Offensive Security | Hexa5 Security

Comparison

Scan vs Pentest vs Red Team

Understanding the right approach for your security needs

Criterion	Vulnerability Scan	Penetration Test	Red Team
Objective	Identify known vulnerabilities	Validate vulnerabilities and real impact	Simulate adversary and test defenses
Method	Mostly automated	Automated + Manual	Manual, strategic, objective-oriented
Result	Prioritized vulnerability list	Exploitable findings and remediation	Gaps in prevention, detection, response
Recommended Frequency	Monthly or quarterly	Semi-annual, annual, or after changes	Annual or based on maturity

Our Expertise

Comprehensive security testing across all attack surfaces

Authentication, authorization, injection, session management, business logic, OWASP Top 10

OWASPAPIAuth

Tokens, authorization, rate limiting, data exposure, OWASP API Top 10, GraphQL

RESTGraphQLAuth

IAM/RBAC, permissions, storage, public services, keys, secrets, containers

AWSAzureGCP

Public assets, domains, subdomains, ports, services, certificates, exposure

ReconOSINTFootprinting

Segmentation, internal services, outdated systems, weak credentials, Active Directory

ADLateral MovementPrivEsc

iOS and Android security testing, data storage, network communication, binary protection

iOSAndroidOWASP MAS

What You Get

Every engagement includes comprehensive reporting designed for both technical teams and executive leadership.

Executive Summary
Risk exposure, critical findings, business impact

Technical Findings Report
Detailed vulnerabilities with evidence and remediation

Prioritized Remediation Plan
Quick wins and long-term security improvements

Retesting Report
Validation that fixes were implemented correctly