Application Penetration Testing

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Web Application Security Assessment

Service Overview

The Web Application Security Assessment evaluates the security posture of web-based applications and the logic, controls, and data flows that underpin them.

The objective of this assessment is to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited to compromise application functionality, data confidentiality, or service availability.

Scope & Focus

The assessment may include, but is not limited to, the evaluation of:

• Application authentication and session management
• Authorisation and access control logic
• Input validation and data handling mechanisms
• Business logic and workflow controls
• Client-side and server-side security controls
• Application configuration and deployment settings
• Exposure to common web application attack techniques
• Alignment with recognised web security best practice

The specific scope is defined during formal engagement scoping and confirmed prior to commencement.

Engagement & Delivery

The Web Application Security Assessment is delivered under formal scoping and explicit authorisation and is managed through the Nanorisk Security Portal.

Testing combines:

• manual security testing for depth and accuracy
• automated techniques for coverage and efficiency

All testing is conducted in accordance with agreed rules of engagement and designed to minimise operational impact.

Outputs & Reporting

Clients receive:

• A Web Application Security Assessment report
• Identified vulnerabilities with contextual risk explanation
• Prioritised remediation recommendations
• Secure access to findings and engagement artefacts via the Nanorisk Security Portal

Findings support both immediate remediation and longer-term improvements in application security maturity.

Important Notes

• This assessment focuses on application logic and security controls rather than infrastructure alone
• Findings reflect a point-in-time view of the application during the assessment period
• The assessment does not guarantee identification of all application vulnerabilities

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Web Service / API Security Assessment

Service Overview

The Web Service / API Security Assessment evaluates the security posture of application programming interfaces (APIs) and web services that enable system-to-system and client-to-server interactions.

The objective of this assessment is to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited to compromise data integrity, confidentiality, or service availability through API endpoints.

Scope & Focus

The assessment may include, but is not limited to, the evaluation of:

• Authentication and authorisation mechanisms
• Token handling and session management
• Input validation and data processing logic
• Rate limiting and abuse prevention controls
• Error handling and information exposure
• API configuration and deployment settings
• Exposure to common API attack techniques
• Alignment with recognised API security best practice

The specific scope is defined during formal engagement scoping and confirmed prior to commencement.

Engagement & Delivery

The Web Service / API Security Assessment is delivered under formal scoping and explicit authorisation and is managed through the Nanorisk Security Portal.

Testing combines:

• manual security testing for accuracy and context
• automated techniques for coverage and efficiency

All testing is conducted in accordance with agreed rules of engagement and designed to minimise operational impact.

Outputs & Reporting

Clients receive:

• A Web Service / API Security Assessment report
• Identified vulnerabilities with contextual risk explanation
• Prioritised remediation recommendations
• Secure access to findings and engagement artefacts via the Nanorisk Security Portal

Findings support improved resilience and trust in application integrations and services.

Important Notes

• This assessment focuses on API logic and security controls rather than underlying infrastructure alone
• Findings reflect a point-in-time view of API security during the assessment period
• The assessment does not guarantee identification of all API vulnerabilities

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Android Application Security Assessment

Service Overview

The Android Application Security Assessment evaluates the security posture of applications developed for the Android platform, including their code, logic, and interaction with underlying systems and services.

The objective of this assessment is to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited to compromise application integrity, data confidentiality, or user trust.

Scope & Focus

The assessment may include, but is not limited to, the evaluation of:

• Application authentication and session handling
• Data storage and encryption mechanisms
• Inter-process communication and permissions
• Input validation and business logic controls
• Secure use of platform APIs and libraries
• Network communication security
• Protection against common mobile attack techniques
• Alignment with recognised Android security best practice

The specific scope is defined during formal engagement scoping and confirmed prior to commencement.

Engagement & Delivery

The Android Application Security Assessment is delivered under formal scoping and explicit authorisation and is managed through the Nanorisk Security Portal.

Testing combines:

• static and dynamic analysis techniques
• manual testing to validate real-world exploitability

All testing is conducted in accordance with agreed rules of engagement and designed to minimise operational impact.

