We find it,
before they do
Hawthorn Security provides rigorous penetration testing and advanced threat assessment for businesses across the UK. We identify and neutralise vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, offering bespoke security solutions with absolute discretion and technical excellence.
Penetration
Testing
Comprehensive testing of your networks, web applications, and infrastructure. We simulate real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities before malicious actors do.
Threat
Assessment
Advanced threat modelling and risk analysis tailored to your organisation. We map your attack surface and prioritise the risks that matter most to your business.
Red Team
Operations
Full-scope adversarial simulations that test your people, processes, and technology. We go beyond automated scans to challenge your defences as a real attacker would.
Security
Consultancy
Bespoke security strategy, compliance guidance, and ongoing advisory. We help you build a proactive security posture that scales with your organisation.
Approach and
philosophy
Hawthorn Security is dedicated to providing rigorous penetration testing and advanced threat assessment. We focus squarely on identifying and neutralising vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, offering bespoke security solutions to organisations that value absolute discretion, technical excellence, and proactive defence.
Our operations project a tone of sophisticated professionalism. While our work runs quietly in the background, our clients feel the confidence of partnering with a highly capable security team backed by over 16 years of technical expertise.
What we
specialise in
Web Application Testing
OWASP Top 10 coverage, API security, authentication bypass, and business logic testing for web applications of any complexity.
Network & Infrastructure
Internal and external network penetration testing, cloud security assessments, and infrastructure hardening reviews.
Social Engineering
Phishing simulations, pretexting, and physical security assessments to test the human element of your defences.
Mobile Application Security
Security testing of iOS and Android applications, covering data storage, network communications, and reverse engineering resilience.
Our credentials
& our toolkit
Certifications & Standards
01.
OSCP - Offensive Security Certified Professional
Offensive Security
02.
CREST Certified Penetration Tester
CREST
03.
Cyber Essentials Plus Certified
NCSC / IASME
04.
ISO 27001 Aligned Processes
Information Security
Technologies & Tools
Burp Suite
Nmap
Metasploit
Kali Linux
Wireshark
Cobalt Strike
Bloodhound
OSINT Tools
Request a
consultation
Ready to understand your security posture? Whether you need a penetration test, a threat assessment, or simply want to discuss your organisation's security needs, get in touch. All enquiries are handled with complete discretion.
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