When Should You Conduct VAPT?

Before Security or Compliance Audits

Conduct VAPT before audits such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS to identify and remediate vulnerabilities early.

Before Major Product or Feature Launches

Testing new applications, APIs, or infrastructure helps ensure security weaknesses are addressed before going live.

After Infrastructure or Cloud Changes

Significant updates to cloud environments, servers, or networks can introduce new risks that should be validated through penetration testing.

To Meet Enterprise Customer Security Requirements

Many enterprise clients require penetration testing reports during vendor risk assessments or security reviews.

As Part of Annual Security Hygiene

Regular penetration testing helps organizations maintain a proactive security posture against evolving cyber threats.

After a Security Incident or Breach

Following an incident, VAPT helps uncover root vulnerabilities and validates whether security controls are functioning effectively.

AuditVisor’s VAPT Approach

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Scope Definition & Threat Modeling

We work closely with your technical and business teams to define:

  • Assets in scope (web apps, APIs, mobile apps, cloud, network)
  • Threat scenarios relevant to your industry
  • Compliance or customer-driven testing requirements

Vulnerability Assessment

  • Automated and manual vulnerability scans
  • ⁠Configuration and security control review
  • dentification of known CVEs and misconfigurations

Penetration Testing

  • Manual exploitation attempts by certified security professionals
  • OWASP Top 10, SANS, and industry-aligned testing
  • Validation of real-world attack paths and impact

Risk Rating & Reporting

  • Clear severity classification (Critical / High / Medium / Low)
  • Business impact mapping, not just technical findings
  • Executive summary for leadership

Remediation Support & Re-testing

  • Practical remediation guidance
  • Fix validation through re-testing
  • Closure reports for audits and customer assurance

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Types of VPAT We Offer

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Web Application VAPT

Identify and fix security vulnerabilities in your web applications to prevent data breaches, unauthorized access, and application-level attacks.

API Security Testing

Secure your APIs against misuse and attacks by validating authentication, data exposure, and integration vulnerabilities across systems.

Mobile Application VAPT (iOS & Android)

Protect mobile apps from threats like data leakage, insecure storage, and reverse engineering to ensure user data and app integrity.

Network & Infrastructure VAPT

Detect weaknesses in your network, servers, and IT infrastructure to prevent unauthorized access, lateral movement, and system compromise.

Cloud Security Testing (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Assess cloud configurations and security controls to eliminate misconfigurations, data exposure risks, and compliance gaps in your cloud environment.

Red Team / Scenario-Based Testing (On Request)

Simulate real-world cyberattacks to test your organization’s detection, response, and resilience against advanced persistent threats.

Why AuditVisor for VAPT?

Compliance-Aligned Testing

Designed to support ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and DPDPA readiness

Manual + Automated Testing

No scan-only reports

Business-Centric Reporting

Security findings that leadership understands

Consulting + Assurance Model

We help you fix, not just find

Audit-Ready Outputs

Reports accepted by auditors and enterprise customers

Frequently Asked Questions on VAPT (Penetration Testing)

What is VAPT and why is it important?

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) helps identify and exploit security weaknesses in applications, networks, and infrastructure before malicious attackers can take advantage of them.

⁠How often should an organization conduct penetration testing?

Most organizations perform penetration testing annually, but it is also recommended after major application releases, infrastructure changes, or before compliance audits such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001.

⁠What systems can be tested during a VAPT engagement?

Penetration testing can be conducted on web applications, APIs, mobile apps, cloud infrastructure, internal and external networks, and other internet-facing systems.

Does VAPT support compliance requirements?

Yes, VAPT is often required or recommended for compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other security standards.

Will penetration testing disrupt our production systems?

Professional penetration testing is conducted in a controlled manner to minimize disruption, and testing windows can be scheduled to avoid operational impact.

What deliverables do we receive after penetration testing?

Organizations receive a detailed report including identified vulnerabilities, proof-of-concept evidence, risk severity ratings, and actionable remediation recommendations.

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