Web App Pentesting Checklist

Web applications have transformed the way we conduct business, communicate, and interact with each other. But with this convenience comes risk. All too often, applications contain hidden vulnerabilities, which attackers can exploit to steal sensitive data, capture passwords, or worm their way into your network. How big is the problem? Web application hacking was the top vector that led up to an incident, according to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. On average, programmers make “about 15 – 50 errors per 1,000 lines of delivered code.” Whether you are deploying a web app for your own internal use or offering a platform for customers or third parties, it’s crucial to conduct web app pentesting prior to deployment and at regular intervals by expert testers to identify exploitable vulnerabilities that automated scanners may miss. How do you get the most value for your dollar from web application pentesting?

Download our checklist of action items: Web App Pentesting Checklist

You may also be interested in our Security Testing Cheat Sheet.