Penetration Testing & Security Assessment
Adversarial security testing of your infrastructure and applications to identify and validate real-world attack vectors before they can be exploited.
Timeline
2-4 weeks
Investment
$10,000 - $60,000
Deliverables
5 items
Process Steps
5 phases
Overview
Penetration testing evaluates the security of your entire technical infrastructure, not just smart contracts. Web applications, APIs, wallet integrations, key management systems, and network infrastructure are all potential attack vectors. A comprehensive security assessment identifies vulnerabilities before attackers do.
Our penetration testing methodology follows OWASP and PTES standards, adapted for the specific threat landscape of crypto and Web3 platforms. We test web application security (XSS, CSRF, injection, authentication bypass), API security (rate limiting, authentication, data exposure), infrastructure security (network segmentation, access controls, configuration weaknesses), and crypto-specific vectors (wallet integration security, key management, transaction signing).
Crypto platforms face unique security challenges that traditional penetration testing firms may not fully address. Hot wallet security, multi-signature implementation, key management procedures, and integration with blockchain nodes all require specialized expertise. We evaluate these components against both technical best practices and regulatory expectations.
Our reporting follows industry standards including CVSS scoring for each finding, proof-of-concept demonstrations where safe to do so, prioritized remediation guidance, and executive summaries suitable for board-level reporting. We also provide compliance-aligned reports for organizations pursuing SOC 2, ISO 27001, or regulatory security requirements.
What is included
Our process
Reconnaissance
We map your full attack surface including web applications, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and external integrations.
Vulnerability Assessment
We identify vulnerabilities through both automated security scanning and manual exploitation techniques.
Controlled Exploitation
We safely demonstrate vulnerabilities to assess real-world exploitability and business impact.
Detailed Reporting
We deliver comprehensive findings with CVSS scoring, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and prioritized remediation guidance.
Verification & Attestation
We verify that critical vulnerabilities have been remediated and provide compliance attestation.
Service details
Investment
$10,000 - $60,000
Timeline
2-4 weeks
Deliverables
- Comprehensive penetration test report with CVSS scoring
- Executive summary for leadership and board
- Prioritized remediation roadmap
- Compliance attestation letter
- Post-remediation verification testing and report
Best for
Why this matters
Regulatory examinations increasingly include security assessments. Custody license applications in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the EU require evidence of security testing. Exchange partnerships and institutional client relationships require demonstrated security posture.
The threat landscape for crypto platforms continues to evolve. Attackers specifically target crypto businesses because of the immediate financial reward from successful exploits. Regular penetration testing is not a one-time exercise but an ongoing requirement for any platform that holds or processes digital assets.
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirements
Key regulatory requirements for this service across major jurisdictions.
Global Standards
- SOC 2 Type II compliance framework
- ISO 27001 information security management alignment
- CVSS v3.1 vulnerability scoring standard
- OWASP Top 10 and PTES methodology coverage
United Arab Emirates
- VARA cybersecurity module requirements
- Annual penetration testing requirement
- Critical vulnerability remediation within 30 days
- Security testing report submission to VARA
Singapore
- MAS Technology Risk Management (TRM) Guidelines compliance
- Annual penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
- Crypto-specific attack vector testing
- Incident response plan validation
Hong Kong
- SFC technology risk requirements for VATP
- Annual security assessment and audit
- Proof of remediation for vulnerabilities
- Independent security testing provider certification
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