Planning & Scoping
Define assets, risk appetite, and testing boundaries.
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
Expose Weaknesses Before Hackers Do
What It Is and Why It’s Important
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) is a proactive approach to uncovering weaknesses in your IT environment, whether in applications, networks, or systems, before they can be exploited by malicious actors. While vulnerability assessment identifies and prioritizes flaws, penetration testing simulates real-world attacks to validate how easily those flaws can be exploited.
In today’s fast-moving digital ecosystem, especially in the UAE where compliance standards are rising, VAPT is essential for protecting sensitive data, preserving customer trust, and maintaining regulatory alignment.
Common Mistakes or Gaps Organizations Make
- Relying solely on automated scans without deep manual testing.
- Conducting one-time assessments instead of regular testing cycles.
- Ignoring post-assessment remediation plans.
- Not testing business logic vulnerabilities or insider threats.
- Treating VAPT as a checkbox activity, not a security culture enabler.
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Common Mistakes or Gaps Organizations Make
Intracyber delivers comprehensive VAPT services using both automated tools and advanced manual techniques. Our team of certified ethical hackers emulates real-world threat actors while ensuring zero disruption to your business operations. We provide a detailed risk-based report, plus strategic remediation plans mapped to industry standards like OWASP, NIST, and ISO.
In the UAE, we align our VAPT approach to local regulatory requirements (such as ADSIC, SIA, and TDRA) to ensure compliance readiness for critical sectors like banking, healthcare, and government.
Our Approach & Methodology
Automated Vulnerability Scanning
Use top-tier tools to flag known CVEs.
Manual Penetration Testing
Simulate sophisticated attack paths missed by scanners.
Business Logic Testing
Evaluate scenarios like privilege escalation, broken access control, etc.
Risk Prioritization
Rank vulnerabilities based on exploitability and business impact.
Reporting & Remediation Guidance
Provide clear, executive-friendly insights and technical remediation steps.
Re-testing
Validate fixes and confirm secure posture.
Real-World Relevance & Impact
A fintech startup in Dubai discovered a critical flaw in its authentication process during a VAPT session conducted by Intracyber. The issue could have led to account takeovers. We not only identified the issue but also helped redesign the authentication logic and policies—preventing a potential breach and preserving user trust.
Optional Extras: Tips, Stats, and Insights
- Stat: 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched vulnerabilities. (Verizon DBIR)
- Tip: Conduct VAPT at least quarterly or after every major application update.
- Insight: Combine black-box and grey-box testing for the most comprehensive results.