Depending on the type of application and scope, credentials to test accounts with varying degrees of authorization may be needed to conduct a full test. It is also highly encouraged to only allow penetration testing on a staging server. Look at the FAQ page for more information on why penetration tests should be performed in staging environments.

Scanning for vulnerabilities using open-source and commercial tools is a common practice in the field of cybersecurity. These tools help security professionals and organizations identify potential weaknesses and security issues in their systems, applications, and networks. Let’s explore the differences between open-source and commercial tools and how they can be used for vulnerability scanning:

Mobile App Penetration Testing is a specialized security assessment process focused on identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses in mobile applications. The goal of this testing is to evaluate the security posture of the mobile app and the backend infrastructure it interacts with, uncover potential security risks, and provide recommendations for mitigating these risks.

Thick Client Penetration Testing is a security assessment conducted on applications that are installed and executed on the client side (end-user’s machine) rather than being accessed through a web browser. These applications are known as “thick clients” because they possess a significant portion of the application logic and functionality on the client side itself. This type of penetration testing focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the thick client application to assess its security posture and determine potential attack vectors.

Reverse engineering, in the context of security testing, is the process of analyzing a software application, system, or hardware to understand its design, functionality, and behavior. It involves deconstructing the application or system to extract valuable information from its binary code or other representations. Reverse engineering is an essential technique used by security testers and researchers to identify vulnerabilities, security weaknesses, and potential attack vectors within the target software or hardware.