Security Testing

Security Testing & Penetration Testing in Australia

OpenMalo provides rigorous security testing and penetration testing for Australian businesses — identifying exploitable vulnerabilities in web applications, APIs, mobile apps, and cloud infrastructure using Burp Suite Pro, Nmap, and Metasploit. Our OSCP and CREST-certified testers operate exclusively from Australian infrastructure and deliver plain-English reports with specific, actionable remediation guidance.

2,400+Vulnerabilities Identified
200+Security Assessments Completed
100%Critical Finding Remediation Rate
13+Years Experience
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🔒 OWASP Aligned
🛡️ OSCP Certified
📋 Actionable Reports

Security Testing Services Across Every Attack Surface

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Web application penetration testing (OWASP Top 10)

Manual and automated penetration testing using Burp Suite Pro and OWASP ZAP — covering injection, broken authentication, access control failures, cryptographic weaknesses, and OWASP Top 10 2021 in full.

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Mobile app security testing (OWASP MASVS)

iOS and Android application security assessment aligned to OWASP MASVS — covering static analysis with MobSF, network traffic interception with Burp Suite, runtime testing with Frida, and binary protections.

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API security testing (OWASP API Top 10)

REST and GraphQL API security assessment covering all 10 OWASP API Security risks — broken object-level authorisation, excessive data exposure, mass assignment, rate limiting bypass, and business logic flaws.

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Vulnerability assessment and scanning

Systematic vulnerability scanning using Nessus and Nuclei — identifying known CVEs, configuration weaknesses, and misconfigurations across web applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.

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Cloud security assessment for AWS and Azure

AWS, Azure, and GCP configuration review using ScoutSuite and Prowler against CIS benchmarks — identifying IAM misconfigurations, publicly exposed storage, excessive permissions, and privilege escalation paths.

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Security code review and SAST analysis

Manual source code review for security vulnerabilities combined with Semgrep and SonarQube SAST scanning — detecting authentication flaws, cryptographic misuse, and business logic vulnerabilities not found by dynamic testing.

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Network and infrastructure penetration testing

Internal and external network penetration testing using Nmap, Metasploit, and Nessus — covering firewall rule analysis, exposed service exploitation, and lateral movement paths across your network perimeter.

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Compliance gap assessment for Australian standards

Gap analysis against ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and IRAP — identifying specific controls requiring implementation with a prioritised remediation roadmap.

Penetration Testers Who Deliver Actionable Results

A penetration test that produces a list of CVE numbers is not useful. Every OpenMalo security report provides a plain-English explanation of each vulnerability, documented proof of exploitability (screenshots and HTTP request/response evidence), a business impact assessment in Australian context, and specific remediation guidance with code examples where relevant. We produce separate executive summary and technical briefing documents — ensuring both your board and your developers understand and act on findings.

Our security team has assessed applications used by Australian government agencies operating under IRAP requirements, financial services institutions subject to APRA CPS 234, listed healthcare providers, and ASX-listed technology companies. All testing is conducted from Australian infrastructure, all testers hold OSCP or CREST certification, and all engagements are covered by formal scoping agreements and mutual NDAs.

OSCP (Offensive Security), CEH, and CREST certified penetration testers
All testing conducted from Australian infrastructure — data sovereignty maintained
Reports designed for both technical teams and executive / board audiences
Post-assessment remediation support and guidance included
Re-testing of all critical and high findings included in every engagement
Formal scoping agreement and mutual NDA signed before testing begins

Request a Security Assessment Scoping Call

Tell us about your project and we'll respond within 24 hours.

Security Testing Across Every Attack Surface and Compliance Framework

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Web Application Pentest

Black box and grey box penetration testing of web applications using Burp Suite Pro following OWASP methodology.

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Mobile App Security Testing

iOS and Android OWASP MASVS assessment covering data storage, network traffic interception, authentication, and binary analysis.

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Cloud Security Review

AWS, Azure, and GCP configuration review using ScoutSuite and Prowler against CIS benchmarks with privilege escalation testing.

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API Penetration Testing

OWASP API Security Top 10 assessment covering authentication, authorisation, injection, and business logic flaws across REST and GraphQL APIs.

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Compliance Gap Assessment

Gap analysis against ASD Essential Eight, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and IRAP — with a prioritised remediation roadmap for each framework.

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Infrastructure Pentest

Internal and external network penetration testing using Nmap and Metasploit covering exposed services, firewall rules, and lateral movement.

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Technologies We Use

Industry-leading tools and frameworks chosen for performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

Web Testing
Burp Suite Pro OWASP ZAP Nikto SQLMap Nuclei
Mobile Testing
MobSF Frida Objection apktool Jadx
Network
Nmap Metasploit Nessus OpenVAS Wireshark
Cloud Security
ScoutSuite Prowler CloudSploit AWS Inspector Trivy
Code Review
Semgrep SonarQube Bandit Snyk CodeQL
Standards
OWASP Top 10 2021 OWASP MASVS CIS Benchmarks ASD Essential Eight IRAP

Our Security Testing Process

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Scoping & Rules of Engagement

We define assessment scope, methodology (black/grey box), testing windows, out-of-scope systems, emergency contacts, and rules of engagement in a formal scoping document — signed before any testing begins.

