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A penetration test shows how a real attacker could get into your systems before one tries. You get a clear report, a ranked fix list and a retest, all explained in plain English for Atlanta offices.
Get a Free IT AssessmentA penetration test is a controlled attack on your own systems. A trained tester acts like a real intruder. They look for weak passwords, open doors in your network, unpatched software and mistakes in how your staff handle email. Then they show you exactly what they found and how far they got. You stop guessing about your risk and start seeing it.
This is different from an automated scan. A scan lists known weak spots. A penetration test goes further. The tester chains small problems together, the way a criminal would. A forgotten test account plus a weak Wi-Fi password can lead to your file server. A scanner may flag each issue alone. A tester proves they connect and tells you which one to fix first.
Most Atlanta businesses we speak with ask for a test for one of four reasons. An insurer asked for proof. A client wants a security report before signing a contract. A recent scare made the owner nervous. Or a big change is coming, like a new office, a cloud move or a new customer portal. Whatever your reason, the goal is the same: find the gaps first and fix them in the right order.
Atlanta is a busy hub for finance, logistics, healthcare, law and technology. Offices in Midtown, Buckhead and along the Perimeter hold client records, payment details and contracts that criminals want. Many of these firms are small enough to feel safe and large enough to be worth attacking. Attackers often pick targets by how easy they look, not how big they are.
Insurers and larger clients now ask harder questions about security. A recent test report answers many of them in one document. It also gives your owner or manager something rare: a straight picture of risk, with no jargon. You learn what to fix this month, what can wait and what money would be wasted. That keeps your security budget focused on real problems.
Everything below is part of one monthly plan. Pick a topic to see what is handled for you and how it works in a Atlanta office.
This test looks at everything an outsider can see from the internet. That includes your firewall, remote access, email servers, VPN and any website or portal you host. The tester tries to find a way in without any inside help, just as a criminal would.
Most small and mid-size businesses start here. It shows whether your front door is locked. You get a list of exposed services, which ones are risky and the steps to close them. Findings are explained in plain English, not security shorthand.
Say an employee clicks a bad link or a visitor plugs into a wall jack. How far could an intruder travel? This test starts from inside your network and tries to reach file servers, accounting data and admin accounts.
Many Atlanta offices have flat networks where one stolen login opens everything. An internal test shows if that is you. It also checks shared folders, old servers and default passwords that nobody remembers. The report explains how to wall off your most sensitive data.
Wi-Fi reaches past your walls. In a Midtown tower or a shared building, people in the hall or the next suite can often see your signal. This test checks whether someone could join your network or trick staff into joining a fake one.
We look at encryption, password strength, guest network separation and rogue access points. We also check whether visitors on guest Wi-Fi can reach your business systems. You get specific settings to change and a simple standard for future setups.
Most real attacks start with a person, not a machine. A convincing email, a fake invoice or a phone call from a supposed vendor can open the door. This test sends safe, controlled messages to see who clicks, who reports and who replies.
The goal is never to embarrass anyone. Results are shown as totals, not names, unless you ask otherwise. They help you decide where short training will matter most. Many owners use the results to set a baseline and measure improvement after a few months.
If customers log in to a portal you run, or your team lives in Microsoft 365 or Azure, those systems need testing too. We check login handling, access rules, exposed data and settings that were left open by mistake.
Cloud misconfigurations are one of the most common causes of leaks. A storage folder shared to anyone with a link. An admin account with no second step. These are quick to fix once you know. You get a precise list, written so your developer or IT contact can act the same day.
Lots of companies can fix a computer. These are the reasons Atlanta businesses give for choosing Stack Atlanta and sticking with us.
Our team knows which Midtown towers need paperwork before anyone enters the riser room, how summer storms affect power across the metro and how long it really takes to get from Downtown to Alpharetta at 5 p.m. That local knowledge turns into faster, calmer fixes.
Your network, devices and backups are watched day and night. Most problems are handled before anyone notices, and you get a plain explanation when something needs your decision.
A free assessment ends with a per-user quote listing every included service. No hourly surprises, no unexpected after-hours charges and no fine print about what counts as extra.
Every area of Atlanta has its own kind of office and its own security risks. Testing is scoped to fit the building, the industry and the data you hold.
Downtown offices sit in older towers with shared risers and strict building access. Managed IT here means coordinating with property management, keeping remote access reliable for MARTA commuters and scheduling heavier work after hours.
Law firms, agencies and tech teams in Midtown run on fast Wi-Fi, video calls and secure file sharing. They need dependable networks in busy high-rises and tight access control for client data.
