Breaking the Blind Spots: Securing an Insurance Leader in the Middle East
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Penetration Testing Case Study
Breaking the Blind Spots: Securing an Insurance Leader in the Middle East
How we uncovered hidden app risks & protected sensitive customer data through penetration testing.
The Challenge
A well-established insurance company in the Middle East faced growing concerns around application security. Handling large volumes of customer data meant even minor vulnerabilities could expose Personally Identifiable Information and create serious business and regulatory risks.
Our Approach
We delivered a comprehensive penetration testing engagement tailored to the insurer’s application landscape. Testing aligned with OWASP Top 10 guidelines. The engagement was designed as the foundation of an annual penetration testing programme.
Key Results
- 25+ high risk vulnerabilities identified
- 70% reduction in application risk exposure
- Full OWASP Top 10 coverage across in-scope applications
Service Highlights
- Comprehensive application penetration testing
- Manual testing for business logic and authentication flaws
- OWASP aligned security assessment methodology
- Actionable remediation guidance for development teams
- Structured approach supporting annual testing cycles
Client Gains
- Stronger protection for customer data and PII
- Clear visibility into previously hidden application risks
- Improved confidence in application security controls
- Reduced likelihood of data breaches and business disruption
- A repeatable testing model supporting long-term resilience
Client Testimonial
“CyberNX’s expertise revolutionised our security landscape. Vulnerabilities that had evaded earlier assessments were finally uncovered,… ”