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OWASP Top 10 Web Application Security Testing

Our web application security testing covers the OWASP Top 10 and beyond - identifying SQL injection, XSS, broken authentication, insecure APIs, and all critical vulnerabilities in your web applications.

Praxis-Q delivers comprehensive web application security testing that identifies and remediates critical vulnerabilities before attackers do. Our OWASP Top 10 methodology—backed by manual penetration testing and automated dynamic analysis—uncovers SQL injection, broken authentication, insecure deserialization, and business logic flaws that threaten customer data and brand reputation. With India headquarters and global delivery capability, we combine deep security expertise with 15-20 business day fast-track turnaround. Our testing spans REST/SOAP APIs, session management, cryptographic weaknesses, and input validation across staging and production environments. Every assessment includes developer-friendly remediation guidance and CVSS severity scoring. Whether you operate in regulated industries (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR) or handle sensitive data, our web application security services provide the threat intelligence and actionable insights needed to achieve compliance and operational resilience.

At a Glance

StandardOWASP Top 10
MethodsDAST + Manual
Delivery5-7 days
API TestingIncluded

Web App

Web App Security

OWASP Top 10 Web Application Security Testing

The Problem

Your web app is internet-facing and constantly scanned. A single injection or broken-auth flaw leaks customer data and headlines your brand for the wrong reasons.

What We Do

  • Scoping
  • Reconnaissance
  • Testing
  • API Testing
  • Report

What You Get

  • OWASP Top 10 full coverage
  • Manual and automated testing
  • API security testing included
  • Business logic flaw testing
  • Authentication and session testing
  • Input validation testing
  • CVSS severity scoring
  • Developer-friendly remediation guide

OWASP Top 10 + Beyond: Comprehensive Web App Testing

Our web application security methodology extends beyond the OWASP Top 10 to include business logic testing, API endpoint enumeration, and cryptographic protocol analysis. We employ both black-box (external attacker simulation) and grey-box (authenticated user) approaches to reveal vulnerabilities across the entire attack surface. Manual penetration testing by certified security professionals complements automated scanning tools, ensuring zero false negatives on critical flaws. We assess DOM-based XSS, prototype pollution, insecure deserialization, and race conditions that automated tools often miss. API security testing covers authentication mechanisms, rate limiting, data exposure, and CORS misconfigurations. Every finding includes proof-of-concept demonstrations and ranked by CVSS severity, enabling prioritized remediation.

Fast-Track Delivery Without Compromise

Praxis-Q's 15-20 business day fast-track USP means you achieve security assurance without prolonged project delays. Our India-based team collaborates with global delivery centers, enabling parallel testing phases and rapid report generation. We accommodate multiple testing windows, emergency rescans, and agile sprint cycles. Detailed remediation guidance is delivered iteratively, allowing development teams to fix vulnerabilities in real-time rather than waiting for final reports. Our SOC-as-a-service capabilities complement testing with continuous monitoring, ensuring post-assessment vulnerabilities are detected immediately. Whether you're preparing for a security incident response or meeting compliance deadlines, our accelerated timeline proves that thoroughness and speed are not mutually exclusive.

Compliance-Ready Security Testing

Web application security testing directly supports regulatory compliance: PCI-DSS mandate annual assessments, HIPAA requires vulnerability scanning, and GDPR demands data protection audits. Praxis-Q aligns testing scope with your compliance framework—whether SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or regional standards like RBI-SAR (India) and DPDP. Our reports include compliance mapping matrices, control attestations, and evidence packages that accelerate auditor reviews. We understand jurisdiction-specific requirements across USA, UK, UAE, EU, Canada, Australia, and Singapore. Post-assessment, our vCISO services provide strategic vulnerability management governance, ensuring continuous compliance posture between formal assessments and reducing incident risk.

