What we test
We scope testing around the flows that carry the most risk in a fintech product — not a generic checklist applied to every web app.
Payment flows
Transaction initiation, processing, reversals, and the authorization checks between them. We test the full lifecycle, including edge cases around failed payments and partial completions.
Authentication chains
Login, registration, password recovery, session upgrade, and the multi-step flows where assumptions about identity get exploited. OTP bypasses, token reuse, and session fixation.
API boundaries
Authorization checks at every endpoint, not just the UI. Object-level access control, rate limiting on sensitive operations, and the internal APIs that frontend code exposes.
Admin & internal tools
The dashboards your ops team uses — customer data access, transaction overrides, account management. Often the least secured and the most powerful.
How a pentest engagement works
Scoping
Short call to map your product surface, tech stack, and where you feel least covered. We agree on scope, timeline, and access requirements.
Testing
Manual testing against your application — auth flows, payment logic, API endpoints, and admin surfaces. We test like someone who understands how fintech products are built, because we've built them.
Report & remediation
Every finding includes severity, proof of exploitability, business impact, and a fix your engineers can merge. We walk through the report with your team and retest after fixes ship.
Account takeover via recovery chain
Password recovery chained into session upgrade into email change. Three normal product features. Combined: full account takeover. Fix priority: immediate.
See what a penetration test would find in your product.
Get a Quick Security CheckFrequently asked questions
How long does a penetration test take?
Most engagements run 5–10 business days from kickoff to final report. Scope drives timeline — a single mobile app is faster than a full platform with admin tools, APIs, and third-party integrations.
Do you use automated scanners?
No. Every finding comes from manual testing by an engineer who understands fintech product architecture. Scanners generate noise. We generate findings your team can act on.
Will testing disrupt our production environment?
We work on staging or pre-production environments wherever possible. When production testing is required (to validate real integrations), we coordinate timing and scope to minimize risk.
What do we get at the end?
A detailed report with every finding ranked by severity, a proof-of-concept demonstrating exploitability, the business impact, and an engineering-ready fix. No 200-page compliance documents.
Can you retest after we fix the issues?
Yes. Retesting is included. Once your team ships fixes, we validate that each vulnerability is properly remediated and update the report.