Cybersecurity Audit and Penetration Testing in Morocco

DGSSI recorded over 21 million attack attempts in H1 2025, and the AUSIMetre 2026 barometer found that 40% of Moroccan organizations experienced AI-enhanced social engineering attacks. Loi 05-20 on cybersecurity requires operators of critical importance (OIV) to conduct regular audits, with fines up to MAD 200,000 (Article 50). Loi 09-08 (CNDP) mandates proportionate security measures for any company processing personal data, with fines up to MAD 300,000. Bank Al-Maghrib requires annual pentests for credit institutions. An audit finds flaws before attackers exploit them and builds trust with your clients and partners. Example: critical flaw fixed within 48h for a Casablanca e-commerce merchant before peak season. Secure your platform: free quote within 48h.

Pricing depends on the type of audit and scope. An automated vulnerability scan ranges from MAD 8,000 to 15,000. An external pentest (black box) for web or API costs MAD 25,000 to 60,000. A combined internal and external pentest runs MAD 50,000 to 100,000. A full audit (technical plus organizational, DNSSI or ISO 27001 compliance) ranges from MAD 60,000 to 150,000. Key factors: number of applications, infrastructure size, access level (black, grey or white box), re-test inclusion, and sector requirements. For comparison, the average cost of a cyber incident for a Moroccan SME exceeds MAD 2 million (direct costs plus revenue loss plus reputational damage). Example: web pentest of a banking application in Casablanca, 3 weeks, around MAD 55,000 with re-test included. Free quote within 48h.

A vulnerability scan is an automated sweep that detects known flaws (CVEs) in your systems: fast and broad, but shallow. A pentest (penetration test) goes further: a certified tester actively exploits flaws to demonstrate the real impact of an attack, scores severity (CVSS) and provides exploitation evidence. A security audit is the most comprehensive approach: it combines technical analysis (scan plus pentest) with an organizational review (access policies, backups, incident management, regulatory compliance). For an SME, an annual pentest is often sufficient. For OIV or companies subject to loi 05-20, a full technical and organizational audit is required. We recommend starting with a scan to identify obvious flaws, then a pentest to validate them. Plan your engagement: response within 48h.

Securing a website involves six fundamental steps: first, update your CMS (WordPress, PrestaShop, Laravel), plugins and all dependencies to eliminate known vulnerabilities, knowing that 90% of hacks exploit outdated components. Second, configure HTTPS, security headers (Content-Security-Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) and a web application firewall (WAF) to block common attacks. Third, enforce strong password policies and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all admin access. Fourth, restrict permissions: each user should have only the access they strictly need, and inactive accounts should be removed. Fifth, automate backups and test them regularly, because an untested backup is a false sense of security. Sixth, monitor continuously with alerts on unauthorized file changes, suspicious login attempts and traffic anomalies. These measures cover the basics, but a professional security audit reveals deeper flaws: SQL injection, XSS, SSRF, server misconfigurations and unprotected APIs. We audit and fix your site in 2 to 4 weeks. Request a diagnosis: free quote within 48h.

Loi 05-20 on cybersecurity applies directly to operators of critical importance (OIV) designated by DGSSI in strategic sectors: banking, telecom, energy, water, transport, health and public administration. These operators must conduct regular security audits (at least every 3 years for sensitive IS), comply with the DNSSI framework (107 security measures across 20 domains) and engage PASSI-qualified auditors for critical systems. SMEs not classified as OIV are not directly targeted by loi 05-20, but remain subject to loi 09-08 (CNDP) whenever they process personal data, which mandates proportionate security measures. Additionally, large clients (banks, insurers, industrial groups) increasingly require a cybersecurity audit report from their suppliers and subcontractors as a condition of collaboration. An audit remains a worthwhile investment even without a direct obligation. Contact us for a free consultation within 48h.

For sensitive information systems of OIV, DGSSI requires the use of PASSI-qualified providers (Security Information Systems Audit Providers). Beyond this qualification, individual tester certifications are a key competence indicator: OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) for hands-on pentesting, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) for fundamentals, GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester) for advanced intrusion testing, CISSP for security governance, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor for organizational audits. Verify that the provider uses recognized methodologies (OWASP Testing Guide for web, PTES for pentesting, NIST or ISO 27001 for organizational) and delivers a report with CVSS scoring, exploitation evidence and a prioritized remediation plan. Ask for client references in your sector. Contact us to review our approach: free first consultation within 48h.

We present results in two tracks: an executive summary (business risks, recommended investment, timeline) and a detailed technical report (exploitation evidence, screenshots, per-vulnerability recommendations). We then prioritize fixes by CVSS severity and ease of implementation: critical and high flaws are addressed first, often within days. We can remediate directly if you wish: application patches, updates, server hardening, access and backup reviews. A re-test validates effective resolution of critical vulnerabilities and closes the engagement. Going forward, we recommend a continuous monitoring program: quarterly scans, CVE monitoring and annual re-validation pentest. Example: 14 vulnerabilities found at a manufacturer in Tangier, critical ones fixed within 2 weeks and re-test validated. Let us plan your remediation: proposal within 48h.

At minimum once a year for any website or application exposed to the internet, and after every major change: redesign, migration, payment feature addition, API opening, hosting change. Regulated sectors have stricter requirements: Bank Al-Maghrib mandates annual pentests for credit institutions, and OIV subject to loi 05-20 must conduct audits at least every 3 years for sensitive IS, with additional tests after any significant change. Between pentests, a vulnerability management program (monthly automated scans, CVE monitoring, WAF with updated rules) maintains your security level. We offer annual packages combining an initial pentest, quarterly scans and re-testing after fixes. Example: a logistics operator in Tangier on an annual contract, initial pentest plus 3 follow-up scans, around MAD 70,000 per year. Let us discuss your ideal schedule: free first consultation within 48h.