IT-Security Testing

Pentest Web Applications

We identify optimization potential in your web applications.
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Entry Points in Web Applications

Have your applications checked regularly for vulnerabilities in order to identify potential weaknesses at an early stage.
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Scope and Benefits

Web applications typically consist of multiple components - web servers, databases, and APIs are present in almost every web application.

Various security gateways, such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or API gateways, are common protection mechanisms but do not provide complete security. A recent study found that over 91% of web applications were inadequately protected against data theft.

To ensure robust defense against potential attacks, it is crucial to regularly test the security of your web applications.

Compared to more extensive assessments, such as source code analysis or background system reviews, web application penetration tests are more cost-effective while still providing critical insights into your security posture. Costs typically range between €3,000 and €7,000—a fraction of the potential cost of a real attack. Web penetration tests are generally non-invasive and can often be conducted without significant disruption to daily operations.

[1] https://global.ptsecurity.com/en/research/analytics/web-vulnerabilities-2020-2021/

Procedure

At Berlin Cert, your web application is tested for vulnerabilities following the OWASP Top 10 methodology.

Our IT security experts perform both manual and automated testing using professional tools such as Burp Suite and ZAP, customized to your IT environment.

The security analysis covers the most common web application risks, including misconfigurations, weak access controls, insecure design, and outdated software components.

Testing is conducted without an active security gateway, as performing tests behind a gateway may provide less accurate results regarding the inherent security of the web application itself.

Before the actual test, a pre-assessment meeting takes place to clarify all relevant technical details and conditions. The identified vulnerabilities are classified according to the OWASP Risk Rating Methodology and presented in a detailed report.

At the end of the assessment, you will receive both the final report and a comprehensive 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.

[1] https://www.bsi.bund.de/DE/Themen/Unternehmen-und-Organisationen/Standards-und-Zertifizierung/IT-Grundschutz/Zertifizierte-Informationssicherheit/IT-Grundschutzschulung/Online-Kurs-IT-Grundschutz/Lektion_2_Sicherheitsmanagement/Lektion_2_01/Lektion_2_01_node.html

 

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