Welcome to the Penetration Testing Program

"Welcome to HZ Cybersecurity's Penetration Testing program. At HZ Cybersecurity, we specialize in simulating real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities within your system and provide detailed reports to help strengthen your security posture."

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What is Penetration Testing?

Penetration Testing, often referred to as pen testing, is a simulated cyberattack conducted by ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities in an organization's systems, networks, or applications. This process mimics the tactics and techniques of malicious attackers to assess the security posture and uncover weaknesses that could be exploited.

The primary goal of penetration testing is to help organizations strengthen their defenses by proactively identifying and addressing security flaws before they can be exploited by real attackers. Pen testing provides a detailed report highlighting vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and actionable recommendations for remediation. It is an essential component of a robust cybersecurity strategy.

Penetration testing benefits organizations by ensuring compliance with industry standards, improving overall security, and protecting sensitive data. It also provides valuable insights into how a real-world attacker might exploit vulnerabilities, helping organizations stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats.

Penetration Testing Charges Based on Severity

Report a vulnerability and earn charges based on its severity. Charges are available in multiple currencies.

Severity Charges (INR) Charges (USD) Estimated Time Scope of Testing
Info ₹5,000 $70 1 Day Informational Vulnerabilities
Low ₹10,000 $150 1-2 Days Basic Web Security
Medium ₹20,000 $250 2-3 Days Web Application
Phishing Simulation ₹25,000 $300 2-3 Days Simulated Phishing Attacks
High ₹50,000 $600 3-5 Days Web & Application
Mobile App Pen Test ₹40,000 $500 4-6 Days Mobile Application Security
API Security Testing ₹30,000 $400 3-4 Days API Security & Vulnerability Testing
Social Engineering Test ₹35,000 $450 4-6 Days Testing Human Vulnerabilities
Cloud Security Assessment ₹75,000 $900 5-7 Days Cloud Infrastructure & App Testing
Critical ₹1,00,000 $1200 5-7 Days Full Network, Web & Application
Re-Test ₹15,000 $200 3-5 Days Retesting after Fixes
Comprehensive Pen Test ₹2,00,000 $2500 10-15 Days Full Scope Network & Application Pen Test

Penetration Testing Charges Based on Severity

At HZ Cybersecurity, our penetration testing charges are structured based on the severity of the vulnerabilities identified. This ensures transparency and fairness, while also reflecting the criticality of the issues discovered during the testing process.

Severity Level Description Charges (Approx.)
Low Minor vulnerabilities with minimal impact on system functionality or security. ₹2,000 - ₹4,000 / $30 - $50 per issue
Medium Vulnerabilities that could potentially be exploited but require specific conditions. ₹6,000 - ₹10,000 / $80 - $150 per issue
High Critical vulnerabilities that can significantly compromise system security. ₹12,000 - ₹20,000 / $150 - $250 per issue
Critical Severe vulnerabilities that pose an immediate and serious threat to the system. ₹30,000+ / $350+ per issue

Payment Terms and Conditions

Our payment structure is designed to ensure transparency and fairness. We believe in providing quality services, and thus, the payment for our bug checking and security analysis services is due after the completion of the work. Once the tasks are completed and you are satisfied with the results, the payment will be processed according to the agreed terms. This ensures that you only pay for the services rendered to your satisfaction.

Payment Method

We accept payments in various currencies such as INR, USD through secure payment methods. Detailed invoices will be provided, reflecting the services rendered and the corresponding charges. Our goal is to offer a hassle-free payment process to maintain a strong and transparent working relationship with our clients.

Penetration Testing Process

1

Initial Assessment

Our experts perform a comprehensive evaluation of your system architecture, reviewing documentation, and identifying potential entry points for vulnerabilities.

  • System architecture review
  • Documentation analysis
  • Entry point identification
  • Risk assessment
2

Automated Scanning

We utilize advanced automated tools to scan for common vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations across your infrastructure.

  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Configuration analysis
  • Security baseline check
  • Automated testing
3

Manual Testing

Our security experts conduct thorough manual testing to identify complex vulnerabilities that automated tools might miss.

