Pentest Collective GmbH
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Pentest Collective GmbH is a specialized penetration testing provider based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. As an independent subsidiary of binsec group GmbH, the company provides the organizational and legal framework for operating focused, highly specialized penetration testing brands. Under the umbrella of Pentest Collective GmbH, independent brands such as Hackeroo (focused and cost-efficient penetration tests for startups and SMEs), Exfilion (Red Teaming & APT simulations), and Breachvolt (physical and digital penetration tests) are managed.
The executive management of Pentest Collective GmbH is held by Patrick Sauer. Through its integration into the binsec group, the company benefits from an established technical infrastructure, shared quality standards, and a strong academic and scientific foundation.
As a specialized service provider, Pentest Collective GmbH places particular emphasis on quality, efficiency, and target-group-tailored structures:
- Specialized Brand Approaches: Tailored service offerings for diverse target audiences—from agile startups (via Hackeroo) to complex enterprise scenarios.
- High Cost Efficiency: Lean processes and reduced organizational overhead enable attractive terms without compromising testing depth.
- 100% In-House Expertise: All assessments are conducted by qualified, permanently employed security experts from within the corporate group.
- Modern Methodology & Tools: Utilization of field-tested infrastructure, tools, and standards provided by the binsec group.
Services & Assessment Scope
The portfolio of Pentest Collective GmbH encompasses a broad spectrum of penetration testing services, delivered to specific target groups through its specialized brands:
- Web Applications & APIs: Security assessments of web portals, SaaS solutions, REST, and GraphQL interfaces for vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, injections, authentication flaws).
- Infrastructure & Networks: External and internal penetration tests to secure server landscapes, cloud environments, and network services.
- Mobile Applications: Security evaluations for iOS and Android apps, including static and dynamic code analysis.
- Red Teaming & Simulations (via Exfilion): Comprehensive, multi-stage adversary simulations and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) scenarios to evaluate incident response capabilities.
- Physical & Digital Audits (via Breachvolt): Combined assessments of digital systems and on-site physical access controls.
- Startup & SME Pentests (via Hackeroo): Pragmatic, focused security assessments designed for rapid identification of critical vulnerabilities.
Methodology & Standards
All security assessments adhere to the group's established standards:
- OWASP Web Security Testing Guide (WSTG) / API Security Top 10
- OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS)
- BSI Guidelines & Recommendations (German Federal Office for Information Security)
- OSSTMM (Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual)
- PTDoc® testing methodology for structured, transparent, and reproducible assessment reports
Certifications & Qualifications
The executing penetration testers hold recognized industry certifications across the group:
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
- OSCE (Offensive Security Certified Expert)
- CRTO (Certified Red Team Operator)
- BACPP (Binsec Academy Certified Pentest Professional)
Parent Company & Ecosystem
- binsec group GmbH: Strategic parent company and technological anchor of the corporate group.
- Brand Network: Operational management of the brands Hackeroo, Exfilion, and Breachvolt.
- Synergies: Utilization of training environments from binsec academy GmbH as well as tools provided by binsec.tools.
Contact
- Address: Clemensstraße 8, 60487 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Commercial Register: Local Court of Frankfurt am Main, HRB 140939
- Email: info@pentest-collective.com
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