VAPT in Malaysia — Certified Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
Primary Guard delivers VAPT for Malaysian enterprises and financial institutions. Web application, network, cloud, and mobile testing aligned to Bank Negara RMiT and PDPA requirements — with CVSS-rated reports and board-ready remediation roadmaps.
What is VAPT Malaysia?
VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) is a systematic security testing methodology that combines automated scanning with manual expert exploitation to identify, validate, and prioritise security weaknesses across your IT assets. In Malaysia, VAPT is increasingly mandated by Bank Negara RMiT for financial institutions, recommended under PDPA risk assessment requirements, and required by enterprise procurement processes across GLCs, banking groups, and listed companies.
Primary Guard's VAPT service differs from basic vulnerability scanning in one critical way: our certified testers manually exploit every significant finding to demonstrate real-world impact. A CVSS 9.0 vulnerability that cannot actually be exploited in your environment provides false urgency. A lower-rated finding that can be chained with other weaknesses may represent your most critical risk. Manual exploitation provides the context that automation cannot — and the evidence your board needs to prioritise remediation investment.
VAPT Service Scope
Web Application VAPT
OWASP Top 10 and business logic testing for web applications, APIs, and mobile backends. Identifies injection flaws, authentication weaknesses, and access control gaps with manual exploitation proof.
Network VAPT
Internal and external network assessment identifying exposed services, misconfigurations, and lateral movement paths. Covers firewall rules, VPN, wireless, and network device hardening.
Cloud Security Assessment
AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud configuration review. Identifies IAM misconfigurations, exposed storage buckets, unencrypted data, and exploitable cloud-native vulnerabilities.
Red Team Assessment
Adversary simulation using MITRE ATT&CK TTPs to test detection and response capabilities. Tests whether your SOC, EDR, and security team can detect and respond to a persistent, skilled attacker.
Mobile Application VAPT
iOS and Android application security testing covering insecure data storage, authentication bypasses, API security weaknesses, and reverse engineering resistance.
Social Engineering Assessment
Phishing simulations and physical security testing to measure your organisation's human risk. Identifies training gaps and validates security awareness programme effectiveness.
Ready to test your defences?
Engagements typically start within 5 business days. Primary Guard delivers CVSS-rated findings, executive summaries, and RMiT-aligned reports with remediation roadmaps and retest verification.
Get a VAPT QuoteVAPT Malaysia — frequently asked questions
What is VAPT and how is it different from vulnerability scanning?
VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) combines automated scanning with manual exploitation to identify and validate security weaknesses. A vulnerability assessment scans for known weaknesses; penetration testing involves certified professionals manually exploiting those weaknesses to demonstrate real-world impact. VAPT provides the evidence-based findings required for Bank Negara RMiT, PDPA compliance, and enterprise security reviews in Malaysia.
Is VAPT required for Bank Negara RMiT compliance in Malaysia?
Yes. Bank Negara Malaysia's Risk Management in Technology (RMiT) framework requires financial institutions to conduct annual penetration testing at minimum, and after significant system changes. The framework specifies scope requirements, testing standards, and remediation tracking. Primary Guard produces RMiT-formatted VAPT reports with CVSS scoring, remediation timelines, and executive summaries suitable for submission to your compliance team and Board Risk Committee.
How much does VAPT cost in Malaysia?
VAPT costs in Malaysia range from MYR 6,000–15,000 for a focused web application assessment to MYR 40,000–120,000 for comprehensive VAPT covering network, web, and mobile assets. Primary Guard provides fixed-scope quotes based on asset inventory, application complexity, and testing duration. Contact us for a scoped quote.
How long does a VAPT engagement take?
Web application VAPT: 3–5 business days. Network VAPT: 5–10 business days. Full-scope VAPT (web + network + mobile): 10–15 business days. Red team engagements: 3–6 weeks. Primary Guard delivers draft reports within 5 business days of testing completion, with a final report including remediation guidance issued within 10 business days.
What certifications do Primary Guard's VAPT testers hold?
Primary Guard's penetration testing team holds industry certifications including OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), and CREST certifications. All testers operate under signed rules of engagement and non-disclosure agreements, with testing conducted only on in-scope systems during agreed testing windows.