Why Penetration Testing in Colombia?
Colombia's digital economy is growing rapidly, with sectors including financial services, technology, healthcare and government expanding their digital footprint. This growth increases exposure to cyber threats. The ColCERT and national CSIRT report a steady rise in cyber incidents targeting Colombian organisations. Penetration testing provides a controlled, structured assessment of your security posture, identifying real vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.
Regulatory requirements further drive the need for security testing. The Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC) through Circular 007 of 2018 requires financial institutions to conduct regular security assessments. Law 1581 of 2012 mandates appropriate security measures for personal data, and penetration testing provides evidence of due diligence.
Our Testing Services
We offer comprehensive penetration testing services tailored to the needs of Colombian businesses:
- External network testing — Assessment of internet-facing systems including web servers, email gateways, VPN endpoints and cloud services
- Internal network testing — Simulation of insider threats to evaluate network segmentation, privilege escalation and lateral movement
- Web application testing — In-depth assessment following OWASP Top 10 methodology covering injection, authentication, XSS and configuration flaws
- API security testing — Evaluation of REST and SOAP APIs for authentication, authorisation, input validation and data exposure risks
- Mobile application testing — Security assessment of iOS and Android applications including data storage, communication and authentication
- Social engineering — Controlled phishing simulations and social engineering assessments to evaluate employee security awareness
Regulatory Compliance
Our penetration testing services help Colombian businesses comply with:
- SFC Circular 007 of 2018 — Cybersecurity requirements for financial institutions including regular security assessments
- Law 1581 of 2012 — Personal data protection requiring appropriate technical security measures
- CONPES 3995 of 2020 — National digital security policy promoting security assessment practices
- PCI DSS — Annual penetration testing requirement for organisations processing payment cards
- ISO 27001 — Regular security testing as part of information security management
Our Methodology
All engagements follow internationally recognised methodologies including OWASP, PTES and NIST SP 800-115, adapted to the Colombian regulatory environment and threat landscape.
How Does It Work?
Scoping and Planning
We define the scope, objectives, testing approach and rules of engagement in collaboration with your team. All activities are conducted under explicit written authorisation.
Testing and Exploitation
Our certified testers conduct systematic assessment using manual techniques and professional tools to identify and validate vulnerabilities.
Reporting and Remediation
You receive a detailed report with executive summary, technical findings, risk ratings and prioritised remediation recommendations. We offer retesting to verify fixes.
Why Choose ResGuard?
- Colombian regulatory expertise — Deep understanding of SFC, SIC and Colombian compliance requirements
- Certified professionals — Testing conducted by OSCP, CEH and GPEN certified security experts
- Actionable reporting — Clear, prioritised findings mapped to your compliance obligations
- Remediation support — Guidance on fixing identified vulnerabilities and verification retesting
- Legal compliance — All testing conducted within the legal framework of Law 1273 of 2009