OWASP ASVS Assessment
When it comes to particularly sensitive applications, standard penetration tests are often not sufficient. With an OWASP ASVS Assessment, you receive a comprehensive, standardized review of your software, tailored to your protection requirements and compliance demands.
The OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) is an internationally recognized framework for the structured evaluation of application security. In contrast to classic penetration tests, which are primarily geared towards cost-benefit optimization, an ASVS Assessment strictly follows the defined OWASP guidelines.
The result is a significantly more in-depth picture of the security situation, including conceptual aspects that go beyond black box tests. For mobile apps, the MASVS (Mobile Application Security Verification Standard) provides a corresponding framework.
ASVS Assessments are more complex, but offer clear advantages: They are suitable for applications with high protection needs, for regulated environments, and as a basis for the development of secure software within a Secure Software Development Lifecycle.
Our Services
We conduct OWASP ASVS Assessments, individually adapted to protection requirements and application type:
- Level Selection: Consultation on the selection of the appropriate ASVS level (1–3) based on protection requirements, compliance, and budget.
- Assessment: Execution of penetration tests, source code analyses, configuration reviews, and audits according to ASVS or MASVS.
- Documentation: Structured results in Excel with all requirements, test results, and evaluations, easily searchable and comprehensible.
- Consulting & Support: Support during the implementation of the recommended measures.
Approach
Our assessments combine technical reviews with conceptual analyses and are oriented towards the protection needs of your application:
- Kick-off & Level Definition: Consultation on the selection of the appropriate ASVS level (1–3).
- Technical Tests: Execution of penetration tests and code analyses for specific vulnerabilities.
- Conceptual Analyses: Review of logging, data storage, access concepts, and organizational processes.
- Audits & Reviews: Supplementary security checks for architecture, configuration, and operation.
- Reporting: Provision of results in a structured format with clear recommendations for action.
Checkpoints
We audit according to the specifications of OWASP ASVS or MASVS, among others, for:
- Protection against common attacks (e.g., SQL Injection, XSS)
- Handling of sensitive data (storage, transport, logging)
- Role and authorization concepts (least privilege, access control)
- Security of configurations and deployments
- Code quality and adherence to secure coding guidelines
- Compliance with regulatory requirements and standards
Your Benefit
An ASVS assessment offers you a maximum of transparency and security – and is at the same time strong evidence for customers, partners, and authorities.
With our ASVS assessments, you not only receive a detailed security status of your application but also a clear roadmap for improvements. This enables you to meet compliance requirements, increase confidence in your software, and sustainably strengthen your security level.
- Internationally recognized standard (OWASP ASVS / MASVS)
- Precise selection of the appropriate level (1–3)
- Combination of penetration tests, audits, reviews, and code analyses
- Transparent documentation of all requirements and results
- Suitable for applications with high protection requirements or compliance obligations
- Support throughout the entire Secure Software Development Lifecycle
- Comprehensible risk assessment for management and development
- Sustainable strengthening of trust, compliance, and security
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Standard Penetration Test vs. ASVS Assessment
A classic penetration test is a valuable tool for quickly identifying vulnerabilities. However, an ASVS assessment goes far beyond that: it follows an internationally recognized standard, considers conceptual issues, and provides a structured, in-depth evaluation of application security.
| Standard Penetration Test | OWASP ASVS Assessment | |
|---|---|---|
| Objective | Detection of as many vulnerabilities as possible in an application | Comprehensive security assessment according to OWASP specifications (technical & conceptual) |
| Approach | Focused, pragmatic, cost-benefit-oriented | Structured, standardized, in-depth |
| Scope | Primarily technical tests (black box or white box) | Technical tests plus architecture reviews, audits, secure coding guidelines |
| Protection requirements | Applications with normal protection requirements | Applications with high protection requirements or regulatory requirements |
| Standards | OWASP Top 10, best practices | OWASP ASVS (Level 1–3), MASVS for Mobile Apps |
| Results | Report with vulnerabilities and recommended actions | Structured Excel documentation of all ASVS requirements including evaluation |
| Use Cases | Regular security review | Compliance certifications, high-security apps, SDLC integration |