Penetration Testing Services

Find exploitable gaps with strategic security testing.

Unclear risk becomes measurable with testing that produces a prioritized roadmap and risk score.

Recurring security gaps are reduced through standards-based testing aligned to 500+ best practices.

Compliance pressure gets clearer with evidence-ready findings for NIST, CMMC, SOC II, and HIPAA.

Reactive security work improves with actionable fixes supported by 24×7 SOC monitoring options.

Executive teams gain clarity from findings tied to budgets, priorities, and business impact.

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Our Clients

Security Guidance Leaders Can Act On

See how strategic IT leadership helps turn risk findings into measurable progress.

Thriveon truly focuses on the customer service side of the business. They impress us often with their support. And Thriveon is the first IT company that we found would prevent problems before they happen, rather than react to them after they happened.

John K.

GM, Kozy Heat Fireplaces

Thriveon helped us replace a struggling IT setup with a clear technology strategy that improved efficiency, strengthened security, reduced unnecessary costs, and gave us the confidence to scale our construction business more effectively.

Ben Stealy

Operations, Horwitz

Thriveon has been working with us and guiding us along the way…We enjoy having more than a client-vendor relationship. We view it as a partnership. We rely on Thriveon heavily, and they’ve always been there for us. Their support for us has been unwavering.

Kevin Sellheim

CEO and Administrator, Sleepy Eye Medical Center

Thriveon has provided the strategic planning and foresight that had been lacking in our IT environment. Our IT investments have transformed from reactive to proactive, putting us on the right track to improve our infrastructure, reduce our downtime and plan for future improvements. They’ve been an invaluable business partner and resource.

Liza Kukla

Controller, Schell's

Thriveon has been an outstanding business alliance for our company. At certain times, we are high maintenance. It is wonderful to know that no matter what our demand, they are always there to help. In our industry, managing data and compliance are the cornerstone to ensuring privacy for our clients. Their reliability and dedication to network management lets us know we are protected. This has led to not only improvements in productivity but also peace of mind.

Dale Carlson

Managing Partner, Carlson Highland

With the change to the modern workplace, we can now access our files from any location at any time with just an internet connection. Our documents are at our fingertips whether working from home, at a client site or sitting in an airport.

Ann Bolin

Director of Accounting and Administration, Blue Rose Capital Advisors

Thriveon is one of the best things that happened to us this year. We started out retaining their services to obtain a more reliable and effective data backup solution, but their services to us evolved into a partnership where they are providing not only backup, but also disaster recovery, enhanced security, regular system and hardware monitoring and maintenance, and day-to-day speedy, reliable, professional and knowledgeable support services for all our IT needs (which Thriveon offers through their unlimited support program). Thriveon encourages support requests from all our staff members, for all of our IT questions, big or small, including questions regarding Microsoft Office and our other applications and software programs. Their engineers are friendly and really approachable.

Steve Franta

Managing Partner, The Legal Professionals

I have to say that in the course of our relationship, I have always felt that we were in good hands. I sensed a competency and a capacity we hadn’t had before from the get-go.

DOD Manufacturer

Since partnering with Thriveon, we’ve experienced a significant improvement in our IT operations. Their team’s expertise, responsiveness and professionalism have helped us overcome complex challenges and optimize our IT environment for better performance and reliability. We highly recommend Thriveon to any business seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure and capabilities.

Angel C. Mason

Director of Resources, Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Real Results From Standards-Based Security Testing

Fractional CIO Rectifies SOC II Security and Compliance Measures

Distribution Company Reduces IT Costs, Modernizes Systems and Moves Beyond Reactive IT

Fractional CIO Builds Stronger Field-to-Office Alert System for Logistics Firm

Fractional CIO Modernizes an IT Infrastructure and Secures a Financial Consulting Firm from an Attack

Fractional CIO Reduces IT Costs by $200K for Consulting Firm

Law Firm Replaces Internal IT with Fractional CIO to Modernize IT Environment

What Penetration Testing Services Include

Practical security validation and roadmap guidance

Test Planning

Define scope with clarity

Penetration testing begins with a scoped review of the systems, applications, users, and access paths that matter most to your business. Thriveon defines objectives, testing boundaries, success criteria, and communication expectations before work begins, so leaders and technical teams know what will be tested and why.

This planning step reduces confusion, protects operational continuity, and ensures the assessment is aligned with business risk, compliance needs, and your broader technology roadmap.

Exposure Testing

Validate real exposure

Testing focuses on identifying vulnerabilities that could be exploited in real-world conditions, including weaknesses in networks, endpoints, cloud configurations, identity systems, and security controls. Thriveon uses a structured, standards-based methodology to validate exposure without relying on generic scanning alone.

The result is a clearer understanding of which gaps are theoretical, which are actionable, and which deserve immediate attention based on business impact and likelihood.

Risk Reporting

Prioritize what to fix

Raw vulnerability lists are hard to act on. Thriveon translates testing results into prioritized remediation guidance that connects technical findings to operational risk, compliance exposure, and budget decisions. Each finding is documented with context, severity, and recommended next steps.

This helps leadership avoid scattered fixes and gives IT teams a clear path for reducing risk efficiently, with remediation tied to measurable improvement rather than guesswork.

