The web application penetration testing methodology employed by Risksols is a detailed, multi-phased approach designed to evaluate and strengthen the security posture of each section of its website. This methodology begins with an initial reconnaissance phase, where testers gather critical information about the target application using both passive and active techniques. This includes identifying subdomains, open ports, technologies in use (such as frameworks, content management systems, and scripting languages), and publicly exposed information. This phase helps create a comprehensive attack surface map of the application, setting the foundation for targeted testing.

Following reconnaissance, the assessment moves into threat modeling and vulnerability identification. Risksols utilizes a combination of automated vulnerability scanners and manual testing techniques to uncover common and advanced security flaws. These include, but are not limited to, SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), insecure direct object references (IDOR), broken authentication and session management, insecure file uploads, and security misconfigurations. Special attention is given to session handling, access control mechanisms, and input validation across all user-facing and administrative sections of the website.

A key aspect of Risksols’ methodology is business logic testing, which focuses on identifying vulnerabilities that arise not from technical flaws but from improper implementation of application workflows. This includes verifying that users cannot bypass payment processes, manipulate URLs or request parameters to access unauthorized resources, or abuse legitimate functionality for malicious purposes. Risksols emphasizes the importance of understanding the intended behavior of the application to detect deviations that may be exploited.