Application Security & Penetration Testing

Secure your applications before
attackers find the gaps

Comprehensive application security testing and penetration testing to detect vulnerabilities,
strengthen defenses, and ensure robust compliance and resilience.

INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED

ISO 27001 Certified

For safeguarding information

ISO 9001 Certified

For quality management systems

Why application security cannot
be an afterthought?

70%

of executives report rising cyber threats in 2025, even with increased security spending.

$10.5T

in annual cyberattack damages projected by 2025, a nearly 300% increase since 2015.

$4.88M

the global average cost of a data breach in 2024, showing the financial impact of security gaps.

What can a security testing partner
do for your business?

Apps are prime targets

Attackers frequently exploit vulnerabilities in modern applications especially those lacking web application penetration testing services.

Bigger attack surface

APIs, microservices, and cloud workloads expand exposure and require deeper manual & automated vulnerability scanning.

Fix early, save more

Early detection in the secure software development lifecycle (secure SDLC) reduces remediation costs.

Compliance demands it

Frameworks like PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 require ongoing security audit and risk assessment.

Success stories in spotlight

95% of critical vulnerabilities remediated through phased testing

Healthcare & Life SciencesCybersecurity

WELLNESS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM

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"Working with tkxel on our penetration test was effective; they assessed web, mobile, and cloud, efficiently."

Information Technology Manager

70% improvement in overall security posture via continuous testing

FInancial ServicesCybersecurity

LEADING FINTECH COMPANY

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"tkxel uncovered vulnerabilities across web, mobile, and cloud, helped our team close them fast, and raised our security readiness."

Director of Technology

Complete suite of application security
and penetration testing services

APPLICATION SECURITY & PENETRATION TESTING

Penetration testing services

Network & Infrastructure Penetration Testing
Application & Web / API Penetration Testing
Specialized & Compliance-Focused Penetration Testing

APPLICATION SECURITY & PENETRATION TESTING

Application security testing services

Code & Static Analysis
Runtime & Dynamic Application Testing
API, Web & Mobile Security Assessments
Identity, Access & Authentication Assessment
Post-Deployment & Continuous Security Monitoring

A systematic, standards-driven approach
to security testing

01

01 Define scope and objectives

Set clear testing goals, target systems, access levels and compliance requirements to ensure the engagement stays focused and business-relevant.

02 Gather intelligence and map the environment

Collect technical details, enumerate assets, analyze architecture and identify exposed attack surfaces to understand how an adversary would approach your system.

03 Run automated scanning and static/dynamic testing

Use industry-leading tools to detect code flaws, dependency issues and runtime vulnerabilities across applications, APIs and infrastructure components.

04 Perform manual testing and exploitation

Apply expert penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques to uncover deeper, high-risk vulnerabilities that automated tools cannot detect.

05 Analyze risks and prioritize findings

Deliver clear security insights, a prioritized remediation plan and code-level recommendations to reduce risk effectively.

06 Document results and guide remediation

Provide a structured, actionable report with vulnerability details, technical recommendations and a practical roadmap to strengthen your application and infrastructure security.

07 Retest and validate fixes

Conduct targeted retesting to confirm resolved vulnerabilities and ensure no new weaknesses were introduced during remediation.

A systematic, standards-driven approach
to security testing

step 1

Define scope and objectives

Set clear testing goals, target systems, access levels and compliance requirements to ensure the engagement stays focused and business-relevant.

step 2

Gather intelligence and map the environment

Collect technical details, enumerate assets, analyze architecture and identify exposed attack surfaces to understand how an adversary would approach your system.

step 3

Run automated scanning and static/dynamic testing

Use industry-leading tools to detect code flaws, dependency issues and runtime vulnerabilities across applications, APIs and infrastructure components.

step 4

Perform manual testing and exploitation

Apply expert penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques to uncover deeper, high-risk vulnerabilities that automated tools cannot detect.

step 5

Analyze risks and prioritize findings

Deliver clear security insights, a prioritized remediation plan and code-level recommendations to reduce risk effectively.

step 6

Document results and guide remediation

Provide a structured, actionable report with vulnerability details, technical recommendations and a practical roadmap to strengthen your application and infrastructure security.

step 7

Retest and validate fixes

Conduct targeted retesting to confirm resolved vulnerabilities and ensure no new weaknesses were introduced during remediation.

