Chase is a top bug bounty hunter on several bug bounty platforms. He also has extensive experience working with small and midsized businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and government organizations. He has received thanks for reporting critical vulnerabilities in Google, Dropbox, Spotify, Indeed, Uber, General Motors, the U.S Army, among many others.

This Web Application Penetration Test, or pentest, is a comprehensive security assessment that can satisfy compliance requirements.

The web application penetration testing process begins with a planning and scoping phase, where we collaborate with the client to understand the scope of the test, including specific applications, systems, and features to be tested, as well as any regulatory or business constraints. Next, in the reconnaissance phase, we gather as much information as possible about the web application, its technology stack, domain details, and exposed endpoints, both through passive information gathering and active probing. Following this, the vulnerability identification phase involves running automated scans and manual techniques to detect common vulnerabilities, such as injection flaws, broken authentication, and improper access control.

Once vulnerabilities are identified, we move into the exploitation phase, where we attempt to exploit the discovered flaws to assess their potential impact. This includes determining whether an attacker could escalate privileges, exfiltrate sensitive data, or gain control of the underlying systems. The post-exploitation phase involves verifying the security posture after successful exploits, focusing on persistence mechanisms, lateral movement possibilities, and the full extent of compromise.

After all testing is complete, we enter the reporting phase, where we compile a detailed report of the vulnerabilities discovered, their risk levels, proof of exploitation, and remediation recommendations. Finally, in the remediation and retesting phase, we assist the client in fixing the identified issues and perform a follow-up test to confirm that vulnerabilities have been adequately addressed. Throughout this entire process, clear communication is maintained to ensure alignment and transparency with the client.