We’ll contact you within one business day to schedule a no-obligation scoping meeting. Together, we’ll determine which APIs, endpoints, authentication mechanisms, and integrations need to be examined, and we’ll agree on a suitable schedule.

APIs often process sensitive data and serve as the link between critical systems. A vulnerable API can give attackers access to data, functionalities, or underlying systems. An API penetration test identifies these risks early on.

An API penetration test:

• Identifies vulnerabilities before attackers discover them.
• Checks authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Protects sensitive data from unauthorized access.
• Reduces the risk of data breaches and security incidents.

This will give you insight into the true resilience of your API landscape.

The appropriate frequency depends on changes within the API environment and the organization's risk profile.

A new penetration test is recommended:

• For new APIs or endpoints.
• After major application updates.
• After changes to authentication or authorization.
• Periodically for business-critical APIs.
• After integrations with external systems.

The results of our penetration test will help you determine when additional or repeat tests are necessary.

Afterward, you’ll receive an executive summary, a technical report with findings and risk assessments, an overview of recommended improvements, and a consultation with one of our ethical hackers. This will give you immediate insight into the key risks and next steps.

The turnaround time depends on the number of endpoints, the complexity of the API, and the chosen test scenario. An API penetration test typically takes a few days, including preparation, execution, reporting, and explanation.

The exact scope varies by environment, but generally includes:

• Authentication
• Authorizations
• API endpoints
• Token Management
• Session Management
• Input Validation
• Rate limiting
• Business logic
• External links
• API gateways

During the scope meeting, we determine which components are included in the study.

Common findings include insufficient authorization controls, weak authentication, exposed endpoints, insecure configurations, missing rate limiting, inadequate input validation, and errors in business logic. These vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access to data or functionality.