Taps.IM
ENTERPRISELatest Penetration Test
Comprehensive third-party security assessment of TapsIM's encrypted messaging platform conducted by CREST-approved security professionals using industry-standard methodologies.
Test Overview
Scope & Coverage
Full application stack, federation servers, and supporting infrastructure
Testing conducted by CREST-approved professionals following international penetration testing standards and best practices.
Executive Summary
Overall security posture assessment and key findings from comprehensive penetration testing
Key Security Strengths
Testing Scope & Coverage
Comprehensive security assessment across all platform components and supporting infrastructure
TapsIM Federation Server
Test Areas
End-to-End Encryption Engine
Test Areas
Client Applications
Test Areas
Supporting Infrastructure
Test Areas
Security Findings
Detailed vulnerability findings with risk assessments and remediation status
Information Disclosure in Debug Endpoints
Description & Impact
Debug endpoints accessible in staging environment expose system information that could aid attackers in reconnaissance.
Limited information disclosure that could assist in further attacks
Recommendation
Disable debug endpoints in all non-development environments and implement proper access controls
Rate Limiting Bypass in Authentication
Description & Impact
Authentication rate limiting can be bypassed by varying request headers, potentially enabling brute force attacks.
Potential for credential brute force attacks against user accounts
Recommendation
Implement more robust rate limiting based on multiple factors including IP, user agent, and behavioral patterns
Insufficient Session Timeout
Description & Impact
Administrative sessions do not timeout appropriately, potentially allowing unauthorized access if devices are left unattended.
Risk of unauthorized administrative access in shared environments
Recommendation
Implement shorter session timeouts for administrative functions and require re-authentication for sensitive operations
Missing Security Headers
Description & Impact
Several recommended security headers are missing from HTTP responses, reducing defense against common web attacks.
Reduced protection against XSS, clickjacking, and content type confusion attacks
Recommendation
Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options
Security Strengths Identified
Areas where TapsIM demonstrates strong security implementation and best practices
End-to-End Encryption
Robust Signal Protocol implementation with proper forward secrecy
Strong cryptographic protection against message interception
Zero-Knowledge Architecture
Server cannot access message plaintext - architecture verified
Excellent privacy protection even against server compromise
Federation Security
Proper certificate validation and secure server-to-server communication
Secure inter-server communication protecting federated messaging
P9 Observability Integration
Comprehensive monitoring without exposing sensitive data
Excellent operational visibility while maintaining security
Input Validation
Robust input sanitization across all user-facing interfaces
Strong protection against injection attacks
Access Control
Well-implemented role-based access control with principle of least privilege
Proper authorization preventing privilege escalation
Network Security
Effective network segmentation and firewall configuration
Strong network-level protection limiting attack surface
Secure Development
Evidence of secure coding practices and security-focused development lifecycle
Proactive security approach reducing likelihood of vulnerabilities
Testing Methodology
Comprehensive security testing approach following industry-standard methodologies and frameworks
Reconnaissance & Information Gathering
Vulnerability Assessment
Active Exploitation Testing
Post-Exploitation & Impact Assessment
Documentation & Reporting
Compliance Framework Alignment
Security testing mapped to major compliance frameworks and security standards
OWASP Top 10 2021
All categories tested - strong protection identified
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Comprehensive implementation of security controls
ISO 27001:2022
Alignment with information security management requirements
SOC 2 Trust Services
Strong controls supporting trust service criteria
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