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API Penetration Testing
Let Qualysec help you discover security weaknesses and protect your APIs with expert API penetration testing. Our pentesting services comprise vulnerabilities identification, guidance of remediation and assure regulatory compliance.
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Definition
What is API Penetration Testing?
Regular API penetration testing ensure security and integrity of APIs, protect sensitive data and preventing potential breaches.
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API Penetration Testing, also known as API Security Testing, is a process of evaluating the security of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers. The goal of API penetration testing is to identify vulnerabilities in API endpoints, parameters, and data validation. It also includes detecting unauthorized access and data breaches, compliance with industry regulations (OWASP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA), API security controls and authentication mechanisms and evaluation of API resilience to denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
Vulnerabilities
Some Common API Vulnerabilities
We conduct manual penetration testing in 2 phases, pre-authentication and post-authentication to identify vulnerabilities.
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API Key Exposure
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Unsecured API Endpoints
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Insecure API Authentication
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Lack of Encryption
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Insufficient Input Validation
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Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR)
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Mass Assignment Vulnerability
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API Endpoint Enumeration
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Unvalidated Redirects
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Information Disclosure
Process
Our API Penetration Testing Process
At QualySec, we safeguard your API with our thorough penetration testing process.
Define Scope
We collaborate closely with you to outline the test boundaries to identify critical assets and potential risk areas. This tailored approach ensures a focused and effective assessment.
Information Gathering
Then our experts carefully collect data on your web application, its architecture, and supporting infrastructure. This thorough investigation forms the foundation for a targeted testing strategy.
Enumeration
We systematically map out your application's attack surface and then identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses. This helps us expose entry points that attackers might exploit.
Attack and Penetration
Our skilled testers simulate real-world cyber attacks, ethically exploiting discovered vulnerabilities to assess their impact. This phase provides concrete evidence of security gaps.
Reporting
We deliver a comprehensive report detailing our findings, which includes vulnerability severity, potential impact, and clear remediation steps. Our actionable insights empower your team to strengthen defenses.
Remediation Testing
We don't just identify issues—we verify fixes. Our team conducts follow-up tests to ensure that implemented solutions effectively address the discovered vulnerabilities, giving you peace of mind.
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Testimonials
What Our Clients Say About Us
Read what our clients say about our services. See how Qualysec has helped several businesses to keep their digital assets safe!
Very prompt with service and replies.Qualysec Technologies was incredibly prompt in both their service delivery and their replies. I was impressed by their efficiency and professionalism. Highly recommended
Rishi Verma
Our experience with Qualysec was excellent. The thoroughness of testing, the quick response time and their team’s availability to brainstorm any queries feedback made the entire process as smooth as possible
Mike Perry
Everything went as planned, with deliveries always on time. The team was smooth to work with, and their speed of execution stood out, making the whole process efficient and seamless.
Founding Engineer
The team demonstrated exceptional professionalism with their consistently short response times and strict adherence to the project schedule. Their professionalism was impressive.
Medical Device Software Company
They follow industry standards for testing the web and cloud applications to ensure they look perfect.
Pragnesh Chauhan
I was impressed by the level of detail put into the reporting was very detailed, including what steps were done to produce the issue and what we needed to do to remedy the issue. Everything was very well detailed and impressive.
Thomas Jones
Their professionalism, technical expertise, and willingness to expand scope without extensive costs were iTheir professionalism, technical expertise, and willingness to expand scope without extensive costs were impressive.
Chad Galgay
Our experience with Qualysec was excellent. The thoroughness of testing, the quick response time and their team’s availability to brainstorm any queries / feedback made the entire process as smooth as possible.
Jazel Oommen Verma
Our experience with Qualysec was very positive. They offer excellent service, communicated clearly with us throughout the process, and were very accommodating regarding our timelines.
Mike Perry
Very prompt with service and replies.Qualysec Technologies was incredibly prompt in both their service delivery and their replies. I was impressed by their efficiency and professionalism. Highly recommended
Rishi Verma
Key Benefits
Key Benefits of Conducting API Penetration Testing
Here are some important benefits of identifying security vulnerabilities in your APIs. Our API penetration testing services help you find out weaknesses and secure them before unethical hackers exploit them.
Enhanced API Security
Strengthen your APIs against potential cyber threats. By identifying weak points in your API, we help you patch vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.
Achieve Compliance
Make sure your APIs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. Our API penetration testing aligns your systems with critical security guidelines to maintain compliance.
Identify Vulnerabilities
Detect hidden flaws in your APIs before hackers do. Our thorough evaluation reveals potential entry points and helps you address security gaps proactively.
Improved API Development Practices
Our findings guide your developers toward safer coding practices by highlighting common API vulnerabilities. This helps build more secure APIs in future projects.
Increased Risk Visibility
Our API penetration testing provides a detailed risk assessment so that you can make informed decisions about security investments by understanding the real risks your APIs face.
Third-party Penetration Testing Report
Boost stakeholder confidence with a third-party security assessment. Our unbiased report demonstrates your commitment to security and builds trust with clients, partners, and regulators.
Free Downloads
Download Free Penetration Testing Resources
Access our free resource collection to empower your business with the knowledge to strengthen your security posture and maintain a secure lead
API Penetration Testing Report
A detailed document listing vulnerabilities, risks, and recommended fixes. It includes an executive summary and technical findings.
API Penetration Testing Methodology
A step-by-step breakdown of our testing process that covers inspection, scanning, and other important phases of penetration testing.
API Pentesting service overview
Summary of our approach, tools used, and scope of testing. The document outlines how we simulate real-world attacks to identify security gaps.
pricing
API Pentesting Cost
Our Penetration Testing Service Pricing Could Save You Millions!
Process To Start Assessment
How to Start Securing Your APIs with Qualysec
Here are some key steps to start protecting your APIs from cyber threats with Qualysec.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers to common questions about API security testing, its benefits, frequency, costs, and more.
Why is API Penetration Testing important?
APIs are a common target for hackers. Penetration testing secures APIs, protects sensitive data and maintains system integrity.
What vulnerabilities can API Penetration Testing detect?
It can identify flaws such as broken authentication, insufficient data validation, security misconfigurations, and more.
Is API Penetration Testing required for compliance?
Yes, many regulations like GDPR, PCI-DSS, and SOC2 require regular penetration testing to ensure the security of APIs.
What is included in an API Penetration Testing report?
The report includes detailed findings on vulnerabilities, risk assessments, recommendations for fixes, and a summary of the testing process.
How often should API Penetration Testing be performed?
It is recommended to conduct API penetration testing at least annually or after any major changes to the API to ensure ongoing security.
How long does an API Penetration Test take?
The duration can vary depending on the API’s complexity but ranges from a few days to a couple of weeks.
Can API Penetration Testing prevent data breaches?
While it can’t guarantee total prevention, it significantly reduces the risk by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
Does API Penetration Testing affect API performance?
No, it is conducted in a controlled environment to avoid impacting the API’s performance or availability during testing.
