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Veda Application Security Assessment
Protecting Your Data, Systems, and Networks from Threats
Executive Summary
The implementation of VEDA, an AI-enabled video analytics system, marks a significant advancement in security measures within the Aditya Birla Group. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, VEDA serves as a crucial tool in creating a safe and secure environment across various facets of the organization’s operations. Through its advanced capabilities, VEDA enhances surveillance and monitoring capabilities, enabling proactive identification and mitigation of potential security threats. The adoption of VEDA underscores Aditya Birla Group’s commitment to prioritizing safety and security, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in leveraging innovative solutions to address evolving challenges in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Introduction
The implementation of VEDA, an AI-enabled video analytics system, marks a significant advancement in security measures within the Aditya Birla Group. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, VEDA serves as a crucial tool in creating a safe and secure environment across various facets of the organization’s operations. Through its advanced capabilities, VEDA enhances surveillance and monitoring capabilities, enabling proactive identification and mitigation of potential security threats. The adoption of VEDA underscores Aditya Birla Group’s commitment to prioritizing safety and security, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in leveraging innovative solutions to address evolving challenges in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Problem Statement
The requirement from the client is to make sure that each one of the security measures are powerful sufficient to shield the property from unauthorized access and get admission to and identify security vulnerabilities if any. The patron wished a reliable security accomplice to offer them the required penetration testing services for his or her applications.
VEDA (Video Enabled Decision and Alerts), the team built a refreshed version with advanced capabilities to cater to the needs of the manufacturing units and offices post COVID. “VEDA, an AI platform and a first-of-its-kind proprietary product, uses computer vision technique to provide alerts and insights to take real-time decisions. The VEDA platform deploys custom-built artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) models for analyzing videos and providing customized solutions for solving business problems.
Objectives
Assess the resilience of the web application against unauthorized access attempts.
Identify and document security vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), authentication flaws, and other common web application vulnerabilities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls and measures in place within the application.
Provide recommendations for enhancing the security posture of the web application, including remediation steps for identified vulnerabilities.
Deliver a comprehensive penetration testing report outlining findings, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations to mitigate identified security issues.
Methodology
We have conducted a thorough assessment of the IT Infrastructure and servers, we have identified all the possible vulnerability. For conducting penetration testing we have following the below methodology.
Web application penetration testing methodology typically involves the following steps
Pre-engagement Phase
- Define the scope, objectives, and constraints of the penetration test.
- Obtain necessary permissions and approvals from stakeholders.
- Gather information about the web application, its architecture, technologies used, and potential threats.
Pre-engagement Phase
- Define the scope, objectives, and constraints of the penetration test.
- Obtain necessary permissions and approvals from stakeholders.
- Gather information about the web application, its architecture, technologies used, and potential threats.
Information Gathering
- Conduct reconnaissance to gather information about the target web application, including URL structures, subdomains, technologies, and possible entry points.
- Use tools like web crawlers, search engines, and public databases to collect relevant information.
Information Gathering
- Conduct reconnaissance to gather information about the target web application, including URL structures, subdomains, technologies, and possible entry points.
- Use tools like web crawlers, search engines, and public databases to collect relevant information.
Vulnerability Analysis
- Analyze the web application for common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), insecure authentication mechanisms, and misconfigurations.
- Use automated vulnerability scanners and manual testing techniques to identify security flaws.
Vulnerability Analysis
- Analyze the web application for common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), insecure authentication mechanisms, and misconfigurations.
- Use automated vulnerability scanners and manual testing techniques to identify security flaws.
Exploitation
- Attempt to exploit identified vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access or escalate privileges within the web application.
- Use penetration testing tools and techniques to validate the severity and impact of vulnerabilities.
Exploitation
- Attempt to exploit identified vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access or escalate privileges within the web application.
- Use penetration testing tools and techniques to validate the severity and impact of vulnerabilities.
Post-Exploitation
- Assess the extent of compromise and potential impact on the web application, sensitive data, and underlying systems.
- Document the steps taken during the exploitation phase and any successful compromises achieved.
Post-Exploitation
- Assess the extent of compromise and potential impact on the web application, sensitive data, and underlying systems.
- Document the steps taken during the exploitation phase and any successful compromises achieved.
Reporting
- Compile a comprehensive penetration testing report detailing the findings, including identified vulnerabilities, their severity levels, and recommendations for remediation.
- Prioritize vulnerabilities based on their risk level and potential impact on the web application's security.
- Provide actionable recommendations and best practices for improving the security posture of the web application.
Reporting
- Compile a comprehensive penetration testing report detailing the findings, including identified vulnerabilities, their severity levels, and recommendations for remediation.
- Prioritize vulnerabilities based on their risk level and potential impact on the web application's security.
- Provide actionable recommendations and best practices for improving the security posture of the web application.
Post-Testing Activities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to address and remediate identified vulnerabilities.
- Conduct follow-up assessments to verify the effectiveness of remediation efforts and ensure that security controls have been adequately implemented.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to enhance the overall security awareness and resilience of the web application.
Post-Testing Activities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to address and remediate identified vulnerabilities.
- Conduct follow-up assessments to verify the effectiveness of remediation efforts and ensure that security controls have been adequately implemented.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to enhance the overall security awareness and resilience of the web application.
Our Best
Solution
Input Validation and Sanitization
- Validate and sanitize user input to prevent injection attacks and data manipulation.
- Use input validation mechanisms at both client and server sides to ensure that only expected and valid data is processed by the application.
Session Management
- Employ secure session management techniques to protect session tokens and prevent session hijacking or fixation attacks.
- Implement session expiration mechanisms and enforce secure cookie attributes to minimize the risk of session-related vulnerabilities.
Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms:
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), to verify the identity of users and prevent unauthorized access.
- Enforce least privilege principles by implementing granular access controls and role-based access control (RBAC) mechanisms to restrict user privileges based on their roles and responsibilities.
Data Encryption and Protection
- Encrypt sensitive data both in transit and at rest using strong encryption algorithms and secure cryptographic protocols.
- Implement encryption mechanisms for sensitive data stored within databases, files, and other storage mediums to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
Solution
Session Management:
• Employ secure session management techniques to protect session tokens and prevent session hijacking or fixation attacks.
• Implement session expiration mechanisms and enforce secure cookie attributes to minimize the risk of session-related vulnerabilities.
Data Encryption and Protection:
• Encrypt sensitive data both in transit and at rest using strong encryption algorithms and secure cryptographic protocols.
• Implement encryption mechanisms for sensitive data stored within databases, files, and other storage mediums to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
Discussion
The implementation of advanced security measures has positioned by us for our client. By proactively addressing security risks and ensuring compliance with regulations, we have recommended security measure that will help our client to strengthen the web application security and its reputation.
After doing the evaluation, we discussed with the client project team and its\developers, dis-cussed the application, went through what was the main purpose of doing the evaluation, what is necessary to do the asset evaluation, explaining the problem, different approach role Access and environment for testing\whether it is test or UAT or Prod and other technical questions.
Conclusion
Web Application Security Testing reduces the risk of web app breach by detecting the web application and cloud services weaknesses early and remediating them before an attacker finds them. With prominent cybercrimes turning into an ordinary occurrence, it has grown to be vital for each organization to undertake a depended on safety companion and investigate their safety posture regularly.
