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Thick Client Penetration Testing

Thick Client Penetration TestingDesktop Application Assessment

Comprehensive security testing of desktop applications, including binary analysis and runtime manipulation.

Desktop Application Security

Our thick client testing covers binary analysis, memory inspection, and client-server communication security.

Binary reverse engineering
Memory and process manipulation
Client-server protocol analysis
Real-time findings via Slack/Teams
Local privilege escalation
DLL injection and hooking

Testing Coverage

Binary Analysis

Static binary security review

  • Reverse engineering
  • Hardcoded secrets extraction
  • Anti-debugging bypass
  • Code signing validation
  • Packing/obfuscation analysis

Runtime Testing

Dynamic security assessment

  • Process memory analysis
  • API hooking and manipulation
  • DLL injection testing
  • Registry key monitoring
  • File system access review

Network Analysis

Client-server communication

  • Protocol reverse engineering
  • Certificate pinning bypass
  • Man-in-the-middle attacks
  • Session hijacking
  • Data serialization flaws

Thick Client Penetration Testing Methodology

Our systematic approach to thick client penetration testing

Discovery Phase

Application reconnaissance and planning

Key Activities

  • Requirements gathering
  • Scope definition
  • Resource planning

Security Testing

Comprehensive security assessment

Key Activities

  • Vulnerability identification
  • Security testing
  • Risk assessment

Binary Analysis

Deep analysis of application binaries

Key Activities

  • Impact analysis
  • Finding validation
  • Risk prioritization

Remediation Planning

Comprehensive documentation and remediation guidance

Key Activities

  • Report generation
  • Remediation guidance
  • Knowledge transfer

Thick Client Testing Benefits

Binary Analysis

Reverse engineering and code analysis

Memory Protection

Test against memory corruption and injection

Local Storage

Validate secure data storage and encryption

Network Traffic

Analyze client-server communication security

Assessment Deliverables

Comprehensive Security Reports

Executive and detailed technical reports with findings and evidence

Binary Hardening Guide

Recommendations for securing thick client applications

Attack Demonstration

Proof of concept exploits with mitigation steps