Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing for Vistra
About Vistra
Vistra is a global service-based company operating across multiple locations. It supports businesses through fund administration and corporate services, helping them expand into new markets, improve productivity, and structure operations efficiently.
Industry
Financial Services
Services
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)
Business Type
Financial Services
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Consult Our ExpertsFixing Critical Security Gaps
Vistra required a thorough security scan of its web application to identify all existing vulnerabilities. They needed a comprehensive VAPT assessment, exploitation of vulnerabilities from a hacker’s perspective, and an accurate evaluation of their current security posture to protect sensitive business data.
Our Process
Step 1
Conducted comprehensive VAPT of the web application
Step 2
Analysed application security from both internal and external perspectives
Step 3
Exploited identified vulnerabilities to determine impact
Step 4
Prepared a Security Audit Report (SAR) to support remediation
Project Challenges
Multiple Vulnerability Severities
The assessment identified 4 critical, 5 high, 13 medium, and 20 low-severity vulnerabilities across the web application.
Critical Security Issues Identified
Major vulnerabilities discovered included SQL Injection, Privilege Escalation, Session Mismanagement, Cross-Origin Request Sharing, Exposed XML Parser, and Insecure Deserialisation.
Our development journey
The testing team followed OWASP, NIST, PTES, and OSSTMM security guidelines. Professional tools such as Nessus Professional and Burp Suite Professional were used for auditing. Threat modelling and pre-engagement processes were included, and all evident vulnerabilities were exploited to assess their impact. A detailed security roadmap and action plan were created to support compliance and remediation.
Results
Delivered a detailed test report covering all identified vulnerabilities within the deadline
Identified gaps in security practices, simplified internal and external security processes through mitigation guidance
Strengthen Vistra’s security posture, reduce risks including data loss, financial loss, reputation damage, and loss of client trust
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