What Is VAPT? A Simple Guide for Business Owners
Most business owners in India have heard the term VAPT, but very few know what it really
means.
Here’s a clear, non-technical explanation every business owner should know.
What is VAPT?
VAPT stands for Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing.
It is a complete security check of your IT systems to find weaknesses before hackers do.
• VA (Vulnerability Assessment): Finds security weaknesses.
• PT (Penetration Testing): Actively tries to exploit those weaknesses like an ethical
hacker.
Together, VAPT gives you a 360-degree view of your cybersecurity posture.
Why Do Businesses Need VAPT?
1. Hackers target SMEs
Most breaches happen because of simple misconfigurations.
2. Protect customer data
A single leak can destroy brand trust.
3. Required for compliance
Many industries now require VAPT certification—banking, insurance, SaaS, healthcare.
4. Prevent financial loss
Recovering from a breach can cost 10X more than a VAPT test.
5. Strengthen your firewall & network
VAPT identifies mistakes in firewall rules, ports, passwords, etc
Types of VAPT
1. Network VAPT
Tests your routers, firewalls, switches, servers.
2. Web Application VAPT
Checks websites, portals, payment systems.
3. Mobile App VAPT
Tests Android/iOS applications.
4. Cloud VAPT
AWS, Azure, GCP misconfigurations.
5. Wireless VAPT
Checks your office Wi-Fi security
How the VAPT Process Works
1. Information Collection
2. Scanning & Vulnerability Detection
3. Active Exploitation
4. Privilege Escalation
5. Reporting
6. Remediation Support
You receive a complete PDF report showing:
✔ All vulnerabilities
✔ Risk rating (Critical/High/Medium/Low)
✔ Steps to fix the issues
How Often Should You Do VAPT?
Most companies do VAPT:
• Every 6–12 months, or
• After major updates, or
• When onboarding new employees
• When integrating new software
Trios Cyber VAPT Services
Trios Cyber provides:
✔ Web & Network VAPT
✔ Mobile App VAPT
✔ Firewall audits
✔ Cloud VAPT
✔ Compliance-focused reporting
✔ post-assessment support
Contact us to schedule a free cybersecurity consultation.