  • Penetration testing
  • Business logic testing
  • Authentication testing
  • Access control verification
4

Validation & Analysis

Each discovered vulnerability is carefully validated and analyzed to confirm its existence and assess its potential impact.

  • Vulnerability verification
  • Impact assessment
  • Risk classification
  • Exploit potential evaluation
5

Documentation & Reporting

Comprehensive reports are prepared detailing all findings, including severity levels, proof of concepts, and remediation recommendations.

  • Detailed documentation
  • Proof of concept
  • Remediation steps
  • Priority recommendations

Note: If the project is small (e.g., a single website or application), the testing process will be completed faster. However, for complex or enterprise-level projects, it may take longer to ensure thorough testing.

Week 1

Initial Assessment & Planning

Week 2-3

Automated Scanning & Analysis

Week 4-5

Manual Testing & Validation

Week 6

Final Report & Recommendations

Penetration Testing Tools and Resources

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Burp Suite

Burp Suite is a powerful web vulnerability scanner used to identify security risks in web applications. It can automatically detect issues like SQL injection, XSS, and other critical vulnerabilities.

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OWASP ZAP

OWASP ZAP is an open-source security tool designed for penetration testing of web applications. It helps detect vulnerabilities such as XSS, SQL injection, and other web application security flaws.

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Nmap

Nmap is a network discovery tool used for scanning and identifying vulnerabilities within networks, servers, and devices. It helps identify open ports and security issues in the network infrastructure.

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Nikto

Nikto is an open-source web server scanner that helps identify security vulnerabilities and configuration issues in web servers, including outdated software, dangerous files, and other vulnerabilities.

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Metasploit

Metasploit is a framework used to test the security of systems. It provides tools for penetration testing, including exploits, payloads, and scanners.

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Wireshark

Wireshark is a network protocol analyzer that captures and inspects data packets flowing across the network. It helps identify security vulnerabilities, traffic patterns, and network issues.

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Acunetix

Acunetix is an automated web application security testing tool that performs vulnerability scanning, such as detecting XSS, SQL injection, and other flaws in web applications.

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Aircrack-ng

Aircrack-ng is a suite of tools used for auditing wireless networks. It helps crack WEP and WPA-PSK encryption keys, and performs various tests on Wi-Fi security.

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Kali Linux

Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed for penetration testing and security auditing. It comes with a variety of pre-installed tools for security testing.

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Nessus

Nessus is a vulnerability scanner used for detecting vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and web applications. It helps to identify configuration issues, security holes, and outdated software.

Common Web Application Vulnerabilities

SQL Injection

Description: SQL Injection occurs when malicious SQL code is inserted into an input field, potentially compromising the backend database. Attackers can manipulate SQL queries to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Impact: Data loss, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential compromise of the entire database.

Example: An attacker can input the following payload in a login form: ' OR 1=1 -- , which bypasses authentication and gives access to the application.

Prevention: Use prepared statements and parameterized queries, validate and sanitize user inputs, and implement Web Application Firewalls (WAF).

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description: XSS allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. These scripts can execute in the user's browser, stealing session cookies, login credentials, or redirecting users to malicious websites.

Impact: Data theft, session hijacking, and redirection to malicious sites. It can also be used to perform actions on behalf of the user without their consent.

Example Attack: An attacker can inject a script like <script>alert('XSS Attack')</script> into a comment field, which will execute in the victim's browser.

Prevention: Sanitize user inputs, use Content Security Policy (CSP), and escape output to prevent script execution.

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Description: CSRF exploits the trust a user has for a particular website by tricking them into making a request they did not intend. It forces authenticated users to perform actions on a site without their consent.

Impact: Unauthorized actions such as changing account settings, making financial transactions, or modifying sensitive information.

Example Attack: An attacker can trick a user into clicking a link that changes their email address or transfers money from their account.

Prevention: Use anti-CSRF tokens, implement SameSite cookies, and validate the origin of requests to prevent unauthorized actions.

Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Description: RCE vulnerabilities allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a vulnerable server. This can lead to the complete compromise of the system, including data theft, unauthorized access, and even full control over the server.

