Asset Types

Learn about the asset types we support.

For pentests, an asset is a software component of value, such as a web application or API.

We can perform pentests on assets in the following categories:

Asset TypeDescription
Standard AssetsWebAn online application (app). Includes APIs that supply data to the (Web) app.
MobileAny application intended for mobile phones or tablets.
APIAPI is an Application Programming Interface. Use for APIs independent of a Web app.
External NetworkAny network that’s directly exposed to the internet.
Internal NetworkAny network with either a limited or no interface to the internet.
Cloud ConfigFor systems on “the Cloud,” using services such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google GCP.
DesktopA desktop or thick client application (app).
Combined assetsWeb + APIA system that combines a Web and API asset. If the only APIs you use supply information to your web app, select the Web asset type. We test those APIs as part of web-only tests.
Web + API + External NetworkA system that combines a Web, API, and External Network asset.
Web + External NetworkA system that combines a Web and External Network asset.
Web + MobileA system that combines a Web and Mobile asset.
Web + Mobile + APIA system that combines Web, Mobile, and API assets.
Mobile + APIA system that combines Mobile and API assets.
Internal + External NetworkA combination of Internal and External Networks.
Last modified October.22.2024