VAPT for Startups
Startups usually need a VAPT for a reason: an enterprise customer asked for it, an investor wants due diligence, or a compliance audit is coming. We scope the test to what you actually have today, test it by hand and give you a report you can share. Book a 30-minute call below to scope it.
Last reviewed 2026-09-29 by the Scantra Security testing team
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Tell us what needs testing, then pick a 30-minute slot.
Get a tailored scope, timeline and pricing on the call.
Why startups get a VAPT
The most common trigger is a security questionnaire from a larger customer that asks for a recent penetration test report. Others are SOC 2 or ISO 27001 preparation, an app store or marketplace review, or simply wanting to know what a real attacker could do before you grow.
Small teams ship fast, so the same issues come up again and again: broken access control between users or organisations, weak password reset and OTP flows, exposed admin routes, overly broad cloud permissions and secrets left in code or storage. We focus on these first.
We keep scope tight so the cost matches your stage. Use the VAPT cost estimator for a quick range, then confirm it on a call.
What our startup vapt cover
- Web applications and websites
- REST and GraphQL APIs
- Android and iOS mobile apps
- AWS, Azure and GCP cloud environments
- External and internal networks
What startups usually include
- One core web app or SaaS product
- The main API used by your app and integrations
- Android or iOS app, if you have one
- Your main cloud account (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- A retest after your team fixes the findings
How an engagement works
1. Scoping call
A 30-minute call to understand your targets, user roles, environments and deadlines.
2. Written scope and quote
A clear scope, timeline and price based on what actually needs testing.
3. Manual testing
Automated discovery for breadth, then manual testing of logic, access control and authentication.
4. Report and retest
Findings with severity, evidence and remediation, then verification once fixes are in.
What you receive
- Executive summary for leadership, customers and auditors
- Technical findings with severity, evidence and affected assets
- Reproduction steps and developer-focused remediation
- Compliance mapping to ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, RBI or SEBI where relevant
- Retest results showing open and resolved findings
Frequently asked questions
We are pre-revenue. Is a VAPT worth it now?
It depends on your risk and your customers. If buyers or investors are asking for a report, or you handle personal or payment data, it is usually worth doing a focused test early.
Can the report be shared with customers?
Yes. The executive summary is written to be shared with customers and auditors, while technical details stay with your engineers.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on scope: number of targets, user roles and depth of manual testing. Book a call and we will send a quote based on your real scope.
Do you work with teams outside India?
Yes. Testing is mostly remote, so we work with teams across India and internationally.