Passwork has successfully completed the penetration testing, carried out by HackerOne — the world’s largest platform for coordinating bug bounty programs and security assessments. This independent evaluation confirmed Passwork’s highest level of data protection and strong resilience against modern cyber threats.
What the pentest covered
Security architecture and data protection
Experts examined the overall design of Passwork’s infrastructure, focusing on how sensitive data is stored, transmitted, and protected.
Protection against major web vulnerabilities
The assessment included a comprehensive check for vulnerabilities listed in the OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25, ensuring that Passwork is safeguarded against the most widespread and dangerous web application threats.
User authentication and authorization mechanisms
The test verified the robustness of login processes, session management, and access control systems to prevent unauthorized access.
API security and access control
Security specialists thoroughly tested Passwork’s API endpoints, checking for proper validation, authorization, and protection against unauthorized or malicious requests.
Incident detection and response
The evaluation reviewed Passwork’s ability to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents, ensuring rapid mitigation of potential threats.
Resilience against targeted attacks
Simulated attacks tested Passwork’s defenses against advanced persistent threats.
Why this matters
For IT leaders, developers, and security professionals, independent penetration testing provides objective assurance that a product’s security measures are not just theoretical but effective against real-world attack vectors. The collaboration with HackerOne means that Passwork’s security was tested by some of the world’s leading ethical hackers, using up-to-date tactics and tools.
Continuous improvement
Passwork’s recent ISO 27001 certification, combined with the positive results of this penetration test, demonstrates a systematic approach to information security management. Passwork undergoes regular assessments, code reviews, and updates to ensure ongoing compliance with best practices and emerging standards.
Our security team monitors the threat landscape and adapts defenses proactively, so your data remains protected as new risks evolve. We are constantly developing and improving Passwork, keeping its security aligned with the industry-leading standards at every stage.
Eirik Salmi
Eirik Salmi
Eirik Salmi