Hoop Interactive runs OWASP-based vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing on your website, web app, or API, then delivers a clear report ranking every finding by real business risk.
A website security audit is a systematic review of a website, web application, or API to find vulnerabilities an attacker could exploit - before that attacker finds them first. An auditor examines code, server configuration, authentication, and third-party components, using both automated tools and manual testing, then documents each weakness with a severity rating and a specific fix.
Not every security audit tests at the same depth. A vulnerability scan runs automated tools that flag known weaknesses fast and cheap, but misses business logic flaws no scanner recognizes. A penetration test adds a human tester who actively tries to exploit what the scan finds, chaining vulnerabilities together the way a real attacker would. Compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS specifically require the manual depth of a penetration test, not just a scan.
Three depths of assessment, and the situation each one is genuinely for.
| Assessment type | What it does | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability scan | Automated tools flag known weaknesses against a signature database. | Fast, low-cost baseline checks and frequent monitoring. |
| Penetration test | A human tester manually attempts to exploit vulnerabilities, including business logic flaws. | Compliance requirements and any application handling sensitive data. |
| Full security audit | Penetration testing plus configuration review, malware checks, and compliance documentation. | Regulated industries and enterprise-scale platforms. |
What a scanner structurally cannot find, and how to pick the right depth for your risk.
Automated scanners are excellent at finding known vulnerability signatures and terrible at understanding what your application's business logic actually allows. A scanner won't notice that a discount code field lets a user apply the same coupon unlimited times, or that an API endpoint leaks another customer's data with a modified request. Manual testing is where those findings come from.
Start with a vulnerability scan if you need a fast baseline or run frequent, low-cost checks between deeper audits. Get a full penetration test if you handle sensitive customer data, process payments, or need to satisfy a compliance requirement.
A vulnerability found and fixed in an audit costs a fraction of what the same vulnerability costs once an attacker finds it first.
Exploitable gaps surface in a test, not in a breach notification.
PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 requirements covered with evidence.
Brand reputation stays intact instead of recovering from a public breach.
Outdated plugins and libraries audited alongside your own code.
Your developers get actionable steps ranked by real business risk.
Planned remediation costs a fraction of emergency response.
We scope the engagement around your platform and risk profile, not a fixed checklist.
Automated scanning against known vulnerability signatures across your site, server, and APIs.
Human-led testing that exploits findings, including business logic flaws automated tools miss.
Identifying the source of a breach on an already-compromised site and removing malicious code.
Checking SSL/TLS configuration, security headers, and server settings against best practices.
Testing and documentation aligned to PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 requirements.
Periodic re-scanning and monitoring between full audits, catching new vulnerabilities as they emerge.
Four situations send most founders and IT leads to us for security audit work.
Payment details, health records, or personal data flow through your application without a recent audit.
PCI DSS, SOC 2, or another framework requires a documented security assessment you don't have yet.
The application launched and grew without a single independent security review.
Unexpected redirects, unfamiliar admin accounts, or flagged malware signal a possible active breach.
These five mistakes account for most of the breaches we get called in to investigate after the fact.
Scanners find known signatures and miss business logic flaws entirely. We pair every scan with human-led exploitation testing.
A narrowly scoped audit can satisfy an auditor's checklist while leaving real gaps open. We test for actual risk, not just the compliance minimum.
Assuming a fix worked without verification leaves vulnerabilities that look closed but aren't. We retest every finding before sign-off.
Outdated plugins and libraries are common entry points attackers target directly. We audit third-party components, not just your own code.
New vulnerabilities emerge constantly, and last year's clean audit doesn't cover this year's threats. We recommend periodic re-testing, not a one-and-done.
Six stages, from first call to a verified, closed-out report. We work in weekly sprints with a status update every Friday.
We define what's in scope - gray-box, black-box, or white-box testing - and any compliance requirements to meet.
1–2 weeks · DiscoveryWe run scanning tools across the application, server, and APIs to establish a baseline of known issues.
3–5 days · ScanningA human tester actively attempts to exploit findings, including business logic and chained vulnerabilities.
1–4 weeks · TestingWe document every finding with severity, business impact, and a specific remediation step.
3–5 days · ReportingWe help your team fix each vulnerability, either as part of the engagement or a follow-on project.