Outputs & Reporting

Clients receive:

• An Android Application Security Assessment report
• Identified vulnerabilities with contextual risk explanation
• Prioritised remediation recommendations
• Secure access to findings and engagement artefacts via the Nanorisk Security Portal

Findings support improved security and resilience of Android mobile applications.

Important Notes

• This assessment focuses on application security rather than device configuration
• Findings reflect a point-in-time view of the application during the assessment period
• The assessment does not guarantee identification of all application vulnerabilities

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iOS Application Security Assessment

Service Overview

The iOS Application Security Assessment evaluates the security posture of applications developed for the iOS platform, including their code, logic, and interaction with underlying systems and services.

The objective of this assessment is to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited to compromise application integrity, data confidentiality, or user trust.

Scope & Focus

The assessment may include, but is not limited to, the evaluation of:

• Application authentication and session handling
• Data storage and encryption mechanisms
• Secure use of iOS platform APIs and frameworks
• Inter-process communication and entitlements
• Input validation and business logic controls
• Network communication security
• Protection against common mobile attack techniques
• Alignment with recognised iOS security best practice

The specific scope is defined during formal engagement scoping and confirmed prior to commencement.

Engagement & Delivery

The iOS Application Security Assessment is delivered under formal scoping and explicit authorisation and is managed through the Nanorisk Security Portal.

Testing combines:

• static and dynamic analysis techniques
• manual testing to validate real-world exploitability

All testing is conducted in accordance with agreed rules of engagement and designed to minimise operational impact.

Outputs & Reporting

Clients receive:

• An iOS Application Security Assessment report
• Identified vulnerabilities with contextual risk explanation
• Prioritised remediation recommendations
• Secure access to findings and engagement artefacts via the Nanorisk Security Portal

Findings support improved security and resilience of iOS mobile applications.

Important Notes

• This assessment focuses on application security rather than device configuration
• Findings reflect a point-in-time view of the application during the assessment period
• The assessment does not guarantee identification of all application vulnerabilities

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Windows Desktop Application Security Assessment

Service Overview

The Windows Desktop Application Security Assessment evaluates the security posture of applications developed for the Windows desktop environment, including their code, execution context, and interaction with the operating system.

The objective of this assessment is to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited to compromise system integrity, application functionality, or sensitive data.

Scope & Focus

The assessment may include, but is not limited to, the evaluation of:

• Application authentication and authorisation mechanisms
• Privilege usage and execution context
• Secure handling of sensitive data and credentials
• Inter-process communication and resource access
• Input validation and business logic controls
• Secure use of Windows APIs and libraries
• Protection against common desktop attack techniques
• Alignment with recognised desktop application security best practice

The specific scope is defined during formal engagement scoping and confirmed prior to commencement.

Engagement & Delivery

The Windows Desktop Application Security Assessment is delivered under formal scoping and explicit authorisation and is managed through the Nanorisk Security Portal.

Testing combines:

• static and dynamic analysis techniques
• manual testing to validate real-world exploitability

All testing is conducted in accordance with agreed rules of engagement and designed to minimise operational impact.

Outputs & Reporting

Clients receive:

• A Windows Desktop Application Security Assessment report
• Identified vulnerabilities with contextual risk explanation
• Prioritised remediation recommendations
• Secure access to findings and engagement artefacts via the Nanorisk Security Portal

Findings support improved security and resilience of desktop applications.

Important Notes

• This assessment focuses on application security rather than underlying operating system configuration
• Findings reflect a point-in-time view of the application during the assessment period
• The assessment does not guarantee identification of all application vulnerabilities

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Thick Client Security Assessment

Service Overview

The Thick Client Security Assessment evaluates the security posture of client-side applications that operate with significant local processing and system interaction.

The objective of this assessment is to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited to compromise application integrity, local systems, or backend services.

Scope & Focus

The assessment may include, but is not limited to, the evaluation of:

• Application authentication and session handling
• Local data storage and encryption mechanisms
• Interactions with backend services and APIs
• Privilege usage and execution context
• Input validation and business logic controls
• Secure use of local system resources
• Protection against common client-side attack techniques
• Alignment with recognised thick client security best practice

The specific scope is defined during formal engagement scoping and confirmed prior to commencement.

