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Application Security Testing Services

Independent testing to protect your web, mobile and API applications from real-world attack
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Protect Your Applications. Reduce Risk. Support Compliance.

Modern applications are central to business operations, customer engagement and revenue generation. Vulnerabilities within web, mobile and API platforms expose organisations to data breaches, service disruption and regulatory scrutiny.

Our application security testing services provide independent, expert-led assurance that your applications are resilient, secure and ready to withstand real-world threats.

We help organisations identify, prioritise and remediate security weaknesses before they can be exploited.

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Who Is Application Security Testing For?

Our application security testing services are designed for organisations that develop, operate, or rely on secure applications as part of their business. We typically support mid-sized and enterprise organisations where application failure could result in commercial, regulatory, or reputational impact, including those that:

Develop or operate web, mobile, or API-based platforms
Handle sensitive customer, financial, or operational data
Provide SaaS or cloud-based services
Operate in regulated or high-risk sectors
Require independent security assurance for clients, partners, or regulators

Why Use Application Security Testing?

Security vulnerabilities rarely result from a single failure. They typically emerge through design gaps, configuration weaknesses, and coding errors that accumulate over time. Without independent application security testing, organisations risk:

Undetected exposure to common and advanced attacks
Delayed identification and remediation of vulnerabilities
Increased likelihood of security breaches
Regulatory and contractual non-compliance
Extended sales and procurement cycles due to lack of assurance

What Does Application Security Testing Cover?

Our testing programmes are aligned to industry standards and threat intelligence and typically include:

Analysis of application source code to identify vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.

Testing of live applications to identify runtime weaknesses and attack paths.

Combined static and dynamic testing to improve accuracy and reduce false positives.

Assessment of browser-based platforms against OWASP Top 10 and advanced attack techniques.

Security testing of iOS and Android applications to protect data, authentication and storage.

Evaluation of application interfaces for authentication flaws, injection risks and access control weaknesses.

Who Can Deliver Application Security Testing?

Effective application security testing requires specialist expertise across secure development, threat modelling and adversarial testing. Our consultants combine deep technical capability with practical governance experience, ensuring testing outputs are accurate, actionable and aligned to business risk.

We work closely with development, security and compliance teams to ensure findings are understood, prioritised and remediated efficiently.

GRC Solutions Application Security Testing Services

We provide end-to-end application security testing support, including:

Application Security Readiness Assessments

Baseline evaluations to identify current maturity and risk exposure.

Secure Development Lifecycle Reviews

Integration of security testing into development and release processes.

Manual and Automated Testing Programmes

Balanced use of tooling and expert-led testing for comprehensive coverage.

Vulnerability Validation and Exploitation Testing

Confirmation of exploitability to support prioritisation.

Remediation Support and Retesting

Verification that weaknesses are effectively resolved.

Ongoing Assurance and Monitoring

Repeat testing aligned to release cycles and regulatory expectations.

Why GRC Solutions?

Organisations choose GRC Solutions because we provide more than technical testing. Our approach combines deep technical expertise with business-focused assurance to help strengthen governance, support growth, and build stakeholder confidence. We deliver:

  • Independent, regulator-aligned assurance
  • Consultants with deep application security expertise
  • Practical, prioritised remediation guidance
  • Clear, business-focused reporting
  • Integration with wider GRC and compliance programmes
  • Long-term partnership and ongoing support

Speak to Us about Application Security Testing

Discuss your application security requirements with our specialists and understand how we can support your organisation.

Request your confidential consultation today.

Application Security Testing FAQs

Application security testing is the process of identifying vulnerabilities in web, mobile and API applications before they can be exploited. It is important because it reduces the risk of data breaches, service disruption and regulatory non-compliance.

The cost of application security testing depends on application size, complexity, testing scope and frequency. Pricing typically reflects manual testing effort, automated tooling, reporting and retesting. Organisations with mature security processes often achieve better value through structured testing programmes.

Application security testing should be conducted regularly, particularly before major releases, after significant changes and as part of ongoing risk management. Many organisations align testing cycles with development sprints or regulatory review periods.

Application security testing focuses specifically on identifying vulnerabilities within software applications throughout their lifecycle. Penetration testing simulates broader attack scenarios across networks, infrastructure and applications. Both approaches are complementary and often used together.

SAST and DAST address different risk areas. SAST identifies weaknesses in source code, while DAST tests running applications for exploitable flaws. Using both provides broader coverage and improves overall security assurance.

Application security testing supports compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, NIS2 and secure development standards. Testing evidence helps demonstrate effective technical controls to auditors, regulators and clients.

Testing timelines vary based on application complexity and scope. Smaller applications may be assessed within days, while enterprise platforms may require several weeks. Structured scoping and readiness work can accelerate delivery.

Deliverables typically include detailed vulnerability reports, risk ratings, exploitation evidence, remediation guidance and executive summaries. These outputs support technical teams, governance reporting and regulatory assurance.

Yes. Application security testing can be embedded into CI/CD pipelines using automated tools combined with scheduled manual assessments. This approach improves early detection and reduces remediation effort later in development.

Many organisations outsource application security testing to access specialist expertise, independent assurance and scalable testing capacity. External support improves testing quality and reduces internal resource pressure.