With an increasing number of interfaces, it’s easy to lose oversight. Independent assessments with a fresh perspective help you identify gaps and weaknesses.
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) enable the integration and extension of applications and are a core component of modern software.
However, integration and modularity can also introduce risks. The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warns that the growing number of interfaces and data connections increases the attack surface from an IT security perspective. Without reliable security measures, APIs are vulnerable to a wide range of attacks, which can lead to data theft and compromise internal IT infrastructure. A recent study on API security risks found that 76 percent of surveyed companies had experienced an API security incident.
Therefore, an interface assessment to identify potential API security vulnerabilities is crucial for the security of your applications.
Our IT security experts can evaluate various types of APIs for security, including REST, SOAP, and GraphQL APIs. The exact scope of the assessment is determined in a preparatory discussion with you.
During an interface assessment by Berlin Cert, predefined API endpoints are tested for vulnerabilities based on the OWASP API Security Top 10.
Our experts examine the interfaces both manually and using automated professional tools such as Burp Suite, Postman, and ZAP. The security analysis covers the most common API security risks, including insecure authorization and authentication, various misconfigurations, and unrestricted access to internal resources.
Identified vulnerabilities are classified according to the OWASP Risk Rating Methodology and presented to you in a detailed report.
At the end of the assessment, you will receive the final report along with an in-depth personal discussion of the discovered vulnerabilities.
Test results
Report:
Once the audit is complete, a comprehensive report is generated containing all relevant findings and results. This report is made available to the parties involved, and all information contained therein is treated as strictly confidential. The report categorizes the vulnerabilities found according to their criticality and explains the risks using examples. It also includes recommendations for general and specific security measures to remedy the vulnerabilities identified.
Test mark:
As proof that you have carried out an audit, you can obtain a test seal. This shows your stakeholders that you take the security of your website/company/applications seriously.
The security process
“Information security is not a state that is achieved once and then remains constant, but rather a process that must be continuously adapted.”
An IT security audit is a snapshot that objectively evaluates your security at the time of the audit. Since companies' IT systems and security threats are subject to constant change, it is strongly recommended that independent audits be conducted at regular intervals.
According to the BSI, without regular reviews, the effectiveness of organizational and technical protective measures cannot be guaranteed in the long term [1]. Even though security reviews can never completely guarantee that all vulnerabilities will be detected, they significantly increase the security level of your applications and systems, as well as the trust of your stakeholders.
