API Penetration Testing
Securing the Backbone of Modern Applications
APIs are the cornerstone of modern software ecosystems, enabling seamless communication between different systems, services, and platforms. Their security is crucial to protecting sensitive data and preventing unauthorized access. The API Penetration Testing service is designed to uncover vulnerabilities and ensure your APIs are resilient against evolving threats.
Our approach begins with a detailed assessment of your API architecture, including authentication mechanisms, authorization controls, data flows, and endpoint security. By simulating real-world attack scenarios, we identify potential vulnerabilities that could lead to data breaches, privilege escalation, or other forms of compromise.
We adhere to industry standards, analyzing key aspects such as rate limiting, error handling, session management, and business logic flaws. By leveraging advanced testing techniques, we identify security gaps that threaten your systems' integrity.
Our team uses sophisticated tools and techniques to assess the robustness of your API's security posture, ensuring your APIs are safeguarded against both standard and advanced threats.
After completing the testing phase, we provide a comprehensive report detailing each identified vulnerability, its associated risks, and actionable remediation steps.
With Defenda Network, you partner with a team of experts dedicated to securing the backbone of your digital services. Our deep expertise in API security and thorough testing processes help you protect sensitive data, maintain trust, and ensure your systems are resilient against even the most sophisticated attacks.
Evaluated aspects during API penetration testing
OWASP API Top ten
Examine APIs for the most common vulnerabilities.
PII Disclosure
Information that can be revealed using factors that can be used to reliably identify a single surveyed individual, either on their own or in combination with additional variables.
Universal
Examine all types of APIs.
Updates & CVEs
Examines publicly known information security vulnerabilities and exposures.
Business Logic
Design and implementation faults in an application that enable an attacker to induce undesired behavior in an application.
Check for
internal integrity
By implementing the appropriate data validation and error checking, you can ensure that sensitive data is never miscategorized or stored incorrectly.