Web Application Penetration Testing
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Web app penetration testing methodology
Citation Cyber follows the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) methodology combined with hands-on experience from our security consultants. We deliver a thorough, real-world assessment of your security. The active test is split into 10 categories that focus on the most common root causes of web application vulnerabilities.
Broken access control
Make sure your user access control restrictions are correctly configured to prevent unauthorised users from viewing, modifying, or deleting company data.
Cryptographic failures
Improve the encryption of sensitive data, including passwords and personal information, to maintain adequate protection.
Injection attacks
Validating user programme inputs to prevent malicious attacks including code or database injection.
Insecure design
Security flaws often happen in the design phase, making the web application vulnerable to attacks.
Security misconfigurations
Reviewing and correcting web application’s security configurations to minimise exploitation.
Vulnerable and outdated components
Updating and validating any third-party software, frameworks, and libraries used in the web application development.
Identification and authentication failures
Implementing robust authentication methods, including multi-factor authentication, to improve the authentication process.
Software and data integrity failures
Assessing your app’s integrity using digital signatures and secure update mechanisms to protect against tampering.
Security logging and monitoring failures
Implementing effective logging and monitoring of security incidents, so you understand existing and emerging cyber threats.
Server-side request forgery
Validating and sanitising user-supplied URLs to prevent malicious attacks.
Why use Citation Cyber’s web application penetration testing?
The web application penetration testing service offers a thorough evaluation of your application’s security posture. Our methodology integrates the OWASP Top 10 with the extensive industry experience from our team of UK-based, CHECK- and CREST-certified security consultants. We may discover alternative vulnerabilities that could otherwise be exploited by attackers, allowing for the simulation of various threat scenarios tailored to your specific needs.
Specialists in testing applications
- WordPress Website Penetration Testing
- Magento Website Penetration Testing
- Web Services (APIs) Penetration Testing
- Software Penetration Testing
- Mobile Applications Penetration Testing
CHECK and CREST-Certified penetration testing services
For our Penetration Testing Services, our team of experts have a variety of accreditations across the cyber security service provision. Namely, these accreditations include CREST, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CHECK (Qualified Team Leaders), GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Testers) and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) consultants.
Penetration testing services
Cloud Penetration Testing
Our cloud penetration tests determine how secure your assets in the IaaS, PaaS or SaaS cloud really are.
Network Infrastructure Penetration Testing
Our licensed penetration tester will test your network security from either an internal or external point of view.
Wi-Fi Network Penetration Testing
Wi-Fi networks are important resources but expose you to common cyber threats from anyone in their proximity.
Mobile & App Penetration Testing
The growth of flexible working means more employees accessing critical data from mobile devices.
Social Engineering
Through digital, verbal and physical means identify weaknesses in your processes and people.
Database Penetration Testing
Our pen test team and qualified consultants will simulate an attack in the same way a hacker would to attempt access into your database
Benefits of Web Penetration Testing
Improve security
Web application penetration testing helps organisations identify and fix vulnerabilities before cybercriminals can exploit them. Regular testing strengthens your security by uncovering weak points in your web applications and making sure they are properly secured.
Prevent data breaches
Data breaches can have severe financial and reputational consequences. Web penetration testing reduces the risk of unauthorised access to sensitive data, such as customer information, by proactively identifying security issues in web applications before they can be exploited.
Compliance with regulations
Many industries must comply with security standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS. Web app penetration testing helps businesses stay compliant by making sure their applications meet the necessary security requirements, reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties.
Protect brand reputation
A security breach can damage customer trust and impact a company’s reputation. By conducting regular web penetration testing, businesses show they’re committed to cyber security, reassuring customers and stakeholders that their data is protected.
Reduce the costs of fixing the problem
Fixing security vulnerabilities after an attack is often more expensive than identifying and addressing them as they happen. Web application penetration testing helps businesses to fix issues early, reducing potential downtime, legal costs, and financial losses associated with cyberattacks.
Gain valuable insights
Web penetration testing provides organisations with a detailed report of security weaknesses, how attackers can enter, and recommended solutions. This insight helps IT and security teams strengthen web applications, implement best practices, and develop better security strategies.
Trusted cyber security advisors
to companies worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
This depends on factors such as the complexity of your web applications, regulatory requirements, and recent system changes. But you should conduct tests at least annually or whenever significant updates are made.
Vulnerability scanning is an automated process that identifies known security issues, while web app penetration testing involves manual testing by security experts to simulate real-world attacks and find vulnerabilities that automated tools may miss.
Penetration testing service prices vary depending on your systems and business needs. For more information, you can request a quote or get in touch.
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