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.
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