Penetration testing
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With a penetration test, you get a chance to validate that security controls work efficiently to prevent attackers from gaining unauthorised access to your data and systems.
Thoroughly uncover vulnerabilities across your systems before cybercriminals can exploit them.
Fortify your defenses and proactively reduce potential threats to keep your business secure.
Gain peace of mind with expert validation, ensuring that your security measures are effective and resilient.
Ethical hacking is the ultimate way to see your network from the attacker’s point of view.
Industry standards and regulations such as PCI DSS and HIPAA require regularly testing your network and systems to maintain compliance and eliminate the highest risks.
The average cost of a data breach is increasing year after year, penetration testing helps making sure that your organisation is prepared to respond to a breach.
Understand the state your network with regards to vulnerabilities and exploitable flaws and take pro-active actions to address flaws, decrease risks in a cost-effective manner.
Your staff will learn in the process. By understanding the methods used to uncover and exploit vulnerabilities, your team will be able to better protect your network and assets.
The penetration testing services are designed to help you identify weaknesses and address them to strengthen the security of your applications, systems and data.
An infrastructure penetration test, also known as a network penetration test, is a type of security testing that evaluates the security of a computer system or network infrastructure by simulating an attack from an unauthorized or malicious user.
The primary goal of an infrastructure penetration test is to identify vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure that could be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access or cause damage to the system. The test involves simulating real-world attacks, including attempts to gain access to the system or network, escalate privileges, and exfiltrate sensitive data.
The infrastructure penetration test can be performed in different ways, including black-box, white-box, or gray-box testing. In black-box testing, the tester has no prior knowledge of the system or network and must perform reconnaissance to identify vulnerabilities. In contrast, white-box testing involves providing the tester with full access to the system or network, including source code and other sensitive information. Gray-box testing falls somewhere in between, where the tester has some knowledge of the system but not complete access.
The results of the infrastructure penetration test provide valuable information to organizations, enabling them to identify and address security weaknesses in their network infrastructure before attackers can exploit them. The test can also help organizations to comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards for security.
A web application penetration test is a type of security testing that involves simulating an attack on a web application to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers. The goal of the testing is to determine the effectiveness of the security controls implemented in the web application, and to identify any potential security gaps that could be used to compromise the application.
During a web application penetration test, a trained security professional, also known as a penetration tester or ethical hacker, will attempt to exploit vulnerabilities in the application using a variety of techniques, including input validation testing, authentication testing, authorization testing, session management testing, and more. The tester may also use automated tools to scan the application for known vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and command injection.
The results of a web application penetration test are documented in a detailed report that outlines the vulnerabilities discovered, their severity, and recommendations for remediation. The organization can use this report to prioritize and remediate the identified vulnerabilities, with the goal of improving the security posture of the web application.
Web application penetration testing is an important component of a comprehensive security program, and can help organizations identify and mitigate potential security risks before they can be exploited by attackers.
An API (Application Programming Interface) penetration test is a type of security testing that focuses specifically on the security of the API. An API is a set of programming instructions that allow different software applications to communicate with each other. APIs are commonly used by web and mobile applications to interact with back-end systems and databases.
The goal of an API penetration test is to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the API that could be exploited by attackers. This includes testing the authentication and authorization mechanisms used by the API, as well as testing the input validation and output encoding functions to ensure that they are robust and secure. Additionally, the tester may attempt to access sensitive information, modify or delete data, or execute unauthorized commands through the API.
An API penetration test typically involves the following steps:
Information gathering: The tester will gather information about the API, including its functionality, endpoints, parameters, and data structures.
Threat modeling: The tester will use the information gathered in the previous step to create a threat model that identifies potential threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
Vulnerability scanning: The tester will use automated tools to scan the API for known vulnerabilities, such as injection attacks, broken authentication and session management, and insecure data storage.
Manual testing: The tester will manually test the API using a variety of techniques, such as fuzzing, brute-forcing, and API abuse scenarios.
Reporting: The tester will document the findings of the penetration testing in a detailed report, including the vulnerabilities discovered, their severity, and recommendations for remediation. The report may also include proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits, screenshots, and other supporting documentation.
An API penetration test can help organizations identify and mitigate potential security risks in their APIs, and ensure that they are secure and robust against attacks.
A mobile application penetration test is a type of security testing that focuses on identifying security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in a mobile application.
The goal of the testing is to determine the effectiveness of the security controls implemented in the mobile application, and to identify any potential security gaps that could be used to compromise the application or its data.
During a mobile application penetration test, a trained security professional, also known as a penetration tester or ethical hacker, will attempt to exploit vulnerabilities in the application using a variety of techniques, including input validation testing, authentication testing, authorization testing, session management testing, and more.
The tester may also use automated tools to scan the application for known vulnerabilities, such as insecure data storage, insecure communication, and authentication bypass.
The testing may be conducted on the application running on a mobile device or on an emulator. The tester will typically test the application on multiple platforms, including iOS and Android, to ensure that it is secure across all devices.
The results of a mobile application penetration test are documented in a detailed report that outlines the vulnerabilities discovered, their severity, and recommendations for remediation. The organization can use this report to prioritize and remediate the identified vulnerabilities, with the goal of improving the security posture of the mobile application.
Secure code review is a type of security testing that involves reviewing the source code of an application to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses. The goal of the review is to ensure that the code is written securely, following best practices and industry standards, and to identify potential security issues that could be exploited by attackers.
A secure code review involves a manual examination of the application code by a trained security professional or developer who is familiar with secure coding practices.
The review typically focuses on the following areas:
Input validation: The reviewer checks whether the code properly validates user input to prevent injection attacks, such as SQL injection or cross-site scripting (XSS).
Authentication and authorization: The reviewer checks whether the code implements proper authentication and authorization mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive functionality or data.
Data storage: The reviewer checks whether sensitive data is properly encrypted, and whether the code prevents vulnerabilities such as SQL injection attacks or file inclusion vulnerabilities.
Error handling: The reviewer checks whether the code handles errors and exceptions in a secure and appropriate manner, and whether it reveals sensitive information to users.
API security: If the application uses APIs, the reviewer checks whether the code implements proper security controls, such as authentication, access control, and encryption.
Compliance: The reviewer checks whether the code complies with industry standards, regulations, and security best practices.
The results of a secure code review are documented in a detailed report that outlines the vulnerabilities discovered, their severity, and recommendations for remediation.
The report may also include specific code snippets and recommendations for secure coding practices to help developers remediate the identified vulnerabilities.
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