Security | Privacy | Compliance
Security | Privacy | Compliance
Application Security Auditing Services in Dubai & UAE
An application security audit finds the flaws attackers use against your web apps, APIs and mobile apps before they reach production or your customers' data. eShield's certified testers in Dubai combine automated scanning with in-depth manual testing against OWASP ASVS Level 2, and deliver a risk-scored report with clear fixes, plus a free retest.
Get a Free Scoping Call → Chat on WhatsAppTesters: OSCP · CEH · CISSP | Office: Oud Metha, Dubai
What Is an Application Security Audit?
An application security audit is an independent, structured review of how an application handles authentication, data, input and business logic. Unlike a quick vulnerability scan, it combines threat modelling, automated testing (SAST/DAST), manual penetration testing and code review to prove which weaknesses are actually exploitable, and how to fix them.
Audit vs. scan vs. pentest: a scan lists possible issues; a penetration test proves exploitable issues from an attacker's view; an application security audit does both and also checks design, code and controls against a standard (OWASP ASVS) so you get full coverage, not just a list of bugs.
What our audit covers
- Scope & objectives
- Threat modelling
- Authentication & authorisation
- Architecture & design review
- Secure code review
- Data protection & encryption
- Input validation & output encoding
- Session management
- Error handling & logging
- Secure communication (TLS)
- Business-logic testing
- Penetration testing & scanning
- Compliance mapping
- Reporting & remediation guidance
Applications We Audit
Web Applications
AED 12,000 – 25,000React, Angular, Vue and server-rendered apps. Dynamic testing plus manual exploitation of OWASP Top 10 risks: injection, broken access control, auth flaws, SSRF and more. Tools include Burp Suite Pro and OWASP ZAP.
APIs (REST & GraphQL)
AED 12,000 – 35,000Endpoint discovery and fuzzing, broken object-level authorisation (BOLA), auth bypass, rate-limit and mass-assignment testing against the OWASP API Security Top 10.
Mobile Apps (iOS & Android)
AED 15,000 – 40,000Static and dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, insecure storage, certificate pinning and backend API testing using MobSF, Frida and Objection, aligned with OWASP MASVS.
Source Code Review (SAST)
AED 15,000 – 30,000Automated static analysis (Checkmarx, SonarQube, Fortify) plus manual review of high-risk code paths in Java, .NET and modern stacks, up to 100K lines of code.
Thick-Client Applications
AED 20,000 – 50,000Desktop and legacy apps: binary analysis, traffic interception, local storage and DLL-hijacking checks using Ghidra, Wireshark and custom tooling.
Cloud-Native & Containerised Apps
AED 15,000 – 40,000Kubernetes RBAC review, container image scanning and escape testing with Trivy, kube-bench and Falco, so app security holds up in production.
Our Application Security Audit Methodology
We verify applications against OWASP ASVS Level 2, the recommended level for apps that handle sensitive or business-critical data, and test using the OWASP Web Security Testing Guide. Every OWASP Top 10 category is covered.
1. Reconnaissance & Threat Modelling
Map the application, technology stack, authentication flows, entry points, data flows and trust boundaries to decide where attackers would focus.
2. Automated Testing (SAST & DAST)
Static analysis of source code and dynamic scanning of the running app give broad coverage quickly, and every result is manually validated to remove false positives.
3. Manual Exploitation
Certified testers go after what scanners miss: business-logic flaws, authentication bypass, privilege escalation, IDOR and chained attacks.
4. Reporting & Free Retest
Within 5 business days you get an executive summary, CVSS v3-scored findings, proof of concept and developer-ready fixes. One retest within 60 days confirms the fixes.
What You Receive
- Executive summary: business risk in plain language for management and auditors.
- Technical findings: each issue with CVSS v3 score, affected endpoint, reproduction steps and evidence.
- Remediation guidance: code-level fixes your developers can act on, prioritised by risk.
