What is White Box Pentesting?

Imagine your security team had the full blueprints to a building they were hired to protect. That’s white box pentesting in a nutshell.

This method gives our certified ethical hackers full access to your client’s systems, allowing for the most thorough, affordable, and fastest security assessment possible.

White Box Pentesting for MSPs

White box pentesting, also known as clear box testing, is a security test where our team gets complete, "open-book" knowledge of the system they're evaluating. As an MSP or vCISO, you hand over things like source code and network diagrams to our certified pentesters, who hold certifications like OSCP, CEH, and CREST.

This total transparency is what makes it so different. Its opposite, black box penetration testing, involves testers working with zero inside information, like a real-world hacker would.

Think of it like this: a black box test is like a burglar trying to find an unlocked window. A white box test is like hiring a security inspector and giving them the building's blueprints, alarm codes, and keys. That inspector can check every single weak point much more efficiently than the burglar ever could.

This "keys to the kingdom" approach lets our team perform deep manual pentesting that automated scanners simply can't. We dig into the logic and structure of an application from the inside out, finding sneaky vulnerabilities that would otherwise go completely unnoticed.

Why This Method Helps Your GRC Clients

For our partners dealing with GRC and compliance, this level of depth is a must-have. Proving compliance for regulations like SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or ISO 27001 requires more than a simple scan. It demands a real risk assessment showing you've done your homework, and white box pentesting delivers that.

The benefits for you as a reseller are massive. Because we have full access, we don’t waste time poking around in the dark. We get straight to the analysis, which means we deliver comprehensive reports faster and at a lower cost. We uncover deep-seated issues in code and configurations, giving your clients a true picture of their security.

Comparing Pentesting Methods for MSP Resellers

To give you a clearer picture, let's compare the three main approaches side-by-side. You'll see why white box testing offers a unique combination of speed, depth, and affordability that's hard to beat for your clients.

Testing MethodTester's KnowledgeTypical TimeframeBest For FindingWhite BoxFull Access (code, diagrams, creds)Fast (1-2 weeks)Deep-seated code flaws, misconfigurations, logic issuesGray BoxPartial Access (user credentials)Moderate (2-3 weeks)Privilege escalation, user-level vulnerabilitiesBlack BoxZero Access (like a real attacker)Slow (3-4+ weeks)External, easily exploitable vulnerabilities

As the table shows, when you need to find the most vulnerabilities in the shortest amount of time, the white box approach is the clear winner. Our white label pentesting service lets you meet this growing demand, building your brand’s authority while delivering incredible value.

Your Strategic Advantage as an MSP Partner

For our partners, whether you're an MSP, vCISO, or a GRC firm, white box pentesting is a tool that boosts your bottom line and strengthens client relationships. We built our entire model around what matters to you: affordability, speed, and reports that leave no stone unturned.

Because our certified pentesters get a full system roadmap upfront, they skip the expensive, time-consuming discovery phase. They jump right into deep analysis, which is how we deliver fast and affordable security assessments. This is a game-changer when your clients are facing tight compliance deadlines for ISO 27001, SOC 2, or PCI DSS.

Driving MSP Profitability with Efficient Pentesting

The real power of white box pentesting is its cost-effectiveness, which means better margins for you as a reseller. That price difference is your opportunity to deliver incredible value without hurting your client's budget.

Our entire model is built on one simple promise: we are a channel-only partner. We exist to make you successful, which means we will never compete with you for your clients. Our white label pentesting service is designed to feel like a natural extension of your brand, reinforcing your role as their trusted security advisor.

How Our Partnership Model Solves Problems

We know the headaches MSPs and vCISOs deal with—vendors with inflated prices, long report turnarounds, and inconsistent testing methods. We built our company to be the solution to all that. Our partnership is built for your growth and success.

We offer:

• Speed: Get comprehensive reports back in about a week, not a month.
• Affordability: Fair, upfront pricing that lets you build a profitable security service.
• Expertise: Every single test is done by pros holding certifications like OSCP, CEH, and CREST.
• Manual Pentesting: We don't just run automated scans. We find the complex flaws that tools always miss.

This streamlined approach means you can confidently sell a service your clients need, meet any compliance requirement, and build serious trust. We do the heavy lifting so you can focus on managing client relationships. Find out more on our dedicated page for MSP pentesting partners.

Our Simple White Box Pentesting Process

We don’t believe in confusing technical jargon. Our approach is straightforward and completely transparent because we know that’s what builds trust with our MSP and vCISO partners. We guide you from the initial kickoff to the final report, making penetration testing simple and effective.

