentation between user, server and management networks. Delivered on site in Manchester or through a shipped testing device. This is the test most Manchester organisations ask us for first.
Wireless Testing
Corporate, guest and IoT wireless networks tested from the car park inwards: encryption and authentication weaknesses, rogue access points, client isolation, captive portal bypass and whether a guest network can reach anything it should not. Wireless testing is always done on site because it cannot be done any other way, so it is usually paired with an internal test on the same visit.
Web Applications, APIs and Cloud
Manchester’s technology and SaaS sector ships software that enterprise customers and procurement teams expect to see tested. We test web applications against the OWASP Top 10 and beyond. We test REST and GraphQL APIs for broken authentication and access control. We review AWS, Azure and Microsoft 365 environments for misconfiguration and excessive permissions. All of it is delivered remotely with a report written for the customer security questionnaire as well as the developers.
Professional Services and Compliance
Law firms, accountants and financial advisers across the north west are asked by insurers, regulators and corporate clients to evidence independent testing. We scope to the requirement in front of you, whether that is ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS or a client due diligence questionnaire. The report is written so it answers that requirement without a second document.
How an Engagement Works
Every engagement is scoped and delivered by a senior qualified consultant, not handed to a junior after the contract is signed. You receive a fixed-price proposal within 24 hours of scoping, with any Manchester travel already included. Testing is mapped to standards such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and PCI DSS. The report is written for both technical teams and leadership. Once you have remediated, we verify your fixes at no extra cost.
At a Glance
Scoping & Quote
Tell us what needs testing. Fixed-price proposal within 24 hours, travel included, no hidden extras.
Scheduling
On site in Manchester for internal and wireless work, or a shipped testing device if you prefer, arranged around your change windows.
Testing
Hands-on testing by qualified consultants, with any critical findings flagged to you immediately.
Reporting & Debrief
A clear report for technical teams and leadership alike, with a debrief in person or over video.
Free Retest
Once you have remediated, we verify your fixes at no extra cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have an office in Manchester?
No. JAG Secure has offices in Edinburgh and London and delivers Manchester work on site from there. Travel is included in the fixed price, so a Manchester engagement costs the same as one in either city.
Can you do an internal test without coming on site?
Yes. A pre-configured testing device is shipped to you, plugged into the network and reports back to us over an encrypted link. It gives the same internal coverage as a consultant on site. Wireless testing is the exception; it has to be done on the premises.
How long does an internal or wireless test take?
A typical internal infrastructure test runs two to five days per site depending on the number of internal network ranges in scope. Wireless testing usually adds a day and is done whilst onsite. You get the exact number of days in the fixed-price proposal.
Are you accredited?
JAG Secure delivers testing through consultants holding Cyber Scheme and CREST qualifications, led by a Principal Cyber Security Professional (PriCSP) registered with the UK Cyber Security Council. The company holds Cyber Essentials Plus.