Wireless Testing
Your firewall doesn't cover the parking lot.
WiFi Is Network Access Without a Cable to Trip Over
Through wireless penetration testing, you find out whether your Wi-Fi can hold up against someone trying to get into your network from your parking lot. We evaluate encryption strength, authentication mechanisms, rogue Access Point (AP) detection, and susceptibility to deauthentication, evil twin, and relay attacks. Our team tests for the same techniques a real-world attacker would use to get onto your network without ever touching a cable.
You’ll understand whether your wireless clients can be tricked into connecting to a fake AP, whether guest and corporate networks are actually segmented from each other, and what an attacker could reach once they get on your Wi-Fi. Every finding comes with clear, practical recommendations, and testing can be performed either on-site or remotely using our SIAM devices to keep costs down and turn around fast.
Wireless testing is frequently scoped alongside an internal network penetration test, since the two share so many of the same access-and-segmentation requirements. Whether you’re validating a new wireless deployment or just want to know if someone could park outside and get in, wireless testing gives you a direct answer.
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Our Penetration Testing Process
Thorough testing with business-focused analysis.
We identify attack paths, evaluate realistic impact to your operations, and provide prioritized guidance that aligns with your resources and goals.
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1 Credit = Up to 1 Full Day of Expert Work
Purchase credits ahead of time, and arrange testing as you need it. Partnership-based security testing on your schedule. One credit gets you up to one full day of expert work from consultants who understand your business. Engage our team as needed with complete flexibility.
Ongoing advisory services included for no extra charge. No rigid scopes, real-time collaboration, and engagement tailored to your priorities.
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Wireless Attacks Don’t Need a Network Jack
Attacks against wireless networks can occur anywhere the wi-fi routers can reach. This means that a weak PSK, a client that trusts any access point with the right name, or a guest network that isn’t actually isolated from your corporate network could all allow an attacker to reach your network from a car in the parking lot. Vulnerabilities here could let an attacker in without a badge, compromised laptop, or phishing email required.
Even a well-configured WPA2 Enterprise network can be undone by an evil twin access point that tricks a device into handing over credentials voluntarily. Testing your wireless network in isolation misses that interaction entirely, which is why wireless testing is so often paired with an internal network assessment: the two together show what an attacker can actually reach once they’re past the air gap that was never really a gap.
The risk compounds because wireless clients are often the least defended part of the equation. Even a well-configured WPA2 Enterprise network can be undone by an evil twin access point that tricks a device into handing over credentials voluntarily. Testing your wireless network in isolation misses that interaction entirely, which is why wireless testing is so often paired with an internal network assessment: the two together show what an attacker can actually reach once they’re past the air gap that was never really a gap.
Testing the Network You Can't See
We assess the security of your wireless infrastructure, including encryption strength and protocol configuration, authentication mechanisms, rogue access point detection, client isolation, and susceptibility to deauthentication, evil twin, and relay attacks. Wireless network penetrations include the following types of testing:
Deliverable: Each engagement includes a detailed report documenting vulnerabilities with actionable recommendations to harden wireless infrastructure.
Cybersecurity doesn’t price on a fixed menu, but you shouldn’t have to talk to sales just to know if you’re in the right neighborhood. Use the table below to estimate where your work lands before you request a real scope.
| Type | Scope | Flat Fee | PETaaS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | 1 SSID or ≤100 users. Config and testing only. | 3 days / $8,160 | 3 credits / $7,560 |
| Small | 1 SSID or ≤100 users. +1-day architecture review. | 6 days / $16,320 | 6 credits / $15,120 |
| Average | ≤2 SSIDs, ≤300 users. +1-day architecture review. | 8 days / $21,760 | 8 credits / $20,160 |
| Large | ≤3 SSIDs, ≤500 users. +2-3 day architecture review. | 13 days / $35,360 | 13 credits / $32,760 |
Note: These are starting-point estimates to help you gauge investment, not a quote. Your actual scope and cost depend on your specific environment, number of networks, and user count.
Beyond Standard Wi-Fi
Plenty of wireless attack surface has nothing to do with 802.11. If your environment includes IoT sensors, access control, or building automation, these protocols are often in scope too.
Wireless testing may include:
An evaluation of your security program against the PCI Data Security Standard, covering PCI security assessments, self-assessment support, and advising on scope, applicability, and controls. You get direct access to a Qualified Security Assessor who speaks plainly and knows the standard inside and out.
Led by the “PCI Guy” himself – Jeff Man.
Beyond the Test
New Access Points Get Added Faster Than Anyone Documents Them
A wireless environment rarely stays static. New APs get deployed, guest networks are spun up for a conference room nobody remembers to lock down later, and firmware drifts out of date. PETaaS® (Professionally Evil Testing as a Service) lets you deploy prepaid credits across wireless testing, internal network testing, and advisory work as your environment changes, with advisory support built in at no additional cost.