Tangible improvements in security, compliance, and business resilience

Strengthen security before attackers find the gaps

Detects vulnerabilities early using manual & automated vulnerability scanning and code-level reviews.

Improve resilience across applications, APIs, and cloud

Validate defenses across every layer of your environment, ensuring your systems can withstand real-world attack scenarios.

Accelerate compliance and audit readiness

Meet PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and industry security benchmarks with documented controls.

Reduce remediation costs and operational risk

Fix issues early in the secure SDLC, lowering long-term costs and reducing business disruption.

Enable continuous security improvement

Maintain a strong security posture with actionable remediation guidance, retesting validation, and ongoing visibility.

Secure your applications today

We’ve been recognized by the best, year after year

AMERICA’S FASTEST GROWING COMPANY

TOP 100 INSPIRING WORKPLACES 2025

FORBES COACHES COUNCIL

FINANCIAL TIMES

mogul people leader

ISO 27001 CERTIFIED

ISO 20000 CERTIFIED

ISO 9001 CERTIFIED

CMMI DEV 3 CERTIFIED

We find hidden vulnerabilities in your applications, what others miss

Let our experts simulate real-world attacks and deliver a prioritized
security remediation plan.

150₊

projects delivered

15000₊

vulnerabilities discovered

Our high-performing team comprises individuals with a
wealth of cybersecurity certifications, including

Certified Red Team Professional (cRTP)

eCPPT Certification

Practical Network Penetration Tester

CERTIFIED BUG BOUNTY HUNTER (CBBH)

Microsoft Cloud Red Team Professional (MCRTP)

TRYHACKME CERTIFIED

RED TEAM ANALYST (CRTA)

API Security Certified Professional (ASCP)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Information security management (ISMS)

APISEC UNIVERSITY ASCP

APISEC UNIVERSITY CASA

CCSM isc2

Methodologies and frameworks

OWASP

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY

OWASP MOBILE APPLICATION SECURITY

SANS INSTITUTE

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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“tkxel completely transformed the way we manage our customer relationships. Their customized CRM system streamlined our processes and improved customer satisfaction. We highly recommend their services to any business looking for real results.”

Nick Drogo

Global Director IT, Knowles

“They helped us build a docketing app with an intuitive user interface, allowing our attorneys to track over 10,000 U.S. and international patent systems.”

Robert K Burger

COO, Sterne Kessler

“Tkxel has proven beyond par that they excel not just in building and integrating with our team but building at a level that is at par with any US development team. Working with Tkxel is one of the best decisions we have made.”

Umair Bashir

CTO, Replenium

“tkxel shared our vision right from the get go, and helped us achieve the unthinkable through perseverance and a thorough attention to detail. Their team was highly professional and possessed a firm grasp on technicalities, a combination that is hard to find in the industry.”

Pam Chitwood

Product Manager, ABB

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Nick Drogo

Global Director IT, Knowles

“They helped us build a docketing app with an intuitive user interface, allowing our attorneys to track over 10,000 U.S. and international patent systems.”

Robert K Burger

COO, Sterne Kessler

Umair Bashir

CTO, Replenium

Pam Chitwood

Product Manager, ABB

Frequently asked questions

What is application penetration testing and why do we need it?

Application penetration testing uses ethical hacking techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in your web, mobile, or API-based systems. It validates your security posture beyond automated scans and helps prevent real-world breaches, data leaks, and compliance violations.

What types of applications can you test?

We test web apps, mobile apps, cloud-native apps, APIs, microservices, desktop apps, and backend services. Our penetration testing consulting team covers everything from legacy systems to modern distributed architectures.

What is the difference between automated vulnerability scanning and full penetration testing?

Automated vulnerability scanning flags common issues, while full penetration testing includes manual exploitation, logic testing, code review, and OWASP security testing to uncover deeper, high-impact risks that scanners miss.

What is PTaaS / continuous security testing — how does it differ from traditional pentesting?

PTaaS provides always-on security testing integrated into your DevSecOps pipeline, combining automated scanning with periodic manual tests. It supports continuous monitoring across your SDLC rather than a one-time assessment.

How do you ensure minimal disruption to our development or production environment?

We coordinate testing windows, use safe exploitation techniques, and follow strict PTES/NIST guidelines. For production systems, we limit intrusive actions and focus on non-disruptive approaches such as controlled manual & automated vulnerability scanning.

