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VAPT & API Security Scopes

A comprehensive technical overview of our defensive capabilities, tools, and testing timelines designed for SaaS startups and fintech companies.

5-7 DaysRisk Focus: critical

Web Application VAPT

Deep manual penetration testing for modern single-page apps (React, Next.js, Vue), server-side rendering, and web applications.

Methodology Outcome:

Identify and patch web application vulnerabilities like XSS, SQLi, auth bypass, and CSRF before production release.

Tools & Ecosystem:

OWASP Top 10Burp Suite ProSQLMapNmapReactNext.js

Audit Deliverables:

  • Manual logic vulnerability PoCs
  • Exact reproduction steps & code snippets
  • Redacted executive summary for investors/clients
  • Free retesting within 30 days
5-7 DaysRisk Focus: critical

API Security Testing

Manual OWASP API Top 10 vulnerability assessment for REST, GraphQL, and gRPC microservices targeting BOLA, BFLA, and auth flaws.

Methodology Outcome:

Prevent BOLA/IDOR, broken object authorization, rate-limiting bypass, and tenant data leaks.

Tools & Ecosystem:

GraphQLREST APIsgRPCOAuth 2.0JWTPostmanBurp Suite

Audit Deliverables:

  • Step-by-step PoC for logic bypasses & BOLA
  • Remediation code snippets (Node, Python, Go)
  • Redacted executive summary for stakeholders
  • Free retesting within 30 days
6-8 DaysRisk Focus: critical

Mobile Application VAPT

Static and dynamic penetration testing for iOS (IPA) and Android (APK) applications following OWASP MASVS standards.

Methodology Outcome:

Protect mobile clients against reverse engineering, hardcoded secret leaks, and insecure data storage.

Tools & Ecosystem:

FridaObjectionMobSFBurp SuiteAndroid APKiOS IPA

Audit Deliverables:

  • Dynamic SSL Pinning bypass analysis
  • Insecure local storage & key extraction PoC
  • Decompiled code vulnerability mapping
  • Retesting verification certificate
4-6 DaysRisk Focus: high

Cloud Security Assessment

Configuration and IAM architecture review across AWS, GCP, and Azure against CIS Benchmarks to eliminate privilege creep.

Methodology Outcome:

Hardened AWS/GCP architecture conforming to CIS benchmarks and least-privilege principles.

Tools & Ecosystem:

AWS IAMGCP Cloud IAMKubernetesDockerTerraformCloudTrail

Audit Deliverables:

  • Infrastructure-as-code security checks
  • IAM privilege mapping matrix
  • S3 bucket & DB exposure validation
  • Compliance gaps walkthrough
4-6 DaysRisk Focus: high

Network Penetration Testing

External perimeter and internal network security audits targeting exposed services, weak VPNs, and unpatched infrastructure.

Methodology Outcome:

Eliminate external network attack vectors and secure remote access infrastructure.

Tools & Ecosystem:

NmapMetasploitNessusWiresharkOpenVPNActive Directory

Audit Deliverables:

  • Perimeter service vulnerability report
  • Port scanning & service exposure audit
  • Patch priority & CVE remediation guide
  • Retesting verification
5-7 DaysRisk Focus: high

Kubernetes & Container Security

Security assessment for K8s clusters, container images, RBAC roles, and pod security admission controls.

Methodology Outcome:

Prevent container breakouts, privilege escalation, and unauthorized cluster control plane access.

Tools & Ecosystem:

KubernetesDockerTrivyKube-benchKube-hunterHelm

Audit Deliverables:

  • K8s RBAC permission matrix audit
  • Container image CVE scan analysis
  • Pod Security Admission policy fixes
  • Cluster hardening guide
5-7 DaysRisk Focus: critical

AI & LLM Application Security

Vulnerability assessment for AI applications, LLM integrations, RAG vector stores, and prompt injection vectors (OWASP Top 10 for LLMs).

Methodology Outcome:

Secure AI startup products against prompt injection, model inversion, and sensitive data leakage.

Tools & Ecosystem:

LangChainLlamaIndexPineconeOpenAI APIsPrompt InjectionBurp Suite

Audit Deliverables:

  • Direct & Indirect Prompt Injection PoCs
  • RAG Vector Database data leakage audit
  • LLM System Prompt bypass analysis
  • Remediation guide for GenAI apps
2-4 WeeksRisk Focus: compliance

Startup Security & GRC Readiness

SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, and enterprise vendor security audit preparation for fast-growing SaaS startups.

Methodology Outcome:

Close enterprise deals faster by presenting verified SOC2 readiness and pentest attestations.

Tools & Ecosystem:

VantaDrataSlackAWSJiraGitHub

Audit Deliverables:

  • Custom security policy templates
  • Internal controls assessment matrix
  • Gap analysis and remediation roadmap
  • Warm intro to trusted compliance auditors
5-7 DaysRisk Focus: critical

SaaS Penetration Testing

Deep audit of multi-tenant SaaS platforms focusing on tenant isolation boundaries, horizontal privilege scaling, and account takeover vectors.

Methodology Outcome:

Ensure Customer A can never access Customer B's datasets under any parameter tampering conditions.

