SOC 2 Security Testing Support

SOC 2 does not name one required test. Red Sentry helps you figure out which assessments your environment actually needs, web application, API, network, cloud, or more, then runs them by hand, from scoping to final report.

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SOC 2 Security Testing Support

SOC 2 does not name one required test. Red Sentry helps you figure out which assessments your environment actually needs, web application, API, network, cloud, or more, then runs them by hand, from scoping to final report.

Software Advice Best Customer Support 2026
Capterra Best Ease of Use 2026
Capterra 4.8 out of 5 stars
Software Advice 4.8 out of 5 stars
GetApp 4.8 User Reviews
G2 4.8 out of 5 stars

Does SOC 2 require a Pentest?

Not explicitly.

Not explicitly.

Auditors expect it.

Control CC4.1 calls for ongoing evaluation that your security controls actually work, and a pentest is one of the clearest ways to show that.

Customers ask for it.

It shows up on most vendor security questionnaires before a deal closes.

A pentest produces evidence either way, whether you are working toward a Type I report (controls designed correctly at a point in time) or a Type II report (controls operating effectively over a period, usually three to twelve months).

What technical testing may be appropriate

Good scope matches your actual environment, not a fixed package. Depending on what you run, that typically includes some combination of:

Good scope matches your actual environment, not a fixed package. Depending on what you run, that typically includes some combination of:

We lock scope and pricing before testing starts, so there is no moving target once the engagement begins.

We lock scope and pricing before testing starts, so there is no moving target once the engagement begins.

How Red Sentry tests

Tools help us find candidate issues fast. People decide what they mean. Reported findings are manually validated and exploitability is demonstrated where appropriate.
That includes the things a scanner cannot reliably catch:

Tools help us find candidate issues fast. People decide what they mean. Reported findings are manually validated and exploitability is demonstrated where appropriate.
That includes the things a scanner cannot reliably catch:

Chained exploits

Chained exploits

Business logic flaws

Business logic flaws

Broken authentication

Broken authentication

Multi-tenant isolation gaps

Multi-tenant isolation gaps

What you receive

Every engagement includes:

Every engagement includes:

An executive summary and full technical report

Findings mapped to the relevant Trust Services Criteria

Reproducible steps your engineering team can act on

Prioritized remediation guidance

A Letter of Attestation, when your engagement calls for one

One complimentary retest to confirm fixes

We hold ourselves to the same standard

We hold ourselves to the same standard

Red Sentry has completed its own SOC 2 certification. Asking you to trust us with your most sensitive findings means meeting that bar ourselves first.

Red Sentry has completed its own SOC 2 certification. Asking you to trust us with your most sensitive findings means meeting that bar ourselves first.

You’re in Good Hands

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SOC 2 require a pentest?

Not by name. Control CC4.1 calls for ongoing evaluation that your security controls work, and most auditors and customers expect a pentest as evidence that they do.

Can a vulnerability scanner satisfy my auditor?

Rarely on its own. A scan gives you baseline visibility, but most auditors and customers expect the higher risk findings to be manually validated, which is what a pentest does.

What's included in the report?

An executive summary, full technical findings mapped to your Trust Services Criteria, reproducible steps, prioritized remediation guidance, a Letter of Attestation when applicable, and one complimentary retest.

How do you scope an engagement?

Scope follows your actual environment: web application, API, cloud, network, or whatever else is in play. We lock scope and pricing before testing starts.

What do your testers' credentials look like?

Our testers hold industry-recognized certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, CREST, and CCSP, plus additional credentials across offensive security, cloud security, and risk management. These are seasoned professionals, not junior analysts running tools behind the scenes.

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industry certifications

Ready to scope your testing?

Tell us about your environment and your SOC 2 timeline. We'll tell you what testing actually fits.

Ready to scope your testing?

Tell us about your environment and your SOC 2 timeline. We'll tell you what testing actually fits.