How is Web Penetration Testing Done?

Introducing web applications at this point of time does not make any sense as most of us already know what they are. In fact, our daily routine involves extensive use of such applications. Still, if a layman needs to know what exactly a web application is, the ideal definition would be “ A set of programs intended to serve a specific purpose with the help of an Internet connection”. A simple example for such an application is an online shopping app that allows you to place orders for desired products, make payment for the same and have them delivered at the address you specify.

Having become much more sophisticated and prevalent over time, web applications today are an indispensable need for almost all major businesses. Any data breaches in these applications will thus result in the leakage of confidential information. Fearing the same, most companies have added web penetration testing to their list of priorities. For penetration testing, companies either employ in-house ethical hackers or avail the services of an external company. 

In web applications involving client-server interaction, the origin of vulnerabilities normally lies in the following factors:

• Developers' failure in checking input validation
• Client requests handled in an improper manner

Before availing the services of an external penetration testing company, owner of an organization needs to know certain details about penetration testing. Needless to say, you won't be able to oversee a process when you don't even know the basic order of steps in it. 

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Remember the Buzzwords in Website Security

For the current businesses, the game is all about automation. Web apps undoubtedly make these businesses flexible enough to reach millions of potential customers across the world but unfortunately, these apps also have a large number of security threats to deal with.

Some studies conducted by software security experts have revealed that almost 75 percent of cyber attacks are aimed at web applications. It has also been estimated that about 70 percent of websites are highly vulnerable to hacking. The more crucial the information handled by a web app is, the more likely it is to become a target for hackers. Web apps deployed by online businesses these days carry out numerous transactions and manipulate large amounts of sensitive information. It has thus become crucial for these businesses to avail application security testing services.

To ensure that a website is impervious to access by unauthorized users who try to extract information and resources with malicious intent, one needs to conduct website security testing – same is the case with web applications. With security testing, you will be able to identify the weaknesses in your web apps and keep them safe.

Professionals well-versed in the concepts of web security know the terminology used in the process. A layman, however, needs to remember certain buzzwords while dealing with web application security issues.

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Falling Prey to Vulnerabilities - A Software App's Story

Inefficient security measures can cause a software app to become vulnerable to hacking. The following article explains what causes a software application to be hacked. 

A day without the use of software products in today's world is equivalent to a day without the slightest amount of work done. Almost every industry today relies on software solutions one way or the other. While some industries need a software to take care of specific purposes such as accounting and employee management, some others require it for each and every process. In fact, operations in some companies are completely dependent on software applications.

In a scenario where people of all sorts use software products so frequently, there is a need for software testing services as well. Software applications are deployed by a wide range of firms, starting from small-sized companies to large-scale organizations.

Manipulating large amounts of data which also include confidential details about companies, such as trade secrets, pricing and inventory information, software apps are always targeted by hackers also known as black hats. These rogue tech-savvy people intend to make money by selling this information. Such malicious acts are usually categorized under cyber crime. Despite being a punishable offense, hacking still prevails in India mainly due to the hackers being certain that they will always find an escape route. However, hiring a software testing company in India can help one slow down these hackers and thus prevent the damage as far as possible.

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