Penetration Testing — Dallas, Texas

Penetration Testing
in Dallas

// Testing What Defends Big D

Dallas is home to more Fortune 500 headquarters than almost any other US city — and the SMBs that orbit those anchors inherit both the opportunity and the exposure. Financial services, telecommunications infrastructure, and a fast-growing technology sector make the DFW metro a consistent and well-resourced target for attackers.

Why Dallas businesses get tested

The local threat landscape

Dallas's financial services density means PCI-DSS and SOC 2 compliance engagements are common. Many SMBs are also being pressed by enterprise clients to demonstrate security posture before a contract will be signed — a trend that's accelerating.

We work with businesses at every stage — from a first-ever security assessment before an audit, to full penetration testing as part of an ongoing compliance program. No retainer. Fixed scope. You know what you're paying before we start.

// Relevant compliance frameworks
PCI-DSS SOC 2 GLBA NIST CSF
// Industries we serve in Dallas
Financial Services Telecommunications Technology & SaaS Insurance
What we do

Services & pricing

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External Penetration Test

Manual testing of your internet-facing assets — firewalls, servers, VPNs, web applications, exposed services. We simulate a real attacker targeting your public perimeter.

From $4,500
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02
Internal Penetration Test

Assume the perimeter is already breached. We test what an attacker can reach, escalate to, and exfiltrate from inside your network. On-site or remote via VPN.

From $6,000
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04
Vulnerability Scan

A fast, affordable picture of your attack surface. Good starting point before a full pentest, before an audit, or when you need to know where you stand right now.

From $1,000
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Two ways to start

Pick where you are right now

// Path 01

Not sure where to start?

Book a free 30-minute call. No sales pressure — just a straight conversation about your exposure and what, if anything, you should do about it. We'll tell you if you don't need us yet.

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Common Questions

Penetration Testing in Dallas — FAQ

How much does a penetration test cost in Dallas?
XeroTrust Security offers fixed-price penetration testing in Dallas. External pentests start at $4,500, internal pentests at $6,000, and vulnerability scans at $1,000. We provide plain-English reports with no hidden fees and no retainer required.
What does a penetration test include?
Our penetration tests include manual assessment (not just automated scanning), a detailed findings report with risk ratings, remediation recommendations written in plain English, and a debrief call to walk through the results with your team.
Do I need a pentest if I'm a small business in Dallas?
Small businesses are frequently targeted precisely because attackers assume their defenses are weaker. A penetration test shows you exactly where you're exposed before an attacker finds it. XeroTrust Security specializes in right-sized assessments for businesses in Dallas that don't need enterprise pricing.
How long does a penetration test take?
Most external penetration tests take 3–5 business days from kickoff to report delivery. Internal assessments vary based on network size but typically complete in 5–7 business days. We confirm timing before the engagement starts — no surprises.