Application Security Testing Services

Application security is tested using a variety of activities, including white-box (with access to code) and black-box approaches. These include SAST and DAST (static and dynamic application security testing, respectively), software composition analysis, etc. Notably, these activities are performed at different development and maintenance stages, including manual and automated methods.

With the rising role of the cloud, as well as the interactive emphasis in Web 2.0 and the advent of IoT devices, the space for potential attacks has increased. Application security testing allows taking timely measures against possible breaches, data leakage, DoS (denial of service), and other threats without waiting for issues to happen.

Application vulnerability testing is a process of assessing application security aimed at diagnosing and documenting possible weak spots – ranging from code bugs to misconfigurations or missing security features. These activities rely on manual and automated methods and are part of a broader security strategy.

In general, yes, because there are two main reasons to secure the application with pen testing: the business/functional considerations (avoiding denial of service) and data security compliance. With the latter, the more sensitive or confidential data your app deals with, the more rigorous penetration testing should be. We at Relevant, however, advise against half-measures and advocate for full-scale security testing, including pen tests.

In an ideal risk-based approach, security testing is performed throughout the SDLC (software development life cycle). At the development stage, SAST (static security testing) is run, with SCA (software component analysis) done concurrently and later at the integration stage. Starting with the UAT stage, dynamic testing and mobile-specific methods are introduced, and RASP (runtime application self-protection) is in production.

While some of the methods of black-box security testing rely on relatively modest amounts of coding, most of the activities performed as part of the security testing routine require in-depth coding skills, especially in creating automated tests, as well as in multiple pen testing methods. At the same time, some aspects of security testing, such as SAST, are by definition, linked to working with code.

In general, pen testing is more complex when it comes to mobile applications because it needs to account for native and hybrid apps, as well as for different platforms, from iOS to Android. In addition, mobile devices interact with mobile-specific entities, such as app stores, microphones and cameras, Bluetooth, and so on, so mobile app penetration testing relies on permutations of different techniques to check data storage, communication, authentication, or reverse engineering risks.

As a mobile application security testing company, we have completed multiple projects that involved security testing as an inseparable part of the scope. These projects are the backbone of our Clutch rating, which you can access to see past customers’ testimonials; some of these customers come from highly regulated industries that require security testing to be an absolute priority.

We use the Time & Resources pricing model for all of our services, including application security testing, so that you only pay for the actual work hours performed by the actual number of experts. Hourly rates are multiplied by the amount of time in the invoices, which you receive every two weeks with detailed scope descriptions.

The complexity and scale of the application that needs to be evaluated affect how much a penetration test will cost. The nature of your app, the scope of the pen test, the methodology or types of tools used, the degree of expertise of the cybersecurity professionals, whether the test is conducted onsite or offsite, and whether or not retests and remediation services will be offered all affect how secure your application is. You can get in touch with Relevant to request a quote.

There are several essential stages: scanning, analysis, exploitation, and reporting. The Scanning and analysis include a variety of workflows, from static to dynamic, as well as network assessment and reverse engineering, where necessary. Finally, reporting aims to provide the required information to the developer team to fix the issues.

At Relevant, we have a nine years history of working with projects from industries where application security is a staple, including fintech, proptech, insurance, and healthcare, with an overall 9/10 customer satisfaction score – due to security being ingrained in our development culture and a high (92%) share of experienced middle/senior experts on board, we focus specifically on covering all the possible best practices. In addition, Relevant is not simply an application security testing company but covers the development part, as well, to provide a holistic approach without silos.

There are a number of challenges that warrant professional involvement. First of all, security testing does not work with a clearly predefined metric or direction to observe, instead catching threats from all possible (and unpredictable) directions. This means there can be no priority trade-offs, especially since almost every feasible project involves legacy code with its accrued technical debt, and there is no single tool to address all possible vulnerabilities. All of this means high-level expertise is required.

Our offices are in Warsaw, Poland, and Lviv, Ukraine. We recruit top experts from various countries for remote work and currently employ more than 150 people. More than 200 businesses have used our services during the last nine years.