Website & Application Security Testing
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Website & Application Security Testing
Website and Application Security Testing is essential for identifying vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cyber criminals. With the rise in online threats, testing your digital platforms regularly ensures they’re resilient against attacks like SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and API vulnerabilities.
CyberLab’s expert testing services safeguard your critical data, protect your users, and help you maintain trust in an increasingly risky online environment.
Why Website & Application Security Testing?
Website and Application Security Testing identifies vulnerabilities in your digital platforms, such as code flaws or weak configurations, that can be exploited by cyber criminals. Regular testing helps prevent data breaches, secure user information, and maintain trust.
With cyber threats evolving constantly, it’s essential to stay ahead of potential risks by ensuring your websites and apps are fortified against attack.
Identify Critical Vulnerabilities
Detect and address weaknesses in your website or application before attackers can exploit them.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Meet necessary compliance requirements, such as GDPR, by implementing secure practices and protocols.
Enhance User Trust
Ensure your site and apps are secure, reassuring users their data is safe from breaches.
Improve Overall Security Posture
Strengthen your digital infrastructure by addressing security flaws across websites, applications, and APIs.
Website & App Security Testing: The CyberLab Approach
Our comprehensive security testing process identifies vulnerabilities across your websites and applications, using both automated tools and manual assessments. From risk identification to actionable remediation steps, our testing helps you strengthen your online platforms against the evolving threat landscape, ensuring a secure experience for both your users and your business.
Define the scope and objectives for the security testing, including applications, websites, and APIs to be tested.
Use automated tools and manual assessments to identify vulnerabilities like injection flaws, cross-site scripting, and authentication weaknesses.
Evaluate each vulnerability based on its potential impact and the likelihood of it being exploited, prioritising the most critical risks.
Provide detailed guidance on fixing identified vulnerabilities, enhancing security measures, and implementing best practices.
After remediation, conduct re-testing to ensure vulnerabilities have been adequately addressed and security measures are effective.
After completing the security testing, you will receive a detailed report outlining all identified vulnerabilities. The report will categorise each issue by severity and provide actionable recommendations for remediation. It serves as a critical tool for improving your security posture and ensuring that your website or application is resilient against potential threats.
“Having used CyberLab before in a previous Head of IT role, I had no hesitation in engaging them again to assist us with our security needs. Simply, I wouldn’t use them if they didn’t consistently deliver value.”
– Head of IT, NHS Trust
Why Choose CyberLab?
Thousands of organisations across the UK trust us, here’s why…
CREST & CHECK Accredited
We are certified for both CREST and CHECK Green Light testing - an achievement not all testing companies can claim.
CREST Infrastructure & Application Testing
We are certified in both CREST Infrastructure and Application testing, ensuring comprehensive security coverage for all your systems.
Experienced & Senior Consultants
Our team consists of highly experienced, senior consultants and penetration testers with over 15 years of industry expertise.
Outstanding Communication
We establish dedicated teams or Slack channels to ensure seamless two-way communication between project managers, testers, and your team throughout the entire project.
Clear and Concise Reports
We provide easy-to-understand reports with detailed findings and actionable recommendations.
Specialised Testing Teams
We have specialised teams for Cloud, Application, and API testing. Our app and API testers, who are former developers, communicate fluently with your development team, leveraging their coding expertise to deliver deeper, more effective testing.
We Save You Time and Money
Clients consistently tell us that we deliver higher-quality testing in less time.
Forward-Thinking Security
Our pen testing team goes beyond identifying vulnerabilities, offering proactive solutions to mitigate future risks and ensure your security evolves ahead of emerging threats.
Blog
Cyber Security Essentials for Websites & Applications
David Dixon, CyberLab’s Security Testing Pre-Sales Consultant, delves into the importance of robust security for websites and applications.
He highlights the key threats organisations face, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS), and shares best practices for safeguarding your digital platforms.
CREST, CHECK & Cyber Scheme Certified
CyberLab is both CREST and CHECK-certified, meaning our team meets the rigorous standards set by the NCSC and other leading industry bodies. CREST (the Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers) is an international accreditation with strict codes of conduct and ethics. CHECK is the Government-backed accreditation from the NCSC, certifying that a company can conduct authorised penetration tests on public sector systems and networks.
All our penetration testers are certified by CREST, with senior consultants certified to the highest CCT Level. Additionally, our testers are either CHECK Team Leaders (CTLs) or Team Members (CTMs). Security testers passing the Cyber Scheme exams demonstrate “competence and skill at the highest levels,” as defined by NCSC.
With decades of combined experience, our team takes pride in operating at the industry’s highest level – conducting a broad range of government and commercial tests while always going the extra mile to ensure comprehensive results.
Website & Application Security Testing: FAQ's
It’s the process of identifying vulnerabilities in your website or application, such as coding flaws, weak authentication, and exposed APIs, to protect against cyberattacks.
It helps protect user data, prevents breaches, ensures compliance with regulations, and strengthens your overall digital security.
Regular testing is crucial, especially after major updates or changes. It’s recommended to test at least annually or after significant application changes.
We use both automated tools and manual testing methods to assess security, including industry-leading scanners and vulnerability assessment frameworks.
It should be performed by certified professionals with expertise in security testing. CyberLab’s team brings extensive experience in identifying and remediating vulnerabilities.
Red Teaming vs Penetration Testing
| Red Team |
|---|
| We test systems simultaniously |
| We work to fluid, adaptable targets |
| Longer testing schedule |
| We don't tell your people what we're doing |
| Our testers will be creative and use any means necessary |
| Pen Test |
|---|
| We test systems independently |
| We define our targets before we start |
| Short term tests |
| Your people know what we're testing and when |
| Our testers use a suite of commercially available testing tools |
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Whether you’re looking to implement basic cyber security best practice, improve your existing defences, or introduce a new system or solution, our team of expert consultants, engineers, and ethical hackers are here to help.
Our team specialise in creating bespoke security solutions and testing packages to improve and maintain your security posture.
We are 100% vendor agnostic and will only ever recommend the best products and solutions for your requirements.
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