A rogue access point doesn’t wait for your next scheduled scan. Neither should you.
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Does wireless testing have to happen on-site?
It can but doesn’t have to. Secure Ideas can conduct wireless testing remotely using our SIAM devices, which reduces cost and speeds up turnaround compared to sending a consultant on-site. On-site testing is also available when it fits your needs better.
Should wireless testing be scoped with our internal network test?
Often, yes. Wireless testing is frequently performed alongside internal network penetration tests, since a compromised wireless network can act as another path onto the same internal network.
Will testing disrupt our wireless network for employees?
We coordinate testing windows and techniques to minimize disruption. Deauthentication testing is targeted and time-boxed rather than run as a sustained Denial-of-Service (DoS) against your network.
Do you test IoT protocols like Zigbee or Bluetooth?
Yes, as extended protocol testing alongside standard Wi-Fi assessment. Let us know during scoping if your environment includes Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, or LoRa devices.
How long does a wireless pentest take?
Timelines scale with scope, from about 3 days for a single-SSID configuration review to 13 days or more for a large, multi-network environment with a full architecture review. Your quote will include a specific timeline based on your environment.
Can we see a sample report from a Penetration Test?
Absolutely. Any reputable penetration testing company should provide sample reports upon request. Reports are your primary deliverable and should include an executive summary, testing narrative, detailed findings with risk ratings, replication steps for verification, and actionable remediation recommendations. Not all reports are created equal, so reviewing samples helps ensure the format and content meet your needs. Most companies will accommodate reasonable modifications to reporting formats.
What is Professionally Evil Testing as a Service (PETaaS®)?
PETaaS® is on-demand pentesting services, which provides you with continuous access to our penetration testing expertise rather than a one-time assessment. This approach offers on-demand or scheduled testing, which integrates with your software development lifecycle, and delivers regular vulnerability analysis with ongoing support. While it may initially appear more expensive than traditional testing, PETaaS® is significantly more cost-effective than hiring full-time security staff and provides proactive, real-time vulnerability identification.
Note: The industry lacks a standard definition for penetration testing as a service, so verify that your provider’s approach aligns with your expectations.
Other Pentesting Focuses
Network Penetration Test
Network Pentesting looks at whether an attacker could reach sensitive systems or data through your network, from inside or out. We can test external IP ranges, internal ranges, or a combination, using the same techniques adversaries would try. Our team can design engagements as assumed compromise, controls testing, red team exercises, or network segmentation reviews, depending on what you need to validate.
Trusted for company-driven and regulatory testing alike.
Application Penetration Test
Application Pentesting digs past the obvious and into how your app actually behaves under pressure. Choose a gray box test, a collaborative session with your dev team, SDLC-aligned testing, an authenticated scan, or whatever fits your release cycle. We cover the OWASP Top 10 and beyond, testing internal and external apps against PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC, and other standards.
We find what the automated scan missed.
API Penetration Test
API Pentesting examines how your interfaces hold up against unauthorized access and abuse, not just whether they return the right response. Our consultants manually test authentication, authorization, and data handling across your endpoints, going beyond what documentation and automated scanners catch. We work to tailor engagements to your architecture, whether you’re testing one API or several that work together.
Manual testing built around how your API is actually used.
Mobile App Penetration Test
Mobile App Pentesting evaluates your app’s code, storage, and communication before it ever reaches your users. We manually assess how the app responds to different inputs, review the code for weaknesses, and attempt access using unauthorized credentials. Testing can run alongside API assessments when your mobile app and backend share risk.
Before it hits the app store, it hits our team.
OT Penetration Test
OT & ICS/SCADA Pentesting searches for potential vulnerabilities to your industrial and automation control environments, without putting production availability at risk. We combine passive and active information gathering across the full stack, from physical access to application layer, tailoring each engagement to your sector.
Testing designed around uptime, not just findings.
IoT & Embedded Device Penetration Test
IoT & Embedded Device Pentesting calls for a different skill set: hardware, firmware, and assembly knowledge layered on top of standard application and API testing. Our consultants have hands-on experience with tons of devices, including door access systems, DVRs and IP cameras, medical devices, sensor nodes, and network appliances. We scope the engagement around the systems, services, and activities specific to your device.
Built for product launches and post-launch confidence alike.
Physical Penetration Test
Physical Pentesting tests whether your facility can withstand tailgating, social engineering, lock bypass, RFID cloning, and other real-world tactics. Our consultants start with reconnaissance, active and passive, before assessing entry points and physical controls in person. Choose a joint walkthrough, business hours testing, or after-hours building security testing, depending on what security measures you want evaluated.
Real-world tactics, tested with your safety in mind.
Recognized authority and trusted guidance built on years of uncovering risks for organizations like yours.
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