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Web Application Penetration Test

(4.7 stars)
• 6 reviews
SKU: 3185

Uncover hidden vulnerabilities in your websites and web apps – before attackers do.

Our CREST-certified UK-based team simulates real-world attacks using a blend of manual testing and automated scanning to expose weak spots and help you fix them fast.

You’ll get clear, practical advice and step-by-step remediation guidance from experts who’ve been doing this since 2010.

For more information about this service or to get a tailored quote for your organisation, please enquire below and one of our experts will be in touch shortly.Enquire about this service
Overview

Why web apps need special attention

Firewalls and filters won’t catch everything.

Web apps are one of the most common breach vectors – and most security controls won’t flag the logic flaws, access issues or injection vulnerabilities that attackers target.

Our Web Application Penetration Test uncovers security gaps you can’t see – but criminals can.

What we test

We assess your web application’s key security controls and common weakness areas, including:

  • Authentication and access controls
  • Session management
  • Input validation and sanitisation
  • Server configuration and encryption
  • Application logic and workflow
  • Common vulnerabilities – such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS) and information leakage

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What you’ll get

A detailed, actionable report written for both technical and business audiences:

  • Executive summary - key risks at a glance for stakeholders
  • Methodology and scope - what was tested and how
  • Vulnerability findings - with consultant commentary and step-by-step remediation advice

Plus, a post-test debrief and the opportunity to ask follow-up questions once the report is issued.

How we test

Our testing follows industry standards like OWASP, OSSTMM and SANS – adapted for real-world effectiveness and practicality.

Every engagement includes manual techniques and expert insight that go far beyond basic scanners.

Testing is performed by UK-based consultants with years of hands-on experience in identifying and exploiting web application flaws.

Who is this service for?

Organisations with a public-facing web application that includes basic dynamic functionality (e.g. contact forms, login pages or search fields). For authenticated testing, multiple applications or complex functionality, contact us for a custom quote.

If a web application firewall is in place, whitelisting will need to be configured.

See what our customers think about this service

“It has been an absolute pleasure working with IT Governance, they made the process from start to finish so straight forward. Loreta explained everything to us and guided us through the process and Peter, who conducted the testing, was helpful and extremely knowledgeable. We will be coming back to IT Governance for all future security testing.”

- Heather Gardner - Trisoft

 

“I would like to express our appreciation for the excellent job Ross Higgins has done pentesting our application.”

 
Benefits

Why choose this service

  • Find hidden weaknesses – uncover flaws that automated scanners and standard controls miss
  • Fix issues fast – get developer-ready reports with clear remediation steps and post-test support
  • Demonstrate due diligence – provide third-party validation of your security posture to clients, partners and auditors
  • Support compliance – aligns with ISO 27001, GDPR, DPA 2018, PCI DSS and other security requirements
  • Work with real experts – manual testing by CREST-certified consultants with deep web app experience

When to test

  • Launching a new website or web application
  • Responding to a security incident
  • Preparing for an audit or certification (e.g. ISO 27001)
  • Meeting regulatory or customer security requirements

Web applications are a leading cause of data breaches – don’t wait until after an incident to take action.

Why IT Governance?

Why work with IT Governance

  • Trusted by UK organisations since 2010
  • CREST-certified testers with deep web application expertise
  • One-to-one expert advice throughout the process
  • Clear, thorough reporting for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Manual verification of all findings – no reliance on automated tools alone

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Customer Reviews

(4.7)stars out of 5
Number Of reviews: 6
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1. on 08/08/2025, said:
5 stars out of 5
Hilmi Tin was like an angel sent to help me. He went above and beyond to help me get through this penetration test. I used to think these tests were them vs us but Hilmi felt like he was on my side the whole time, helping me to understand the threats, advised on how to mitigate, pointing me to online resources and tools to scan myself. We have got through the pen test this year and I’ve learnt some stuff too. Hilmi was not only professional and courteous but also extremely knowledgeable and focused. He found security flaws other people didn’t. Next year I want Hilmi again!
2. on 13/05/2024, said:
5 stars out of 5
We've just concluded an annual, 2 week, Penetration Test programme with IT Governance, & I'm pleased to report that the service on offer remains excellent. Hilmi Tin has been knowledgeable, communicative, & tenacious throughout this programme, actively working alongside our own Developers, Test Analysts, & Test Architects to improve the robustness of our own security protocols, & ensure our SaaS Web Application is appropriately hardened against an array of sophisticated vulnerability exploits. We've grown to rely on the wealth of experience & expertise IT Governance provides, & actively look forward to working with Hilmi & his colleagues in future years.
3. on 26/06/2023, said:
4 stars out of 5
It's good for basic external vulnerability testing. If you need to perform a scan to meet cyber essentials requirements or identify what an external threat actor may see when scanning your web app then this would be suitable. However it won't give you what you want if you want an in-depth scanner which crawls through your web application as an authenticated user, which is what a dynamic application security testing tool would give you. Those tools cost significantly more.
4. on 25/05/2022, said:
5 stars out of 5
It has been an absolute pleasure working with IT Governance, they made the process from start to finish so straight forward. Loreta explained everything to us and guided us through the process and Peter, who conducted the testing, was helpful and extremely knowledgeable. We will be coming back to IT Governance for all future security testing.
5. on 28/01/2022, said:
4 stars out of 5
Required as new pages were added to the website to host our blog page. The pre-engagement and pre-sales process was very easy and simple and the test was delivered in line with our expectations. We actually needed the outcome test report ahead of the originally agreed target date and IT Governance happily accommodated this wish with a comprehensive fast-track. I certainly consider the test costs to represent excellent value for money and can recommend IT Governance to carry out any Pen Test requirement efficiently and to a very high class standard
6. on 02/08/2021, said:
5 stars out of 5
Thorough pen test and report, including report review. 2nd year as a customer and plan to use again.
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