ERP Penetration Testing
Attackers follow the data. Into your network, through your APIs, into your ERP. We test the whole path.
Most pen tests check the network and web application layer. Ours go deeper — into the ERP application itself. The authorisation model. The custom code. The APIs. The business logic. That's where ERP breaches actually happen.
Get a scoping call →The gap
Why standard pen testing misses the highest-risk ERP vulnerabilities
Traditional penetration testing was designed for networks and web applications. ERP systems are different. They run complex business logic, custom code, and proprietary protocols that standard testing tools and methodologies don't reach.
An attacker who knows SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics doesn't attack your firewall. They attack your authorisation model, your RFC connections, your OData APIs, your custom code. They look for business logic that can be abused to approve fraudulent transactions.
Generic pen testers miss this entirely. We don't.
Our methodology
How we approach an ERP penetration test
Scoping & threat modelling
We start by understanding your ERP landscape, your business processes, and your threat profile. Scoping determines what we test and sets clear rules of engagement.
Reconnaissance & enumeration
We map your ERP attack surface — services, interfaces, user accounts, custom programmes, and integration points. No exploitation at this stage. Just a complete picture of what's exposed.
Vulnerability analysis
We identify vulnerabilities across the application layer — misconfigured parameters, insecure interface settings, over-privileged roles, exposed services, and custom code weaknesses.
Controlled exploitation
We attempt to exploit confirmed vulnerabilities under controlled conditions — demonstrating real business impact, not theoretical risk. Privilege escalation, data extraction, lateral movement.
Reporting & debrief
Every finding is documented with a CVSS score, business impact assessment, evidence, and step-by-step remediation guidance. We debrief your team in plain English — no jargon.
Retest (optional)
Once you've remediated, we retest to confirm the fixes held. We check the specific findings from the original engagement — no new scope creep.
Platforms
Available across major ERP platforms
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FAQ
Common questions
How long does an ERP pen test take?
Most engagements run 2–4 weeks from kick-off to final report. Scope determines duration — a focused RISE assessment runs faster than a full multi-platform engagement.
Will testing disrupt our operations?
No. All testing is conducted under agreed rules of engagement, in agreed windows, against agreed systems — typically non-production or with production read-only access. We've never caused a production outage.
Do we need to be on SAP RISE or cloud?
No. We test on-premise, cloud, and hybrid ERP environments. The methodology adapts to your deployment model.
What's the difference between this and a vulnerability scan?
A vulnerability scan is automated and finds known CVEs. A penetration test involves a human attacker manually probing your environment for the issues automated tools don't find — business logic flaws, authorisation bypass, misconfigured integrations.
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