Website Pentest: Why Your Business Needs One — and Which One to Choose
Your website is your digital front door. Every day, automated scanners and human attackers probe it for weaknesses. Most business owners don’t realize their site has been compromised until it’s too late — customer data leaked, ransomware deployed, reputation destroyed.
Here’s the truth: most websites have serious vulnerabilities. According to industry data, over 90% of websites have at least one high-risk vulnerability. The question isn’t “if” someone will find a hole in your site. It’s “when.”
Attackers don’t break in. They log in. Using stolen credentials from data breaches, brute force attacks, or vulnerabilities in your login system. A website pentest finds those holes before the bad guys do.
What Is a Website Pentest?
A penetration test (pentest) is a simulated cyberattack on your website. I try to break in — just like a real attacker would. I test for vulnerabilities in your login system, your forms, your APIs, your server configuration, and your business logic.
Then I give you a report showing exactly what I found and how to fix it.
It’s not a vulnerability scan. A scan just lists potential issues. A pentest confirms what’s actually exploitable — and shows you how an attacker would use it.
Scan: “This form might be vulnerable to SQL injection.”
Pentest: “I bypassed your login using SQL injection and accessed your customer database. Here’s how to fix it.”
Two Options: Automated or Full Manual
I offer two website pentest options. Choose based on your budget, timeline, and security requirements.
⚡ Automated Pentest — $299
- Speed: Results within 24 hours
- Coverage: OWASP Top 10, API discovery, SSL/TLS check, security headers
- Best for: Quick audits, pre-deployment checks, budget-conscious startups
- Delivery: List of vulnerabilities with remediation guidance
⚔️ Full Manual Pentest — $799
- Speed: 3-5 days, includes 30-min debrief call
- Coverage: Everything in automated + manual testing of authentication, authorization, business logic, workflows, privilege escalation
- Best for: Production sites, e-commerce, sites with user accounts or sensitive data
- Delivery: Detailed report with proof-of-concept and step-by-step fixes
Which One Do You Need?
| Your Situation | Recommended Option | \
|---|---|
| Static brochure site, no user accounts, no sensitive data | Automated ($299) — sufficient for basic security |
| E-commerce, membership site, or any site with logins | Full Manual ($799) — authentication testing is critical |
| You process payments or store customer PII | Full Manual ($799) — compliance requires thorough testing |
| You’re in a regulated industry (healthcare, finance, legal) | Full Manual ($799) — auditors expect manual testing |
| Quick pre-launch check before going live | Automated ($299) — fast, catches obvious issues |
Common Vulnerabilities I Find
- SQL Injection — Attackers can read your entire database
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) — Attackers can steal user sessions
- Authentication bypass — Attackers can log in as any user
- Authorization flaws — Users can access data they shouldn’t
- Business logic errors — Attackers can abuse your site’s functionality (e.g., apply discounts multiple times, bypass payment)
- Information disclosure — Your server leaks sensitive data in error messages
- Misconfigured security headers — Your site is vulnerable to clickjacking, MIME type attacks, etc.
- Outdated software — Known vulnerabilities in plugins, libraries, or CMS
A $299 automated scan or $799 manual pentest costs less than a single hour of downtime from a breach. It costs less than legal fees from a data breach lawsuit. It costs less than the reputational damage of telling your customers their data was stolen.
Cheap insurance. Expensive to skip.
What You Get
- Executive summary — For non-technical stakeholders
- Methodology — How the test was conducted
- Detailed findings — Each vulnerability with severity, description, proof of concept, and step-by-step fix
- Remediation roadmap — Prioritized fixes based on risk
- Debrief call (Full Manual only) — 30 minutes to walk through findings and answer questions
How to Get Started
- Choose your option — Automated ($299) or Full Manual ($799)
- Click “Buy” — Secure Stripe checkout
- Provide your website URL — I’ll email you an authorization form
- I test your site — No disruption to your business
- Get your report — Findings, fixes, and peace of mind
Most business owners don’t know their site is vulnerable until it’s too late. Don’t wait for the breach.
Automated scan for quick checks. Full manual for complete security. Either way — test your site before attackers do.
Ready to secure your website?
Website automated scan — $299. Full manual pentest — $799.
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