Malleum’s approach to Web Application Security Assessments is meticulously designed to ensure a deep and comprehensive evaluation of your applications. Our method transcends traditional automated scanning by integrating advanced manual testing techniques, which mimic the sophisticated strategies used by real-world attackers. This approach not only targets the common vulnerabilities identified in the OWASP Top 10 but also extends to more intricate and lesser-known security weaknesses.
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Advanced Intelligence Gathering
We conduct detailed intelligence gathering to map out the digital landscape of your application. This includes identifying both external and internal resources that interact with your application, such as APIs, third-party services, and underlying servers. Our team meticulously catalogs these components to prepare for targeted testing, ensuring no stone is left unturned.
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Manual and Automated Vulnerability Scanning
Leveraging both manual techniques and automated tools, we perform comprehensive vulnerability scanning across your application. While automated tools help in quickly identifying known vulnerabilities, our manual testing delves deeper into complex areas such as custom business logic, which often eludes standard automated solutions. This dual approach ensures a balanced and thorough vulnerability assessment.
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Real-World Exploitation Simulation
Our experts manually simulate attack scenarios to verify identified vulnerabilities, assessing their exploitability and potential impact. This stage is crucial for understanding the real-world implications of each security flaw, including unauthorized data access, system compromise, and other critical exposures. Our ethical exploitation provides clear insights into how an attacker could leverage these vulnerabilities, and the potential pathways to sensitive data or critical systems.
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Post-Exploitation Analysis
If authorized, we proceed to post-exploitation activities to determine how deep an attacker could penetrate into the system and the possible lateral movements within the network. This includes identifying subsequent vulnerabilities that could be exploited following an initial breach, helping to map out potential attack chains and the cascading effects of security failures.
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Detailed Reporting and Strategic Remediation
At the conclusion of our assessment, we compile a comprehensive report that not only details our findings but also provides contextual analysis and prioritized remediation strategies. Each recommendation is designed to fortify your application against both current and emerging threats, enhancing your overall security posture.
