Black Box Testing Service
Black box penetration testing services for complete security
AI-powered scanning with zero false positives for continuous security and compliance.
Types of vulnerabilities we detect
Our black box penetration testing services provide full coverage, targeting vulnerabilities wherever they emerge
Strengthen your defenses with real-world, automated black-box penetration tests reviewed by security experts.
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Stay compliant throughout the year
- Get Compliance-Ready for ISO, SOC2, GDPR, CIS, and HIPAA with Astra.
- Actionable insights & continuous pentesting for meeting regulations
- Check for Emerging CVEs, OWASP Top 10 & SANS 25 with our Continuous Pentest.
- Identify & address CVEs in real time with continuous scans and regression tests.
Astra's 7-Step Pentest Process
How our black box testing works
Astra’s 6-step black box methodology starts with zero context, probing your system just like a malicious actor would, to reveal how exploitable your assets really are.
Discovery & Scoping
- Define assets/scope quickly via our platform and onboarding session.
Authentication Setup
- Enable deep analysis, including behind-login risks, with easy auth flows.
Automated Baseline
- Run 24/7 scanner across web, API, cloud, and network layers: OWASP, CVEs, business logic, config missteps.
Risk Scoring
- Prioritize findings by exploitability, business impact, and compliance relevance.
Remediation Support
- Receive clear, actionable fix steps, direct access to remediation consultants, and repeat scans as needed.
Re-Scan & Validate
- Continuous re-testing verifies that vulnerabilities stay fixed and new risks don’t slip through.
Why choose Astra?
Every pentest our security engineers perform feeds back into our DAST vulnerability scanner.
That means we're not just relying on known CVEs - we're continuously learning
from real-world hacks performed during pentests.
Precision Results
- Noise-filtered vulnerabilities with intelligent detection logic
- False positives? Get them vetted by our experts
- Mark false positives to skip them in future scans
- Additional white-glove vulnerability vetting by expert security engineers
Compliance-First Approach
- Audit-ready reports aligned with ISO, PCI, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, OWASP, NIST, and more.
- Expert support to simplify assessments and pass audits faster.
DevOps Integration
- Integrate into CI/CD with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Bitbucket, and more.
- Automate scans, send vulnerability alerts via Slack
- Create JIRA tickets, all without leaving your pipeline.
End-to-End, Fully Managed Platform
- Continuous, scheduled DAST scans for web apps, API, and cloud without manual setup or tuning.
- Expert-tuned accuracy with optimized scanners to reduce false positives.
- Vulnerabilities triaged and mapped to real business impact.
- Auto-generated compliance-grade summaries with remediation guidance and automated rescans for verification
AI-Powered Intelligence
- Our AI tailors test scenarios to your unique app
- Contextual remediation advice at your fingertips
- Continuously improves detection accuracy through context-aware analysis and evolving ML models trained on real-world vulnerability patterns.
Gain assurance and clear insights with Astra’s black box security testing.
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“A key standout during our Astra Pentest was the solid support via Slack, making communication easy and efficient. The platform itself is user-friendly, and the Jira integration greatly streamlined issue resolution for our team, seamlessly fitting into our existing workflow”
Richard Ganpatsingh
"Astra's exceptional manual penetration testing and efficient automated tools have provided invaluable insights into our application's security, making them our trusted partner for comprehensive and reliable security measures"
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"We are impressed with Astra's dashboard and its amazing ‘automated and scheduled‘ scanning capabilities. Integrating these scans into our CI/CD pipeline was a breeze and saved us a lot of time. The rapid issue resolution and detailed vulnerability …"
Ankur Rawal
"The most impressive part is the certificate they give you. It shows that you actually pentest and don't just say that you do. Customers can be a tad more trusting in your security because it's not just lip service. The dashboard can be a little slow sometimes, but this "
Clinton Skakun
Trust isn't claimed, it's earned
Astra meets global standards with accreditations from
Our pentesters? World class, certified & contributors to top security projects
We find the bugs before the bad guys do
Our team stays ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of web security
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a black box penetration testing service cost?
Black box testing costs are based on the testing depth, the number of assets, and the scope. Astra ensures flexible pricing, so clients only pay for the type and frequency of black box tests they need.
Can black box pentesting be done during specific off-peak periods?
Yes, black box tests can be scheduled during maintenance windows or low-traffic times, reducing the likelihood of business disruption during the assessment.
Do your black box penetration testing services meet compliance requirements?
Our black box assessments cover requirements for PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and other major regulatory standards.
Do you offer cost-effective black box testing for smaller organizations?
Yes, Astra’s black box testing is available on flexible plans, including packages for startups, ensuring essential security coverage is accessible to organizations of any size.
Can compliance reports be tailored for black box test results?
Absolutely, our reports are customizable, fulfilling reporting needs for PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and other compliance standards.
How are false positives handled in black box testing?
Our approach combines intelligent automation and expert review to eliminate false positives, ensuring that actionable vulnerabilities are prioritized in each black box test report.
