Web Application Security Testing
I test web applications within an agreed and authorized scope to identify security weaknesses that may affect users, accounts, application functions, or sensitive information. The assessment can cover login and authentication, session handling, access control, input validation, file uploads, security headers, information exposure, and important application workflows. I use manual testing together with suitable security tools where they help with discovery or validation. Potential findings are checked before they are reported so the report is based on observed and reproducible behaviour. The final results explain the affected area, evidence, possible impact, reproduction steps where appropriate, and practical recommendations for fixing the issue.
What I Can Help With
Authorization and access control
Session management
Input validation and injection risks
Cross-site scripting (XSS)
Security headers and browser protections
File upload and file handling
Information disclosure
Business logic and workflow testing
Password reset and account recovery
Process & Methodology
Understand the Scope
Review the authorized testing scope, application functionality, accounts, and areas that need to be assessed.
Map the Application
Identify pages, endpoints, parameters, authentication flows, roles, and important application functions.
Test Security Controls
Perform manual and tool-assisted testing of authentication, authorization, input handling, sessions, uploads, and other relevant controls.
Validate Findings
Reproduce potential vulnerabilities and collect appropriate technical evidence before reporting them.
Document Results
Prepare clear findings with the affected area, impact, evidence, reproduction steps where appropriate, and remediation guidance.
Deliverables
Security Testing Findings
Documented security issues identified during the authorized assessment.
Technical Evidence
Relevant requests, responses, screenshots, and reproduction information where appropriate.
Risk & Impact
Clear explanation of the potential security impact of validated findings.
Remediation Guidance
Practical recommendations for addressing identified security weaknesses.