Web application
penetration testing services
Our web application penetration testing services are designed to help you uncover and address vulnerabilities in your web applications, whether they are cloud-hosted, based on traditional 3-tier architectures, or anything in between.
Our web application security testing approach combines manual techniques, business logic exploits and automated tools to maximize vulnerability coverage and uncover critical attack paths that would be used in a real-world hacking scenario.
What you'll get after conducting a Web app pentest:
- High-level findings & recommended measures for non-technical stakeholders
- Technical report with prioritized vulnerabilities & recommended fixes
- Expert guidance on web application security posture improvement strategies
- Attestation to meet compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, etc.)
What is web application penetration testing?
Vumetric is one of the leading providers of penetration testing services, renowned for our ability to address a broad spectrum of cybersecurity challenges. Our web application pen testing services are specifically designed to identify and mitigate unique cyber threats targeting modern applications. By simulating real-world hacking techniques to identify vulnerabilities, organizations can build resilient countermeasures against modern attacks.
In today’s digital ecosystem, web applications have become more complex and integral to business operations. As a result, they present an appealing target for cyber adversaries. Custom-designed, proprietary, and increasingly intricate web applications introduce complex and diverse security risks. That’s where our specialized expertise comes into play; we go beyond traditional application security assessments to protect against business logic flaws and advanced technical vulnerabilities.
With the tightening of compliance standards like PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and SOC 2, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving to place more emphasis on web application security. These standards often include application-level security controls, adding another layer of requirements for organizations to navigate. Our web application penetration testing help you achieve compliance efficiently, ensuring that your business operates securely and within regulatory boundaries.
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Receive clear and actionable results
Our penetration reports deliver more than a simple export from a security tool. Each vulnerability is exploited, measured and documented by an experienced specialist to ensure you fully understand its business impact.
Each element of the report provides concise and relevant information that contributes significantly towards improving your security posture and meeting compliance requirements.
Executive summary
High level overview of your security posture, recommendations and risk management implications in a clear non-technical language.
Suited for non-technical stakeholders.
Vulnerabilities & recommendations
Vulnerabilities prioritized by risk level, including technical evidence (screenshots,
requests, etc.) and recommendations to fix each vulnerability.
Suited for your technical team.
Attestation
This document will allow you to meet compliance and regulatory reporting requirements efficiently and with minimal overhead.
Suited for third-parties (clients, auditors, etc).
Protecting against the latest cyber threats
Our experts hold the most recognized certifications to proactively protect our clients against modern attack techniques & exploits used to breach their cybersecurity.
Frequently asked questions about web app pentesting
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When should I conduct a penetration test?
Web application pen test should ideally be performed at least annually to ensure consistent security against evolving threats. Additionally, it’s recommended to conduct a pen test after any significant changes or updates to the application or its hosting infrastructure, as new features, integrations or modifications can introduce new unknown vulnerabilities.
Here are some common use cases for a pentest:
- As part of the development cycle of an application. (To test the security of a new feature/app)
- To comply with security requirements. (3rd-parties, PCI, ISO27001, etc.)
- To secure sensitive data from exfiltration.
- To prevent infections by malware. (Ransomware, spyware, etc.)
- To prevent disruptive cyberattacks. (Such as denial of service)
- As part of a cybersecurity risk management strategy.
All businesses are advised to conduct a penetration test at least once a year, as well as after any significant upgrades or modifications to the company network. Given the rapid rate at which new exploits are discovered, we generally recommend that quarterly tests are performed.
Will the test allow us to meet compliance requirements?
Every year, our web application penetration tests helps a wide range of organizations meet their compliance requirements.
By identifying vulnerabilities in your web apps that require attention and providing recommendations to address them, organizations can easily demonstrate their improved security posture to third-parties.
After corrective measures have been deployed, we go one step further by conducting remediation testing to validate the fixes. This allows us provide an official attestation that the identified vulnerabilities have been successfully remediated. This end-to-end service enables organizations to efficiently meet and maintain compliance standards such as SOC2, ISO27001, PCI-DSS, etc.
How long does a penetration testing project generally last?
The time required to successfully execute a penetration test depends on the scope and type of test. Most penetration tests can be performed within a couple of days, but some can span over several weeks, sometimes even months depending on the complexity of the project.
What is the typical cost of a project?
The cost of a penetration test varies significantly based on the scope of the assessment, making it challenging for providers to provide a reliable price range for a typical project.
In the case of Web App penetration testing, the complexity of the application is the primary factor that influences pricing.
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Which testing methodologies do you follow?
As a leading provider in application security testing, we adhere to globally recognized standards and methodologies. We leverage the OWASP Top 10 to help our clients secure their Web App against the most damaging vulnerabilities found in modern applications, including complex business logic flaws. Beyond that, we also utilize the MITRE ATT&CK framework to comprehensively test the Web App’s security against the latest hacking techniques and strategies. This approach ensures that your application is fortified against attempts to breach modern Web Apps, tamper with critical functions, or access and steal sensitive data.
Is the testing process disruptive to operations?
Our testing methodologies are designed to minimize disruptions. The overwhelming majority of our projects are entirely unnoticeable for our clients. We understand the importance of maintaining operational continuity, and as such, we coordinate closely with your team to ensure minimal operational impact during the testing process when an assessment may cause any impact on in-production systems.
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