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Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

Discover security vulnerabilities before attackers do. ITSEC CREST-certified pentesters deliver UAE's most comprehensive VAPT services — with a 98% critical vulnerability detection rate across 500+ assessments, zero post-remediation breaches, and VARA TLPT-ready red team capability. From network and application testing to blockchain smart contract audits and cloud security assessments.
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ISO 27001 Certified
15+ Years Excellence
50+ Experts CISSP, CEH, OSCP
100% Pass Rate VARA Audits
TRUSTED BY LEADING ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS UAE & GCC

500+ Penetration Tests Completed for 150+ Organizations

500+
Critical vulnerabilities detected
98%
Critical Vulnerability Detection
15+
Years of Excellence
0
Post-Remediation Breaches

Testing and Assessment Services

Our VAPT services deliver a thorough security evaluation across infrastructure, applications, networks, and blockchain systems — identifying vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. Every engagement combines automated scanning with expert manual testing by CREST-certified specialists, producing regulator-defensible findings with CVSS-scored risk matrices and prioritised remediation roadmaps. Aligned with VARA cybersecurity requirements, NESA, DFSA, and DESC frameworks. Free retesting included on all engagements.

Identify Security Holes

Ongoing information on security holes of infrastructure and critical assets

Discover New Vulnerabilities

Identification of new vulnerabilities in your IT environment

Expert Remediation

Recommendations on how to remediate discovered vulnerabilities

Cloud Security

Cloud environment inspection for security deficiencies

Protect Reputation

Avoidance of reputation damage and revenue loss

Comprehensive Reports

Detailed reports with in-depth information on identified issues
VAPT Methodology Section

Our VAPT Methodology

A proven 6-step approach following OWASP, PTES, and NIST frameworks to
deliver comprehensive security assessments.

1

Scoping & Planning

Define testing objectives, scope boundaries, and success criteria with your team.

2

Reconnaissance

Gather intelligence about your infrastructure, applications, and potential attack vectors.

3

Vulnerability Discovery

Identify security weaknesses using automated scanning and manual testing techniques.

4

Exploitation & Validation

Safely exploit vulnerabilities to validate impact and assess real-world risk.

5

Analysis & Reporting

Document findings with severity ratings, evidence, and business impact analysis.

6

Remediation Support

Provide actionable guidance and verify fixes through complimentary retesting.

Industry Certifications

Our team holds the highest industry certifications for penetration testing

CREST
Certified Penetration Testing
ISO 27001
Information Security
OSCP / CEH
Team Certifications
NESA / VARA
UAE Compliance Expert

Our VAPT Services

Penetration Testing

Real-world simulated cyber attacks to discover vulnerabilities before malicious actors do. Our CREST-certified pentesters use the same techniques as real threat actors — identifying weaknesses across your network, applications, cloud infrastructure, and blockchain systems. Every engagement delivers a regulator-defensible report with CVSS risk scoring, remediation guidance, and free retest to confirm fixes.

Types of Penetration Testing:

VARA TLPT (Threat-Led Penetration Testing) — mandatory for VARA-licensed VASPs; adversarial red team simulation against live systems scoped to VARA cybersecurity requirements

Web Application Penetration Testing — OWASP Top 10, business logic flaws, authentication bypass, and API abuse for fintech and VASP platforms

Mobile Application Penetration Testing - iOS and Android security assessment

Network & Infrastructure Testing - Comprehensive network security evaluation

Blockchain & Smart Contract Penetration Testing — EVM exploit simulation, DeFi attack vectors, wallet security, and VARA-scoped virtual asset platform testing

Proven Results:
98%
Success rate in finding critical vulnerabilities
500+
Penetration tests completed
Zero
Breaches post-remediation
Vulnerability Assessment

Systematic scanning and analysis to discover security weaknesses before they can be exploited. Our vulnerability assessments cover your entire infrastructure with risk-based CVSS scoring, prioritised remediation roadmaps, and 72-hour report delivery. Aligned with NESA, VARA, DFSA, and DESC frameworks. All findings retested at no additional cost.

Assessment Coverage:

Network infrastructure and systems vulnerability scanning

Operating system and software patch analysis

Configuration review and hardening recommendations

72-hour report delivery with executive summary, CVSS-scored findings, and technical remediation guidance

DDoS Testing

Controlled, realistic DDoS attack simulations to validate your defenses and incident response capabilities. We test your infrastructure's resilience against various types of denial-of-service attacks without impacting your business operations.

DDoS Testing Types:

Volumetric attack simulation (UDP floods, ICMP floods)

Protocol-based attacks (SYN floods, Ping of Death)

Application layer attacks (HTTP floods, Slowloris)

Mitigation validation and response time testing

Ransomware Testing

Real ransomware attack simulation to test the effectiveness of your security measures and incident response. Using safe, controlled methods, we evaluate your organization's ability to detect, contain, and recover from ransomware attacks.