Impact: Complete system compromise, data theft, malware installation, and unauthorized access to the server and its resources.

Example Attack: An attacker can upload a malicious PHP file to a vulnerable server, which when executed, can give the attacker full control over the server.

Prevention: Ensure that only authorized users can upload files, validate and sanitize uploaded files, and restrict the execution of dangerous file types.

Insecure Deserialization

Description: Insecure deserialization occurs when data is deserialized without proper validation. Attackers can inject malicious objects that can compromise the application, leading to remote code execution or data manipulation.

Impact: Remote code execution, data manipulation, and unauthorized access to the application.

Example Attack: An attacker can send a maliciously crafted object that, when deserialized, executes harmful code on the server.

Prevention: Validate and sanitize serialized data, use digital signatures to ensure integrity, and avoid deserializing untrusted data.

Directory Traversal

Description: Directory traversal allows attackers to access files and directories outside the web root folder by manipulating file paths.

Impact: Unauthorized access to sensitive files and system information.

Example Attack: Using "../" sequences to navigate to restricted directories: ../../etc/passwd

Prevention: Validate file paths, use whitelisting, and restrict file system access.

Unrestricted File Upload

Description: Allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server.

Impact: Server compromise, malware distribution, and defacement.

Example Attack: Uploading a PHP shell disguised as an image file.

Prevention: Validate file types, implement file size limits, and scan uploaded files for malware.

Authentication Bypass

Description: Flaws that allow attackers to bypass login mechanisms and gain unauthorized access.

Impact: Unauthorized access to user accounts and admin panels.

Example Attack: Manipulating cookies or session tokens to impersonate other users.

Prevention: Implement strong authentication mechanisms, session management, and access controls.

XML External Entity (XXE)

Description: Vulnerability in XML processing that allows inclusion of external entities.

Impact: Server-side file disclosure, denial of service, and internal network scanning.

Example Attack: Including malicious external entities in XML input to read sensitive files.

Prevention: Disable XML external entity processing and validate XML input.

Penetration Testing Report Example

Penetration Testing Program

Penetration Testing Report

Title: Comprehensive Security Assessment of Web Application

Severity: High

Risk Level: Critical

Impact: Potential unauthorized access, data breaches, and system compromise.

Description

The penetration testing identified multiple vulnerabilities within the web application, including SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Insecure Deserialization. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access, steal sensitive data, and compromise the system.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Navigate to the login page at https://example.com/login.
  2. Enter the following payload in the username field: ' OR 1=1 --
  3. Submit the login form.
  4. Observe that the payload bypasses authentication, confirming the SQL Injection vulnerability.

Technical Details

  • Affected URL: https://example.com/login
  • Payload Used: ' OR 1=1 --
  • Vulnerability Type: SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Insecure Deserialization
  • Attack Vector: Unsanitized user input in various fields allows execution of malicious code.
  • Exploitation Impact: An attacker can gain unauthorized access, steal data, and execute arbitrary code.

Remediation Steps

  • Sanitize and escape all user inputs before processing them to prevent injection attacks.
  • Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts.
  • Perform validation both on the client-side and server-side to ensure only safe inputs are accepted.
  • Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests to identify and resolve similar vulnerabilities.

Impact Assessment

The identified vulnerabilities pose a critical threat to the security of the application and its users. If exploited, they could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and potential system compromise. Immediate action is required to mitigate the risks.

Suggested Remediation Deadline

Due to the high severity of these vulnerabilities, we recommend addressing these issues within 7 days.

Penetration Testing Summary

  • Total Vulnerabilities Identified: 10
  • Critical Vulnerabilities: 3
  • High Severity Vulnerabilities: 4
  • Medium Severity Vulnerabilities: 2
  • Low Severity Vulnerabilities: 1

Conclusion

This penetration testing report highlights critical vulnerabilities within the web application. We recommend implementing the suggested remediation steps and conducting a follow-up test to ensure the vulnerabilities are effectively resolved.

Suggested Charges

Based on the severity and potential impact of the identified vulnerabilities, we propose a charge of $3000 for the comprehensive security assessment and responsible reporting of the issues.