VAPT means Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing: a security expert, with your written permission, scans your website, app or network for weaknesses and then safely tries to exploit them, the way a real attacker would. You get a report showing what was found, how serious it is and how to fix it, followed by a retest. Secuvexa is the cybersecurity team of I.T. Experts in Bhavnagar, and we do VAPT and website security audits for businesses across Gujarat, mostly remotely, with on-site visits when the work needs it.
What is the difference between a security audit and VAPT?
- Vulnerability assessment (VA): finding known weaknesses, such as outdated software, missing patches or weak configuration, largely with tools, then verifying the results.
- Penetration testing (PT): a person actively tries to break in, for example by logging in as one customer and viewing another customer's orders, bypassing a payment step, or reaching the admin panel.
- Website security audit: a broader review of your site's setup (hosting, CMS, plugins, SSL, headers, email records, backups, access) that may or may not include penetration testing.
For a simple business website, an audit is often enough. For anything with logins, payments, an app or sensitive data, VAPT is the better choice. Our audit and VAPT cost guide explains the price differences.
Who in Gujarat needs VAPT?
- E-commerce and D2C brands taking online payments, from textiles and sarees to food products and handicrafts.
- Schools, colleges and coaching institutes with admission forms, fee payment and student portals, which hold children's data.
- Hospitals, clinics and diagnostic labs with patient portals, report downloads or appointment systems.
- Fintech, NBFCs, stock-broking and insurance intermediaries, which often face regulator or partner audit requirements.
- Exporters whose overseas buyers send security questionnaires, and who are frequent targets of fake "bank account changed" emails.
- GIDC manufacturers with dealer, vendor or distributor portals, ERP access over the internet, or remote access to factory systems.
- Software and IT service companies whose clients ask for a VAPT report before signing.
How a VAPT engagement works
- Scoping call. We list exactly what will be tested: URLs, apps, APIs, IP addresses, user roles, and what is out of scope. You get a written quote.
- Written authorisation. Someone with authority over the systems signs a permission letter with scope, dates and contacts. We never test without it. If your site is on a third-party host or platform, we check their testing policy too.
- Testing. Automated scanning plus manual testing during agreed windows. Risky tests can be run on a staging copy. If we find something critical, such as exposed customer data, we tell you immediately instead of waiting for the report.
- Report. A plain-English executive summary for management plus technical details for your developer: severity, proof, impact and fix steps.
- Fix and retest. Your team or vendor fixes the issues; we retest and update the report so it shows what is closed.
Remote and on-site VAPT across Gujarat
Website, web application and API testing is done remotely from our Bhavnagar base. That keeps costs down and doesn't depend on your city. We can visit in person within Gujarat for internal network testing, Wi-Fi checks, staff awareness sessions or a kick-off meeting, with travel agreed in the quote.
CERT-In empanelment: an honest explanation
CERT-In (the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) keeps a list of empanelled information security auditing organisations, published on cert-in.org.in. Secuvexa is not CERT-In empanelled.
Many government departments and PSUs require their websites and applications to be audited by a CERT-In empanelled auditor, often called a "safe-to-host" audit. Some sector regulators and programmes also ask for it in specific cases, for example certain audits under RBI and SEBI frameworks, or health applications integrating with government platforms. The exact requirement depends on your regulator, your category and the circular that applies, so read the wording carefully. Note that the DPDP Act does not by itself require a CERT-In empanelled auditor.
If you need an empanelled audit, use a firm on CERT-In's current list and check that its empanelment is valid on your report date. We can help you before that audit: fixing obvious problems, hardening WordPress or servers, and preparing documentation, so the formal audit goes faster and finds less.
Notes by city
The service is the same everywhere. These short notes cover the needs that are typical for businesses in each city.
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad has many startups, SaaS and IT service firms, hospitals and e-commerce sellers. A common trigger is a client or investor asking for a VAPT report. Fintech units at GIFT City in nearby Gandhinagar usually have specific regulator requirements, so we start by checking which framework applies before quoting.
Surat
For Surat's diamond, textile and trading businesses, the biggest risk is often email fraud rather than the website: fake invoices and "new bank details" emails sent to buyers. We usually start with your domain's SPF, DKIM and DMARC and the security of your email accounts, then test any order or wholesale portal.
Vadodara
Vadodara's engineering, pharma and chemical companies often run vendor or dealer portals and remote access to plant systems. These are usually built by outside vendors, so scoping includes who maintains them and whether testing needs the vendor's sign-off.
Rajkot
Rajkot's engineering, auto-parts and machine-tool MSMEs often have WordPress catalogue sites and dealer enquiry forms that haven't been updated in years. A website audit with WordPress hardening is usually the right-sized first step, before full VAPT.
Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar is our home base, so on-site visits are easiest here. For local schools, coaching institutes, manufacturers, diamond units and shipping-related businesses, a free scan and a short call is a sensible place to start.
ગુજરાતી: VAPT એટલે શું અને તમારે ક્યારે જરૂર પડે?
VAPT એટલે તમારી વેબસાઇટ, એપ કે નેટવર્કની સુરક્ષા તપાસ. તમારી લેખિત મંજૂરી પછી અમારા નિષ્ણાતો નબળાઈઓ શોધે છે અને સાવચેતીથી ચકાસે છે કે કોઈ હેકર ખરેખર અંદર ઘૂસી શકે કે નહીં. પછી તમને સાદી ભાષામાં રિપોર્ટ મળે છે: કઈ ખામી છે, કેટલી ગંભીર છે અને કેવી રીતે સુધારવી.
જો તમારી વેબસાઇટ પર ઓનલાઇન પેમેન્ટ, ગ્રાહક લૉગિન, વિદ્યાર્થીઓ કે દર્દીઓની માહિતી હોય, તો VAPT કરાવવું સમજદારીભર્યું છે. સાદી વેબસાઇટ માટે પહેલા અમારું ફ્રી સ્કેન કરો.
અમે ભાવનગરથી આખા ગુજરાતમાં કામ કરીએ છીએ. અમે CERT-In empanelled નથી; જો તમને સરકારી કે નિયમનકારી ઓડિટ માટે empanelled ઓડિટરની જરૂર હોય, તો અમે તમને પ્રામાણિકપણે જણાવીશું અને તૈયારીમાં મદદ કરીશું.
Getting started
Run the free website scanner to see where you stand, or send us your scope (website or app, number of user roles, any compliance requirement and your deadline) and we'll reply with a written quote. Prices for our standard audits are on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to visit our office to do VAPT?
Usually no. Website and web application VAPT is normally done remotely over the internet once you give written authorisation. On-site visits are useful for internal network testing or workshops, and we can arrange them within Gujarat.
Is Secuvexa CERT-In empanelled?
No. If a regulator, government department or contract specifically requires a CERT-In empanelled auditor, you must use a firm on CERT-In's official list. We can still help you prepare and fix issues before that audit.
Will VAPT take my website down?
A properly planned test is designed not to disrupt your site. Risky tests are agreed in advance, can be run on a staging copy, and timings can be set outside business hours.
How much does VAPT cost in Gujarat?
It depends on scope. Our website audits start at ₹4,999; VAPT for applications with logins, payments or APIs is quoted after a short scoping call. See our audit cost guide for typical market ranges.
What do you need from us to start?
The URLs or apps in scope, test accounts for each user role, a contact person, preferred testing windows and a signed authorisation letter from someone who has the right to approve testing.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. If you have lost money to fraud, call 1930 immediately or report at cybercrime.gov.in.