# Aardwolf Security

> Aardwolf Security Ltd is a UK boutique cyber security consultancy based in Milton Keynes, specialising in manual, consultant-led penetration testing for web applications, APIs, networks, mobile apps and cloud environments. All consultants are senior level, hold CREST, Cyber Scheme and Offensive Security certifications, and each has over a decade of penetration testing experience.

Aardwolf Security works with organisations in the UK and worldwide. Engagements are scoped to the client, use manual testing techniques ahead of automated scanning, and finish with a clear report that ranks findings by risk and explains how to fix them. Reports are typically released shortly after testing completes, and aftercare is included for follow-up questions. Same-day, no-obligation quotes are available through the contact form or the quote portal.

Company details: Aardwolf Security Ltd, Suite 20, 548-550 Elder House, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LR. Registered in England and Wales, company number 09464876, VAT number GB-300106778. Telephone 01908 880498. Email contact@aardwolfsecurity.com.

## Penetration testing services

- [Security Testing Overview](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/): Summary of every assessment type offered and how engagements are run
- [Web Application Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/web-application-penetration-testing/): Manual testing for SQL injection, XSS, authentication and session flaws, business logic issues and other OWASP-class vulnerabilities
- [API Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/api-penetration-testing/): Testing of REST, SOAP and GraphQL interfaces for authorisation, injection and data exposure weaknesses
- [Network Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/network-penetration-testing/): Infrastructure assessments to find and exploit weaknesses across hosts, services and network devices
- [Internal Network Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/network-penetration-testing/internal-network-penetration-testing/): Assumed-breach testing from inside the network, including Active Directory attack paths
- [External Network Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/network-penetration-testing/external-network-penetration-test/): Testing of internet-facing systems from an attacker's perspective
- [Mobile Application Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/mobile-application-penetration-testing/): Security testing of mobile apps, their local storage, transport security and backend APIs
- [Android Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/android-penetration-testing/): Android-specific application and device testing
- [iOS Application Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/mobile-application-penetration-testing/ios-application-penetration-testing/): iOS-specific application testing
- [WiFi Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/wifi-penetration-testing/): Wireless network assessments covering encryption, rogue access points and client attacks
- [Red Team Assessment](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/red-team-assessment/): Objective-based simulated attacks that test detection and response as well as technical controls
- [Social Engineering](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/social-engineering-services/): Phishing, vishing and physical social engineering campaigns to measure staff awareness
- [Automotive Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/automotive-penetration-testing/): Security testing of vehicle systems and connected components
- [ATM Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/atm-penetration-testing/): Assessment of ATM hardware, software and network exposure

## Cloud security testing

- [Cloud Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/cloud-penetration-testing/): Overview of cloud configuration reviews and platform assessments
- [Azure Penetration Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/cloud-penetration-testing/azure-penetration-testing/): Microsoft Azure and Entra ID configuration and identity review
- [AWS Secure Cloud Configuration Review](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/cloud-penetration-testing/aws-penetration-testing/): Amazon Web Services account, IAM and service configuration review
- [Google Cloud Secure Review](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/cloud-penetration-testing/google-cloud/): Google Cloud Platform project and IAM configuration review

## Configuration reviews and assurance

- [Vulnerability Scanning Services](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/vulnerability-assessment-services/): Authenticated and unauthenticated vulnerability assessments with manual verification of results
- [Firewall Configuration Review](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/firewall-penetration-testing/): Rulebase and configuration review against best practice
- [Server Build Review](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/white-box-vulnerability-assessment/): White-box review of server hardening, patching and configuration
- [Secure Code Review](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/security-testing/code-review/): Manual and tool-assisted review of application source code for security flaws
- [Database Configuration Review](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/database-configuration-review-2/): Review of database hardening, access control and auditing settings
- [Cyber Essentials Services](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/cyber-essentials/): Support for achieving Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification

## Company

- [About Us](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/about-us/): Company background, certifications and approach to testing
- [Contact Us](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/contact-us/): Contact form, address and telephone number for enquiries and quotes
- [Get a Quote](https://quote.aardwolfsecurity.com/): Online quote portal for penetration testing services
- [Trustpilot Reviews](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/aardwolfsecurity.com): Independent client reviews
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aardwolf-security/): Company page
- [GitHub](https://github.com/aardwolfsecurityltd): Open source tools and research
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@AardwolfSecurity): Video content on penetration testing and security topics

## Articles and news

The site publishes regular guides on penetration testing, compliance requirements and current security issues, written by the consultants who deliver the testing.

- [Articles](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/category/blog-articles/): Guides and explainers on penetration testing, compliance and security practice
- [News](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/category/news/): Commentary on vulnerabilities, breaches and industry developments
- [How Does a Penetration Test Work? A Plain-English Guide](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/how-does-a-penetration-test-work-guide/): Walkthrough of scoping, testing, reporting and remediation for first-time buyers
- [PCI DSS Penetration Testing Requirements](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/pci-dss-penetration-testing-requirements-wrong/): What PCI DSS actually requires of a penetration test and where organisations go wrong
- [DORA Penetration Testing Requirements Checklist](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/dora-penetration-testing-requirements-checklist/): Testing obligations under the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act
- [Third-Party Penetration Testing Requirements](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/third-party-penetration-testing-requirements/): Meeting customer and supplier security testing demands
- [Software Supply Chain Attack Checklist](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/software-supply-chain-attack-checklist/): Practical steps to reduce supply chain exposure
- [WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Testing](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/wordpress-plugin-vulnerabilities-testing/): How plugin flaws are found and tested
- [Penetration Testing for Schools](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/penetration-testing-for-schools/): Testing considerations for the education sector

## Optional

- [Newsletter](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/newsletter/): Email newsletter sign-up
- [Privacy Policy](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/privacy-policy/): How personal data is handled
- [Terms and Conditions](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/terms-and-conditions/): Website terms of use
- [XML Sitemap](https://aardwolfsecurity.com/sitemap_index.xml): Full index of pages and posts