Overview
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) describes a broad range of security testing services designed to identify and help address cyber security exposures.
The evolving tools, tactics and procedures used by cybercriminals to breach networks mean it is important to regularly test your organisation's cyber security. A vulnerability assessment helps identify, classify and address security risks. Penetration testing, or pen testing, is a multi-layered assessment that uses a combination of machine-led and human-led techniques to identify and safely exploit vulnerabilities in infrastructure, systems and applications.
Testing we provide
- Internal and external infrastructure testing.
- Web application testing.
- Wireless network testing.
- Mobile application testing.
- Build and configuration review testing.
- Social engineering testing.
What Is VAPT?
VAPT stands for Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, two complementary security tests that reveal where your systems can be attacked. A vulnerability assessment systematically scans and identifies weaknesses across your environment. A penetration test goes further, with skilled testers safely exploiting those weaknesses to show what a real attacker could actually achieve.
Together, VAPT gives you both breadth and depth: a full inventory of security gaps, and a realistic picture of the ones that genuinely put your business at risk. The result is a prioritised, evidence-based view of your security posture, not a raw list of scanner alerts.
Why VAPT Matters
Attackers only need one weak point. Regular VAPT helps you find and close those points first, protecting customer data, avoiding costly breaches, and demonstrating due diligence to customers and regulators.
VAPT is also a common requirement for compliance. Frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS and HIPAA expect regular testing of your systems, and many enterprise customers now ask for a recent penetration-test report before they will sign.
Our VAPT Services
- Web application penetration testing.
- Network penetration testing (internal and external).
- Cloud security assessment (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- API and mobile application testing.
- Configuration and hardening reviews.
- Clear remediation guidance and re-testing to confirm fixes.
Key benefits
- Identify vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.
- Prioritised, business-focused findings you can act on.
- Evidence to satisfy ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS and customer requirements.
- Practical remediation advice, not just a scanner dump.
- Re-testing to verify that issues are genuinely resolved.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test?
A vulnerability assessment scans broadly to identify known weaknesses. A penetration test simulates a real attack, actively exploiting weaknesses to show true business impact. VAPT combines both for full coverage.
How often should VAPT be performed?
Best practice is at least annually, and after any significant change to your applications or infrastructure. Standards such as PCI DSS and ISO 27001 expect regular testing, and many customers ask for a report no older than 12 months.
Is VAPT required for ISO 27001 or SOC 2?
Both frameworks expect regular technical testing of your systems as part of managing security risk. A recent VAPT report is one of the clearest ways to demonstrate this to an auditor.
Will penetration testing disrupt our systems?
Testing is carefully scoped and scheduled to avoid business disruption. We agree the scope, timing and rules of engagement with you in advance so testing is safe and controlled.