Penetration Test
Case Study: Ethical Hacking to Uncover Hidden Vulnerabilities in an E-commerce Platform.
Client: A regional e-commerce startup preparing for Series A funding.
Challenge:
Investors required a third-party security assessment. The platform had never undergone a formal penetration test and was exposed to high user traffic, payment data, and third-party API integrations.
Our Approach:
We scoped a black-box and grey-box penetration test covering the web application, APIs, and backend infrastructure. Using OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks, we simulated real-world attack vectors including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and privilege escalation.
Solution:
Critical findings included an insecure password reset mechanism and improper input validation. We delivered a detailed report with step-by-step PoCs, severity ratings, and prioritized remediation guidance.
Outcome:
The client fixed 100% of the critical issues within 14 days and passed a retest successfully. They secured funding with a strengthened security profile and now conduct quarterly penetration testing as part of their DevSecOps lifecycle.