APIs are the connective tissue of modern applications carrying both internal and external traffic.
DataguardNXT’s API Penetration Testing digs deep into your API layer, actively exploiting weaknesses
and reporting actionable findings so you can fix issues before attackers do.
We don’t rely on automated scanners alone. Our testers use advanced manual techniques and
protocol-level
expertise to uncover complex logic flaws, chaining vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations that
scanners miss.
Each engagement includes a 1:1 debrief with your development team to explain findings and guide
remediation.
Our API Penetration Testing services are tailored for industries including Airlines, Supply Chain, FinTech, HealthTech, and e-commerce. By deeply understanding your API’s business logic, our specialized team ensures testing has maximum impact, uncovering vulnerabilities that matter most to your business.
to evaluate API integrity.
with faster, safer releases.
without compromising security.
across your API ecosystem.
before they impact production.
with vulnerability management and upgrades.
reduces future testing costs.
to track your API security posture.
API Penetration Testing at DataguardNXT replicates attacker
techniques to probe APIs deeply finding logic flaws,
misconfigurations, and data‑exposure paths that automated
tools miss. Pen testing is a core requirement for protecting
modern digital assets; our expert team uses industry‑standard
methods and bespoke tools to provide evidence‑based,
actionable findings.
Trusted by enterprise clients for high‑impact testing, our team
is ready to thoroughly test your APIs and provide prioritized
remediation guidance.
Our penetration testers think like real attackers, analyzing your APIs to uncover vulnerabilities including zero-day exploits. Following OWASP Web Security Testing Guide and SANS Application Security Standard methodologies, we deliver in-depth manual assessments that go beyond automated scanners.
We use industry-standard tools and global best practices to identify every security gap. By mimicking attacker techniques, we uncover hidden risks while aligning with frameworks such as NIST, OWASP, and SANS. Our certified engineers hold credentials like CREST, CEH, and OSCP, ensuring top-tier expertise.
Receive developer-friendly penetration testing reports with actionable remediation steps. Since vulnerabilities may not be fixed immediately, we provide 1:1 sessions with security experts and up to one year of On-Call remediation support, helping your team implement fixes effectively.
No room for black-hat hackers. DataguardNXT’s API Penetration Testing covers every critical aspect of your APIs, ensuring end-to-end protection.
DataguardNXT goes beyond surface-level testing to examine back-end services
powering your APIs. By analyzing both the application and its supporting
services, we ensure complete coverage and uncover vulnerabilities that
automated scans often miss.
Our approach includes reverse engineering, binary, and file-level analysis,
delivering a depth of insight far beyond standard penetration tests.
Collect public and internal data on APIs, endpoints, third‑party integrations, and infrastructure to build an accurate attack surface map.
Analyze the gathered data to identify high‑value targets, trust boundaries, and likely attack vectors for focused testing.
Run automated scans and targeted manual checks to discover known and emerging API vulnerabilities.
Simulate real‑world attacks to verify exploitability, develop attack chains, and expose business‑logic flaws.
Attempt horizontal and vertical privilege escalation to measure potential impact of exploited vulnerabilities.
Validate findings, remove false positives, and prioritize issues by business risk and exploitability.
Deliver a clear, developer‑friendly report with proof‑of‑concepts, risk ratings, and prioritized remediation steps.
Host an interactive debrief with developers and stakeholders to explain findings, remediation steps, and preventative measures.
Provide hands‑on remediation guidance and 1:1 expert support to ensure fixes are implemented correctly.
Re‑test remediated issues to confirm fixes and ensure no regressions were introduced.
Supply an executive summary and final evidence package tailored for auditors and compliance needs.
We map all potential vulnerabilities, risks, and attack vectors in your APIs. Customized test plans simulate real-world hacker strategies, uncovering true risks beyond generic automated scans and minimizing false positives.
DataguardNXT uses an advanced, in-depth security testing methodology to uncover critical issues,
exposure points, and business logic flaws in your APIs. By combining automated scans with manual
testing, we eliminate false positives and deliver comprehensive coverage of your application
security.
Our source-code-assisted API penetration testing identifies a broader range of vulnerabilities,
including subtle business logic flaws. Projects begin with a detailed evaluation of your
application, followed by manual verification of automated findings. Finally, our experts simulate
attacks to exploit implementation errors and confirm real-world impact.
Receive a comprehensive report detailing all vulnerabilities, how they were discovered, tools and methodologies used, proof-of-concept evidence, and actionable remediation guidance with risk ratings for future reference.
Static PDF reports aren’t enough. Our experts hold personalized workshops with your developers to explain high-risk vulnerabilities, remediation steps, and preventive measures. Sessions can be conducted online or in-person.
We offer a free retest to ensure that all fixes are applied correctly and no new issues were introduced.
Once remedial actions are verified, we provide a summary report and a secure badge. Additionally, we alert you to new vulnerabilities for up to one year if your system meets security standards.
Get expert guidance for up to a year after testing. Our team is available via phone, email, Zoom, Slack, Teams, Jira, or other developer-friendly channels to assist with remediation and implementation.
API Penetration Testing
API penetration testing is a security assessment where our experts simulate real-world
attacks on your APIs to identify vulnerabilities, business logic flaws, and exposure
points before malicious actors exploit them.
APIs are the backbone of modern applications. Testing them ensures sensitive data is protected, business logic is secure, and your digital assets comply with industry standards like OWASP, NIST, and SANS.
We combine automated scanning, manual penetration techniques, and source-code-assisted analysis to uncover hidden vulnerabilities, verify exploitability, and provide developer-friendly remediation guidance.
Our testing covers: broken object-level authorization, broken authentication, excessive data exposure, business logic flaws, injection attacks, improper asset management, and other OWASP API Top 10 risks.