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API Penetration TestING
Unlike vendors who treat APIs like web apps, we apply a dedicated methodology tailored to microservices, mobile backends, and integrations
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API PT
Protect the backbone of your applications, your APIs, by closing security gaps that expose sensitive data
We go beyond automated scans; our focus is on identifying high-impact vulnerabilities and uncovering issues that traditional tools and other vendors often miss. Using advanced hybrid testing approach combined with strategic automation with manual deep-dive testing, delivering comprehensive, high-impact results tailored to your unique environment. Our PT methodology is based on industry standards such as API penetration testing, OWASP, and it includes rigorous REST API penetration testing to ensure your APIs are protected against the latest attack techniques—helping safeguard sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.

Penetration testing is a proactive cybersecurity assessment designed to identify vulnerabilities and provide clear guidance on how to fix them before they can be exploited. By simulating real-world attacks, we help evaluate and strengthen your security posture.

API penetration testing focuses on evaluating the security of application programming interfaces (APIs), which are often a prime target for attackers. Whether you’re securing mobile backends, third-party integrations, or microservices, mobile app API penetration testing plays a critical role in identifying and mitigating risks.
API PT Benefits
Identify and Fix Vulnerabilities
Detect and remediate security flaws before attackers can exploit them.
Enhance Security Posture
Strengthen your defenses with actionable insights from experienced security professionals.
Proof of Security Commitment
Show your commitment to security and data protection, reassuring clients, partners, and stakeholders that their information is safe with you.
Meet Compliance Requirements
Satisfy security mandates for PCI DSS, SOC2, ISO 27001, and other frameworks and surpass them when needed.
Protect Critical Assets
Secure sensitive data, applications, and infrastructure from cyber threats.
Gain Executive Buy-in
Demonstrate security risks in a tangible way to justify investment in security improvements.
What sets us apart
We go beyond automated scans, focusing on identifying high-impact vulnerabilities and uncovering business logic vulnerabilities that traditional tools and other vendors miss.
We combine strategic automation to quickly detect common vulnerabilities with manual deep-dive testing to uncover complex, hard-to-find security flaws that other miss.
Every test is customized to your unique environment, ensuring accurate and relevant results.
We provide a comprehensive report detailing identified vulnerabilities along with prioritized remediation steps to enhance your security posture effectively.
Get comprehensive test results without long wait times, helping you act quickly on findings.
Our team consists of experienced security professionals with deep expertise in offensive security.
We rely on battle-tested security testing standards, following OWASP’s full testing guide, OSCP methodologies, The Web Application Hacker’s Handbook, and SANS Top 25 to ensure a rigorous and effective assessment.
We believe in a hands-on, transparent approach. From scope definition to final reporting, we work closely with your team through kickoff calls, status updates, and post-assessment reviews. Our experts are available to answer questions, clarify findings, and help your team effectively implement security improvements.
Our penetration test results are delivered through our dedicated platform, giving you full visibility into the project status, remediation progress, and security insights. Track vulnerabilities, manage fixes efficiently, and access analytics on findings—all in one place, ensuring a streamlined and effective security improvement process.
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Simplify the Complex.
Deliver with Care.
01.
Deep Scope Mapping & Attack Surface Analysis
We start by gaining a comprehensive understanding of your environment. This includes mapping the attack surface, footprinting every aspect of the application, and analyzing entry points, architecture, configurations, technologies, operations, and documented procedures to ensure no security gaps go unnoticed.
02.
Discovery & Reconnaissance
Using a combination of manual research and automated scanning, we gather intelligence on your systems, identifying potential weaknesses and misconfigurations. This phase helps us understand how an attacker might gather information before launching an attack.
03.
Automated & Manual Security Testing
We perform automated security scanning to quickly identify common vulnerabilities, followed by manual penetration testing to uncover complex, business logic flaws that automated tools often miss.
04.
Exploitation & Attack Simulation
Our ethical hackers attempt to exploit identified vulnerabilities, simulating real-world attack scenarios to determine the impact and exploitability of weaknesses within your system.
05.
Post-Exploitation & Risk Analysis
If a breach is successful, we assess potential impact, lateral movement possibilities, and escalation risks, ensuring a full understanding of how an attacker could compromise your system.
06.
Comprehensive Reporting & Remediation Guidance
We provide a detailed penetration test report with findings categorized by risk levels, along with clear, prioritized remediation steps to help you address vulnerabilities efficiently.
07.
Seamless Test Management via Our Platform
All results are delivered through our dedicated platform, allowing you to track the project status, manage the remediation process, and gain insights and analytics on findings. This ensures a streamlined security improvement process with full visibility.
08.
Retesting
Once vulnerabilities are remediated, we perform retesting to validate the fixes and ensure no further security risks exist.
09.
PTaaS
For ongoing protection, we offer continuous penetration testing through our PT as a Service (PTaaS) program.
Resources
Tom Rozen • August 7, 2025
Types of Penetration Testing and Their Applications in Cybersecurity
Tom Rozen • August 8, 2025
Penetration Testing Steps From Pre-Engagement to Reporting
Fernando Martins • October 26, 2025
How to Secure API Authentication and Authorization in SaaS Apps
Shay Aberbach • September 1, 2025
What Is Red Team Security Testing? A Comprehensive Guide
FAQ
Penetration testing should be performed at least annually or after major system updates, infrastructure changes, or security incidents. High-risk industries may require more frequent testing.
A vulnerability assessment is an automated scan that identifies known security weaknesses but does not actively exploit them. A penetration test goes further by manually testing and exploiting vulnerabilities to assess their real-world impact and severity.
To ensure an effective test, we typically require:
Scope definition – A clear understanding of the systems, applications, or networks to be tested.
Access credentials – For authenticated testing, if applicable.
Test environment – Optional, if you prefer not to test in production.
Point of contact – A designated team member to address questions and receive findings.
Penetration testing is carefully planned to minimize disruptions. We coordinate testing times, use controlled attack methods, and can conduct assessments in a non-intrusive manner to avoid system downtime. If preferred, we can also test lower environments (such as staging or development) instead of production, reducing the risk of impacting live operations.
Yes, we offer retesting services to verify that vulnerabilities have been properly remediated. This ensures your security improvements are effective before closing findings.
A penetration test typically takes 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the number of assets being tested, their size, and complexity.
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