What Is VAPT?
VAPT stands for Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing. It is a security test that first scans your systems to find known weaknesses (the vulnerability assessment), then has a tester try to exploit the important ones to prove real risk (the penetration test). The result is a report listing confirmed issues, how serious they are, and how to fix them.
- Manual, expert-led testing
- CVSS-rated report with fixes
- Retest after you fix
- Written scope before work starts
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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.
How VAPT works
A VAPT starts with scoping: deciding which applications, APIs, apps, cloud accounts or networks to test. Automated tools then scan for known weaknesses. Testers review the results, remove false positives, and manually test areas tools can't understand, such as login flows and user permissions. Finally, findings are written up and retested after fixes.
What can VAPT be done on?
- Websites and web applications
- APIs
- Android and iOS apps
- Cloud environments
- Servers and networks
Who needs VAPT?
Any business that handles customer data, payments or regulated information. In India, VAPT is commonly needed for RBI, SEBI and IRDAI compliance, ISO 27001 and SOC 2 audits, and enterprise vendor reviews.
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 often should VAPT be done?
At least once a year, and after major changes or releases.