GDPR.ie’s API penetration testing service makes finding and fixing security weaknesses in APIs simple, no matter how complex your APIs may be.

API penetration testing is a critical part of the software development process that focuses on assessing the functionality, reliability and security of application programming interfaces (APIs).

By systematically testing API endpoints, data communication, error handling and authentication mechanisms, potential issues can be identified early on, ensuring the seamless integration and interaction between different software components.

API testing helps validate the data flow, performance and compliance of APIs, ensuring they meet industry standards and provide a robust foundation for application development and integration.

GDPR.ie’s manual penetration testing, or exploit testing, builds on vulnerability assessment results to simulating real-world attack methods.

Unlike automated vulnerability scanning, our manual penetration testing is delivered by our highly skilled testers who actively seek to progress vulnerabilities through the cyber kill-chain. They will assess the security of your APIs by employing a combination of tools, techniques and, most importantly, creativity. As a CREST-certified organisation, Blackfoot penetration tests follow an approved, structured methodology.

Our expert testers first establish a deep understanding of the API, its operation and configuration, and the associated operator roles and access permissions.

Our testers will then seek to discover any potentially exploitable vulnerabilities in the application, before testing their exploitability. They’ll also validate whether successful exploitation exposes other areas or provides potential threat routes to other business systems.

Based on clearly defined test objectives, this involves exploring compromised systems to determine whether they host sensitive files or information, allow privilege escalation or permit access to password information which could be used to compromise other systems or internal applications.

GDPR.ie reports its findings along with clear recommendations for prioritised remediation activities.

➜ Tailored test programmes
GDPR.ie’s expert consultants will create the perfect technical assurance programme to meet your needs.

➜ CREST certified
As a CREST-accredited supplier of penetration services, you can be assured that we deliver high-quality testing and vulnerability assessment services.

➜ Expert penetration testers at your service
At GDPR.ie, penetration testing has been the cornerstone of our business. Our seasoned CREST-certified testers bring a wealth of experience to the table, ensuring your cybersecurity testing is in capable hands.

➜ Comprehensive range of testing services
GDPR.ie’s comprehensive range of services provide a complete solution to the find-and-fix challenge.

➜ Innovative techniques to test your defences
GDPR.ie’s team of experts leverage industry-leading techniques to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in your organisation.

➜ Online penetration testing portal
GDPR.ie’s online testing portal provides instant control of your penetration testing programme. Plan and schedule tests, find and fix vulnerabilities, customise reports and dashboards, track and compare results. Our intuitive platform makes finding, fixing and managing vulnerabilities simple.

➜ Clear, concise reporting
Our transparent reporting presents findings in a clear manner, providing you with the insights needed to understand and address penetration testing results.