VAPT

Application/Product Security (VAPT)

Manual and automated security testing of your web applications, APIs, and products across the SDLC - before release and on an ongoing basis.

What It Is

HexGuard tests your applications the way a real attacker would - combining automated scanning with manual business-logic and access-control testing that tools alone can't find, across web apps, APIs, and connected mobile clients.

Who It's For

  • Product and engineering teams shipping web applications, APIs, or SaaS products
  • Companies required to provide a penetration test report to enterprise customers
  • Teams releasing major new features who want a pre-launch security check

Our Methodology

  1. Threat Modeling & Scoping

    Understand the application architecture, authentication model, and data sensitivity to focus testing effort.

  2. Automated Scanning

    Baseline scanning for common vulnerability classes across the OWASP Top 10 and OWASP API Top 10.

  3. Manual Testing

    Business-logic abuse cases, authentication/authorization flaws, injection, and access control testing that automated tools miss.

  4. API & Integration Testing

    Testing of REST/GraphQL APIs, third-party integrations, and mobile app backends where in scope.

  5. Reporting & Fix Verification

    Deliver findings with proof-of-concept detail and retest fixes.

Deliverables

  • Detailed technical report mapped to the OWASP Top 10 and OWASP API Top 10
  • Proof-of-concept evidence for each finding
  • Developer-facing remediation guidance
  • One retest cycle for critical/high findings

Engagement Model

Application assessments typically run 1-4 weeks depending on application size and the number of user roles/APIs in scope.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you test mobile apps as well as web apps?

Yes - where the mobile app talks to APIs in scope, we include client-side and API-level testing.

Can you test in a staging environment instead of production?

Yes, and it's usually preferred; we agree the target environment during scoping.

Do you provide a letter/certificate we can share with customers?

Yes, we provide an executive summary and attestation letter suitable for sharing with your customers or auditors.

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