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What is API vulnerability assessment & penetration testing (VAPT)?

API VAPT, or Application Programming Interface Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, is a critical cybersecurity practice designed to ensure the security of your API calls.

When an organization uses an API, it exposes itself to cyber attacks because if APIs are not secure, then they can be compromised easily. A successful attack can result in data theft or even complete destruction of the system or network. Therefore, it is important for organizations to test their APIs regularly and make sure they are not vulnerable to attacks that could lead to data loss and other problems.

Why is API VAPT important?

There are multiple benefits of getting VAPT done for APIs. Some of the most important are listed below.

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Data Protection

It safeguards user data from potential breaches and unauthorized access.

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Cost Savings

Vulnerabilities like “No rate limit” if exploited can result in huge costs to an organization.

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Application Reliability

Secure APIs ensure your applications function smoothly without disruptions.

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Business Reputation

Secure APIs build trust with customers, preserving your business's reputation.

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Strategic Advantage

API security can help you gain a strategic advantage in the digital world, as customers and partners increasingly demand secure interfaces.

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Cyber Threat Mitigation

We can proactively identify vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of cyberattacks.

VAPT Methodology

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How do we conduct API VAPT?

API security testing is a process of carefully evaluating API endpoints to identify and remediate vulnerabilities such as fuzzy input, parameter tampering or injection attacks. Acting as the first line of defense, it meticulously examines endpoints to identify and neutralize vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.

STEP 1Planning & Scoping

Plan the assessment and define the scope. Identify all assets within the defined scope, including applications, workstations, network devices or servers.

STEP 2Reconnaissance

Involves active and passive reconnaissance to gather information about the target system, Identify potential attack vectors and attack scenarios specific to the target.

STEP 3Vulnerability Assessment (VA)

Employ automated scanning tools and manual analysis techniques to identify vulnerabilities in the application/Network. Common scanning tools include Burp suite Professional, Nmap, OpenVAS, Nessus, MobSF, ScoutSuite, etc.

  • Manual Testing - Conduct manual testing to identify vulnerabilities that automated scanning tools might miss, such as logical flaws and business logic vulnerabilities.

STEP 4Penetration Testing (PT)

Simulate real-world attacks attempting to exploit vulnerabilities found in the vulnerability assessment stage to understand their impacts and potential risks.

STEP 5Reporting & Recommendations

Provide a detailed report outlining identified vulnerabilities, their impacts along with the necessary remediation steps to be taken.

STEP 6Report Walkthrough & Analysis

Report Walk through session with client.

STEP 7Patching

Development/Network teams to address vulnerabilities based on the provided recommendations to improve the web application/Network security posture.

STEP 8Re-Testing

Conduct a VAPT re-assessment to ensure that reported vulnerabilities have been effectively addressed.

STEP 9Final Report

Deliver a final comprehensive report detailing the assessment findings & actions taken.

Some of the tools that we use to perform API VAPT

  • burpsuite
  • postman
  • soap-ui
  • owasp-zap

FAQ’s

Broken authentication, no rate limits, missing input validations, Insecure direct object reference, etc. are some of the commonly found vulnerabilities in API VAPT assignments.

API VAPT specifically targets APIs, ensuring a deep analysis of their security aspects, such as authentication, authorization, and data protection.

Our API VAPT service covers a wide range of APIs, including web APIs, cloud APIs, and more, regardless of the programming language or platform.

There is no fixed duration as such. The duration varies based on the complexity of your APIs. No matter how complex your API's are, we strive to complete the assessment efficiently without disrupting your daily operations.

To get started, simply contact us, and our experts will guide you through the process, tailoring assessments to your business's specific needs and goals.