Question 1

What API types and protocols do you test?

Accepted Answer

We test REST, GraphQL, SOAP, and gRPC APIs. Testing covers OWASP API Security Top 10 risks including broken object-level authorization, excessive data exposure, mass assignment, and improper rate limiting.

Question 2

Do you need access to our API documentation or source code?

Accepted Answer

We work in both black-box and white-box modes. Providing API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger specs) allows more thorough coverage, but we can also discover and map undocumented endpoints as part of the engagement.

Question 3

How do you test APIs that use OAuth 2.0 or JWT authentication?

Accepted Answer

We specifically evaluate token issuance, validation, and expiry logic. Common findings include weak JWT signing keys, missing audience validation, and OAuth misconfigurations that allow token theft or privilege escalation.

Question 4

Our API is only accessible internally — can you still test it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can conduct testing via VPN access to your internal environment, or perform on-site testing if required. Internal APIs often have weaker controls and are a common lateral movement target once an attacker is inside the network.

Question 5

What is the typical finding rate for API penetration tests?

Accepted Answer

API testing consistently surfaces high-severity findings in organizations with mature web security programs, because API security controls often lag behind front-end security. Common critical findings include BOLA, unauthenticated endpoints, and sensitive data in responses.

API Penetration Testing

API Security Testing Areas

REST API Testing

GraphQL Security

BOLA/IDOR Detection

Authentication Bypass

Rate Limit Testing

Data Exposure

Our API Testing Methodology

API Discovery

Authentication Testing

Authorization Testing

Input Validation

Rate Limiting

Documentation Review

What You Receive

Common Questions

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