API Security & Business Logic Testing

Modern web applications are API-first, requiring specialized security testing beyond traditional web pen testing. We assess GraphQL, REST, and SOAP endpoints for authentication bypass, authorization flaws, rate limiting gaps, and data exposure vulnerabilities. Business logic testing identifies workflow manipulation, privilege escalation, and transaction fraud scenarios unique to your application. We test state management across multi-step processes, payment logic integrity, and privilege boundary enforcement. Automated fuzzing and manual code flow analysis reveal edge cases that functional testing overlooks. Our API security assessments include threat modeling, endpoint documentation, and integration testing across microservices architectures, ensuring your application logic remains secure under adversarial conditions.

Developer-Friendly Remediation & Knowledge Transfer

We recognize that security testing only creates value when developers can remediate findings efficiently. Praxis-Q reports include executable proof-of-concept demonstrations, root cause analysis, and language-specific code samples showing vulnerable patterns and secure alternatives. We offer optional knowledge transfer sessions where security engineers mentor development teams on secure coding practices and testing frameworks. Remediation guidance prioritizes by CVSS severity and business impact, enabling risk-based fix sequencing. Our reports reference OWASP remediation guides, CWE databases, and industry best practices. Post-remediation, we conduct verification testing to confirm fixes are implemented correctly, preventing re-exploitation and building developer confidence in security improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in web app pen testing?
OWASP Top 10, authentication testing, session management, input validation, business logic, API security, and cryptography testing.
Black box vs grey box testing?
Black box simulates an external attacker with no credentials. Grey box provides limited credentials (e.g., regular user) for more realistic testing. We offer both.
What vulnerabilities does web application security testing identify?
Our testing covers OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), broken authentication, sensitive data exposure, broken access control, security misconfiguration, insecure deserialization, using components with known vulnerabilities, insufficient logging, and missing security headers. Beyond OWASP, we identify business logic flaws, race conditions, API security issues, cryptographic weaknesses, and session management vulnerabilities. Severity ranges from critical (authentication bypass) to informational (missing security headers).
How does black-box vs grey-box testing differ?
Black-box testing simulates an unauthenticated external attacker with no application knowledge, discovering publicly exposed vulnerabilities. Grey-box testing provides limited credentials (regular user access) to test authenticated features, hidden functionality, and privilege escalation vectors. White-box testing (code review) provides source code access. We recommend grey-box for comprehensive coverage of both external and authenticated attack surfaces, revealing insider threats and privilege boundary flaws that black-box testing cannot.
How does Praxis-Q achieve 15-20 day fast-track delivery?
Our India headquarters with global delivery centers enables parallel testing phases and 24/7 operations. We use intelligent automation (DAST tools, API scanning) combined with focused manual testing by certified professionals. Scoping efficiency, pre-engagement setup, and streamlined reporting reduce project friction. We deliver preliminary findings during testing, allowing concurrent remediation. Our SOC-as-a-service teams provide post-assessment continuous monitoring, enabling faster risk resolution compared to traditional quarterly assessments alone.
Are API and mobile app vulnerabilities included?
Yes. Web application security testing includes REST, SOAP, and GraphQL API assessments covering authentication, authorization, rate limiting, input validation, and data exposure. API-specific issues like broken object-level authorization (BOLA) and excessive data exposure are tested. Mobile app testing is offered as a separate service (iOS/Android native and hybrid apps). We recommend combined web + API + mobile assessments for comprehensive application security posture.
How does testing align with compliance requirements?
Praxis-Q tailors testing scope to your compliance framework: PCI-DSS requires annual testing, HIPAA mandates vulnerability scanning, GDPR/DPDP require data protection audits. We deliver compliance-mapped reports with control attestations and auditor-ready evidence packages. Our assessments across regional jurisdictions (USA, UK, UAE, EU, Canada, Australia, Singapore) comply with local data protection and security standards. vCISO services provide governance between assessments, strengthening overall compliance posture.
What happens after the penetration test report is delivered?
Our engagement includes developer knowledge transfer sessions explaining findings and secure coding practices. We provide remediation timelines, code samples, and verification testing after fixes are implemented. Our SOC-as-a-service and vCISO services monitor for new vulnerabilities post-assessment. We recommend annual reassessment or continuous monitoring for high-risk applications. Clients receive priority support for remediation questions and optional re-testing to confirm vulnerability elimination.

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