Configuration review

Security Configuration Review

A security configuration review compares how your servers, databases, cloud accounts and network devices are set up against hardening standards such as CIS Benchmarks. It finds weak settings, unnecessary services and missing controls that scanners often miss because nothing is technically 'vulnerable'.

  • 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.

Configuration vs vulnerability

A fully patched system can still be insecure if logging is off, admin access is open to the internet or default accounts remain. Configuration review catches these issues with read-only access and no risk to production.

What we review

  • Windows and Linux servers
  • Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB)
  • AWS, Azure and GCP accounts
  • Firewalls, routers and switches
  • Kubernetes clusters
  • Logging, password and access policies

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. 1. Scoping call (30 minutes)

    We agree targets, user roles, environments, testing windows and the compliance reason for the test.

  2. 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. 3. Discovery and manual testing

    Automated tooling for coverage, then manual testing of authentication, access control and business logic.

  4. 4. Report

    Executive summary, CVSS-rated findings with evidence, reproduction steps and remediation guidance.

  5. 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.

OSCP. Offensive Security Certified Professional
OSCP
OSWE. Offensive Security Web Expert
OSWE
CEH. Certified Ethical Hacker
CEH
eJPT. Junior Penetration Tester
eJPT
CREST. CREST Penetration Testing
CREST
CRTP. Certified Red Team Professional
CRTP
CISSP. Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISSP
CNSP. Certified Network Security Practitioner
CNSP

Frequently asked questions

Is this disruptive?

No. It uses read-only access or configuration exports.

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.

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