Tools & Ecosystem:

Tenant IsolationBurp Suite ProOWASP WSTGPrivilege ScalingReactNodeJS

Audit Deliverables:

  • Tenant boundary isolation PoC
  • API privilege escalation walkthroughs
  • Executive summary for B2B procurement
  • 30-day retesting attestation
5-7 DaysRisk Focus: high

SOC 2 Compliance Pentesting

Specialized penetration testing fulfilling Technical Security Control requirements for SOC 2 Type II attestation audits.

Methodology Outcome:

Close trust gaps for compliance auditors and fast-track your SOC 2 Type II audit certificate.

Tools & Ecosystem:

SOC 2 CC6.1-CC6.3Vanta/Drata IntegrationsAWS/GCP AuditsIAM ReviewNessus

Audit Deliverables:

  • SOC 2 aligned penetration test report
  • Technical control gaps validation
  • Signed auditor-ready attestation letter
  • Free retesting for identified flaws
7-10 DaysRisk Focus: critical

FinTech Compliance Pentesting

Cybersecurity audit tailored for Indian financial startups adhering to RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, and NPCI security guidelines.

Methodology Outcome:

Satisfy Indian banking and regulatory compliance audits to launch and process financial data.

Tools & Ecosystem:

RBI GuidelinesSEBI Cybersecurity frameworkNPCI guidelinesAES-256TLS 1.3HSM

Audit Deliverables:

  • SEBI/RBI regulatory compliance report
  • Data localization & encryption audit
  • Vulnerability assessment attestation
  • NPCI UPI integration safety checks
5-7 DaysRisk Focus: high

AWS Cloud Security Assessment

Deep dive audit of AWS Cloud architecture, least-privilege IAM mapping, secure credential storage, and CIS benchmark conformance.

Methodology Outcome:

Prevent credential leakage, S3 bucket exposures, and cloud privilege escalation attacks.

Tools & Ecosystem:

AWS IAMKMS EncryptionCloudTrailAWS ConfigTrivyS3 Bucket Audits

Audit Deliverables:

  • AWS IAM privilege mapping matrix
  • S3 storage bucket leakage checks
  • CIS AWS Benchmark compliance score
  • Cloud Security Posture (CSPM) fixes
6-8 DaysRisk Focus: critical

Smart Contract & Web3 Audit

Offensive security review of Ethereum/EVM Solidity smart contracts targeting staking logic, reentrancy, and flash loan attacks.

Methodology Outcome:

Protect decentralized protocols and token pools from catastrophic staking logic bypasses.

Tools & Ecosystem:

SoliditySlitherMythrilHardhatEVM bytecodeERC-20/721/1155

Audit Deliverables:

  • Line-by-line Solidity code review
  • Formal verification logic report
  • Reentrancy & state exploitation PoC
  • Gas optimization recommendations
5-7 DaysRisk Focus: high

ISO 27001 VAPT Audit

Annex A.12 technical security vulnerability assessment validating infrastructure, networks, and perimeter configurations.

Methodology Outcome:

Secure the technical control benchmarks required to pass ISO 27001 certification audits.

Tools & Ecosystem:

ISO 27001 controlsNmapOpenVASQualysNetwork perimeter scans

Audit Deliverables:

  • Technical control alignment index
  • External/Internal network VAPT report
  • Signed penetration test attestation
  • Remediation support commits
5-7 DaysRisk Focus: critical

HIPAA Security & Healthcare Audit

Vulnerability assessment for healthcare portals and ePHI databases ensuring compliant patient records isolation.

Methodology Outcome:

Pass hospital cybersecurity reviews and onboard enterprise medical clients securely.

Tools & Ecosystem:

HIPAA security rulesePHI safeguardsAWS CloudFrontCognitoSSL/TLS audits

Audit Deliverables:

  • HIPAA Technical Safeguards Gap Index
  • Storage bucket & patient file audit
  • Executive summary for hospital vendors
  • 30-day free retesting validation
5-7 DaysRisk Focus: high

Active Directory Security Audit

Internal network security testing mimicking ransomware routes, lateral movement, Kerberoasting, and AD privilege escalations.

Methodology Outcome:

Prevent lateral movement, domain takeovers, and internal ransomware execution routes.

Tools & Ecosystem:

Active DirectoryBloodHoundMimikatzResponderImpacketKerberoasting

Audit Deliverables:

  • AD Trust relationship map graph
  • Credential dumping exposure report
  • Privilege escalation path fixes
  • GPO hardening guidelines
4-6 DaysRisk Focus: high

External Attack Surface Audit

Continuous passive and active perimeter assessment mapping all company internet-facing servers, subdomains, and exposed ports.

Methodology Outcome:

Eliminate low-hanging entry points like shadow IT servers or leaked staging endpoints.

Tools & Ecosystem:

SubfinderAmassShodanNucleiSubdomain Takeover checkNmap

Audit Deliverables:

  • Exposed assets registry inventory
  • Subdomain takeover risk audit
  • Outdated public-facing software CVE map
  • Port scanner vulnerability report
6-8 DaysRisk Focus: critical

PCI-DSS Compliance Pentesting

Required annual penetration testing validating segmentation boundaries of your Cardholder Data Environment (CDE).

Methodology Outcome:

Meet PCI-DSS requirements to securely process credit card transactions without audit blocks.

Tools & Ecosystem:

PCI-DSS v4.0CDE segmentationNmapBurp SuiteNessus Professional

Audit Deliverables:

  • PCI-DSS aligned penetration test report
  • CDE network segmentation audit proof
  • ASV vulnerability check attestation
  • Remediation verification letter