Wealth managers, insurance agencies and professional offices in Buckhead hold sensitive financial data. Managed IT keeps that data protected, backed up and documented for audits and insurers.
Design firms, showrooms and production companies in West Midtown move large files every day. They need strong networks, solid backups and workstations that keep up with demanding software.
Corporate offices and medical groups around the Perimeter often connect several locations. Managed IT monitors those links and gives every site the same help desk.
Fast-growing tech and fintech companies in Alpharetta add people every month. Managed IT makes every new hire’s laptop, accounts and access ready before the first day.
Clinics, nonprofits and small professional offices in Decatur need dependable systems without a big IT budget. A managed plan covers updates, backups and security for one monthly fee.
Regional offices near the Galleria and The Battery often support staff across the northwest suburbs. Managed IT keeps those offices connected and supported without long waits for a visit.
These are not the same thing. Each answers a different question, and many businesses need more than one over time.
| Topic | Stack Atlanta | Automated Scan Only | No Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it shows | Which flaws can really be exploited | A list of known flaws | Nothing until an incident |
| Who does the work | Trained testers, plus manual checks | Software, with little review | No one |
| False alarms | Verified, so very few | Often many | Not applicable |
| Report quality | Plain English, ranked by risk | Long technical list | None |
| Fix guidance | Specific steps for each finding | Generic advice | None |
| Retest included | Yes, for fixed findings | Usually a new scan | No |
| Typical cost | One-time project fee, scoped first | Low monthly or per-scan fee | Free until a breach costs far more |
You finish with facts you can act on, not a stack of technical output.
Weak spots surface before a criminal finds them.
Each finding is rated so you fix the dangerous ones first.
Fixes are checked with a retest, so you know they worked.
A clear report helps with insurers, clients and audits.
Different industries face different threats, so related security services often go hand in hand with testing.
Ongoing protection for the gaps a test uncovers, from endpoints to email.
Managed Security ServicesDaily monitoring and response so fixed weak spots stay fixed.
Cyber Security ConsultingPolicy and planning help to turn test results into a lasting security plan.
Vulnerability ScanningRegular automated checks that catch new weak spots between tests.
With our old provider, a broken laptop meant a ticket and a long wait. Now somebody picks up right away and most problems are gone before the call ends. The constant IT complaints in our office simply stopped.
We were worried about changing providers during our busiest season. The handover took about three weeks, email and files never stopped working and we received full documentation at the end.
Every repair used to come with its own invoice. Now it is one monthly amount, a short report and a conversation about upgrades before anything breaks. Budgeting for IT finally makes sense.
After a free assessment, you get a written quote with the scope, the timeline and a fixed price. No surprises.
It is a safe, planned attack on your own systems by a trained tester. They try to get in the way a criminal would, then report what worked and how to fix it. You see real risk instead of theory, and you decide what to fix first.
A scan is automated and lists known weak spots. A penetration test adds human skill. The tester tries to exploit the weak spots and links them together. That shows which problems are truly dangerous and which are minor.
Testing is planned with you first. Risky steps are scheduled for off hours, and we agree on what is off limits. Most tests cause no noticeable slowdown. If anything unexpected happens, we stop and call your contact right away.
Most small business tests take one to three weeks from kickoff to final report. The testing itself is often a few days. Bigger networks, several offices or custom web apps take longer. You get a timeline in your written quote.
Cost depends on scope. A small external test typically costs less than a full test of internal, wireless and cloud systems. Most projects are priced as a fixed fee after a short scoping call, so you know the total before work begins.
Most businesses test once a year, and again after major changes like a new office, a cloud move or a new portal. If your insurer or clients require it, they may set a schedule. Regular scans can cover the time between tests.
Many cyber insurers and larger clients now ask about testing. Some require a recent report. Check your policy and contracts, then tell us what they ask for. We can scope the test and report to answer those questions.
Yes. Every finding comes with a risk rating and specific fix steps. We can explain them to your staff or hand them to your existing IT person. After you fix them, we retest to confirm they worked.
Yes. Testers work under a signed agreement and agreed rules. We prove access without copying or exposing your sensitive data wherever possible. Reports are shared securely and only with the people you name.
Decide what you want protected most, and tell us who to call if something looks wrong. Let your IT person and any hosting providers know about the test dates. We handle the rest and walk you through the scope first.
Need something slightly different? These services cover the same ground from another angle.
A free assessment shows where to start and what a penetration test would cost.