Find vulnerabilities before attackers do.
White box penetration testing gives you the most thorough security assessment possible. Unlike black box testing where the tester works blind, we start with full access to your source code, architecture documentation, and infrastructure configuration. This lets us find vulnerabilities that automated scanners miss and that attackers will eventually discover. Bitvea combines manual expert review with Shannon AI to analyze your applications and infrastructure systematically. You get a clear, prioritized report with actionable remediation steps, not a generic list of theoretical risks.
Most companies build software under time pressure. Features ship fast, security reviews get postponed, and technical debt accumulates. The result is applications with vulnerabilities that nobody on the team has time to look for. Automated scanners catch the obvious issues, but they miss business logic flaws, complex attack chains, and configuration mistakes that a skilled attacker would exploit. Many businesses only discover their security gaps after an incident: a data breach, a compromised account, or a regulatory audit that reveals non-compliance. By then, the damage is done. White box penetration testing finds these problems proactively, while you still have time to fix them.
We work with businesses across industries. Here are some of the most common scenarios where this service delivers real results.
Before launching a new application or major feature, a penetration test verifies that security is solid. This is especially important for applications that handle sensitive data, process payments, or serve external users.
Companies that run regular security assessments as part of their security program or compliance requirements. Annual or semi-annual testing ensures that new features and changes have not introduced vulnerabilities.
After a security incident, a thorough assessment identifies how the breach occurred and what other vulnerabilities exist. This helps prevent future incidents and demonstrates to stakeholders that the issue has been addressed comprehensively.
Organizations subject to GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 requirements that mandate regular penetration testing. Our reports are structured to meet compliance documentation standards.
Before acquiring a company or investing in a technology product, a security assessment reveals hidden risks in the codebase and infrastructure. This information influences valuation and identifies remediation costs.
Companies that want to verify the security of a third-party application before integrating it into their infrastructure. We assess the vendor's code and configuration to ensure it meets your security standards.
With access to source code and architecture documentation, we find vulnerabilities that external-only testing misses. We trace data flows through your code, identify insecure patterns, and discover issues that would take an attacker weeks to find through trial and error.
Shannon AI augments our manual testing by analyzing code patterns, identifying potential vulnerability classes, and flagging areas that need deeper investigation. This combination of AI analysis and human expertise means faster, more thorough coverage of your codebase.
Every finding comes with a clear severity rating, a detailed explanation of the risk, proof of exploitability, and specific steps your team can take to fix it. No vague warnings. Your developers get exactly what they need to resolve each issue.
We prioritize findings based on actual exploitability and business impact, not theoretical severity scores. This helps your team focus on the issues that matter most and allocate security resources where they will have the biggest effect.
Because we review your source code directly, we can point to the exact lines that need to change. This saves your development team hours of investigation and guesswork. Fixes are faster and more accurate when the problem is clearly identified.
The testing report serves as documentation for compliance requirements including GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and industry-specific regulations. We format reports to meet audit expectations and can work directly with your compliance team.
We analyze your application source code for security vulnerabilities: injection flaws, authentication weaknesses, insecure data handling, broken access controls, and more. We review the code manually and with static analysis tools to catch issues at every layer of the application.
We evaluate your system architecture for security weaknesses: how data flows between components, where trust boundaries exist, how authentication and authorization are implemented, and whether the overall design follows security best practices.
We test the running application for vulnerabilities that only appear at runtime: session handling issues, API abuse scenarios, race conditions, and business logic flaws. This complements the static code review and catches issues that depend on application state.
We assess your server configuration, cloud setup, network architecture, and deployment pipeline for security weaknesses. Misconfigured servers, overly permissive IAM roles, and exposed services are common attack vectors that we identify and document.
Shannon AI scans your codebase for known vulnerability patterns, insecure coding practices, and suspicious configurations. It identifies areas that require deeper manual investigation and helps ensure comprehensive coverage across large codebases.
After your team fixes the identified vulnerabilities, we retest to confirm that each issue is properly resolved. This ensures that fixes are effective and that no new issues were introduced during remediation. You get a clean report showing the final security state.
