Web Application Vulnerability assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)
A Vulnerability Assessment is a preliminary assessment of network devices, servers, and systems that aims to identify fundamental vulnerabilities and configuration issues that could potentially be exploited by an attacker. This type of assessment is typically automated and performed internally within the network.
On the other hand, a Penetration Test is an in-depth expert-driven activity that goes beyond simply identifying vulnerabilities. Its focus is to simulate an actual attack on the network by attempting to exploit identified vulnerabilities, as well as identifying potential attack paths that could be used by an attacker to gain access to the network. Penetration testing also assesses the potential damage and further internal compromise that an attacker could carry out once they have breached the perimeter.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) services are designed to help businesses and organizations identify and address security weaknesses in their web applications, publicly facing systems, and networks. By conducting a thorough assessment and testing process, VAPT services aim to uncover potential vulnerabilities and security gaps that could pose a risk to the organization’s financial and reputational well-being.
Through VAPT services, businesses and organizations can proactively identify and address security weaknesses before they are exploited by malicious actors. This helps to enhance the organization’s overall security posture and reduce the likelihood of financial losses or damage to its reputation.
OUR METHODOLOGY?
Itexplanations employs the latest security tools and procedures to safeguard your systems against online security threats. This includes adhering to industry-standard guidelines and best practices as outlined by external organizations such as OWASP (Open Web Applications Security Project), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM).
By leveraging these resources, Itexplanations ensures that your systems are fortified against potential vulnerabilities and security weaknesses. Our team of experts utilizes cutting-edge technology and industry best practices to provide comprehensive security solutions that minimize risk and protect your organization’s valuable assets.
WHAT DO WE TEST?
Reconnaissance: Our team utilizes a variety of techniques to gather information about the target organization. This includes using open-source intelligence-gathering methods, scanning for publicly available information, and performing active reconnaissance to identify potential attack vectors.
Default Credentials: We test for the use of default credentials on sensitive servers, web applications, and systems to determine if these credentials can be used to gain unauthorized access to the target system.
Injection Attacks: Our team simulates external attacker behavior to identify potential vulnerabilities within the target application’s data input mechanisms. We test for vulnerabilities such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and SQL injection within the context of the application.
Broken Authentication and Session Management: We conduct thorough testing to identify vulnerabilities within the target system’s authentication and authorization mechanisms. This includes testing for common vulnerabilities such as session hijacking, weak password policies, and credential stuffing attacks.
Sensitive Data Exposure: We search for any publicly accessible files, endpoints, or systems that may be leaking sensitive information to the internet. Our testing includes fuzzing endpoints, directory scanning, and identifying internal applications or hosts that may have been mistakenly exposed to the internet.
Server Security Misconfiguration: Our team tests for any possible server-side misconfiguration issues, including subdomain takeovers, mail server misconfigurations, misconfigured DNS, and more.
Unpatched Services: We identify and exploit any unpatched services running on the target servers or network, utilizing industry-standard tools and techniques.
Broken Authentication and Session Management: Our testing includes identifying any security issues in the login, registration, or password sections of the target application. We also test for potential 0-click or 1-click account takeover vulnerabilities.
Insufficient Security Configurability: We test and identify any security measures that may be used in the target system but are not properly implemented or configured. Our testing aims to identify potential gaps or weaknesses in the overall security posture of the target organization.
BENEFITS?
Benefits of Analyzing Your IT Infrastructure:
Prioritization of fixes: By conducting an in-depth analysis of your IT infrastructure, you can identify and prioritize the most critical vulnerabilities and weaknesses. This helps ensure that the most pressing issues are addressed first, minimizing the risk of a security breach.
Regulatory and compliance requirements: Many industries are subject to regulatory requirements that mandate regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. By conducting these assessments, you can help ensure compliance with these regulations and avoid costly penalties.
Strategic and tactical decision-making: Customized reports generated from the assessment can help you make informed decisions about your overall security strategy. You can use this information to allocate resources more effectively and implement security controls that align with your business goals.
Backdoor and misconfiguration detection: An IT infrastructure analysis can help uncover any backdoors or misconfigurations that may be present in your system. These issues can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to your network, making it critical to identify and address them promptly.
By conducting a comprehensive analysis of your IT infrastructure, you can gain valuable insights into your organization’s security posture and take steps to strengthen your defenses against potential threats.