The initial phase of the audit process involves collecting essential data and inputs necessary for the audit. This includes identifying the scope, inspecting and verifying prerequisites, and gathering information about the application under scrutiny. A comprehensive understanding of the application facilitates subsequent testing modules.

This phase encompasses various assessments to unearth security vulnerabilities in the application infrastructure.

Automated Vulnerability Assessment: Utilizing vulnerability scanners and automated tools to identify security leaks and threats.

Manual Penetration Testing: Identifying deep-seated security issues that automated tests may overlook, a crucial step for a robust security review.

Following the testing phase, a detailed remediation report is provided, listing vulnerabilities on a priority basis. The report includes snapshots of application security flaws along with an action plan.

Action Plan: A specific and prioritized roadmap for organizations to address recorded vulnerabilities.

Guidance: Technical cybersecurity experts offer guidance to assist in the patching process.

After the customer completes the remediation phase, retests are conducted to ensure compliance with security requirements. Automated security assessments and manual penetration tests are rerun, with organizations required to patch any newly identified vulnerabilities.

Upon completion of the retest phase, security analysts verify the closure of all vulnerabilities. Senior consultants conduct a quality assurance check, and if everything is satisfactory, organizations receive a closed report and a ‘Safe to Host Certificate.’ Additionally, a status report is provided, indicating open and closed vulnerabilities or any unresolved issues.