Full range of cybersecurity services: web application and infrastructure pentesting, security audit, DDoS protection, compliance (GDPR, PCI DSS, SOC 2), incident response and SOC implementation. OSCP, CEH, CISSP certified specialists.
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Cybersecurity audit costs from $1,200 to $24,000. Web application pentest — from $1,800 (2-4 weeks). Infrastructure audit — from $2,400. Comprehensive security audit — from $3,600 (1-3 months). Compliance (GDPR, PCI DSS) — from $2,400. SOC — from $3,600/project. AppStar Security — 50+ audits, OSCP/CEH certified specialists.
Agree on testing boundaries: IP addresses, domains, applications, exclusions. Choose methodology (OWASP, PTES, NIST) and testing type (black/gray/white box).
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Scanning & testing
Perform automated scanning (Nessus, Burp Suite) and manual testing. Check OWASP Top 10, business logic, authorization, injections, configurations.
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Analysis & reporting
Classify vulnerabilities by CVSS, prioritize by business risk. Create a detailed report with proof-of-concept for each vulnerability and an executive summary for management.
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Recommendations & remediation
Provide specific remediation recommendations. Optimal and Premium packages include remediation assistance. Conduct re-testing after fixes are applied.
Average cost of a cyber attack on a mid-size company is $60K-$600K (data, downtime, reputation). A pentest costing $1,800-$4,800 identifies critical vulnerabilities before attackers do. ROI — from 10x to 100x.
Regulatory compliance (GDPR, PCI DSS)
GDPR fines — up to 4% of annual revenue, PCI DSS non-compliance — $5K-$100K/month. Compliance audit costs from $2,400 and protects against multi-million dollar penalties. Also required for enterprise contracts and government work.
90% reduction in data breach risk
Comprehensive security audit + remediation reduces successful attack probability by 85-95%. Regular audits (every 6-12 months) maintain high protection levels. SOC implementation provides 24/7 threat monitoring.
FAQ
How much does a web application pentest cost?
A web application pentest costs from $1,800 to $12,000. Basic at $1,800 — automated scanning + finding verification, report with recommendations. Optimal at $4,800 — full manual pentest per OWASP, business logic testing, remediation assistance. Premium at $12,000 — Red Team approach, social engineering, API and mobile client testing, full vulnerability remediation.
What is the difference between black box and white box testing?
Black box — testing without source code access (simulates external hacker). Gray box — partial access (credentials, documentation). White box — full access to code, architecture and infrastructure. Black box is cheaper (from $1,800) but finds fewer vulnerabilities. White box costs more (from $3,600) but covers 90%+ of the attack surface. We recommend gray box as the optimal price/quality balance.
How often should a security audit be conducted?
Recommended frequency: pentest — every 6-12 months and after major updates. Vulnerability scanning — monthly. Compliance audit — annually (PCI DSS requirement). Post-incident audit — immediately. For PCI DSS companies — quarterly ASV scanning is mandatory. Optimal: annual contract with 2 pentests + monthly monitoring.
What does an information security audit include?
A comprehensive security audit includes: IT asset inventory, security policy assessment, access control review, network architecture analysis, backup testing, physical security evaluation, standards compliance check (GDPR, ISO 27001). Result — detailed report with risk classification and improvement roadmap. Cost — from $3,600, timeline — 1-3 months.
How to protect against DDoS attacks?
DDoS protection includes: current infrastructure analysis, WAF (Web Application Firewall) setup, CDN with DDoS filtering (Cloudflare, Akamai), rate limiting, geo-blocking, challenge pages. Basic at $1,200 — L3-L4 protection. Optimal at $3,000 — L3-L7 protection, WAF rules, monitoring. Premium at $7,200 — 24/7 SOC, automated response, 99.9% SLA.
What is a compliance audit (GDPR, PCI DSS)?
A compliance audit verifies adherence to regulatory requirements. GDPR — EU citizen data protection. PCI DSS — payment card processing. SOC 2 — service organization controls. HIPAA — healthcare data. Audit includes: gap analysis, missing documentation development, technical controls, regulator inspection preparation. Cost — from $2,400, timeline — 1-3 months.
What to do during a cyber incident?
During an incident, response speed is critical. Our Incident Response includes: threat containment (isolating affected systems), digital evidence collection and preservation, attack vector analysis, vulnerability remediation, system restoration, regulatory report preparation. Response time — from 2 hours. Cost — from $1,800. We recommend a retainer contract in advance.
What is a SOC and why is it needed?
SOC (Security Operations Center) — 24/7 security monitoring center. Includes: SIEM system for event collection and correlation, analyst team, incident response playbooks, threat intelligence. SOC detects attacks in real time — average detection time drops from 207 days (without SOC) to hours. Implementation cost — from $3,600, ongoing support — from $2,400/month.
What certifications do your specialists hold?
Our specialists hold leading international certifications: OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) — practical pentesting, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) — ethical hacking, CISSP — security management, CISA — IS audit, CompTIA Security+ — security fundamentals. Team experience — 5 to 15 years in cybersecurity. 50+ successful audits for companies from startups to enterprise.
Can a pentest be performed without service downtime?
Yes, pentests are performed without service downtime. We use non-destructive testing methods: no data deletion, no configuration changes, no DoS attacks (unless agreed). Testing can be scheduled for off-hours to minimize impact. In rare cases (resilience testing) brief disruptions may occur — this is always pre-approved.
What is Social Engineering testing?
Social Engineering (SE) testing checks the human factor in security: phishing email campaigns (employee click rates), vishing (phone calls), physical penetration (access control), USB drop attacks. Result — percentage of employees who fell for the attack and training recommendations. SE testing is included in Premium package or ordered separately from $1,200.
What does a pentest report look like?
A pentest report includes: Executive Summary (1-2 pages for management), testing methodology, discovered vulnerabilities with CVSS scores, proof-of-concept for each vulnerability (screenshots, requests), business risk assessment, specific remediation recommendations with priorities, comparison with previous audit (if applicable). Format — 30-100 page PDF + appendices.
What is the difference between a pentest and vulnerability scanning?
Vulnerability scanning is automated, finds known vulnerabilities (CVE), takes hours, costs from $600. A pentest is manual expert work, tests business logic, vulnerability chains, specific attack scenarios, takes weeks, costs from $1,800. Scanning gives a vulnerability list, pentest gives a real risk picture. Recommended: monthly scanning + pentest every 6-12 months.
Do you ensure confidentiality of results?
Absolutely. Before starting, we sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement). Audit results are accessible only to approved personnel. All data is transmitted via secure channels (encryption). After project completion, test data and access credentials are deleted. Our specialists are cleared for confidential information. In 10+ years — zero client data leaks.
Can I order a one-time pentest or is an annual contract required?
Both options are available. One-time pentest — from $1,800, suitable for initial security assessment. Annual contract includes 2-4 pentests, monthly scanning, priority Incident Response, 15-20% discount. For PCI DSS companies, annual contract is mandatory (quarterly ASV scanning). We recommend starting with a one-time pentest, then switching to annual format.