Vulnerability Assessment
We can perform a vulnerability assessment for you, which is basically the testing process used to identify and assign severity levels to as many security defects as possible in a given timeframe.
We can use automated and manual techniques to achieve comprehensive coverage.
We can perform the following assessments:
- Network-Based Vulnerability Assessment.
- Application-Based Vulnerability Assessment.
- API-Based Vulnerability Assessment.
- Host-based vulnerability assessment.
- Wireless Network Vulnerability Assessment.
- Physical Vulnerability Assessment.
The following is an explanation of each assessment:
Network-Based Vulnerability Assessment.
Vulnerabilities in network devices, including switches, routers, firewalls, and other network infrastructure elements, are found using a network-based vulnerability assessment. A network-based vulnerability assessment's main objective is to find network vulnerabilities that an attacker could use to enter the system without authorization, steal information, or conduct an attack.
Typically, network-based vulnerability assessments use specialized software tools and scanning methods to look for vulnerabilities in the network. These programs may employ a variety of techniques, including network mapping, port scanning, vulnerability scanning, and password cracking, to find flaws.
Application-Based Vulnerability Assessment.
The process of examining security flaws in software applications (Layer 7) such as websites, mobile apps, and APIs is known as application vulnerability assessment. It determines whether the apps are vulnerable to known vulnerabilities, rates the seriousness and criticality of those vulnerabilities, and, if necessary, suggests mitigation or repair.
Testing the application for common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities is a regular task for these evaluations. Assessments of application vulnerabilities can be carried out manually or automatically.
Periodically, OWASP updates a list of the most serious application vulnerabilities that it has consistently compiled. The following vulnerabilities warrant attention, according to the most recent OWASP Top 10 risks 2021 ranking:
- A01:2021-Broken Access Control
- A02:2021-Cryptographic Failures
- A03:2021-Injection
- A04:2021-Insecure Design
- A05:2021-Security Misconfiguration
- A06:2021-Vulnerable and Outdated Components
- A07:2021-Identification and Authentication Failures
- A08:2021-Software and Data Integrity Failures
- A09:2021-Security Logging and Monitoring Failures
- A10:2021-Server-Side Request Forgery
API-Based Vulnerability Assessment.
An evaluation of API vulnerabilities is done to find and fix any security vulnerabilities in APIs. This procedure finds holes and flaws in the design, deployment, and implementation of the API. Making ensuring the API is safe from threats, dependable, and secure is the aim.
To guarantee the security and integrity of API interactions, the OWASP API Top 10 vulnerabilities listed below need special attention during the vulnerability assessment process:
- API1:2023 Broken Object Level Authorization
- API2:2023 Broken Authentication
- API3:2023 Broken Object Property Level Authorization
- API4:2023 Unrestricted Resource Consumption
- API5:2023 Broken Function Level Authorization (BFLA)
- API6:2023 Unrestricted Access to Sensitive Business Flows
- API7:2023 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
- API8:2023 Security Misconfiguration
- API9:2023 Improper Inventory Management
- API10:2023 Unsafe Consumption of APIs
Host-Based Vulnerability Assessment
A host-based vulnerability assessment finds weaknesses in specific host systems, such as workstations, servers, and laptops.
Usually, these evaluations entail searching the host system for known vulnerabilities, including outdated software or missing security patches. Both automated and manual techniques can be used to carry out host-based vulnerability assessments.
Wireless Network Vulnerability Assessment
Finding vulnerabilities in wireless networks, especially Wi-Fi networks, is the main goal of a wireless network vulnerability assessment. Testing the wireless network for common vulnerabilities, such as rogue access points, inadequate encryption, and default passwords, is a regular task for these evaluations.
Vulnerability evaluations of wireless networks can be carried out with certain software tools and methods.
Physical Vulnerability Assessment
Physical security measures, such locks, surveillance cameras, and access control systems, can have vulnerabilities that can be found with a physical vulnerability assessment. Physical inspections of the institution and its security protocols are usually part of these examinations.