GCC Enterprise Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
A leading financial services organization in the GCC region required a comprehensive security assessment to strengthen its cybersecurity posture and meet regional regulatory compliance standards.
Location:
USA
Industry:
Manufacturing & Operations
Services Provided
IT Consulting
Client Overview
A leading financial services organization in the GCC region required a comprehensive security assessment to strengthen its cybersecurity posture and meet regional regulatory compliance standards.
Business Challenge
- Increasing cyber threats targeting financial institutions
- Regulatory compliance requirements (UAE, KSA frameworks)
- Limited visibility into internal and external attack surfaces
- Need to test real-world attack scenarios
- Protection of customer financial data
Objective
Conduct a full-scale Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) engagement to identify security gaps, validate risk exposure, and provide actionable remediation guidance.
Scope of Engagement
1️⃣ External Network Security Testing
- Perimeter firewall assessment
- Public-facing application testing
- DNS & email security review
2️⃣ Internal Network Assessment
- Privilege escalation testing
- Lateral movement simulation
- Active Directory security validation
3️⃣ Web & API Penetration Testing
- OWASP Top 10 vulnerability testing
- Authentication & session management testing
- Business logic validation
4️⃣ Cloud Security Assessment
- Misconfiguration review
- IAM policy validation
- Storage & database exposure analysis
Methodology Followed
- OWASP Testing Standards
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- SANS Institute Best Practices
- Manual exploitation + automated scanning tools
Key Findings
- Critical misconfigurations in external services
- Weak password policies and MFA gaps
- Unpatched server vulnerabilities
- API authentication weaknesses
Results & Business Impact
- 🔒 Reduced critical vulnerabilities by 85%
- 📊 Strengthened regulatory compliance posture
- 🛡️ Improved detection & response readiness
- 📉 Minimized risk of financial data breach
Deliverables Provided
- Executive Risk Summary Report
- Detailed Technical Vulnerability Report
- Proof-of-Concept Exploitation Evidence
- Remediation Roadmap with Priority Matrix
- Re-testing & Validation Certification
Conclusion
The VAPT engagement enabled the client to proactively identify and remediate security gaps, significantly enhancing their cybersecurity resilience and compliance standing across the GCC region.
