VAPT Services India — Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

eShield Consulting India offers comprehensive VAPT services for enterprises, startups, and government bodies across India. Our certified ethical hackers conduct structured Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) engagements aligned with CERT-In guidelines, OWASP Top 10, PTES, and OSSTMM methodologies.

What Is VAPT?

VAPT — Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing — combines two complementary security disciplines. A Vulnerability Assessment (VA) systematically identifies and catalogues known security weaknesses in your infrastructure. A Penetration Test (PT) takes this further by actively attempting to exploit those weaknesses to determine real-world business impact. Together, VAPT gives you a complete picture of your attack surface.

Our VAPT Services in India

• Network VAPT — Internal and external network infrastructure assessment including firewalls, routers, switches, and servers
• Web Application VAPT — OWASP Top 10 assessment covering injection, authentication, access control, and API security flaws
• Mobile Application VAPT — Android and iOS application security review (OWASP MASVS)
• API Security Testing — REST and SOAP API assessments including BOLA, BFLA, and injection vulnerabilities
• Cloud Infrastructure VAPT — AWS, Azure, GCP misconfiguration and privilege escalation testing
• Thick Client VAPT — Desktop application reverse engineering and traffic analysis

VAPT Methodology

Our VAPT engagements follow a structured 6-phase methodology: scoping & planning → passive reconnaissance → active scanning → exploitation → post-exploitation impact analysis → detailed reporting with remediation guidance. Every engagement concludes with a free retest cycle to verify fixes.

Why Indian Businesses Need VAPT

The CERT-In April 2022 directive mandates that organisations operating critical information infrastructure (CII) conduct regular security audits. RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, and MEITY guidelines all require periodic VAPT for regulated entities. Beyond compliance, VAPT is the most direct way to discover exploitable vulnerabilities before attackers do.

VAPT Deliverables

• Executive Summary Report — business-level risk overview for CXOs
• Technical Report — complete vulnerability details with CVSS scores and PoC evidence
• Remediation Roadmap — prioritised fix list by criticality and effort
• Retest Report — validation certificate confirming remediations
• Compliance Attestation — letter confirming CERT-In/RBI/SEBI alignment

VAPT Pricing in India

VAPT costs in India typically range from ₹50,000 for a focused web application assessment to ₹5,00,000+ for enterprise-wide infrastructure assessments. Pricing depends on scope, number of IPs/URLs, complexity, and timeline. We provide fixed-price, scope-based quotes within 24 hours of receiving your requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions — VAPT Services India

How long does VAPT take in India?

A focused web application VAPT takes 3–5 business days. A full enterprise network VAPT for 50+ assets typically takes 2–3 weeks. We provide a detailed timeline estimate based on your specific scope before the engagement begins.

Is VAPT mandatory in India?

VAPT is mandatory for banks and NBFCs under RBI guidelines, payment processors under PCI DSS, listed companies under SEBI IT risk framework, and all organisations classified as Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) under CERT-In directions. Even for non-regulated businesses, VAPT is strongly recommended as a risk management practice.

What certifications do your VAPT testers hold?

Our penetration testers hold CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), eWPT, CRTE, and PNPT certifications. All testers undergo background verification and sign strict NDAs before accessing client systems.

Do you provide VAPT certificates for ISO 27001 or RBI audits?

Yes. Every VAPT engagement includes a signed compliance attestation letter suitable for ISO 27001 certification audits, RBI IT examination submissions, SEBI annual IT risk reports, and CERT-In mandatory audit documentation.

Our VAPT Methodology

eShield follows a structured 5-phase VAPT methodology aligned with PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard) and OWASP Testing Guide v4.2. Each engagement begins with scoping and rules of engagement, followed by reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation analysis.

Phase 1 — Scoping: We work with your team to define the assessment boundary, IP ranges, application URLs, and acceptable testing windows. We issue a formal Statement of Work and get written sign-off before any testing begins.

Phase 2 — Reconnaissance: Passive OSINT gathering using Shodan, Censys, and WHOIS followed by active scanning using Nmap, Masscan, and custom scripts to map the attack surface.

Phase 3 — Vulnerability Assessment: Automated scanning with Nessus Professional, Qualys, and Burp Suite Pro, combined with manual verification to eliminate false positives. Every finding is triaged by CVSS v3.1 score.

Phase 4 — Exploitation: Controlled exploitation of validated vulnerabilities to demonstrate real-world impact. No data exfiltration without explicit approval. All exploitation is logged and can be paused on request.

Phase 5 — Reporting: Executive summary for management (business risk language) + technical report for DevSecOps teams (CVEs, PoC, remediation steps). Delivered within 5 business days of testing completion.

VAPT Compliance Context in India

Several Indian regulatory frameworks require periodic VAPT:

CERT-In Directions 2022 require all government bodies, critical sector organisations, and data fiduciaries to conduct periodic vulnerability assessments. CERT-In empanelled auditors are recommended for formal compliance.

RBI Cyber Security Framework mandates banks and NBFCs to conduct annual VAPT by CERT-In empanelled organisations. eShield holds CERT-In empanelment credentials covering network, web application, and mobile security audits.

SEBI Cyber Security Circular requires stock brokers and depository participants to conduct VAPT annually with quarterly vulnerability scans.

IRDAI Guidelines require insurance companies to conduct VAPT as part of their Information and Cyber Security Framework compliance programme.

DPDP Act 2023 — significant data fiduciaries must demonstrate appropriate security safeguards, and VAPT evidence is increasingly accepted as proof of technical due diligence.

Why Choose eShield for VAPT

eShield Consulting India stands apart from generic IT vendors in four key ways: First, our testers hold CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), and CompTIA PenTest+ certifications — not just generic CISM or CISSP. Second, we provide a free retest after remediation to confirm fixes are effective — most vendors charge extra for this. Third, our reports are accepted by major Indian banks, SEBI-registered entities, and ISO 27001 certification bodies. Fourth, we are India-headquartered, which means IST-hours support and on-site presence for sensitive assessments.