What You're Actually Paying for in a Penetration Test
A proper penetration test isn’t just about running tools to find bugs. It’s about investing in expert offensive security tailored to how real attackers think and operate. Especially in Web3, where threats can lead to major financial losses, you’re paying for experienced professionals who go beyond automated scanners to uncover unknown vulnerabilities, build custom attack paths, and provide clear, actionable guidance on fixing issues. It’s not just about listing problems. It’s about showing you exactly how attackers could exploit your project and helping you secure it before they get the chance.
What You’re Actually Paying for in a Penetration Test
When most people think of a penetration test, they picture a hacker running some tools, scanning for issues, and sending over a list of problems. But if that’s all you think you’re paying for, you’re missing the point.
A real penetration test isn’t just about scanning for bugs. It’s an investment in offensive security expertise. It’s about having professionals who know how hackers actually think, how they break into projects, and how to uncover the risks others miss.
And in Web3, those risks don’t just mean website defacement, they often mean real financial loss.
Why Web3 Testing Is Different
Web3 projects don’t play by the same rules as regular websites. Attackers in this space are often highly skilled, extremely motivated, and financially driven. They’re not just looking for misconfigured settings, they’re looking for ways to drain your protocol, steal funds, or exploit your users.
That’s why tools alone aren’t enough.
The Difference: Expertise Over Tools
Anyone can run automated scanners. That’s not what you’re paying for.
You’re paying for people who understand Web3 threats. Who know how attackers chain small bugs together to steal large amounts of money, and how those attacks can come from both technical exploits and creative thinking.
At Borg, we don’t just run tools. We go deeper:
Finding Zero-Days: Our team actively looks for unknown vulnerabilities in Web3 apps, not just the ones everyone already knows about. These are the types of bugs that lead to major hacks.
Custom Exploitation: We don’t rely on public exploits. We build our own attack paths, bypass protections, and show you exactly how an attacker could abuse your project.
Web3 Hacking Expertise: Our team has deep, practical experience in offensive security, with a strong background in identifying vulnerabilities through real-world penetration testing and successful bug bounty hunting across major Web3 projects.
Why This Matters for You
Most penetration tests give you a long list of problems. That’s not helpful unless you know how they could actually hurt your project.
We break it down for you:
- How attackers would exploit it
- What the real risk is to your users and your protocol
- How to fix it properly, so it doesn’t come back later
It’s like the difference between someone telling you “your wallet is sticking out of your pocket,” versus showing you how a skilled pickpocket would steal it without you noticing, and then teaching you how to protect it for good.
Final Thoughts
In Web3, attackers are evolving quickly, and the risks are real. When you hire a penetration test, you’re not just paying for someone to point out what’s already known. You’re investing in real offensive hacking expertise that uncovers what others miss before someone else takes advantage of it.