The Free Pentest Contest is back for 2026 created for teams that need a realistic view of risk in production. We’re accepting applications for a limited number of organizations to receive a professional penetration test at no cost, focused on practical attack paths across SaaS applications, APIs, and internet-facing assets.
If you’re a CTO, CISO, security lead, or founder balancing delivery speed with security expectations, this is a chance to validate your exposure, uncover what matters most, and plan remediation based on evidence not assumptions.
Why Enter the Free Pentest Contest 2026?
Modern breaches rarely happen because “nobody knew” a risk existed. They happen because weaknesses remain untested misconfigurations, broken access control, exposed endpoints, insecure integrations, or assumptions that don’t hold up under real attacker behavior.
Entering the contest gives your team a chance to uncover issues before adversaries do, and to move from “we think we’re secure” to “we’ve validated it".
What’s in It for You?
Here’s what selected participants can expect to gain from the Free Pentest Contest 2026:
- Professional, manual penetration testing
Real testing performed by experienced consultants not a lightweight scan. We focus on meaningful attack paths and practical risk. - Clear, actionable findings
Every issue is documented with evidence and remediation guidance so your engineering team can act quickly and effectively. - Risk-based prioritization
Not all vulnerabilities matter equally. We help you understand what’s most likely to be exploited and what reduces risk fastest. - Stronger security decision-making
Use the results to plan remediation sprints, strengthen security controls, and communicate risk clearly to leadership or stakeholders. - Confidence ahead of launches and security reviews
Whether you’re releasing a major feature, onboarding enterprise customers, or tightening controls for internal assurance, an independent assessment adds credibility and clarity.
How the Contest Works
Applying is simple, and the process is designed to be transparent:
- Submit your application
Complete the contest form here: Application Form
Share what you want tested, why it matters, and what impact a pentest would have for your team. - Review & selection process
We evaluate submissions based on scope clarity, feasibility, potential security impact, and overall need. - Scope confirmation
If selected, we’ll align on target scope, rules of engagement, and an execution window that works for both teams. - Penetration testing & reporting
We perform the assessment and deliver a detailed report with validated findings and practical remediation guidance. - Wrap-up and next steps
We’ll review results with your team to ensure the findings are understood, prioritized, and ready for action.
Who Should Apply?
The Free Pentest Contest 2026 is ideal for:
- SaaS companies handling customer data or operating production environments
- Startups scaling quickly that want a security baseline before growth accelerates risk
- Security leads seeking independent validation of real-world exposure
- Engineering teams responsible for APIs, auth flows, and complex integrations
- Organizations preparing for customer security reviews (without treating the pentest as a compliance shortcut)
You should apply if you can authorize testing for the in-scope assets and have a point of contact ready to coordinate.
Important Dates / Timeline
- Applications open: 1st January, 2026
- Applications close: 31st December, 2026
- Winner announcement: 31st January, 2027 (or sooner!)
Apply Now
Security issues are always cheaper and easier to fix before attackers find them.
If you want a professional assessment of your security posture and clear guidance on what to address first, submit your application today.
Apply for the Free Pentest Contest 2026: Application Form
Spots are limited. Strong, clearly scoped applications are encouraged.
