Web Application Penetration Testing for AWS Companies

A compromised app through AWS can result in stolen session IDs, account information theft, data breaches, and malicious code being implanted on websites.

Rhymetec’s Web Application Penetration Testing allows cloud based organizations to test the security state of their applications, specifically designed through AWS.

The assessment can help organizations identify and correct vulnerabilities to protect from harmful attacks, and should be used as part of an ongoing strategy to support the organization’s software development lifecycle.

Web Application Penetration Testing Phases Our Penetration Testers execute a thorough, well thought out project that consists of several phases.

1. Planning and Preparation: Before starting a web application test, the testers and their clients should verify parameters required to conduct the test in a manner that will provide the best outcome for the client. This is done through a kickoff call and being in contact directly with the tester. One of the largest decisions during this stage is determining what accounts are going to be used to simulate an attack. Rhymetec has several use cases we can share, or the client can choose one that makes the most sense.

2. Discovery: In this phase, teams perform different types of reconnaissance on their target. The tester will utilize the application as an unauthenticated user as well as with credentials if credentialed testing is desired. The web application is crawled to find hidden content and enumerate as much data as possible utilizing the original test cases.

3. Penetration Attempt and Exploitation:Both automated and manual penetration testing are performed to determine weakness in the application. Response is reviewed and critical functions are mapped to find different paths to escalation. The OWASP Testing Guide is to create test cases for this phase. Any critical findings are immediately presented to customers to reduce risk of attacks occurring against critical findings.

4. Analysis and Reporting: The tester will input findings into the internal documentation system as the test progresses. Examples of exploits and weaknesses are presented in a standardized report that include details about findings and how to remediate them. The report is created with both an executive summary for C-Level staff and detailed findings areas where developers can take action on findings.

5. Retest: Included in your Web Application is a retesting window that allows you to work on findings you feel should be remediated soon. The tester will work with you if any questions arise regarding the original finding and retest the original findings requested. At the end of the retesting window, a new report is created with updated progress.

Benefits of a Web App Penetration Test for your AWS Software/App

• Gain a detailed view of security weaknesses to better protect systems and data from attack
• Discover the information that systems are leaking
• Mitigate critical vulnerabilities before an attacker can gain access
• Allow your developers to focus on other issues and to meet deadlines
• Meet compliance requirements faster and more efficiently

What to Expect from a Web App Pen Test

• Immediate notification of critical findings in AWS
• Executive Presentation of initial findings in AWS
• Detailed Findings and Remediation in your AWS application
• Retesting of initial findings in your AWS application
• A final report with updated findings
• Final and Executive Summary