Web applications are one of the most common types of
software in use today. Due to their complexity and ubiquity, web applications
represent unique security challenges to an organisation. Modern web
applications handle increasingly sensitive data, so it is important to ensure
that they do not introduce significant risk to you.
Web applications include websites and programs that “utilizes web browsers and web technology to perform tasks over the Internet”
What is a web application penetration test?
A web application penetration test aims to:
- Uncover vulnerabilities and insecure functionality
- Identify the OWASP top 10 most critical security risks
- Identify additional security issues resulting from insecure development practices in the design, coding and publishing of software or a website
This generally includes:
- Testing user authentication to verify that accounts cannot compromise data
- Assessing the web applications for flaws and vulnerabilities, such as broken authentication and security misconfiguration
- Confirming the secure configuration of web browsers and identifying features that can cause vulnerabilities
- Safeguarding web server security and database server security.
The vulnerabilities are presented in a report that allows
you to assess the relative business risk that they represent along with the required
remedial action. These can then be resolved in line with your budget and risk
appetite.
Louise McCormack, Timbateq Limited
I had the pleasure of attending a workshop, Cybercrime- what can go wrong? as part of the #LBF (Leicester Business Festival) . I found the course to be relaxed yet informative, with Trevor’s warm and friendly style, I was able to participate without any inhibition. His knowledge has proved valuable, allowing a proactive and productive implementation of new processes in the work place.
Louise McCormack
Avtar Singh, Oadby PC Repairs Ltd
I’ve been to 2 of Trevor’s seminars/lectures recently and both werebrilliant; engaging, informative and highly worthwhile, I woulddefinitely recommend them to anyone wanting to learn more about Cybersecurity.
Avtar Singh
Oadby PC Repairs Ltd
Sue Grogan, Joined-Up Working
Trevor hosts all my important information on a cloud storagesystem for me. If there’s a problem, which there was at my end acouple of months ago, the system flags this up and then I get a callfrom Trevor. He sorted it out very quickly which was a relief for me! His knowledge of cybersecurity is amazing too, if a little scary………..
Sue Grogan
Julie Jordan-Spence – FSB
Trevor is concise, professional and extremely knowledgeable in all of his subjects. He recently gave a very interesting and thought provoking talk to the Federation of Small Business Virtual Networking group that I host here in Leicester, on the subject of Cyber crime. It stimulated many questions and much discussion, all of which made for a very positive meeting.
Julie Jordan-Spence
Alex Cachia – Web Nerd
Trevor travelled down to Kent in July (2022) to give a talk for CodeHarbour regarding his expertise in cyber security. His talk was incredible and opened up many discussions around web hacking and what we, as developers, can do to prevent it. I know who I’ll be calling if I get hacked that’s for sure!
Alex Cachia
Louisa Sando-Patel, Bright Owl Copywriting & Communications
Trevor is an expert when it comes to cybersecurity. Over the years, Trevor has given sound advice to help me protect my website from spam-bots and other security threats. If you’re looking to protect your IT systems and your website, I highly recommend speaking to Trevor.
Louisa Sando-Patel
Debbie Porter – Destination Digital Marketing
Just like A&E, the emergency services or call centres, Trevor must be often on the receiving end of somebody in distress who gets in touch with a cyber security issue and needs help **right now**. And just like James Bond, a lot of what he deals with ‘remains classified’.
I had met Trevor on FSB zoom networking sessions, and so had become aware of him and his ‘white hat’. I found myself with a pressing need to sort out an issue that had cropped up via a bad actor. I got in touch with Trevor and he responded really quickly, which in itself is a really important thing when you find yourself in crisis.
He quickly laid out a clear plan of action for the problem in hand that would keep me operating on the right side of the law whilst dealing with the security issue in hand.
I would recommend Trevor to anyone with any form of cyber security breach issue, or anyone who needs a security audit. He gave me solid advice and a clear plan to follow and in a world of sharks, he’s a dependable person to trust.
Debbie Porter