SVC—02 · ASSESSMENT

API penetration testing

Authenticated, role-aware testing of the API as a business system, not merely a list of endpoints.

Start scoping

TEST BOUNDARY

What sits inside the boundary

REST/GraphQL endpoints and methods, roles, auth schemes and tenants

Object/property authorization, workflow abuse and resource consumption

Versioning, documentation, rate limits and third-party integrations

ACCESS MODES

Knowledge level is scoped

Unauthenticated

Role-authenticated

Code-assisted

DELIVERY—LEDGER

Deliverables you can inspect.

OUTPUT

Authorization coverage matrix

Reproducible request/response evidence

Attack chains, fixes and retest record

EFFORT—DRIVER

Endpoints × methods

Roles, tenants and asynchronous flows

Documentation quality and integration count

EXPLICIT—LIMIT

Load and denial-of-service testing requires a separate plan

The API Top 10 is a taxonomy, not complete test coverage

POINT—IN—TIME

Precision includes what we do not claim.

A penetration test provides evidence about named assets, versions, access, and time. It does not guarantee the absence of vulnerabilities, replace internal vulnerability management, or constitute compliance certification.

Method and limitations

SCOPE—NEXT

Define the boundary before the fee.

Build a scope draft