Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our VAPT services and security methodology.
General Questions
VAPT stands for Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, a comprehensive cybersecurity testing process used to identify security weaknesses in applications, networks, cloud infrastructure, and systems. Vulnerability Assessment focuses on identifying potential security flaws through automated and manual analysis, while Penetration Testing involves simulating real-world cyberattacks to exploit vulnerabilities and evaluate their actual impact.
Regular VAPT helps organizations identify vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them, protect sensitive customer and business data, improve overall cybersecurity posture, meet regulatory and compliance requirements, and prevent costly security breaches. It's an essential component of any modern cybersecurity strategy.
eVigilantes performs security assessments across web applications, mobile applications (Android & iOS), APIs and microservices, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), enterprise networks and servers, and AI/LLM-powered applications.
Security assessments should be conducted at least once a year, or before launching a new application, after major system updates, infrastructure changes, or after security incidents.
VAPT Process & Methodology
Our process follows a structured methodology aligned with OWASP, NIST, and industry best practices, including: 1. Scope Definition, 2. Reconnaissance, 3. Vulnerability Discovery, 4. Exploitation & Validation, and 5. Risk Analysis & Reporting.
Our security assessments combine automated scanning tools and advanced manual penetration testing. Manual testing allows our experts to uncover complex flaws like business logic flaws, authorization bypass, and privilege escalation that automated scanners often miss.
Our methodologies are designed to minimize risk to production environments. In most cases, testing can be safely conducted on live systems without disruption. We coordinate closely with clients to ensure appropriate safeguards.
VAPT Reports & Compliance
Yes. Our reports are designed to support compliance efforts for ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR security assessments, and more. Each report includes detailed descriptions, CVSS risk ratings, and remediation guidance.
Our reports include both executive-level summaries and detailed technical findings, covering scope, methodology, vulnerability descriptions, proof-of-concept evidence, risk severity ratings, and remediation recommendations.
Yes. Our reports include clear remediation guidance, providing technical explanations, mitigation steps, configuration recommendations, and secure development guidance.
Yes. Once vulnerabilities are remediated, we provide retesting services to verify that issues have been resolved properly and updated reports are issued accordingly.
Engagement & Security
Absolutely. Confidentiality is a top priority. We sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before any engagement, and all technical findings are handled with strict confidentiality.
Source code access is only required for secure code review engagements. For standard VAPT assessments, we typically test the application externally without needing direct access to the source code.
The duration depends on complexity: Small applications take 5–7 days, medium applications 7–14 days, and large enterprise systems 2–3 weeks.
Pricing & Engagement Questions
The cost depends on factors such as size, complexity, number of APIs, authentication roles, and infrastructure. We provide custom quotes tailored to each organization's requirements.
Yes. Clients can request a sample security report to understand the format and quality of our findings before starting an engagement.
Yes. We support organizations with periodic penetration testing, continuous vulnerability scanning, security consulting, and threat modeling.
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