What Is VAPT?
VAPT stands for Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing. It is a comprehensive security testing process that identifies weaknesses in your applications, networks, and infrastructure, then validates whether those weaknesses can actually be exploited by attackers.
For businesses in Nepal, VAPT has become the foundation of any serious cyber security program. Whether you operate a fintech app in Kathmandu, an e-commerce platform serving international customers, or a government digital service, VAPT provides the evidence-based assurance that your systems can withstand real attacks.
At EncryptSec, Nepal's best cyber security company, we deliver VAPT services that combine automated scanning with deep manual testing by certified ethical hackers.
Vulnerability Assessment vs. Penetration Testing
Many organizations confuse vulnerability assessment with penetration testing, but they serve different purposes:
- Vulnerability Assessment — A broad scan that identifies known security weaknesses, missing patches, and configuration issues. It answers the question: "What vulnerabilities exist?"
- Penetration Testing — A focused, manual attempt to exploit vulnerabilities to understand real business impact. It answers the question: "Can an attacker actually breach us?"
Together, they form VAPT: a complete picture of both exposure and exploitability. While automated scanners are useful for continuous monitoring, only skilled human testers can identify complex business logic flaws, chained attacks, and social engineering paths.
Types of VAPT Services
EncryptSec offers a full range of VAPT services tailored to Nepali organizations:
- Web Application VAPT — Testing websites and web portals for SQL injection, XSS, authentication bypass, insecure session management, and business logic flaws.
- API Security Testing — Securing REST, GraphQL, and SOAP APIs that power mobile apps, third-party integrations, and partner systems.
- Network Penetration Testing — Internal and external network assessment, firewall review, Active Directory attack paths, and lateral movement simulation.
- Mobile App VAPT — iOS and Android security testing for data storage, encryption, reverse engineering resistance, and API communication.
- Cloud Security Assessment — AWS, Azure, and GCP configuration review alongside infrastructure pentesting.
- Wireless Security Testing — Evaluating Wi-Fi networks for weak encryption, rogue access points, and unauthorized access.
- Social Engineering Testing — Phishing simulations and physical security assessments to test your human defenses.
Our VAPT Methodology
Our Kathmandu-based VAPT team follows a proven methodology aligned with global standards like OWASP, PTES, and NIST:
- Scoping & Planning — We work with your team to define the target systems, testing boundaries, rules of engagement, and business priorities.
- Reconnaissance — We gather intelligence about your infrastructure, technologies, and publicly exposed assets using both passive and active techniques.
- Vulnerability Scanning — Automated tools identify known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations as a baseline.
- Manual Exploitation — Our OSCP-certified testers manually attempt to exploit findings, chain vulnerabilities, and demonstrate real business impact.
- Reporting — You receive a detailed report with executive summary, technical findings, CVSS scores, proof-of-concept evidence, and prioritized remediation guidance.
- Remediation Support — We help your developers and IT team fix the identified issues correctly.
- Retesting — We verify that fixes work and no new vulnerabilities were introduced.
VAPT in the Nepal Context
Nepali businesses face specific threats that make VAPT particularly important:
- Financial sector targeting — Nepali banks and fintech platforms are frequent targets of phishing, carding, and API abuse.
- E-commerce payment fraud — Online stores processing FonePay, eSewa, and card payments must secure checkout flows and customer data.
- Remote work vulnerabilities — Many Kathmandu companies rapidly deployed VPNs and cloud services without full security validation.
- Third-party risks — SaaS companies serving international clients face security questionnaires and compliance audits that require recent VAPT reports.
- Regulatory requirements — Nepal Rastra Bank and other regulators increasingly expect documented security assessments.
What You Receive
Every EncryptSec VAPT engagement includes:
- Executive summary — Non-technical overview of findings and business risk.
- Technical findings — Detailed vulnerability descriptions with CVSS scores.
- Proof-of-concept — Evidence showing how vulnerabilities can be exploited.
- Remediation roadmap — Prioritized, actionable steps to fix each issue.
- Compliance mapping — Mapping findings to OWASP, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and other frameworks.
- Retest report — Confirmation that vulnerabilities were properly remediated.
Why EncryptSec for VAPT
As the leading cyber security company in Kathmandu, EncryptSec offers distinct advantages:
- OSCP-certified testers — Our team holds the industry's most respected offensive security certifications.
- Manual-first approach — We do not rely solely on scanners. Human expertise finds what automation misses.
- Local Kathmandu presence — On-site testing, face-to-face debriefs, and rapid emergency response.
- Enterprise experience — We have tested systems for the Government of Nepal, major banks, and global SaaS companies.
- Retesting included — We verify your fixes at no extra cost.
"EncryptSec's VAPT found a critical authentication flaw in our admin panel that automated scanners missed for months. Their remediation guidance was clear and our team fixed it within days." — CTO, Kathmandu SaaS Company
Conclusion
VAPT is the most effective way to understand your real security posture. In Nepal's rapidly evolving threat landscape, regular testing is essential for banks, fintechs, e-commerce platforms, government agencies, and technology companies.
By choosing a Kathmandu-based VAPT provider with international certifications, you get security expertise that understands both global attack techniques and Nepal's local business environment.
Contact EncryptSec today to schedule your VAPT engagement and take the first step toward a more secure business.