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VAPT & Security Testing — The Complete Hub
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing across your whole attack surface — manual, exploit-driven, CERT-In empanelled.
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Every VAPT asset on this site — guides, tools, evidence, proof and the commercial path — one hop from here.
VAPT combines automated discovery with manual exploitation to find the vulnerabilities attackers actually use. Regulators (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, CERT-In) and enterprise customers increasingly require testing from empanelled or accredited providers, with retest evidence after fixes.
This hub organises CyberSigma's testing content — technique explainers, cost guides, comparisons and service pages for every asset class — into one place.
Who this applies to
- SaaS and product companies facing enterprise security reviews and RFPs.
- BFSI and regulated entities with mandated periodic testing and submissions.
- Teams shipping new apps, APIs or cloud infrastructure; post-incident hardening.
- Triggers: enterprise RFP, regulatory submission, product launch, incident, annual cycle.
The compliance journey
- 1. Understand VAPT — read the guide What testing involves and why manual matters.
- 2. Pick the right scope — read the guide Web, mobile, API, cloud, network, wireless — or red team.
- 3. Budget it — read the guide What VAPT costs in India and what drives price.
- 4. Test & remediate Exploit-driven findings with developer-ready fixes.
- 5. Retest & report Closure evidence in the format your regulator or buyer accepts.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Buying a scan and calling it a pentest — automated tools miss the business-logic and chained flaws that attackers actually use.
- Testing once a year and never after releases — new code and infrastructure changes are exactly where fresh vulnerabilities appear.
- No retest — a report without verified fixes proves nothing to a regulator or enterprise buyer.
- Using a non-empanelled provider for regulatory submissions — many Indian tenders and regulators require CERT-In empanelment.
What it costs and how long it takes
VAPT pricing is scope-driven: the number and type of applications, APIs, networks and cloud environments, and the depth of manual testing. A focused web-app test is far lighter than a full-estate engagement. What matters more than the headline price is whether the testing is manual and exploit-driven, includes proof-of-concept for critical findings, and covers a retest so you can prove closure.
How CyberSigma delivers
- Scoping — define the assets, environments and rules of engagement.
- Testing — automated discovery plus manual exploitation across web, mobile, API, cloud, network and wireless as scoped.
- Reporting — prioritised, developer-ready findings with proof-of-concept for critical issues.
- Retest & closure — verify fixes and issue closure evidence in the format your regulator or buyer accepts.
Frequently asked questions
How often should we run VAPT?
At least annually, plus after major releases or infrastructure changes. Regulated entities (RBI/SEBI/IRDAI) often have explicit frequencies; enterprise contracts increasingly demand annual tests with retest evidence.
What does VAPT cost in India?
Scope drives price: a focused web-app test starts far lower than a full estate. See our cost guide for realistic ranges by asset type and size.
Why does CERT-In empanelment matter?
Government tenders and many regulatory submissions in India require testing from CERT-In empanelled organisations. It also signals vetted methodology and senior delivery.
What do we get at the end?
A prioritised, developer-ready report with proof-of-concept for critical findings, remediation guidance, and a retest with closure evidence — mapped to the framework you need (PCI, ISO, RBI, SEBI, SOC 2).
Talk to a senior auditor
Scoping within 48 hours — CERT-In empanelled, PCI QSA authorised, never junior testers.