What are penetration tests and why are they worth conducting?

A network penetration test is a controlled simulation of an attack on an application, system, or IT infrastructure, carried out by an experienced tester to identify security vulnerabilities. Penetration tests allow the identification of potential threats, analysis of the security level, and verification of the effectiveness of implemented protection mechanisms.

Application penetration testing, web and mobile application security

We conduct penetration tests of web and mobile applications following best practices and standards such as OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) and ASVS (Application Security Verification Standard). Our web application penetration tests help organizations achieve compliance with application and software security requirements, as well as identify critical vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers.

App pentesting

Stages of penetration testing – how does the testing process proceed?

We carry out application penetration tests in three stages:

  1. Simulation of attacks on web and mobile applications – we simulate real actions of cybercriminals to detect vulnerabilities and weak points in security.
  2. Analysis of data collected during penetration tests – this includes analyzing source code (if the test is white-box) as well as reviewing system, application, and network infrastructure configurations.
  3. Final report containing a detailed description of vulnerabilities, implementation recommendations, risk levels, and proposals for modifications to applications and systems.

What are penetration tests and what types exist?

Types of penetration tests:

Black-box – the tester has no information about the system or application.

White-box – full access to source code and configuration.

Green-box – partial knowledge of the testing environment.


Penetration testing of systems, networks, and IT infrastructure

We also perform penetration tests of network infrastructure and systems—both in on-premises and cloud environments. The scope of testing is tailored to the complexity of the environment and the organization’s needs. Verification of application protection and vulnerability analysis of systems is conducted with consideration of the criticality level of services.


Application security and protection against cyberattacks

In penetration testing, we focus on precisely identifying vulnerabilities that could lead to information security breaches. Penetration tests help organizations in assessing application security and improving overall cybersecurity.


Benefits of penetration testing – control, compliance, cybersecurity

Penetration tests help to:

Identify weak points in applications and systems

Detect threats before a real cyberattack occurs

Monitor the security level of IT infrastructure

Protect sensitive data and databases

Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards


Why Virtline?

Virtline is a team of cybersecurity specialists with years of experience conducting professional penetration tests of applications, systems, and IT infrastructure. We help companies identify vulnerabilities, carry out comprehensive penetration testing processes in line with OWASP best practices, and prepare detailed reports with recommendations.

Thanks to our experience and advanced testing methods, we support organizations in improving the security of web and mobile applications, protecting data, and achieving compliance with industry standards.

Contact us to learn how to perform a penetration test of your application or IT infrastructure and raise your company’s cybersecurity level.