Do you help with remediation after identifying vulnerabilities? Will you retest?

Yes, we provide a full security remediation plan with code-level fixes, configuration updates, and hardening guidance. Once you’ve applied changes, we retest to confirm that vulnerabilities are fully resolved.

Which compliance and security standards do you cover?

We support compliance frameworks including PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and industry-specific regulatory requirements. Our assessments map directly to these standards through structured security audit and risk assessment methods.

How frequently should we conduct security testing / audits for our applications?

Most organizations perform application and web penetration testing services at least annually, or after major code releases, architectural changes, or new integrations. Continuous PTaaS is recommended for high-risk or frequently updated systems.

How are risks prioritized — how do we know which vulnerabilities are critical?

We use a risk-based model combining CVSS scoring, exploitability, business impact, and likelihood. Each finding is clearly categorized, helping your team decide which vulnerabilities require immediate remediation.

Can you integrate security testing into our development lifecycle / CI-CD pipeline?

Absolutely, we embed SAST, DAST, SCA, and automated scanning into your CI/CD workflows and support DevSecOps integration. This ensures secure SDLC practices and early detection before code reaches production.

Secure your applications before attackers find the gaps

INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED

ISO 27001 Certified

ISO 9001 Certified

Why application security cannot be an afterthought?

70%

of executives report rising cyber threats in 2025, even with increased security spending.

$10.5T

in annual cyberattack damages projected by 2025, a nearly 300% increase since 2015.

$4.88M

the global average cost of a data breach in 2024, showing the financial impact of security gaps.

Apps are prime targets

Bigger attack surface

Fix early, save more

Compliance demands it

Success stories in spotlight

95% of critical vulnerabilities remediated through phased testing

WELLNESS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM

70% improvement in overall security posture via continuous testing

LEADING FINTECH COMPANY

Complete suite of application security and penetration testing services

APPLICATION SECURITY & PENETRATION TESTING

Penetration testing services

APPLICATION SECURITY & PENETRATION TESTING

Application security testing services

A systematic, standards-driven approach to security testing

01

A systematic, standards-driven approach to security testing

Define scope and objectives

Gather intelligence and map the environment

Run automated scanning and static/dynamic testing

Perform manual testing and exploitation

Analyze risks and prioritize findings

Document results and guide remediation

Retest and validate fixes

Tangible improvements in security, compliance, and business resilience

Strengthen security before attackers find the gaps

Improve resilience across applications, APIs, and cloud

Accelerate compliance and audit readiness

Reduce remediation costs and operational risk

Enable continuous security improvement

Secure your applications today

We’ve been recognized by the best, year after year

AMERICA’S FASTEST GROWING COMPANY

TOP 100 INSPIRING WORKPLACES 2025

FORBES COACHES COUNCIL

FINANCIAL TIMES

mogul people leader

ISO 27001 CERTIFIED

ISO 20000 CERTIFIED

ISO 9001 CERTIFIED

CMMI DEV 3 CERTIFIED

We find hidden vulnerabilities in your applications, what others miss

Let our experts simulate real-world attacks and deliver a prioritized security remediation plan.

150+

15000+

Our high-performing team comprises individuals with a wealth of cybersecurity certifications, including

Certified Red Team Professional (cRTP)

eCPPT Certification

Practical Network Penetration Tester

CERTIFIED BUG BOUNTY HUNTER (CBBH)

Microsoft Cloud Red Team Professional (MCRTP)

TRYHACKME CERTIFIED

RED TEAM ANALYST (CRTA)

API Security Certified Professional (ASCP)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Information security management (ISMS)

APISEC UNIVERSITY ASCP

APISEC UNIVERSITY CASA

CCSM isc2

Methodologies and frameworks

OWASP

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY

OWASP MOBILE APPLICATION SECURITY

SANS INSTITUTE

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Contact our security testing team

Nick Drogo

Robert K Burger

Umair Bashir

Secure your applications before
attackers find the gaps

Why application security cannot
be an afterthought?

Complete suite of application security
and penetration testing services

A systematic, standards-driven approach
to security testing

A systematic, standards-driven approach
to security testing

Let our experts simulate real-world attacks and deliver a prioritized
security remediation plan.

150₊

15000₊

Our high-performing team comprises individuals with a
wealth of cybersecurity certifications, including