Penetration Testing — Houston, Texas

Penetration Testing
in Houston

// Securing the Energy Capital

Houston runs on data as much as it runs on oil. The Texas Medical Center, a port complex handling hundreds of billions in cargo annually, and an energy sector increasingly dependent on connected infrastructure put Houston businesses among the highest-value targets in the country. When an attacker gets in, the blast radius is large.

Why Houston businesses get tested

The local threat landscape

Healthcare organizations under HIPAA and energy companies with OT/ICS environments are the most common engagement types in the Houston market. The Texas Medical Center alone employs over 100,000 people — and every one of those organizations handles protected health information.

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
HIPAA NERC CIP SOC 2 PCI-DSS
// Industries we serve in Houston
Energy & Oil/Gas Healthcare & Life Sciences Manufacturing Logistics & Port Operations
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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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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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

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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 Houston — FAQ

How much does a penetration test cost in Houston?
XeroTrust Security offers fixed-price penetration testing in Houston. 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 Houston?
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 Houston 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.