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Company USL faced growing challenges in protecting its digital assets. Without systematic Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT), The organization was exposed to:
Hidden vulnerabilities in critical systems.
Limited understanding of potential attack vectors.
Weak patch management cycles, leaving systems exploitable.
Difficulty achieving compliance with regulatory requirements.
Leadership recognized the need for a proactive security approach to uncover risks, reduce exposure, and strengthen regulatory readiness.
Our initial review revealed key gaps:
No proactive testing framework to detect vulnerabilities.
Delayed patching cycles, leaving exploitable weaknesses unaddressed.
Lack of standardized security testing across infrastructure and applications.
Compliance challenges due to an overall weak security posture.
Ethnos Cyber executed a structured VAPT exercise across Union Systems’ network and applications:
Conductedreconnaissance on external footprint (domains, IPs, services).
Scanned internal and external networks for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and unpatched systems.
Tested web applications for SQL Injection, XSS, and weak authentication mechanisms.
Evaluated password policies, default credentials, and access controls.
Reviewed network segmentation and privilege assignments to detect opportunities for lateral movement.
on both network and web applications.
VAPT Reports with prioritised findings and actionable remediation guides.
Patched vulnerable and outdated systems, eliminating known exploits.
Closed unnecessary open ports and disabled unused services.
Fixed critical web application flaws such as SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and insecure input validation.
Corrected misconfigurations in firewalls, servers, and applications, reducing the overall attack surface.
Secured sensitive data exposures and strengthened file share permissions.
Recommendations/Next Steps
Conduct regular internal and external testing to stay ahead of threats.
Establish a strict patch management cycle for timely updates.
Train staff on phishing, social engineering, and secure practices to reduce human-related risks.
Adopt secure coding practices by integrating SAST/DAST into the SDLC.
Continue developer training to embed security into the software lifecycle.
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“The VAPT exercise provided visibility into risks we hadn’t previously considered. With Ethnos Cyber’s guidance, we closed critical gaps, strengthened compliance posture, and enhanced confidence in our systems’ resilience.”