Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment finds what could be exploited. Penetration Testing proves whether it actually can be. Together, VAPT tells you where you're really exposed.
What is VAPT?
Vulnerability Assessment (VA) methodically identifies and catalogues security weaknesses across your web and mobile applications, APIs, networks and cloud infrastructure. Penetration Testing (PT) goes further, actively attempting to exploit those weaknesses the way a real attacker would.
Run together, VA and PT give a fuller picture than either alone - VA finds the open doors and windows, PT tests whether the locks actually hold under a real attempt to get in.
Understanding the VAPT Process
A structured, standards-aligned methodology - not a one-off scan.
A proper VAPT engagement follows a defined methodology grounded in frameworks like OWASP, PTES and OSSTMM, not an ad-hoc scan-and-forget exercise. Every engagement moves through the same disciplined lifecycle: understand what's in scope, map the attack surface, find weaknesses, prove which ones are actually exploitable, and document everything with enough detail that your team can fix it.
What separates real VAPT from a vulnerability scan is the second half of that lifecycle - the "PT". Anyone can run a scanner and hand you a list of CVEs. Our testers manually chain findings together the way an attacker would, so the report reflects genuine business risk instead of a wall of unprioritised alerts.
Steps Involved in the VAPT Process
A clear lifecycle from scoping to proof that a fix actually worked.
Scoping & planning
Agree the systems, applications and rules of engagement in writing before any testing begins.
Reconnaissance
Map the attack surface - domains, endpoints, technologies and exposed services - the way an attacker would first.
Vulnerability assessment
Automated and manual techniques identify and catalogue weaknesses across the agreed scope.
Exploitation
Certified testers actively attempt to exploit findings to prove real-world impact, not just theoretical risk.
Reporting
A detailed report with severity ratings and proof-of-concept for every finding, not just a scan printout.
Remediation & retest
You fix the confirmed issues; we run a free retest so you have evidence each vulnerability is actually closed.
How to Choose the Right VAPT Service Provider?
Certified, experienced testers
Look for testers holding recognised certifications (OSCP, CEH, CREST) with a track record across your industry, not junior staff running a tool.
Manual testing, not just automated scans
A credible provider combines automated tooling with hands-on manual exploitation - scanners alone miss business logic flaws and chained attack paths.
Clear, actionable reporting
Reports should include severity ratings, proof-of-concept and concrete remediation steps your developers can act on immediately.
A free retest included
Make sure retesting after you fix issues is part of the engagement, not a separate line item - you need proof the fix actually worked.
Compliance-aligned deliverables
If you need to satisfy PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001 or GDPR, confirm the provider's reports map directly to those requirements.
Transparent scoping & communication
Rules of engagement, timelines and points of contact should be agreed in writing upfront, with clear communication throughout testing.
Why Choose Eye On Bits for VAPT?
Cost-effective engagements backed by a genuinely experienced team.
- Cost-effective engagements - scoped pricing with no inflated retainers, so serious testing stays within reach for growing teams.
- A deep, expert team - certified testers with hands-on experience across finance, healthcare, government and SaaS.
- Manual + automated hybrid testing - tooling for coverage, human testers for the exploitation that actually matters.
- Compliance-mapped reporting - findings tied directly to PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR and DPDPA requirements.
- Fast turnaround - scoped proposals within two working days and clear timelines once testing begins.
- Free retest included - verification once fixes are in place, at no extra cost, every time.
VAPT Services at Eye On Bits Include
Web, mobile, network, servers, cloud, wireless and more - one accountable team across every surface you need tested.
Web App Pentest
In-depth penetration testing of web applications, identifying both common and complex vulnerabilities like business logic errors and privilege escalation.
Mobile App Pentest
Specialised security assessments for Android and iOS apps, targeting vulnerabilities outlined in the OWASP Mobile Top 10 and beyond.
API Pentest
Detailed API testing to discover and exploit vulnerabilities, including the OWASP API Top 10 and shadow APIs, using manual and automated techniques.
Cloud Pentest
Evaluation of your cloud environments to detect specific vulnerabilities and provide strategic remediation solutions.
Network Pentest
Exhaustive network penetration testing to uncover and mitigate potential vulnerabilities across your infrastructure.
Server & Infrastructure Pentest
Hardening checks and exploitation attempts against on-prem and virtual servers - OS misconfigurations, exposed services and patch gaps.
Wireless Network Pentest
Assessment of Wi-Fi infrastructure for weak encryption, rogue access points and authentication bypass risks.
Social Engineering
Phishing simulations and pretexting exercises that test whether your people, not just your systems, hold the line.
Compliance-aligned reporting
Findings mapped to the standards that require testing in the first place - PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR.
Questions we get asked first
What's the difference between vulnerability scanning and VAPT?
An automated scan flags potential issues; VAPT adds manual, expert-led testing that confirms which of those issues are actually exploitable and how, cutting through false positives.
How often should we run VAPT?
At minimum annually, and after any significant change to your application or infrastructure - some compliance frameworks like PCI DSS mandate this explicitly.
Will testing disrupt our production systems?
Scope and rules of engagement are agreed in writing before testing starts, including which environments and time windows are safe, so testing doesn't disrupt your operations.
What determines the cost of a VAPT engagement?
Scope drives cost - the number of applications, IPs and environments in play, and whether retesting is included. We provide a fixed, scoped quote within two working days rather than open-ended hourly billing.
Do you provide a certificate after testing?
Yes - on request, we issue a letter of attestation summarising scope, methodology and outcome once testing (and any retest) is complete, which you can share with auditors, customers or partners.
Are your testers certified?
Yes - our team holds industry certifications such as OSCP and CEH, and credentials are available on request for compliance and vendor due-diligence purposes.
Ready to find out where you're really exposed?
Tell us what you need tested and we'll come back with a scoped proposal within two working days.