API Penetration Testing

Application Security

Overview

API Penetration Testing

API Penetration Testing is a critical service designed to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in your APIs. At THS CyberSecure, we conduct comprehensive API security tests to ensure that your APIs are robust and secure against cyber threats.

What you will get :

A thorough foundational assessment of your APIs
Risk Analysis
Actionable Insights
Compliance Assurance
Improved Security Posture
Peace of Mind

Web API Penetration Testing Highlights

Test cases performed during web API penetration testing include, but are not limited to:

SOAP/XML Vulnerabilities

Explore XXE vulnerabilities although DTD declarations are often restricted

Version Testing

Older API versions might be more susceptible to attacks. Always check for and test against multiple API versions.

Privilege Escalation

Test endpoints with varying privilege levels to identify unauthorized access possibilities.

CORS Misconfigurations

Test CORS settings for potential exploitability through CSRF attacks from authenticated sessions.

Endpoint Discovery

Leverage API patterns to discover hidden endpoints

HTTP Method Testing

Vary request methods (GET, POST etc) to uncover unexpected behaviors.

Parameter Tampering

Test with adding or replacing parameters in requests to access unauthorized data

Content-Type Manipulation

Switch between different content types to test for parsing issues or vulns.

Our Methodology

Our API Penetration Testing methodology is designed to thoroughly assess the security of your APIs, identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable recommendations to mitigate risks. Our structured approach ensures a comprehensive evaluation of your API’s security posture.

01

Planning and Scoping

Define Objectives
Scope Definition
Gather Information

02

Reconnaiss ance

Information Gathering
API Mapping

03

Vulnerability Analysis

Automated Scanning
In-depth Manual Testing

04

Exploitation and Reporting

Simulate Attacks
Impact Analysis
Detailed Report
Remediation Support

Secure Your API's Today

By conducting an API Security Penetration Test, you can safeguard your data, maintain user trust, and ensure the smooth operation of your applications. Partner with THS CyberSecure to enhance the security of your APIs and protect your digital ecosystem.

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