Security Assessment
VAPT Services
VAPT combines a full vulnerability assessment with manual penetration testing, so you get both the complete list of weaknesses and proof of which ones an attacker could really use.
- Scoping call and written rules of engagement
- External and internal network vulnerability assessment
- Web application and API testing (OWASP Top 10)
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, one engagement
Overview
VAPT stands for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. The vulnerability assessment gives breadth: every system in scope is scanned, and every significant finding is checked by hand. The penetration test gives depth: our testers try to exploit the most serious weaknesses, chain them together and show what an attacker could actually reach.
Doing both in one engagement means one scope, one report and one remediation plan. It is the format most often asked for by auditors, regulators, banks and enterprise customers, and the most efficient way to meet requirements such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
Testing is carried out by CEH-qualified engineers under a signed scope and rules of engagement, and a retest of the confirmed findings is included.
What is included
Everything in the engagement, in writing.
- Scoping call and written rules of engagement
- External and internal network vulnerability assessment
- Web application and API testing (OWASP Top 10)
- Manual penetration testing of the highest-risk findings
- Cloud and Microsoft 365 configuration review
- Risk-rated findings with evidence and fix guidance
- Executive summary and technical report
- Debrief call and one remediation retest
What you get out of it
Outcomes you can hold us to.
- 01A complete, validated list of vulnerabilities
- 02Proof of real-world impact for the ones that matter
- 03A report auditors, insurers and customers accept
Vulnerability assessment vs penetration testing
A vulnerability assessment asks: what weaknesses exist? It is broad, largely tool-assisted and validated by hand, and it produces a prioritised list. A penetration test asks: what could an attacker actually do with them? It is narrower, manual and goal-driven, and it proves impact.
Each answers a different question, which is why most compliance frameworks and security questionnaires ask for both. A VAPT engagement delivers the two together, with findings cross-referenced so you can see which scanner results were proven exploitable.
How a VAPT engagement runs
1. Scope — we agree the systems, testing windows and rules of engagement in writing.
2. Assess — authenticated and unauthenticated scanning, with every significant finding validated by hand.
3. Exploit — testers attempt safe, controlled exploitation of the serious findings to prove impact.
4. Report — an executive summary, a technical report with evidence, and a debrief with the testers.
5. Retest — once you have fixed the issues, we confirm the fixes and issue an updated report.
Most small and mid-sized VAPT engagements take one to three weeks from kick-off to report, depending on scope.
Where this fits
Built for situations like yours.
Compliance and audits
PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA or a central bank requirement calls for regular vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
Customer security questionnaires
An enterprise customer or partner wants a recent third-party VAPT report before signing.
Before a launch
A new application, website, API or cloud environment is about to go live and needs testing first.
Cyber insurance
Your insurer asks for evidence of testing, or you want to show the risk is being managed to improve terms.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is VAPT?
VAPT stands for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. It combines a broad vulnerability assessment, which finds and validates weaknesses across your systems, with manual penetration testing, which proves which of those weaknesses an attacker could actually exploit and what they could reach.
What is the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test?
A vulnerability assessment is broad: it identifies as many weaknesses as possible and ranks them by risk. A penetration test is deep: testers try to exploit the most serious weaknesses and chain them together to prove real business impact. VAPT delivers both in one engagement.
How much do VAPT services cost?
VAPT is priced by scope: the number of IP addresses, applications, APIs and cloud accounts, and whether internal testing is included. After a short scoping call we give you a fixed price, with the retest included.
How long does a VAPT engagement take?
Most small and mid-sized engagements take one to three weeks from kick-off to final report. Larger or multi-application scopes take longer; we agree the timeline in the scope.
Can VAPT be done remotely?
Yes. External and web application testing are always remote, and internal testing can be done remotely through a small, secure testing appliance or VPN connection, so we test clients worldwide from our US and Sri Lanka offices. On-site testing is available where needed.
How often should we run VAPT?
At least once a year, and after any significant change such as a new application, a cloud migration or a major network change. Many compliance frameworks, including PCI DSS, require annual penetration testing and quarterly vulnerability scanning.
Ready to move on VAPT Services?
We will scope it against your actual environment, not a generic package, and give you a fixed price before any work starts.