VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT & PENETRATION TESTING
VAPT services that find what attackers would, and prove it's fixed
Automated scanning plus manual penetration testing across your apps, APIs, network and cloud, with clear fixes and a free re-test.
What is VAPT?
VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) combines automated scanning, which finds known weaknesses, with manual penetration testing, which tries to exploit them the way a real attacker would. The result is a prioritised list of proven risks with fixes across your web apps, mobile apps, APIs, network and cloud.
Scanners find possibilities. We find proof.
An automated scan lists hundreds of possible issues. Our testers confirm which ones an attacker can actually exploit, chain them together, and show the business impact, so your team fixes the right things first.
Every critical finding verified by hand
Reports written in Penarc, with clear fix steps
Re-test and certificate once fixes are in
What we test
Web applications
Portals, dashboards and admin panels.
Mobile apps
Android and iOS apps and their back-ends.
APIs
REST and GraphQL endpoints, auth and rate limits.
Network
External perimeter and internal network.
Cloud
AWS, Azure and GCP configuration and workloads.
Thick client & IoT
Desktop apps, devices and firmware.
The VAPT workflow, start to certification.
Scoping
Assets, test type & rules of engagement
Vulnerability Scanning
Automated discovery of known CVEs & exposures
Manual Penetration Testing
Human exploitation & chained business-logic attacks
Reporting
Severity, proof of exploit & remediation steps
Rescan & Certification
Fixes re-tested, verified & certificate issued
Vulnerability assessment vs penetration testing
| Vulnerability assessment | Penetration testing | |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | Find as many known weaknesses as possible | ✓Prove which weaknesses can be exploited |
| Method | Mostly automated scanning | ✓Mostly manual, attacker-style testing |
| Output | List of possible issues | ✓Verified risks with proof and impact |
| Finds logic flaws | Rarely | ✓Yes |
Testing approaches
| Approach | What the tester knows | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Black box | Nothing, like an outside attacker | Real-world external exposure |
| Grey box | User accounts and some documentation | Most apps; best coverage per rupee |
| White box | Source code and architecture | High-risk systems and deep assurance |
What you get
Who needs VAPT?
Banks, NBFCs, brokers and insurers with RBI, SEBI or IRDAI requirements
SaaS companies preparing for SOC 2 or ISO 27001
Any team launching a new app or major release
Companies after a cloud migration or merger
Why teams choose HostX for VAPT
Manual first
Scanners support our testers; they don't replace them.
Readable reports
Developers know exactly what to fix.
Re-test included
We confirm the fix, not just the finding.
Connected
Findings feed your SOC and compliance evidence.
Frequently asked questions
At least once a year, and after any major release, infrastructure change or cloud migration. Regulators such as RBI, SEBI and IRDAI require periodic VAPT, and the required frequency depends on your entity type and category.
Find out what an attacker would.
Book a consultation. We scope your assets and send a fixed quote within one business day.