Web application penetration testing is a security assessment process that aims to identify and address security vulnerabilities within a web application. This testing aims to simulate real-world attacks to discover weaknesses that malicious actors could exploit, whether you’re launching a new web application or upgrading an existing one.
Our testing approach combines automated and manual testing techniques and uses the OWASP standard as a baseline for our methodology.
Our meticulously structured customer success testing stages encompass all the essential aspects required to evaluate existing security measures and deter potential hackers from infiltrating the system
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Define the test scope, which encompasses the target web application, its functionalities, and any compliance requirements while establishing a clear understanding of the testing objectives and goals.
Gather information about the target web application, encompassing its architecture, utilized technologies, potential entry points, and identifying threat vectors like input fields, user authentication, and API endpoints.
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Discover common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF, employ automated web vulnerability scanners, and review the scan results to confirm false positives.
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Perform manual testing to uncover more complex vulnerabilities, especially those associated with business logic flaws, authentication bypass, and session management vulnerabilities.
Develop a threat model that delineates potential attack vectors and assess their severity, then prioritize these threats according to their impact and likelihood.
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Document all identified vulnerabilities, specifying their severity and potential impact, and recommend remediation and mitigation strategies. Collaborate with the development team to rectify these vulnerabilities..
After patching the vulnerabilities, perform re-testing to confirm that the issues have been addressed and to ensure that the fixes have not introduced new vulnerabilities.
Web application penetration testing is a security assessment method that involves simulating cyberattacks on a web application to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious actors.
Penetration testing is crucial for identifying and mitigating security risks in web applications before they can be exploited by attackers, helping to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of the application.
The frequency of web application penetration testing can vary depending on factors such as the application's complexity, the rate of change, and regulatory requirements. Generally, it's recommended to perform testing annually and after significant changes or updates to the application.
The duration of a web application penetration test can vary based on the complexity of the application being tested. It can range from a few days to several weeks..
The cost of web application penetration testing varies based on the scope and complexity of the application.