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Reconnaissance & Assessment

Active testing using Burp Suite Pro, Nmap, and manual techniques — simulating real-world attacker methodology including OSINT reconnaissance, authentication bypass attempts, and injection testing.

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Exploitation & Validation

Identified vulnerabilities are safely exploited to validate real-world exploitability and demonstrate business impact — without causing service disruption, within agreed testing windows.

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Report, Brief & Remediate

Written report with executive summary and technical detail, verbal briefing with your technical team, remediation support, and re-test of all critical and high findings to verify correct implementation.

Why We're the Right Partner for Security Testing

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Proven Track Record

Consistently rated as a top technology company in Australia — backed by verified client reviews on Clutch and GoodFirms.

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NDA & IP Protection

We sign an NDA before any discussion. All IP belongs to you — no shared code, no reuse on completion.

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Full Transparency

Access to project management tools, weekly progress reports, and live sprint demos throughout delivery.

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Australian Based

Melbourne and Sydney offices with real people you can meet in your time zone. Invoiced in AUD.

Fast Delivery

Agile delivery with fortnightly demos so you see progress, give feedback, and stay in control at every sprint.

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Long-Term Partnership

We don't just deliver and disappear. Structured post-launch support and ongoing development partnerships available.

What Our Clients Say

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"OpenMalo delivered exactly what we needed — on time, on budget, and with a level of quality that exceeded our expectations. The team communicated brilliantly throughout."

James Mitchell
CEO, HealthTrack Australia
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"The technical quality and attention to detail from the OpenMalo team is outstanding. Our users love the end product and our business metrics improved significantly post-launch."

Sarah Robertson
Founder, Digital Ventures Melbourne
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"Fast, reliable, and professional. OpenMalo understood our requirements immediately and delivered a solution that has genuinely transformed how we operate. Highly recommended."

David Kumar
CTO, TechForward Sydney

Recognised as a Top Technology Company in Australia

Clutch
Top Developer
Trustpilot
Verified Reviews
GoodFirms
Top Company
Google
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Security Testing FAQs

Common questions about our security testing services.

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What is penetration testing and how is it different from a vulnerability scan?
A vulnerability scan uses automated tools to identify known CVEs and misconfigurations. Penetration testing involves certified security engineers manually exploiting vulnerabilities, chaining findings into realistic attack scenarios, and demonstrating real business impact — providing a far more accurate picture of actual risk.
How much does a penetration test cost in Australia?
A web application penetration test starts from AUD $5,000. A comprehensive assessment covering web application, API, and cloud infrastructure typically ranges AUD $15,000–$40,000. Network penetration tests are scoped based on IP ranges and system count.
How long does a penetration test take?
A focused web application test typically requires 3–5 days of testing time plus 2–3 days for report production. Comprehensive assessments covering multiple attack surfaces take 1–3 weeks. We provide a detailed timeline in the scoping proposal.
What is the difference between black box and grey box penetration testing?
Black box simulates an external attacker with no prior knowledge of your systems. Grey box provides testers with limited information — credentials, API documentation, network diagrams — simulating a more informed attacker or insider threat. Grey box typically finds more vulnerabilities per day of testing.
What is the OWASP Top 10?
The OWASP Top 10 2021 is the industry-standard list of the most critical web application security risks — including broken access control, injection, cryptographic failures, and security misconfiguration. Our web application tests always cover the complete OWASP Top 10 2021.
Will penetration testing disrupt our production systems?
We take a careful, low-impact approach. Web and API tests are typically conducted in staging environments. Where production testing is required, specific techniques and rate limits are agreed in the scoping document to prevent service disruption.
Do you test during business hours or after hours?
Most web, API, and mobile testing is conducted during business hours in a staging environment. For network infrastructure or tests requiring minimal business risk, we can schedule overnight or weekend windows — agreed in the scoping document.
What is included in your penetration test report?
Our reports include: executive summary with overall risk rating, risk-rated vulnerability list, detailed finding descriptions with HTTP evidence and screenshots, business impact assessment, CVSS scores, and specific remediation guidance. A separate technical briefing is delivered verbally to your development team.
Do you re-test after we fix the vulnerabilities?
Yes. Re-testing of all critical and high-severity findings is included in every engagement at no additional cost. We verify remediations are correctly implemented and do not introduce new vulnerabilities.
Are your penetration testers certified?
Yes. Our testers hold OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CREST, and CEH certifications — the industry-recognised standards for penetration testing practitioners in Australia.

Secure Your Application with OpenMalo Security Testing

Request a scoping call — we'll propose a tailored security assessment with timeline and fixed-price quote within two business days.

📧hello@openmalo.com
📞+61 3 9999 0000
📍Melbourne & Sydney, Australia
Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm AEST

Our Presence in Multiple Locations

Local teams across Australia backed by a global delivery centre — giving you the best of both worlds.

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