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Web & Mobile Application Penetration Testing
COVID-19 was a catalyst for accelerated digital transformation across small, medium and large enterprises. Businesses of all shapes and sizes depend more and more on websites, web and mobile applications as tools for commerce, customer engagement and data collection. As such, these properties have evolved to become very valuable targets for cybercriminals and, as such, need to be secured.
The 2023 Global Threat Intelligence Report by NTT Application Security shows that WordPress was the most attacked CMS software in the Americas. Attacks on cloud and SaaS also continued to increase. Web-based application and desktop application threats made up 70% of attacks. Organizations continue to struggle against the rising tide of application-specific and web application attacks.
To ensure a high standard of security, web and mobile applications must be regularly tested for security vulnerabilities. Canary Trap’s Web & Mobile Application Penetration Testing will illuminate where vulnerabilities exist so that you can remediate before cybercriminals can locate and exploit them.
Penetration testing will identify weaknesses that exist within your security model. Committing to undertake regular offensive security (penetration) testing will help to ensure that your organization can remain vigilant and resilient to new and emerging cyber threats. Undertaking web and mobile application penetration testing can assist with improved planning when it comes to business continuity and disaster recovery.
Canary Trap combines human expertise with sophisticated tools, proven methodologies and, where appropriate, threat intelligence to ensure a thorough, in-depth approach to security testing and assessments.
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FAQs
What is Web & Mobile Application Penetration Testing?
Web & Mobile Application Penetration Testing is a security assessment designed to identify, exploit, and remediate vulnerabilities in business-critical applications. It simulates real-world attacks against your web and mobile platforms to ensure they are resilient against threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), insecure authentication, and data leakage.
Why is application penetration testing important for my organization?
Applications are often the primary target for attackers because they handle sensitive data and customer interactions. Testing helps prevent breaches, protects brand reputation, ensures compliance with standards like PCI-DSS and GDPR, and validates that secure coding practices are being followed.
What types of vulnerabilities are commonly found in web and mobile apps?
Our assessments often uncover issues such as:
- Insecure authentication and session management
- Injection flaws (SQL, NoSQL, command injection)
- Cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Insecure data storage and transmission
- Broken access controls
- API security weaknesses
How often should web and mobile applications be tested?
We recommend testing before every major release and at least annually for production applications. Frequent updates, third-party integrations, and evolving threat landscapes make regular testing essential to maintaining security.
What deliverables will Canary Trap provide after the test?
You’ll receive a comprehensive Findings Report that includes:
- Executive summary for business stakeholders
- Detailed technical findings with severity ratings
- Screenshots and proof-of-concept exploits (where applicable)
- Actionable remediation steps for developers
- Findings review meeting with our security experts
