CREST VAPT
Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, and Security Review
Country: Egypt
Client Industry: Automotive
Background
A big company aimed to enhance its cybersecurity posture by conducting a thorough Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) for its web applications and internal network. Additionally, they sought a detailed security review for their network devices to ensure robust protection against cyber threats. XEye Security was selected to execute this comprehensive security review due to our expertise and reputation for delivering effective security solutions.
Challenges
The client faced several challenges:
1. Potential vulnerabilities in web applications that could be exploited by attackers.
2. Unknown weaknesses in the internal network that might allow unauthorized access.
3.Concerns about the security configurations of network devices.
4. Need for a holistic approach to identify and mitigate security risks.
1. Potential vulnerabilities in web applications that could be exploited by attackers.
2. Unknown weaknesses in the internal network that might allow unauthorized access.
3.Concerns about the security configurations of network devices.
4. Need for a holistic approach to identify and mitigate security risks.
Solution
XEye Security adopted a multi-faceted approach to address the client's cybersecurity needs:
1. Planning and Scoping: Collaborated with the client to define the scope, covering multiple web applications and the internal network, ensured the inclusion of network devices in the security review to provide a comprehensive assessment.
2. Web Application VAPT: Performed automated and manual testing to identify vulnerabilities in web applications, conducted tests for common web vulnerabilities, such as SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and utilized tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP for detailed analysis.
3. Internal Network VAPT: Simulated attack scenarios to assess vulnerabilities within the internal network, conducted tests for weak passwords, unpatched systems, and misconfigured services, and employed tools such as Nessus, Metasploit, and Wireshark for thorough evaluation.
4. Security Review for Network Devices: Reviewed configurations of firewalls, routers, switches, and other network devices, assessed adherence to security best practices and compliance with industry standards, and Identified any insecure protocols, outdated firmware, and misconfigurations.
5. Reporting and Recommendations: Compiled findings into a detailed report, categorizing vulnerabilities by severity and risk impact, provided actionable recommendations for remediation, prioritizing critical and high-severity issues and suggested best practices for securing web applications, internal networks, and network devices.
6. Remediation Support and Follow-up: Assisted the client’s IT team in implementing recommended security measures, conducted post-remediation testing to ensure all vulnerabilities were effectively addressed, and Offered ongoing support and periodic reviews to maintain a high security standard.
1. Planning and Scoping: Collaborated with the client to define the scope, covering multiple web applications and the internal network, ensured the inclusion of network devices in the security review to provide a comprehensive assessment.
2. Web Application VAPT: Performed automated and manual testing to identify vulnerabilities in web applications, conducted tests for common web vulnerabilities, such as SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and utilized tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP for detailed analysis.
3. Internal Network VAPT: Simulated attack scenarios to assess vulnerabilities within the internal network, conducted tests for weak passwords, unpatched systems, and misconfigured services, and employed tools such as Nessus, Metasploit, and Wireshark for thorough evaluation.
4. Security Review for Network Devices: Reviewed configurations of firewalls, routers, switches, and other network devices, assessed adherence to security best practices and compliance with industry standards, and Identified any insecure protocols, outdated firmware, and misconfigurations.
5. Reporting and Recommendations: Compiled findings into a detailed report, categorizing vulnerabilities by severity and risk impact, provided actionable recommendations for remediation, prioritizing critical and high-severity issues and suggested best practices for securing web applications, internal networks, and network devices.
6. Remediation Support and Follow-up: Assisted the client’s IT team in implementing recommended security measures, conducted post-remediation testing to ensure all vulnerabilities were effectively addressed, and Offered ongoing support and periodic reviews to maintain a high security standard.
Results
The comprehensive VAPT and security review led to significant improvements in the client’s cybersecurity posture:
1. Enhanced Web Application Security: Identified and mitigated critical vulnerabilities, securing the client’s web applications against potential attacks.
2. Strengthened Internal Network: Addressed internal network vulnerabilities, ensuring robust access control and system security.
3. Secured Network Devices: Implemented best practices and updated configurations, securing all network devices and reducing the risk of network-based attacks.
4. Improved Compliance: Achieved alignment with industry standards, bolstering the client’s regulatory compliance and enhancing stakeholder confidence.
1. Enhanced Web Application Security: Identified and mitigated critical vulnerabilities, securing the client’s web applications against potential attacks.
2. Strengthened Internal Network: Addressed internal network vulnerabilities, ensuring robust access control and system security.
3. Secured Network Devices: Implemented best practices and updated configurations, securing all network devices and reducing the risk of network-based attacks.
4. Improved Compliance: Achieved alignment with industry standards, bolstering the client’s regulatory compliance and enhancing stakeholder confidence.