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AI-powered penetration testing for HR technology

Penti’s AI-driven penetration testing platform ensures that your Human Resources tech stack remains impenetrable. We provide network vulnerability mapping, simulated exploitation attempts and real-time cyber threat analysis for organizations that rely heavily on HR technology. From cloud platforms to mobile apps, we secure the digital tools your team relies on every day.

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Are you on top of HR application security testing?

It’s easy for application updates to fall by the wayside when your organization is growing rapidly. Diligent pentesting is the first step in your continuous journey to ensure robust compliance despite evolving HR technology. An ideal approach to HR tech security involves addressing HR tech-specific vulnerabilities like unauthorized access or personal data tampering, maintaining secure data practices with third-party services, and adhering to HR tech regulations while maintaining thorough documentation.

Unsure if you are checking all of the boxes? Penti can help solidify your HR team’s overall security posture.

3M+

findings processed per week

1.2M+

regulatory compliance-related findings

620K+

critical vulnerabilities discovered

3 to 14

days to proof of value

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Built for the tools HR teams use daily

Penti’s penetration testing platform ensures that HR tech infrastructure protects sensitive employee and candidate data, fulfills compliance requirements, and stays one step ahead of cyber threats.

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Lock down employee and candidate data

Protect the full lifecycle of employee data, from application to offboarding, with security controls across every touchpoint.

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Crush compliance without the headache

Easily map findings to compliance frameworks and regulations like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR with detailed audit-friendly reports.

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Eliminate threats before they hit

Our AI-powered engine detects and prioritizes security flaws fast, while expert analysts verify risks to eliminate false positives.

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Security that moves as fast as you do

As your HR tech grows, so does our platform. We seamlessly integrate into your SDLC for continuous protection that doesn’t slow down your team.

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Scoped by AI

Our AI pinpoints where sensitive data lives across your HR stack, from ATS to payroll, so testing targets your most critical systems from the start.

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Manual pentesting in the mix

A certified penetration tester simulates real-world attacks across web and mobile applications, APIs, and integrations, uncovering exploitable vulnerabilities in the HR ecosystem.

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Remediation roadmap

The Penti platform delivers prioritized, audit-ready remediation guidance to help you meet security benchmarks and satisfy vendor or regulatory requirements.

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Continuous compliance

Penti ensures ongoing protection by continuously monitoring your HR Tech security posture. It’s never simply set it and forget it.

How an HR tech pentest with Penti works

Goodbye lengthy evaluations. Hello seamless HR tech security testing. Don't wait weeks to get your penetration test started, only to get automated scan reports. Penti launches your pentest right away, supervised by our in-house certified pentesters.

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Test your HR tech before attackers do

Protect sensitive information and build a proactive defense with our AI-powered, expert-led penetration testing for HR technology.

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HR tech penetration testing services by Penti

API pentesting

Secure employee data and system integrations across your HR tech stack with targeted API testing designed to uncover hidden vulnerabilities that could cause a data breach.

Cloud pentesting

Detect misconfigurations and access risks across your AWS, Azure or GCP-based HR infrastructure.

Penetration testing for IoT

Penti examines connected devices for firmware flaws, weak communication protocols, and hardware vulnerabilities attackers can exploit.

Web app pentesting

Penti ensures your recruiting portal, payroll platform, and billing system are free from OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

Network pentesting

Identify and eliminate risks across your internal HR networks, VPNs, and cloud infrastructure to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive employee data.

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Compliance-driven penetration tests

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SOC 2 pentesting

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ISO 27001 pentesting

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PCI-DSS pentesting

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HIPAA pentesting

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GDPR pentesting

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NIST pentesting

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CMMC pentesting

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More industries we work with

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Education

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Healthcare

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HRTech

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Industrial systems

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LLM

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SaaS

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Fintech

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Purpose-built testing. People-first protection.

Penti’s HR tech penetration testing solutions are designed to meet the unique demands of modern HR teams and the tools they rely on. Our platform combines AI speed with human expertise so that you can focus on growing your business instead of worrying over adequate security defenses.

HR-specific testing methodology

We tailor every test to the platforms and workflows that are unique to HR, like applicant tracking systems, payroll, benefits portals, and HRIS.

Faster time to remediation

Actionable insights and developer-friendly guidance help your team fix issues quickly without disrupting business-as-usual.

Audit-ready reports

Get clear documentation aligned with SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR to pass audits and security reviews with ease.

Seamless integration

Plug into your CI/CD pipeline or software development lifecycle for continuous, low-friction testing as your HR tech evolves.

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What our clients say

For security leaders turning to AI to stay ahead of threats and minimize costs, Penti provides the ideal solution.

DREW DANNER

Managing Director, BD Emerson

Penti's service is a game changer for our compliance needs. The insights we gained were invaluable for our team. Doing this well is crucial for our compliance targets and key in advancing our strategic initiatives.

ALBERTO SHEINFELD

CTO, Lev

The integration between Penti, our system, and third parties like Vanta is exceptional. I would also like to mention that their response times are extremely fast!

CAMERON SWAIM

CTO, ReadWorks

Penti has been like having an experienced and nimble Security Engineer on staff. They have outlined issues in our platform and guided us towards implementations and fixes that allow for us to ensure we are treating our users data with the utmost care.

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Start testing. Start securing.

Proactively identify weaknesses in your HR stack with AI-driven, human-validated pen testing designed for HR teams.

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FAQ

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What is HR tech penetration testing?

HR tech penetration testing is the process of simulating attacks on your HR applications, platforms, and critical infrastructure to identify security vulnerabilities before they’re exploited.

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Do you test cloud-based HR systems?

Yes. Our platform includes cloud security assessments and application penetration testing for tools like Workday, BambooHR, Greenhouse, and others.

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Can you help us meet SOC 2 or ISO requirements?

Absolutely. Our reports align with industry standards and help HR tech vendors and internal HRIS platforms prepare for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR audits.

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How often should we run a penetration test?

We recommend testing quarterly or with every major code or infrastructure change to maintain a strong security posture.

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What kinds of tests do you run?

We offer mobile and web application penetration testing, external and internal network penetration testing, as well as pentests for APIs and connected IoT systems.

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Do your findings include remediation steps?

Yes. Each vulnerability report includes technical remediation guidance and risk prioritization to support your development and infrastructure teams.

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How is your platform different from other penetration testing services?

We combine AI-powered automation with manual testing from security experts who specialize in HR tech and compliance use cases.

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Do you test mobile applications used by HR teams?

Yes. We include mobile application penetration testing to assess risks in HR tools built for iOS and Android.