Compliance Mapping

Support audit readiness

For organizations facing CMMC, NIST, SOC II, HIPAA, PCI, or other requirements, penetration testing can support stronger audit readiness. Thriveon helps connect test findings to security controls, policies, evidence management, and System Security Plan development where applicable.

This creates useful documentation for leadership, auditors, and technical teams, while helping your organization show progress toward a more mature and defensible cybersecurity program.

Remediation Support

Close remediation gaps

Penetration testing is most valuable when findings are corrected and verified. Thriveon can help coordinate remediation across internal teams, vendors, infrastructure, applications, and security tools, reducing the risk that critical items remain unresolved.

Recommendations can be integrated into proactive IT management, vulnerability management, security awareness training, endpoint protection, and monitoring so improvements continue after the assessment is complete.

Executive Guidance

Guide executive decisions

Executive teams need more than technical detail. Thriveon provides reporting that explains what was found, what it means, what should happen next, and how remediation supports business goals. Findings can inform budgeting, risk discussions, leadership meetings, and your long-term technology roadmap.

This gives decision-makers a practical view of security posture and helps turn penetration testing into a disciplined step toward lower risk and better IT alignment.

Our Elite Partners

Measured Security Progress Starts With Clear Testing

20%

Reduction In IT Costs

90%

Reduction In IT Tickets

98%

Client Satisfaction Score

Turn Security Testing Into Business Clarity

Penetration testing should do more than produce a technical report. For mid-sized organizations, the real value is knowing which vulnerabilities create business risk, which fixes matter first, and how security investments support growth, compliance, and operational reliability.

Thriveon uses a standards-based methodology to test your environment, validate exposure, and translate findings into practical next steps. Results can be connected to your broader cybersecurity roadmap, Fractional CIO planning, vulnerability management, employee training, and ongoing monitoring. That means testing is not treated as a one-time event. It becomes part of a disciplined process to reduce risk, improve decision-making, and strengthen the systems your teams rely on every day.

Prioritize the Risks That Matter Most

A strong penetration test gives leadership a clear view of where risk exists and how to address it without guessing. Thriveon focuses on findings that can be understood, prioritized, budgeted, and remediated.

Identify exploitable weaknesses across critical systems and access points.
Validate whether current security controls are working as intended.
Prioritize remediation based on risk, business impact, and effort.
Support compliance readiness with clear documentation and evidence.
Connect testing results to your technology roadmap and security strategy.

The outcome is a practical improvement plan, not just a list of technical issues.

Move From Findings to Measurable Progress

When penetration testing is disconnected from day-to-day IT operations, findings can sit unresolved. Thriveon helps close that gap by connecting testing results with proactive IT management, cybersecurity controls, and executive-level planning.

Your team gets more than vulnerability discovery. You get guidance on remediation ownership, timing, budget impact, policy updates, monitoring needs, and long-term security maturity. This is especially important for organizations balancing growth, compliance expectations, and complex technology environments. With over 20 years of IT security experience, Thriveon helps turn test results into measurable progress that supports operational resilience and smarter technology decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with penetration testing services for mid-sized businesses?

Penetration testing services provide a comprehensive assessment of your technology environment, identifying exploitable weaknesses across critical systems, networks, and applications. You receive a prioritized risk score, clear evidence for compliance needs, and actionable recommendations that connect directly to your business goals. The process is standards-based, using over 500 best practices to ensure all findings are relevant and measurable. This approach helps you understand exactly where risk exists and what actions deliver the greatest impact.

How do penetration testing services help reduce cybersecurity risk and improve compliance?

By uncovering real-world vulnerabilities and mapping them to industry-standard controls, penetration testing services deliver a clear improvement plan that directly reduces exposure to threats like ransomware and data breaches. You gain:

Measurable risk reduction with a quantifiable risk score
Evidence-ready documentation for NIST, CMMC, SOC II, HIPAA, and other frameworks
Prioritized remediation steps that support both security and compliance goals

This supports audit readiness and ensures your investments address the most critical risks first.

How is the penetration testing process structured and what can I expect?

The process begins with a detailed review of your IT environment and business objectives, followed by controlled testing against your systems to identify and validate vulnerabilities. Findings are translated into an executive summary, risk score, and prioritized action plan aligned with your technology roadmap. You can expect:

Clear communication at each stage from assessment through remediation
Support tying findings to budget, business priorities, and compliance needs
Guidance on integrating results into ongoing cybersecurity and IT management

What is the typical timeline and pricing for penetration testing services?

Most penetration testing engagements for mid-sized organizations are completed within 4, 6 weeks from initial scoping to delivery of your final report and improvement plan. Pricing is based on the size and complexity of your environment, with clear, upfront quotes reflecting the number of systems, locations, and compliance requirements. Transparent budgeting ensures you know exactly what is covered and how results support your broader IT strategy.

Why choose this provider for penetration testing services instead of a traditional security vendor?

This approach goes beyond a technical vulnerability scan by connecting security testing directly to your business strategy, compliance needs, and long-term IT roadmap. You benefit from:

Executive-level guidance from Fractional CIOs recognized for industry leadership
Testing aligned to 500+ best practices and tailored for regulated industries like construction, manufacturing, and legal
Results that integrate with ongoing technology management, reducing recurring risks and supporting measurable business outcomes

The focus is on turning testing into actionable clarity, not just checking a box.