Testing Includes:

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) effectiveness

Backup and recovery process validation

Lateral movement prevention testing

User awareness and social engineering resistance

Cloud Security Assessment

Evaluation of AWS, Azure, and GCP environments based on industry best practices and security benchmarks. We identify misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and security gaps specific to cloud infrastructure.

Cloud Assessment Scope:

IAM policies and privilege escalation risks

Storage bucket and database security configuration

Network security groups and VPC configuration

Compliance mapping (CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001)

Custom Scenario Attack Assessment

Tailored attack scenarios based on your organization-specific threats and industry risks. We design and execute custom attack simulations that mirror the exact threats your organization faces, providing realistic insights into your security readiness.

Custom Scenarios Include:

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) simulation

Industry-specific threat actor emulation

Red Team exercises with defined objectives

Purple Team collaborative security improvement

Recent Success Story

Real Results for UAE Clients

CLIENT

UAE Enterprise

CHALLENGE

A large UAE enterprise needed comprehensive penetration testing across their internal network, web applications, and mobile apps to meet NESA compliance requirements and identify security gaps before a planned IPO.

SOLUTION

ITSEC conducted a full VAPT engagement including internal/external penetration testing, web application security testing, and mobile app security assessment across iOS and Android platforms.

RESULTS ACHIEVED

Identified 47 critical and high-severity vulnerabilities

Prevented potential AED 8.5M in breach costs

Achieved NESA compliance certification

Completed comprehensive remediation in 45 days

"ITSEC's VAPT services were thorough and professional. They identified critical vulnerabilities that could have derailed our IPO. Their remediation guidance was practical and actionable."

— CISO, UAE Enterprise

Why Choose ITSEC

We deliver faster results, deeper UAE expertise, and stronger regulatory relationships than traditional security consultancies

Capability
ITSEC
Big 4 Firms
Local Startups
Manual Penetration Testing
Expert-led manual testing
Mostly automated
Basic manual
Zero Day Discovery
Active zero day research
Known vulns only
Limited capability
Red Team Operations
Full APT simulation
Basic scenarios
Not offered
UAE Regulatory Expertise
NESA/DFSA/VARA specialists
Generic frameworks
Limited knowledge
Turnaround Time
5-10 business days
4-6 weeks
2-3 weeks
Free Retesting
Included
Extra cost
Sometimes

15+ Years UAE Market Leadership

Unlike Big 4 consultancies with generic security practices or startup firms with limited track records, ITSEC specializes exclusively in cybersecurity for UAE regulated sectors. Our proven methodologies have secured $2B+ in digital assets and achieved 100% regulatory compliance success across VARA, Central Bank, and DFSA audits.

VAPT FAQs

What is VAPT testing?
VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) is a comprehensive security testing approach that combines automated vulnerability scanning with manual penetration testing. It identifies security weaknesses in your systems, applications, and networks, then attempts to exploit them safely to assess real-world risk. VAPT helps organizations understand their security posture and prioritize remediation efforts.
How long does a penetration test take?
A typical penetration test takes 5-14 business days depending on scope. Basic external testing may take 5-7 days, while comprehensive enterprise assessments including internal networks, web applications, and mobile apps typically require 10-14 days. Complex Red Team engagements can extend to 3-4 weeks. We always provide detailed timelines during the scoping phase.
What is the difference between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing?
Vulnerability Assessment uses automated tools to scan and identify known security weaknesses, producing a list of potential vulnerabilities ranked by severity. Penetration Testing goes further by having security experts manually attempt to exploit those vulnerabilities to validate their impact and discover issues automated tools miss. Together, they provide complete security visibility.
How much does VAPT cost in UAE?
VAPT costs in UAE typically range from AED 35,000 for basic SME assessments to AED 180,000+ for comprehensive enterprise Red Team engagements. Pricing depends on scope (number of IPs, applications, users), testing depth, compliance requirements (NESA, VARA, DFSA), and turnaround time. We provide customized quotes based on your specific security needs.
Is penetration testing mandatory for NESA compliance?
Yes, penetration testing is a requirement for NESA (National Electronic Security Authority) compliance in the UAE. Organizations classified as Critical Information Infrastructure must conduct regular security assessments including penetration testing. The frequency depends on your classification tier, with annual testing being the minimum requirement for most organizations.
What methodologies do you use for penetration testing?
We follow industry-standard methodologies including OWASP Testing Guide for web applications, PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard) for comprehensive assessments, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and MITRE ATT&CK for threat modeling. Our approach is tailored to your environment while ensuring thorough coverage and reproducible results.
Do you provide retesting after remediation?
Yes, we include complimentary retesting for all identified vulnerabilities in our Professional and Enterprise VAPT packages. After your team remediates the findings, we verify the fixes are effective and no new vulnerabilities were introduced. This ensures you achieve a demonstrably improved security posture.
What industries do you serve for VAPT in UAE?
We serve all major industries in UAE including banking and financial services, government and public sector, healthcare, telecommunications, oil and gas, retail, and technology companies. Our team has specific expertise in VARA compliance for crypto exchanges, DFSA requirements for financial institutions, and NESA standards for critical infrastructure.
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