First, we work with you to define the scope and goals, whether it's for a general risk assessment or a specific framework like SOC 2. Once that's locked in, we securely gather all the necessary intel like source code, architectural diagrams, and developer documentation. This "keys to the kingdom" approach is what makes our process so efficient.

Next, our certified pentesters (OSCP, CEH, CREST) get to work. This isn't just about running a scanner; it’s a deep, hands-on investigation of the code. We perform static and dynamic analysis to find security flaws baked into the application and see how it behaves in real-time.

Then, our ethical hackers manually hunt for complex vulnerabilities that automated tools almost always miss. We're talking about tricky business logic flaws and subtle configuration mistakes. We don’t just find weak spots we carefully try to exploit them to prove the vulnerability is real, which is exactly what you need for auditors.

Finally, you get a report that actually helps you. As a channel-only partner, we build our reports for our reseller clients. They’re clean, easy to read, and can be completely white-labeled with your branding. Each report gives you a straightforward summary, a risk score for every vulnerability, and clear, step-by-step instructions on how to fix it.

How Full Transparency Uncovers Hidden Risks

The power of white box pentesting comes from its complete transparency. When you hand our ethical hackers the "blueprints" to a system, they can pinpoint critical vulnerabilities that other methods would miss. Full access lets them move beyond surface-level attacks and dive straight into the system's core logic, where the most dangerous flaws hide.

Automated tools are fine for finding the easy stuff, but they can't understand context or business logic. Our manual pentesting approach, combined with full system access, is designed to find the exact kinds of vulnerabilities that lead to major breaches, such as insecure code, hidden misconfigurations, and authentication flaws.

For our partners in the GRC space, these deep findings are gold. Regulations like SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS demand a thorough risk assessment that proves an organization has protected its data. A white box penetration test provides concrete evidence that your clients have examined their security from the inside out, making audit conversations much smoother.

When you can show an auditor a report detailing these types of flaws in the source code and the steps taken to fix them it proves you aren't just checking boxes. It shows you're actively strengthening your client's security foundation.

Grow Your Business with White Label Pentesting

For our partners whether you're an MSP, vCISO, or a GRC firm this is where security testing stops being a headache and starts being a growth engine. The managed service and compliance industry has a problem with inflated prices and long lead times. We are the solution, offering fast, affordable, and effective manual pentesting.

Our white label pentesting means our expert reports get your brand on them. When you hand over a detailed risk assessment to your client, it comes from you, reinforcing your value. We're the technical muscle working behind the scenes. Our certified ethical hackers with credentials like OSCP, CEH, and CREST are the ones diving deep into the code.

We understand the pressure you're under. Your clients are facing strict compliance deadlines for SOC 2, HIPAA, or PCI DSS. Our approach changes the game. We turn around comprehensive reports in about a week, and because our method is so efficient, we offer our services at a price that makes sense for you and your clients.

Our business model is built on one simple rule: we are 100% channel-only. We will never sell directly to your clients or compete with you. Your success as a reseller is our success. You can check out our approach to manual white-labeled pentesting to see exactly how we’re built to support you.

Your Most Common Pentesting Questions Answered

We get it. When you're looking for a penetration testing partner, you just want straight answers. Here are some common questions our MSP and vCISO partners ask about our white box pentesting service.

What information do you need to start a pentest?
To begin, we need the "blueprints" to your client's system. This usually includes access to source code, architectural diagrams, and developer documentation. We walk you through this simple and secure handoff, which is what allows us to deliver a faster and more affordable service.

Is white box better than black box pentesting?
"Better" depends on your goal. For a deep, comprehensive risk assessment designed to satisfy compliance auditors, white box pentesting wins every time. A white box test is like a mechanic popping the hood to inspect every component, allowing them to find problems faster and more thoroughly. That level of detail is gold for fixing issues and proving due diligence.

How does this help clients with SOC 2 or HIPAA?
Our detailed reports are a huge asset for any compliance audit. Frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 require proof that security controls are working. The depth of a white box test provides the hard evidence auditors need, showing that your client has done a genuine, in-depth risk assessment.

Can I really offer this service as my own?
Absolutely. Our business was built on a 100% channel-only model. We deliver a completely white label pentesting report with your company's branding. You deliver a professional security assessment that looks like it came directly from you, their trusted advisor. It’s the easiest way to add a high-demand service to your lineup and grow your business.

Ready to add expert, affordable penetration testing to your security portfolio? Contact us today to learn how our white label pentesting services can help you win more business.