How Long Does a Web Application Penetration Test Take?
One of the first questions we hear often is, “How long does it take?” And, yes, “it depends” is part of the answer. However, we wanted to at least give you a rough idea of how long a web application penetration test takes for planning purposes. This blog also covers factors that go into the timeline, and how that time is spent.
Our Web Application Penetration Testing Methodology
One of the primary questions we get when it comes to web application penetration testing (including mobile applications and APIs) is about what methodology we use. Of course it’s natural for people to wonder how we’re going to go about testing their assets, and somewhat surprisingly, it can be hard to get this kind of information from your pen testers.
When Should I Penetration Test a New Web Application?
Over the years, clients have asked us when it’s the right time to penetration test a new web application. We like this question, because it recognizes the fact that a new application needs a penetration test. You never want to roll out a new application to production without testing it. If a new web application gets compromised it not only puts the application is at risk, but also all the systems in your environment.
Top 5 Reasons Web Penetration Testing Quotes are Different
Crazy variations in pricing between companies is one of the most common complaints we hear from clients comparing penetration testing quotes. This isn’t a new problem and it can be frustrating. Especially when you’re trying to compare services that are more technical in nature. Information security consulting engagements or penetration testing may require some in-depth industry knowledge or past experience to understand exactly what your money is buying. This blog will explore some of the contributing factors to the variations in penetration testing quotes.
How much does a Web Application Penetration Test Cost?
This blog will remove some of the mystery behind pricing for web application penetration tests. One of our core tenets is honesty and transparency, so if we can clarify the process of scoping out a penetration test and help you understand how much a web application penetration is going to cost, it may make you more comfortable when comparing penetration testing firms. This blog will focus specifically on web application penetration testing. As this testing can be one of the most wildly different in terms of cost that we see across the industry.
Penetration Test vs. Vulnerability Scan
Knowing the difference between a penetration test and vulnerability scan is critical to optimizing your resources. And, making sure you are taking the necessary steps to reach compliance, secure your network, and determine your level of risk. At a high level: penetration tests are expensive and may be more than your institution needs. Conversely, vulnerability scans, are inexpensive. However, they do not provide the most thorough results. This blog will take a deeper dive into each and highlight the key differences.
Top 10 Questions a Web Application Penetration Test Will Answer
A web application penetration test takes a look at the security of external or internal application for your organization. This type of testing goes above and beyond standard network-level penetration testing. It focuses on the both the unauthenticated and authenticated portions of a website. But why do web application penetration testing? What threats are you addressing? What questions will it answer? This blog will help clarify what information we get through web application penetration testing. And, why this type of cybersecurity testing is important to your institution.
What is a Web Application Penetration Test?
A lot of times in security, there are differences in understanding between clients and service providers. Miscommunications often relate to the terms being used and sometimes, it’s unclear what services are even being offered. This problem is exacerbated with increased compliance requirements, news about data breaches, and the relative newness of the cybersecurity industry. It makes shopping for a cybersecurity provider extremely difficult when you don’t understand exactly you are getting for your investment. This is particularly true with web application penetration tests. We get a ton of questions and confusion around what an assessment looks like. With that in mind, let’s try and cover what exactly a web application penetration test is and what it includes.