- Compliance mapping: findings mapped to the frameworks you report against (UAE IA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, PDPL).
- Retest letter: confirmation of fixed issues after the free retest, useful for clients and auditors.
Application Security Audit Cost in Dubai
Price depends mainly on the number of pages, endpoints or lines of code, and on how many user roles must be tested. After a short scoping call we confirm a fixed quote in writing, with no hourly billing.
| Audit type | Typical scope | Duration | Price (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web application | 1 app, up to 50 pages | 5–10 days | 12,000 – 25,000 |
| Mobile app (iOS / Android) | 1 app + API backend | 7–12 days | 15,000 – 40,000 |
| API security assessment | Up to 100 endpoints | 5–8 days | 12,000 – 35,000 |
| Source code review (SAST) | Up to 100K lines of code | 5–10 days | 15,000 – 30,000 |
| Enterprise portfolio | 5+ applications | 2–4 weeks | 30,000 – 80,000 |
Prices last reviewed: November 2026. Excludes VAT.
Application Security & UAE Compliance
Regular application testing supports the security-testing expectations of most frameworks UAE organisations work under. We map every finding to the controls you report against:
| Framework | Relevant to | How the audit helps |
|---|---|---|
| UAE IA Regulation (formerly NESA) | Government entities & critical infrastructure | Evidence for application and system security testing controls. UAE IA (NESA) compliance → |
| DESC ISR | Dubai government entities & suppliers | Supports secure development and testing requirements |
| CBUAE requirements | Banks, fintechs & licensed financial institutions | Independent testing of customer-facing digital channels |
| PCI DSS v4.0 | Anyone storing, processing or transmitting card data | Supports Requirement 6 (secure software) and 11 (testing). PCI DSS → |
| UAE PDPL | Apps processing personal data | Demonstrates appropriate technical security measures. PDPL → |
| ISO 27001:2022 | ISMS-certified organisations | Evidence for secure development and testing controls. ISO 27001 → |
Exact obligations depend on your licence and sector. We confirm which apply during scoping.
Why Choose eShield for Application Security Auditing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an application security audit cost in Dubai?
A single web application audit typically costs AED 12,000–25,000, an API assessment AED 12,000–35,000 and a mobile app audit AED 15,000–40,000. Larger portfolios of five or more apps range from AED 30,000–80,000. We give a fixed written quote after a free scoping call.
How long does an application security audit take?
Most web and API audits take 5–10 working days of testing, mobile apps 7–12 days, and enterprise portfolios 2–4 weeks. The full report is delivered within 5 business days after testing ends.
What is the difference between OWASP Top 10 and OWASP ASVS?
The OWASP Top 10 is an awareness list of the most common web risks. OWASP ASVS is a detailed verification standard with hundreds of testable requirements. We test every Top 10 category and verify your app against ASVS Level 2 for deeper coverage.
Do you test in production or staging?
We prefer a staging environment that mirrors production. When testing production is necessary, we agree safe testing windows, exclude destructive tests and coordinate with your team throughout.
Is a retest included?
Yes. One retest within 60 days of the report is included at no extra cost, and we issue an updated report confirming which findings are fixed.
Do we need to share our source code?
Not for a standard black-box or grey-box audit. Source code access is only needed for a secure code review (SAST), and it lets us find issues faster and with fewer false positives.
Will the audit help with PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or UAE IA compliance?
Yes. Findings are mapped to the frameworks you report against, including PCI DSS v4.0, ISO 27001:2022, the UAE IA Regulation and UAE PDPL, so the report can be used as testing evidence during audits.
How often should applications be audited?
At least once a year, and after any major release, new feature involving payments or personal data, or change to authentication. Many teams also add lighter testing to every release cycle.
Get Your Application Security Audit Scoped
Share your app type, size and deadline. A certified consultant will send a fixed quote and test plan within one business day.
Request a Free Quote → Call +971 58 577 8145Last updated: 15 November 2026 · Reviewed by eShield IT Services application security team
