Application Penetration Testing
Secure Your Applications Against Cyber Threats
Application Penetration Testing involves comprehensive security assessment of web applications, APIs, and software identifying vulnerabilities in application logic, authentication, authorization, data handling, and business processes. Our expert testers use manual and automated techniques following OWASP Top 10 and other industry standards uncovering security weaknesses before attackers exploit them. Testing validates application security controls ensuring protection of sensitive data and customer information.
What is Application Penetration Testing?
Application Penetration Testing is security assessment methodology evaluating web applications, APIs, and software for security vulnerabilities. Testing simulates real-world attacks identifying weaknesses in application security controls. Testing covers full application stack including frontend, backend, database, and API layers ensuring comprehensive security assessment.
Types of Applications Tested
We test various application types:
- Web applications (browser-based applications)
- REST and GraphQL APIs
- SOAP web services
- Microservices architectures
- Single Page Applications (SPAs)
- Progressive Web Applications (PWAs)
What We Test
Web Applications
Full-stack security testing including frontend, backend, and database layers. Testing covers authentication mechanisms, session management, input validation, business logic, data protection, and configuration security.
API Security
REST, GraphQL, SOAP, and other API security testing. Testing covers authentication, authorization, input validation, rate limiting, API key security, and data exposure.
Authentication & Authorization
Testing login mechanisms, session management, access controls, privilege escalation, multi-factor authentication, and password security.
Input Validation
SQL injection, XSS, command injection, XXE, SSRF, and other injection vulnerabilities. Testing validates input sanitization and validation controls.
Business Logic
Application-specific business logic flaws, workflow bypasses, race conditions, and logic vulnerabilities affecting application functionality.
Data Protection
Encryption, data exposure, sensitive data handling, PII protection, and data leakage testing ensuring sensitive information protected.
Our Approach
1. Reconnaissance & Mapping
Understanding application architecture, identifying entry points, mapping application functionality, and documenting attack surface.
2. Vulnerability Identification
Automated scanning combined with manual testing identifying security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security weaknesses.
3. Exploitation & Validation
Validating vulnerabilities through safe exploitation, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and impact assessment.
4. Reporting & Remediation
Detailed reporting with severity ratings, impact analysis, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and prioritized remediation recommendations.
Benefits of Application Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Identification
Identifies security vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them enabling proactive remediation.
Compliance
Meets security standards and regulatory requirements including OWASP, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001.
Data Protection
Protects sensitive data and customer information ensuring privacy and security.
Security Posture
Enhances application security posture reducing risk of breaches and attacks.
Risk Reduction
Reduces risk of data breaches and cyberattacks through vulnerability remediation.
Customer Trust
Builds customer trust demonstrating commitment to application security.
Application Penetration Testing Pricing
Our application penetration testing pricing is transparent and based on application complexity, scope, and testing depth.
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Contact Us for PricingWhat's Included:
- Pre-testing planning and scoping
- Comprehensive application security testing
- Vulnerability identification and validation
- Detailed technical reporting
- Executive summary
- Remediation recommendations
- Follow-up support
- Retesting after remediation
Note: Pricing varies based on application complexity, number of endpoints, API count, testing depth, and follow-up requirements. Contact us for detailed quote.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find answers to common questions about Application Penetration Testing:
Application Penetration Testing is security assessment methodology evaluating web applications, APIs, and software for security vulnerabilities. Testing simulates real-world attacks identifying weaknesses in application security controls including authentication, authorization, input validation, business logic, and data protection. Testing covers full application stack ensuring comprehensive security assessment.
We test various application types including web applications (browser-based), REST and GraphQL APIs, SOAP web services, microservices architectures, Single Page Applications (SPAs), Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), and custom software applications. Testing methodology adapted based on application type and architecture.
Testing covers OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including injection attacks (SQL, XSS, command injection), broken authentication, sensitive data exposure, XML external entities (XXE), broken access control, security misconfigurations, cross-site scripting (XSS), insecure deserialization, using components with known vulnerabilities, and insufficient logging. Additionally testing business logic flaws, API security issues, and application-specific vulnerabilities.
Timeline depends on application complexity and scope. Typical timelines: Small applications (1-2 weeks), Medium applications (2-4 weeks), Large applications (4-8 weeks). Timeline includes planning (1 week), testing execution (1-6 weeks), reporting (1 week). Factors affecting timeline: Application size, Number of endpoints, API complexity, Testing depth, Access availability. We provide timeline estimates during scoping phase.
We provide comprehensive deliverables including executive summary for leadership, detailed technical report with findings, vulnerability descriptions with severity ratings, proof-of-concept demonstrations, remediation recommendations prioritized by risk, risk assessment and impact analysis, compliance mapping (if applicable), retesting results after remediation. Reports tailored to audience ensuring technical details for developers and business impact for executives.
Glocert provides comprehensive application penetration testing services including pre-testing planning, comprehensive security testing, vulnerability identification and validation, detailed reporting, remediation recommendations, follow-up support, and retesting. Our certified testers have extensive experience testing various application types following industry standards. We tailor testing approach based on your specific needs ensuring relevant findings and actionable recommendations.
Why Choose Glocert for Application Penetration Testing?
Certified Expertise
Our team includes certified penetration testers with credentials including CEH, OSCP, GWAPT, and CISSP. Testers have extensive experience testing web applications, APIs, and software following OWASP standards. Expertise ensures comprehensive testing identifying vulnerabilities others miss.
Comprehensive Testing
We provide comprehensive application security testing covering full application stack including frontend, backend, database, and API layers. Testing includes automated scanning and manual testing ensuring thorough security assessment. Comprehensive approach ensures no security domain overlooked.
Tailored Approach
Every engagement customized meeting specific needs, application type, and business requirements. We adapt testing methodology based on your application architecture and technology stack. Tailored approach ensures relevant findings and actionable recommendations.