Clone Systems Expands Penetration Testing With Automated and Managed Services

Clone Systems, Inc. has enhanced its penetration testing services to streamline the initiation, management, and retesting of security assessments. The company now allows organizations to purchase automated penetration testing online and commence testing on the same day, with prices starting at $1,995.

For more complex needs, clients can opt for fully managed engagements where a certified engineer oversees the entire process, from scoping to remediation retesting. These expanded services support compliance requirements for PCI DSS 4.0.1, HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO 27001, covering networks, applications, APIs, and cloud environments.

The automated testing service is designed to go beyond simple vulnerability scanning by safely attempting to exploit identified weaknesses. Findings are prioritized based on exploitability, and customers can re-run tests within a 30-day window to verify remediation. Engineer-led testing caters to larger or more intricate environments with a fixed statement of work.

"Most merchants find out about the pen test requirement when the SAQ is due, and then hear it will take weeks just to get started," said Elyse Hamilton, Vice President of Business Development. "We wanted to remove that bottleneck. Straightforward environments can start automated testing immediately, while more complex environments can be scoped and tested directly by an engineer."

Established in 1998, Clone Systems offers a suite of managed security and compliance services, including 24/7 SOC, SIEM, and managed intrusion prevention.