Security Analysis & Penetration Testing
Comprehensive security assessments for e-commerce and websites. OWASP Top 10 testing, vulnerability scanning, SSL analysis, header checks and code review for Magento, WooCommerce and Shopify.
Last updated: 2026-09-28
Security Analysis & Penetration Testing
Your online store handles customer data, payment information and business-critical transactions every day. A single security breach can result in financial loss, regulatory penalties and irreversible damage to customer trust. Our security analysis and penetration testing services help you identify and fix vulnerabilities before attackers do.
What we test
Our security assessments are tailored to e-commerce and web applications. We go beyond generic scanning tools and apply deep platform-specific knowledge to uncover vulnerabilities that automated tools miss.
OWASP Top 10 assessment. We systematically test for all ten categories in the current OWASP Top 10, including injection attacks, broken authentication, sensitive data exposure, XML external entities, broken access control, security misconfiguration, cross-site scripting (XSS), insecure deserialization, vulnerable components, and insufficient logging and monitoring. Each finding is documented with evidence and a clear remediation path.
Vulnerability scanning. Automated scanning identifies known CVEs in your platform core, plugins, extensions and server software. We correlate scan results with your specific configuration to eliminate false positives and prioritize real risks. For WooCommerce, this includes every active plugin and theme. For Magento, we scan all installed modules, patches and custom code. For Shopify, we review apps, custom Liquid code and API integrations.
SSL/TLS analysis. We verify your certificate chain, check for weak cipher suites, test for protocol downgrade attacks, and ensure HSTS is properly configured. Mixed content issues — where secure pages load insecure resources — are a common problem we catch and resolve.
Security header review. HTTP security headers are your first line of defense against many common attacks. We audit Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy and other headers, then provide exact configuration recommendations for your server stack.
Code review. For custom themes, plugins and extensions, we perform manual code review focused on security. This includes input validation, output encoding, authentication logic, authorization checks, session management, file upload handling and database query construction. We look for the vulnerabilities that scanners cannot detect — logic flaws, race conditions and business logic bypasses.
Platform-specific expertise
Magento / Adobe Commerce. We understand Magento’s complex architecture — from its ACL system and admin security to its REST and GraphQL APIs. We test for common Magento-specific vulnerabilities including admin panel exposure, insecure API endpoints, improper CSP configuration, outdated patch levels and extension conflicts. We verify that your Magento instance follows Adobe’s security best practices checklist.
WooCommerce / WordPress. The WordPress ecosystem’s greatest strength — its extensibility — is also its biggest security risk. We audit your plugin stack for known vulnerabilities, test for privilege escalation through role manipulation, check REST API exposure, verify nonce implementation in custom code, and assess your wp-config.php hardening. We also review your hosting environment for proper file permissions and PHP configuration.
Shopify. While Shopify handles infrastructure security, your store is not immune to threats. We audit third-party app permissions, review custom Liquid templates for information leakage, test checkout customizations, verify webhook security, and assess your use of the Storefront and Admin APIs for proper authentication and rate limiting.
Norwegian market considerations
Operating in Norway means complying with specific regulatory requirements. Our assessments account for the Norwegian context.
Datatilsynet compliance. Norway’s Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) enforces GDPR with Norwegian-specific interpretations. We verify that your security measures align with their published guidelines, particularly around breach notification procedures and data processing records.
Payment security. Norwegian consumers expect Vipps, BankID and Klarna alongside international payment methods. We test the security of your payment integrations, ensuring that redirect flows, callback URLs and transaction data are properly protected. We verify that BankID authentication flows cannot be bypassed or manipulated.
Norwegian hosting requirements. If you store personal data on Norwegian or EEA servers, we verify proper data residency controls and that your hosting provider meets the security standards required by Norwegian data protection law.
Why choose Stradenova?
We combine deep technical expertise with business understanding. With us, you don’t just get a vendor — you get a team that understands the entire value chain from strategy to growth.
Three platforms, one team. We work with WooCommerce, Magento and headless commerce, choosing what fits your business best.
Norwegian integrations. Tripletex, Visma, Bring, Klarna, Vipps, Dintero — we’ve built integrations with the systems Norwegian businesses actually use.
Results with numbers. We measure the impact of everything we do and report openly on conversion, speed and organic growth.
How we work
- Discovery — We understand your business, platform, integrations and threat landscape
- Scoping — We define the assessment scope, rules of engagement and success criteria
- Testing — We execute automated scans and manual testing over an agreed timeframe
- Reporting — We deliver a detailed findings report with prioritized remediation steps
- Remediation support — We help you fix critical issues and verify that patches work
Get started
Tell us briefly about your project. You’ll receive a concrete proposal within 48 hours — no obligations.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I run a security analysis on my online store?+
We recommend a full penetration test at least once a year, and after every major update or platform migration. Automated vulnerability scans should run monthly. If you process sensitive payment data or high transaction volumes, quarterly manual testing is the industry standard.
What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?+
A vulnerability scan is an automated process that identifies known weaknesses in your software and configuration. A penetration test goes further — our security engineers actively attempt to exploit vulnerabilities, chain attack vectors and simulate real-world attacker behavior. Both are essential, but a pentest provides deeper insight into actual risk.
Will a penetration test take my site offline?+
No. We perform all testing in a controlled manner and coordinate timing with you in advance. Most tests are conducted against a staging environment first. When testing production, we use non-destructive techniques and monitor for any performance impact in real time.
Do you test for PCI DSS compliance?+
Yes. Our assessments cover PCI DSS requirements relevant to your e-commerce setup, including secure transmission of cardholder data, proper tokenization, access controls, and logging. We help you understand your compliance scope and provide remediation guidance for any gaps.
What do I receive after the assessment?+
You receive a detailed report with an executive summary, a full list of findings ranked by severity (critical, high, medium, low, informational), proof-of-concept evidence for each vulnerability, and specific remediation recommendations with priority order. We also schedule a walkthrough meeting to discuss findings and answer questions.