We define the scope of testing: which applications, infrastructure, and code repositories are included. You provide access to source code, architecture documentation, and test environments. We agree on rules of engagement and testing timeline.
We conduct the penetration test using a combination of manual expert review, Shannon AI analysis, and industry-standard tools. We test systematically, covering OWASP methodology and going deeper into areas where we identify potential weaknesses.
We compile our findings into a detailed report with severity ratings, exploitation evidence, and specific remediation steps. The report includes an executive summary for management and technical details for your development team.
We walk your team through the findings and answer questions about remediation approaches. After your team has addressed the issues, we retest to verify the fixes. You receive a final clean report confirming the resolved state.
We define the scope of testing: which applications, infrastructure, and code repositories are included. You provide access to source code, architecture documentation, and test environments. We agree on rules of engagement and testing timeline.
We conduct the penetration test using a combination of manual expert review, Shannon AI analysis, and industry-standard tools. We test systematically, covering OWASP methodology and going deeper into areas where we identify potential weaknesses.
We compile our findings into a detailed report with severity ratings, exploitation evidence, and specific remediation steps. The report includes an executive summary for management and technical details for your development team.
We walk your team through the findings and answer questions about remediation approaches. After your team has addressed the issues, we retest to verify the fixes. You receive a final clean report confirming the resolved state.
The cost depends on the size and complexity of the application, the number of components in scope, and whether infrastructure testing is included. A single web application with a focused scope costs less than a multi-service platform with complex integrations. We provide a fixed quote after the scoping call so there are no surprises.
Most penetration testing engagements take 2 to 4 weeks from scoping to final report. Smaller applications with focused scope can be completed in 2 weeks. Larger platforms with multiple services, complex infrastructure, and compliance requirements may take the full 4 weeks or longer.
White box testing means we start with full access to your source code, architecture documentation, and infrastructure configuration. This allows us to find deeper vulnerabilities than external-only (black box) testing. We can trace data flows through the code, identify insecure patterns, and discover issues that automated tools and external testing miss.
Shannon AI is our AI-powered analysis tool that augments manual security testing. It scans codebases for known vulnerability patterns, insecure practices, and suspicious configurations. It helps us achieve thorough coverage across large codebases and identifies areas that need deeper human investigation.
Yes. We handle all source code and test data under strict confidentiality agreements. Access is limited to the testing team, and all materials are securely deleted after the engagement. We can work within your security requirements, including VPN access, on-premise testing, or air-gapped environments if needed.
We follow the OWASP Testing Guide, OWASP Top 10, and PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard). Our reports are structured to support compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS requirements. We adapt our methodology to your specific compliance needs.
You receive a detailed report containing an executive summary, a list of all findings with severity ratings, proof of exploitability for each vulnerability, specific remediation steps, and an overall risk assessment. After remediation and retest, you get a final report confirming the resolved state.
Yes. We test iOS and Android applications including the mobile client, backend APIs, data storage, and communication security. Mobile testing follows the OWASP Mobile Testing Guide and covers platform-specific security concerns.
At minimum, once a year or after any major release. Companies in regulated industries or those handling sensitive data typically test every 6 months. We recommend testing before major launches and after significant architecture changes.
Engagements start from 50,000 CZK. The exact cost depends on the scope: application size, number of services, infrastructure components, and compliance requirements. We provide a fixed quote after the scoping call.
We prefer to test against a staging or test environment to avoid any impact on production. If production testing is necessary, we agree on specific rules of engagement and timing to minimize risk. We never run destructive tests without explicit approval.
We provide detailed remediation guidance for every finding. If your team needs additional support, we can assist with implementing fixes or reviewing proposed solutions. After remediation, we retest to confirm that each issue is properly resolved.
A healthcare SaaS company preparing for ISO 27001 certification needed a thorough security audit of their platform, which processes sensitive patient data for over 200 clinics. Bitvea performed white-box penetration testing with full source code access, uncovering 23 vulnerabilities: 3 critical, 7 high severity, and 13 medium. One critical finding was an authentication bypass that could have exposed patient records. All issues were remediated before the certification audit, and the company passed on the first attempt. The entire engagement, from initial scoping to the final remediation report, took 3 weeks.