Penetration Testing Services in India
Penetration testing services in India help businesses find exploitable weaknesses in their applications, APIs, mobile apps, cloud and networks before attackers do. Scantra Security's testers attack your systems with your written permission, prove the impact of each issue safely, and give your team a prioritised report with fixes.
- Manual, expert-led testing
- CVSS-rated report with fixes
- Retest after you fix
- Written scope before work starts
Talk to our Security Experts
Tell us what needs testing, then pick a 30-minute slot.
Get a tailored scope, timeline and pricing on the call.
Types of penetration testing we offer
- Web application penetration testing
- API penetration testing
- Mobile application penetration testing
- Cloud penetration testing
- Internal and external network penetration testing
- Black box, grey box and white box testing
Why Indian businesses commission a pentest
The most common reasons are a regulatory audit (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI), a certification (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS), a large customer's vendor security review, or a major product release. Each needs a slightly different scope and report, which is why we start with a call rather than a fixed package.
Black box, grey box or white box?
Black box testing starts with no inside knowledge, like an outside attacker. Grey box gives the tester user accounts, which is the most common and cost-effective choice for applications. White box adds source code or architecture access for the deepest coverage. We recommend the right mix on the scoping call.
Requirements Indian businesses usually test for
In India, the trigger for a test is often regulatory. RBI expects regulated entities and their technology vendors to run periodic VAPT. SEBI's cybersecurity framework asks market intermediaries for regular testing. CERT-In directions require organisations to maintain security practices and report incidents. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 requires reasonable security safeguards for personal data.
Enterprise customers also ask vendors for a recent third-party pentest report during security reviews. We write reports so the same document can be shared with a regulator, an auditor or a customer's security team.
How the engagement runs
1. Scoping call (30 minutes)
We agree targets, user roles, environments, testing windows and the compliance reason for the test.
2. Written scope and quote
You get a scope document and an INR or USD quote based on the real size of the work.
3. Discovery and manual testing
Automated tooling for coverage, then manual testing of authentication, access control and business logic.
4. Report
Executive summary, CVSS-rated findings with evidence, reproduction steps and remediation guidance.
5. Retest
Once your team ships fixes, we verify each finding and issue an updated report.
What the report contains
- Executive summary for leadership, customers and auditors
- Findings rated by CVSS severity with screenshots and request evidence
- Step-by-step reproduction for your developers
- Specific remediation guidance, not generic advice
- Compliance mapping (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, RBI, SEBI, CERT-In guidelines) where relevant
- Retest status showing which findings are open and closed
Certifications our testers hold
Every engagement is led by a certified senior tester.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a pentest take?
It depends on scope. The timeline is agreed in the written scope after the call.
Do you test production systems?
Yes, with agreed testing windows and safe techniques. Risky tests can run on staging.
How much does it cost?
Price depends on the number of targets, user roles and depth of manual testing. Use the VAPT cost estimator for an INR range, or book a call for a written quote.