What is a web vulnerability assessment?
A web application vulnerability assessment helps identify common risk vectors on websites. These tests can be fully automated or semi-automated. Automated assessments are carried out using software that scans for vulnerabilities and generates a downloadable report. Semi-automated assessments combine scanning tools with expert analysis to validate results, discard false positives, and detect nuanced risks.
This type of assessment comes with pros and cons:
- Advantages
- Quick results
- More affordable than a full penetration test
- Great as an initial security scan for websites - Disadvantages
- May include false positives and false negatives (see definitions below)
- Less detailed than a professional PenTest report
- Recommendations may be generic
False Positive: A reported vulnerability that doesn’t actually exist.
False Negative: An existing vulnerability that goes undetected.
Assessments can be conducted with or without credentials. Providing authenticated access to the scanning tool allows for more comprehensive results.
When is a vulnerability assessment recommended?
It is reommended to conduct a vulnerability assessment if no previous security testing has been performed on your website. Regular assessments are also essential to identify new issues that may arise after system updates or feature modifications.
However, relying solely on this type of testing in production environments is not advisable, as it may overlook critical vulnerabilities or generate false positives.
What type of tests does Kolibërs perform?
At Kolibërs, we conduct semi-automated vulnerability assessments. This means we combine both licensed and open-source tools with expert manual analysis to minimize false positives and negatives, ensuring accurate and actionable reports.
Clients may choose to provide credentials for authenticated testing or proceed with unauthenticated scans, depending on their security needs.
What is the cost of a web vulnerability assessment?
We offer packages starting at $3,000 MXN making them accessible for small and medium-sized businesses seeking to enhance their web security.
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Why Are Your Prices So Affordable?
Our mission is to strengthen cybersecurity readiness across the region. We are committed with providing high-quality services at competitive rates, making them accessible for small and medium businesses.
Do you hold any certifications?
In penetration testing and other technical disciplines, real-world experience is critical. At Kolibërs, we highly value hands-on expertise while recognizing that certifications also reinforce client trust.
Our engineers hold one or more of the following:
- GPEN - GIAC Penetration Tester
- GWAPT - GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester
- CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- OSCP - Offensive Security Certified Professional
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Certifications may vary depending on the project and assigned personnel.
What will you receive in the assessment report?
Kolibërs delivers a comprehensive technical report that includes:
- A list of identified vulnerabilities, rated by risk and likelihood
- Vulnerability detailed description
- Specific location where it was detected
- General remediation and mitigation recommendations
