Penetration test

Note:

  • Need to use the tools
  • Below is defined which tools are suitable
  • Need evidences
  • Not worked on it
  • At the end draft is ready(may be changed according to to evidences)

Penetration Test Evidence

Optimsync’s annual penetration-testing program targets the layers you configure and run on Google Cloud (GCP)—not Google’s own hypervisor—so the attestation you upload to Vanta will cover your App Engine & Cloud Run services, Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL), IAM/VPC settings, and the SaaS components you bolt on (Auth0, dbt Cloud, Fivetran). The table below lists the industry-standard tools most teams use to test this stack, and the short narrative afterwards explains exactly what the attestation must show and why it applies only to your product environment.





1 Optimsync tech stack in scope

Title
Title
Title
Layer
Primary services
Why in pentest scope
Compute / APIs
App Engine, Cloud Run
Public entry points that run Optimsync’s code.
Data
Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL)
Holds customer data; check SQL-i, auth & network paths.
Cloud config
VPC firewalls, IAM, Storage buckets
Misconfigurations expose the whole tenant.
Auth
Auth0 Universal Login, OAuth flows
External IdP your users rely on.
Data pipeline
dbt Cloud jobs, Fivetran connectors
Tokens & webhooks must be locked down.
Google keeps the underlying physical infrastructure safe, but every row above is your responsibility under the shared-responsibility model.


2 Recommended tooling catalogue

Title
Title
Title
Test stage
Purpose
Tools commonly accepted by auditors
Cloud-config audit
Catch weak IAM roles, open buckets, permissive firewalls
ScoutSuite scans GCP APIs; Prowler-GCP maps findings to CIS benchmarks ; Security Command Center native detectors 
Web/API DAST
Discover OWASP Top-10 flaws in App Engine / Cloud Run
OWASP ZAP (free)Burp Suite Pro with exportable PDF reports 
Database exploitation
Probe Cloud SQL for SQL-i, weak creds
sqlmap automates injection & privilege checks
Auth & SaaS flows
Verify token scope, callback safety
ZAP/Burp plus IDOR & OAuth test scripts; Auth0 permits such tests with pre-notification
Reporting
Produce auditor-friendly docs
Burp/ZAP native reports or templates like Report-NG
All of these tools operate entirely in-tenant, so they comply with Google’s penetration-testing guidelines (no DoS, no hypervisor calls) .


3 What the attestation/report must cover

Scope & methodology

  • List of production URLs/IPs for every layer above.
  • Statement referencing NIST SP 800-115 or OWASP WSTG methodology.
  • Test dates, tester credentials, and version of each tool used.

Findings & risk treatment

  • CVSS-rated vulnerabilities, proof-of-concepts, and affected assets.
  • Remediation tracker showing “Fixed”, “Risk-Accepted”, or “False-Positive” status for each issue—mapped to your SLA policy.

Independence & approvals

  • Signed letter that the tester was independent of the build team (SOC 2 CC7.1 requirement)
  • Provider notifications/approvals (Auth0, dbt Cloud, Fivetran) attached to show rules were followed.


Penetration Test Evidence Documentation

1. Overview

Project Name: OptimsyncTesting Period: [Insert Date Range, e.g., May 15–May 22, 2025]Tested By: [Insert Name of Third-Party Firm, Internal Security Team, or Tool Name]Review/Approval: [Insert Reviewer Name/Role]Scope:
  • Auth0 (Authentication and Identity Management)
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – Cloud Run, App Engine
  • PostgreSQL (managed on GCP)



2. Penetration Testing Methodology

Testing was conducted in accordance with industry standards (e.g., OWASP Testing Guide, NIST SP 800-115, PTES). The assessment included both automated scanning and manual testing covering:
  • Web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
  • API and endpoint security
  • Authentication and authorization controls
  • Cloud configuration and IAM security
  • Database exposure and SQL injection
  • Identity provider configuration (Auth0 best practices)


3. Scope of Assessment

3.1 Auth0

  • Verified configuration of callback URLs, token security, and MFA.
  • Tested for weak JWT algorithms, open redirect, and authentication bypass.

3.2 GCP Cloud Run & App Engine

  • Assessed public endpoints for unauthorized access.
  • Checked IAM policies for over-privileged roles.
  • Performed web/API scanning for vulnerabilities (e.g., using OWASP ZAP/Burp Suite).

3.3 PostgreSQL on GCP

  • Verified database firewall rules and public exposure.
  • Tested for SQL injection via API/application layers.
  • Reviewed role and privilege assignments.


4. Testing Tools and Resources

Title
Title
Title
Technology
Testing Tool(s) Used
Notes
Auth0
Manual Review, auth0-labs tools
Checked Auth0 logs, MFA, rules, configs
Cloud Run
OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite
API/web endpoint scanning
App Engine
OWASP ZAP, Nikto
Web app scanning
PostgreSQL
SQLMap, Manual Review
SQL injection testing, privilege review
GCP Config
Prowler, ScoutSuite
IAM, network, and storage configuration scan



5. Findings Summary

Title
Title
Title
Severity
Number of Findings
Description/Examples
Critical
[#]
[e.g., Open admin endpoint]
High
[#]
[e.g., Excessive IAM privileges]
Medium
[#]
[e.g., Outdated dependency]
Low
[#]
[e.g., Informational server headers]
Total
[#]

Detailed findings and full report are attached as evidence.



6. Remediation & Risk Acceptance

  • All critical and high vulnerabilities were remediated within [X] days of discovery.
  • [List examples, e.g., disabled public endpoint on Cloud Run, enabled MFA on Auth0, restricted database firewall rules.]
  • Medium/low-risk issues were either remediated or risk accepted with documented business justification.
  • Remediation tracked in [Jira, GitHub, or ticketing system]—see attached evidence.
  • [If applicable:] Accepted risk for [describe finding], documented in risk register and approved by [risk owner/management].



7. Attachments / Evidence (to be provided)

  • Third-party or automated penetration test report(s) (PDF/HTML)
  • Screenshots of tool dashboards/findings
  • Remediation ticket logs/exports
  • Email or sign-off for review/approval
  • Risk acceptance documentation


8. Statement of Compliance

This penetration test was completed in accordance with [relevant company policy, e.g., annual/quarterly testing requirement] and industry standards.All critical and high-risk vulnerabilities were resolved or risk accepted in line with the company’s policy and regulatory requirements.



9. Sign-off

Penetration Test Lead:Name: ___________________Role: ___________________Date: ___________________
Reviewer/Approver:Name: ___________________Role: ___________________Date: ___________________




Note: DElete after completionAttach all required evidence (reports, screenshots, remediation logs) when available.Update this document upon completion of remediation and acceptance activities.