Website SecurityAudit Services | Hyper Software

OurWebsite SecurityAudit Process

We keep the process simple because you shouldn't need a cybersecurity degree to understand your own report.

1. Scoping call. We ask about your site, your platform, your traffic, and what worries you most. This shapes the audit, so we're not wasting time on things that don't apply to you.
2. Automated scanning. We run your site through vulnerability scanners to catch known issues fast, outdated software, missing headers, exposed files.
3. Manual testing. This is where the real value is. Our team manually tests login flows, forms, payment pages, and business logic, the things automated tools consistently miss.
4. Reporting. You get a written report with every finding, its severity, and a specific fix. No vague "improve your security" advice.
5. Fix support and re-check. We can implement the fixes ourselves or hand the report to your developer. Either way, we re-test afterward to confirm the holes are closed.

Most audits take 2 to 10 business days, depending on the size and complexity of your site.

Types ofWebsite SecurityAudits

Not every site needs the same depth of testing. Here's how the main options compare:

A quick distinction that trips a lot of people up: an audit identifies vulnerabilities that could be exploited. A penetration test proves which ones actually can be, by trying to break in the way a real attacker would. Audits are less expensive and good for ongoing monitoring. Penetration tests cost more but give you proof, which matters if a client or investor is asking for it.

HowWe Helped a Client Recover From a HackedWebsite

A mid-sized furniture eCommerce brand came to us after their WooCommerce store started redirecting visitors to a gambling website. They'd noticed it because a customer complained on Instagram, not because they'd caught it themselves.

We ran an emergency audit and found the real problem within hours: an outdated plugin with a known vulnerability that had been sitting unpatched for over a year, plus an old FTP account with a password that had never been changed since the site launched. The attacker had used that account to plant a redirect script buried inside a theme file, the kind of thing a surface-level scan never finds.

We removed the malicious code, patched the plugin, rotated every credential on the site, and set up a web application firewall to block the same attack pattern going forward. Within 48 hours, the redirects stopped and their Search Console malware warning cleared within the week. We now run a security check on their store every quarter, so this doesn't happen again.

That's the pattern we see most often: it's rarely one big mistake. It's a small, boring oversight, like a forgotten account or an unpatched plugin, that eventually costs a business its customers' trust.

Website SecurityAudit Cost in India (and Globally)

Cost is usually the first question, so let's be direct about it.

In India, a professional website security audit typically costs between ₹35,000 and ₹1,50,000, depending on scope. Globally, the equivalent range runs from roughly $500 to $20,000. The gap is wide because "audit" means different things to different providers.
What changes the price:

• Site size and complexity. A five-page brochure site costs far less to audit than a custom web app with user accounts and payment processing.
• Depth of scope. A basic automated scan is cheaper than a comprehensive audit that includes manual testing and code review.
• Whether penetration testing is included. Pen tests, done by skilled testers, add cost but also add proof.
• Whether penetration testing is included. Pen tests, done by skilled testers, add cost but also add proof.

A basic automated scanning subscription can run ₹15,000–₹35,000 per month in India (₹1,00,000–₹2,00,000 annually), while a one-time comprehensive audit with manual testing sits closer to the ₹35,000–₹1,50,000 range mentioned above. We'll always give you a fixed quote after the scoping call, not a vague "it depends" with no number attached.

DIYWebsite SecurityAudit vs Hiring an Agency

You can absolutely start with a DIY check. Whether that's enough depends on what your site does.

When DIY makes sense:

• You run a small blog or brochure site with no logins or payment forms
• You just want a baseline check using free tools
• Cost: free to a few thousand rupees for a paid scanner tool

What DIY tools typically miss:

• Business logic flaws (like discount code abuse or checkout manipulation)
• Chained vulnerabilities that only show up when two smaller issues combine
• Anything requiring a human to think like an attacker rather than run a script

When to hire a professional agency:

• Your site handles logins, payments, or personal data
• You need proof of compliance (PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001) for a client, investor, or regulator
• You've had a security incident before, or a near miss
• You simply don't have the in-house expertise to interpret scanner results correctly

What can go wrong doing it alone: free scanners produce false positives and false negatives in roughly equal measure. We've seen businesses spend weeks chasing a "critical" issue that wasn't exploitable, while a real vulnerability sat untouched in a section the scanner never reached. A blended approach works best for most businesses: use free tools for monthly self-checks, and bring in a professional audit twice a year or before anything high-stakes, a product launch, a funding round, a compliance deadline.

QuickWebsite Security Self-Check (Do This Today)

Before you book a full audit, run these checks yourself. They take under an hour and catch the most common issues:

• Run a free malware scan (tools like Sucuri SiteCheck or Qualys)
• Check your SSL certificate hasn't expired
• Review admin/user accounts and remove anyone who shouldn't have access
• Update your CMS, theme, and all plugins to the latest version
• Check your security headers using a free header-checking tool
• Confirm your site isn't listed on Google Safe Browsing's warning list
• Turn on two-factor authentication for every admin account
• Verify you have a recent, working backup (not just a scheduled one you've never tested)

CommonWebsite Security MistakesWe Find

After years of running these audits, the same handful of mistakes show up again and again:

• "Set it and forget it" plugins. Installed once, never updated, forgotten for years.
• Shared or recycled passwords. Especially on old FTP or database accounts nobody remembers exists.
• No real backup strategy. A backup exists, but nobody has tested restoring it.
• Assuming HTTPS means "secure." An SSL certificate protects data in transit. It does nothing about a vulnerable login form or an outdated plugin.
• Ignoring low-traffic staging or dev sites. These are often less protected and become the way in.
• Treating security as a one-time task. A clean audit today doesn't mean a clean site in eight months, once new plugins and code changes pile up.

Compliance StandardsWe Audit Against

If your business needs to prove its security posture to a client, investor, or regulator, our audits map to the frameworks that matter:

• OWASP Top 10 — the baseline for any credible web application audit
• PCI-DSS — required if you process card payments directly on your site
• GDPR — relevant if you handle data from customers in the EU
• ISO 27001 — relevant for businesses working toward formal information security certification

We'll tell you plainly if your business actually needs a given standard, or if it's overkill for your size. Not every five-page website needs an ISO 27001-aligned audit, and we're not going to sell you one you don't need.