Ethical hacking service - eg 2026

The National Office of Electoral Processes (Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales - ONPE) is seeking to contract an Ethical Hacking Service for its EG 2026 initiative. This procurement process, identified as CP-ABR-12-2025-EG-ONPE-1, is being conducted through an Accelerated Public Competition method. The service aims to enhance the cybersecurity posture of ONPE's systems and infrastructure by proactively identifying vulnerabilities through simulated cyberattacks. Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing, involves authorized attempts to breach system security to uncover weaknesses that malicious attackers could exploit. The selected service provider will be responsible for conducting comprehensive security assessments, reporting findings, and potentially recommending remediation strategies. This service is crucial for ensuring the integrity and security of electoral processes, particularly in the lead-up to and during the EG 2026 period. The contract will be awarded by ONPE, with the operational scope likely centered within the Lima department. The accelerated nature of the public competition suggests a need for timely engagement of the service provider to meet upcoming security objectives. This tender underscores ONPE's commitment to maintaining robust digital defenses against evolving cyber threats.

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, security and defense and general supplies sectors. Located in Peru, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of PEN 71,952.

Published through Peru SEACE, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.