1–4 weeks · RemediationWe independently verify each fix closes the vulnerability before issuing final sign-off.
3–5 days · RetestThree factors drive the price: testing depth, application complexity, and compliance requirements. Remediation development, if not included, is quoted once findings are known.
Industry-standard tools, backed by manual testing that automation alone can't replace.
Pick the model that fits your risk profile and timeline. All include a full report and free retest.
A defined testing scope, timeline, and price agreed before we start. You know the exact cost up front.
Best for fixed budgetsOur security and development teams working together, from testing through fixing every finding.
Best for end-to-end closureTesting and documentation scoped specifically to satisfy a compliance framework's requirements.
Best for audits and reviewsPeriodic re-scanning and monitoring between full audits, billed monthly.
Best for continuous coverageNo hidden gaps. Each engagement includes everything you need to close the vulnerabilities found.
The process stays the same. The compliance requirements change by industry.
PCI DSS-aligned testing for payment and checkout flows.
Transaction and authentication testing built for regulatory scrutiny.
HIPAA-aligned audits for patient portals and health data systems.
SOC 2-focused testing to satisfy enterprise customer security reviews.
Client data protection audits for law, consulting, and agencies.
Student data protection audits for portals and enrollment systems.
Donor data protection audits scoped to nonprofit budgets.
Multi-application audits across large, complex platforms.
Real work, real numbers, see how we did it for BeesApp.
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BeesApp came to us with a broken patchwork of PHP, Django, and Vue.js. We tore it down and rebuilt the entire system from scratch using Next.js, Flutter, and FastAPI - delivering 99.9% uptime, 120+ API endpoints, and enabling market entry in Saudi Arabia.
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Website security audit is one of four services we cover under Security, QA & Maintenance.
The full security service this sits under.
ExploreFunctional, automated, and regression testing before release.
ExplorePatching, updates, and support after launch.
ExploreOngoing help desk and issue resolution for live systems.
Secure environments with least-privilege access from day one.
ExplorePCI-aware checkout, the most audited path in most products.
ExploreBespoke builds, MVPs & enterprise systems.
ExploreMulti-department platforms with audit logging built in.
ExploreThe questions founders and IT leads ask us most before starting a security audit.
A vulnerability scan is an automated tool that lists known weaknesses, fast and inexpensive but shallow. A penetration test adds manual exploitation by a human tester, uncovering business logic flaws and chained vulnerabilities that automated scans miss entirely.
A website security audit costs $2,000 to $75,000 or more, depending on scope and depth. A vulnerability scan or basic audit costs $2,000 to $8,000, a manual web application penetration test costs $8,000 to $25,000, and a compliance-driven or enterprise audit costs $25,000 to $75,000 or more.
A security audit takes 1 to 8 weeks or more. A vulnerability scan or basic audit takes 1 to 2 weeks, a manual penetration test takes 2 to 4 weeks, and a compliance-driven or enterprise audit takes 4 to 8 weeks or longer.
Yes. We test against the OWASP Top 10, covering injection attacks, broken authentication, cross-site scripting, and the other categories that account for most real-world web application breaches.
Yes. Every audit produces a written report listing each vulnerability found, its severity, the business risk it represents, and specific remediation steps, not just a raw scanner output.
Yes. We offer remediation support to fix the vulnerabilities identified in the audit, either as part of the engagement or as a separate follow-on project.
Yes. We offer gray-box testing, where we receive credentials and basic context, black-box testing, where we test with no inside knowledge, and white-box testing with full source code access, matched to what your engagement needs.
Yes, for most compliance frameworks handling sensitive data. PCI DSS requires annual penetration testing of the cardholder data environment, and SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 audits commonly require a security assessment as supporting evidence.
Yes. We include a retest period to independently verify that fixes actually closed each vulnerability, rather than taking a developer's word that it's resolved.
Yes. We investigate compromised sites to identify the source of the breach, remove malicious code, and close the vulnerability that let the attacker in.
Yes. We sign an NDA before the discovery call, before you share any system or business details with us.
Yes. We offer ongoing monitoring and periodic re-scanning retainers, since new vulnerabilities emerge continuously and a one-time audit only reflects a single point in time.
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