Information Security Testing

Who Needs This Service

Government portals, banks, fintechs, e-commerce and SaaS companies that need independent security testing or must satisfy a certification scheme need this.

Organisations preparing for audits benefit.

Developers launching apps should test first.

If you only need ISMS certification, see ISO 27001.

Key Benefits

• VAPT and application security testing
• Clear findings and recommendations
• Retest after fixes
• Support for certification schemes
• Reduced breach risk

Next Steps & Related Services

After the test, fix issues and retest. Related services: Website Quality, Software Testing, Common Criteria and ISO 27001.

Common Mistakes

• Unclear scope.
• No test environment.
• Ignoring findings.
• Late retest.
• Poor documentation.

Timeline, Costs & Practical Tips

Duration depends on scope.

Practical tip: prepare architecture documents.

Additional Information

Security testing identifies vulnerabilities before attackers do.

Practical Scenarios

Scenario 1:

A portal undergoes VAPT.

Scenario 2:

A bank tests an app.

Scenario 3:

A vendor retests after fixes.

Process & Planning

For information security testing, scope the systems to be tested, including URLs, IP ranges, architecture and environment, and decide between vulnerability assessment, penetration testing and application security testing. Provide documentation, credentials and a stable environment, and sign the work order. STQC or an empanelled lab runs the tests and delivers a report with findings and recommendations. Fix the issues, request a retest and obtain a closure report. Planning checklist: back up systems, inform stakeholders about testing windows, prioritise high-risk findings and keep the reports for certification schemes that require them.