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Elevate your web and mobile app security with a comprehensive CREST OWASP Verification Standard (OVS) assessment. Our expert team leverages the OWASP ASVS and MASVS frameworks to provide in-depth, actionable insights into your application's vulnerabilities.

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Choose the right level of assurance for your applications. Our CREST OVS assessments are available in Level 1 and Level 2 to meet your specific security needs

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What is CREST OWASP Verification Standard (OVS)

What is CREST OWASP Verification Standard (OVS)

The CREST OWASP Verification Standard (OVS) is a rigorous security testing framework that sets the gold standard for comprehensive application assessments. OVS provides unparalleled assurance for organizations seeking a deeper level of security than traditional penetration testing.

By aligning with the OWASP ASVS and MASVS frameworks, CREST OVS offers a structured and comprehensive approach to application security testing. Our assessments delve into all aspects of your application's security, from development practices to infrastructure.

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Who is a CREST OVS test for?

CREST OVS is ideal for organizations that have outgrown traditional penetration testing and require a more robust level of security assurance. Our comprehensive assessments provide a holistic view of your application's security posture.

CREST OVS is right for you if:

  • Your organization has mature security processes
  • You conduct regular penetration testing
  • You aim to enhance or refine your application development practices
  • You require a superior level of application security assurance backed by industry standards
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Understanding different types of CREST OVS assessments

CREST OVS assessments are aligned with the OWASP ASVS/MASVS framework, which is split into two levels: Level 1 and Level 2. Each includes specific security requirements, controls, and verification checks.

OVS Level 1

OVS Level 1

A Level 1 assessment adheres to ASVS/MASVS Level 1 standards. In addition to automated scans and manual penetration testing, it involves discussions with development teams and system administrators, but does not require access to source code.

OVS Level 2

OVS Level 2

A Level 2 assessment is a more comprehensive evaluation. It includes everything in Level 1, plus a detailed documentation review, workshops with development, product, security, and operational teams, analysis of coding and software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, access to backend systems, source code, network and data flows, and more.

Web Applications (ASVS)

OVS ASVS Level 1

OVS ASVS Level 1 is suitable for applications requiring a detailed level of security assurance, but do not process sensitive information.

OVS ASVS Level 2

OVS ASVS Level 2 provides a higher level of security assurance for applications that handle business transactions or sensitive data, such as payment and healthcare applications.

Mobile Applications (MASVS)

OVS MASVS Level 1

OVS MASVS Level 1 is suitable for all mobile applications and meets fundamental requirements for code quality, data handling, and interaction with the mobile environment.

OVS MASVS Level 2

OVS MASVS Level 2 provides a higher level of assurance for mobile applications that handle business transactions or sensitive data, such as personal, financial, or patient data.

OVS MASVS-R Level 1 & 2

OVS MASVS-R Level 1 & 2 offer an enhanced level of assurance for mobile applications requiring verification of resilience against specific threats, such as repackaging, code cracking, and more.

Benefits of CREST OVS security testing

CREST OVS security testing demonstrates to buyers and users that an app has undergone rigorous testing against a defined, comprehensive security framework.

  • Quality-assured security

    Standardized reports, open frameworks, and proven processes ensure high application security assurance

  • Get your app out to industry

    Facilitates engagement with app store providers and security-focused industries, such as financial services

  • Support compliance

    OVS testing ensures robust criteria acceptance for multiple frameworks and meets supply chain security requirements

  • Boost sales growth

    Enhance customer confidence and market profile with internationally recognized and standardized testing

  • Prioritized remediations

    A smart dashboard automatically prioritizes findings, and built-in remediation advice helps you address issues more efficiently

  • Eliminate bias & assumptions

    CREST OVS security tests leverage external expertise to challenge your security assumptions and identify potential biases

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Mature application security testing for high-assurance situations. Level 1/Level 2 ASVS & MASVS tests form a US provider leader in CREST certified pen testing.

  • Official CREST OVS provider
  • Level 1 & 2 of ASVS/MASVS
  • Verify your security maturity
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CREST OVS app assessment vs penetration testing

Penetration testing is a fundamental security control, but as your security matures, you should consider more advanced testing methods. CREST OVS security tests provide robust and confident assurance of your application's security.

A traditional web or mobile application penetration test simulates the actions of a remote threat actor to identify security vulnerabilities. While it provides a valuable overview, it may not uncover vulnerabilities that require knowledge of documentation, source code, or operating infrastructure. Web app penetration testing often uses the OWASP Top 10 framework for application vulnerabilities.

Unlike traditional penetration testing, a CREST OVS web app security test goes beyond the surface level and aligns with the OWASP ASVS and MASVS frameworks. It not only identifies vulnerabilities found by traditional methods but also examines operational infrastructure, documentation, coding practices, and internal processes. This may involve access to source code, interviews with developers, workshops with operational teams, and more. Because a remote threat actor would not have this level of access, CREST OVS assessments can uncover critical vulnerabilities that traditional penetration tests may miss.

How does CREST OVS compare to OWASP Top 10?

The OWASP Top 10 and OWASP ASVS/MASVS are both frameworks developed by OWASP to improve web application security, but they serve different purposes and target different aspects of security.

  • OWASP Top 10: Focuses on the top 10 most critical application security risks, providing a general overview of vulnerabilities.
  • OWASP ASVS/MASVS: Offers a more comprehensive and structured approach, detailing specific security requirements, controls, and verification checks.
CREST OVS application testing you can trust

CREST OVS application testing you can trust

At Target Defense, we believe you can expect more from your CREST OVS security assessment than just a report. As a leading cybersecurity provider, Target Defense offers actionable insights to help you remediate vulnerabilities more effectively.

  • Detailed Threat Findings: Our dashboard-driven platform provides comprehensive information on all identified threats.
  • Remediation Guidance: We offer actionable recommendations for each and every threat.
  • Business Impact Analysis: Gain insights into the potential business impacts of vulnerabilities, their likelihood of exploitation, and the ease of remediation.
  • Prioritization: Our platform automatically prioritizes threats to help you focus on the most critical issues.
  • Strategic Improvements: Align your security efforts with ASVS and MASVS Level 1 and Level 2 standards to achieve optimal security posture.
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