Engagement & Delivery

The Thick Client Security Assessment is delivered under formal scoping and explicit authorisation and is managed through the Nanorisk Security Portal.

Testing combines:

• static and dynamic analysis techniques
• manual testing to validate real-world exploitability

All testing is conducted in accordance with agreed rules of engagement and designed to minimise operational impact.

Outputs & Reporting

Clients receive:

• A Thick Client Security Assessment report
• Identified vulnerabilities with contextual risk explanation
• Prioritised remediation recommendations
• Secure access to findings and engagement artefacts via the Nanorisk Security Portal

Findings support improved security of client-side applications and their supporting services.

Important Notes

• This assessment focuses on client-side application security rather than server-side infrastructure
• Findings reflect a point-in-time view of the application during the assessment period
• The assessment does not guarantee identification of all application vulnerabilities

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Binary Exploitation Security Assessment

Service Overview

The Binary Exploitation Security Assessment evaluates the security posture of compiled binaries and executable components to identify weaknesses that could be exploited at the machine-code or memory level.

The objective of this assessment is to uncover vulnerabilities that may not be visible through higher-level application testing, including those affecting system stability, confidentiality, or control flow integrity.

Scope & Focus

The assessment may include, but is not limited to, the evaluation of:

• Memory management and handling of input data
• Use of unsafe functions and insecure coding patterns
• Buffer handling and bounds checking
• Control flow integrity and exception handling
• Binary protections and exploit mitigation mechanisms
• Privilege boundaries and execution context
• Exposure to known binary-level attack techniques
• Alignment with recognised secure development and exploitation mitigation best practice

The specific scope is defined during formal engagement scoping and confirmed prior to commencement.

Engagement & Delivery

The Binary Exploitation Security Assessment is delivered under formal scoping and explicit authorisation and is managed through the Nanorisk Security Portal.

Testing combines:

• static and dynamic binary analysis
• controlled exploitation techniques to validate real-world risk

All testing is conducted in accordance with agreed rules of engagement and designed to minimise operational impact.

Outputs & Reporting

Clients receive:

• A Binary Exploitation Security Assessment report
• Identified vulnerabilities with contextual risk explanation
• Prioritised remediation recommendations
• Secure access to findings and engagement artefacts via the Nanorisk Security Portal

Findings support improved resilience against low-level and advanced attack techniques.

Important Notes

• This assessment focuses on binary-level security rather than source code quality alone
• Findings reflect a point-in-time view of the assessed components during the assessment period
• The assessment does not guarantee identification of all binary-level vulnerabilities

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Code Review Security Assessment

Service Overview

The Code Review Security Assessment evaluates the security posture of application source code through systematic analysis of implementation and design choices.

The objective of this assessment is to identify vulnerabilities, insecure coding practices, and logic flaws that could introduce security weaknesses into applications or systems.

Scope & Focus

The assessment may include, but is not limited to, the evaluation of:

• Input validation and data handling logic
• Authentication and authorisation implementation
• Error handling and logging practices
• Use of cryptographic functions and key management
• Secure handling of credentials and secrets
• Business logic and workflow controls
• Compliance with secure coding standards
• Alignment with recognised secure development best practice

The specific scope is defined during formal engagement scoping and confirmed prior to commencement.

Engagement & Delivery

The Code Review Security Assessment is delivered under formal scoping and explicit authorisation and is managed through the Nanorisk Security Portal.

The assessment combines:

• manual source code review for depth and accuracy
• supporting automated analysis where appropriate

All activities are conducted in accordance with agreed rules of engagement and designed to minimise operational impact.

Outputs & Reporting

Clients receive:

• A Code Review Security Assessment report
• Identified vulnerabilities with contextual risk explanation
• Prioritised remediation recommendations
• Secure access to findings and engagement artefacts via the Nanorisk Security Portal

Findings support improved software quality and security by design.

Important Notes

• This assessment focuses on source code and logic rather than deployed runtime behaviour alone
• Findings reflect a point-in-time view of the codebase during the assessment period
• The assessment does not guarantee identification of all security issues within the code

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Last updated: March 2026