Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf4-e4fd-7083-b4c9-c090c7db6d35/website-penetration-test [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedure # Website Penetration Test [Cranfield University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cranfield-university) Estimated value Not stated Published 15 Feb 2016 Deadline Closed 24 Feb 2016 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The overall aim of the project is to independently measure the effectiveness of security controls within the website, from an external perspective, outline any vulnerabilities and recommend improvements. Specific objectives are: • Assess the level of exposure that the site could present • Assess whether access levels can be escalated (known as privilege escalation) • Assess whether an unauthorised user can modify the site contents for other users • Assess whether any forms on the site allow unauthorised modification of data outside their intended purpose (i.e. SQL Injection attacks) • Assess the level of this exposure from an external attack (in regards to the protection of data held in the system) to ensure that security controls and coding controls are fit for purpose • Measure the degree of compliance with good practice • Identify actions that will reduce any identified risks to an acceptable level • Recommend improvements in security controls to prevent unauthorised access and misuse of the service (i.e. obtaining data of registered users of the site) Additional information: To register for this opportunity please use the URL link below:- [in-tendhost.co.uk/cranfielduni/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cranfielduni/aspx/) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/cranfielduni/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cranfielduni/aspx/) ## CPV classification Information technology services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/501dd936-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileCranfield University: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cranfield-university)[SectorMore IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [Cultural Host request Borough of Telford & Wrekin 10 days left 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3c19-7359-b18f-0e67f8b54071/cultural-host-request)[Internet services – Предоставяне на интернет услуги за обектите на Българската телеграфна агенция БЪЛГАРСКА ТЕЛЕГРАФНА АГЕНЦИЯ 34 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-02d3-7206-8633-e9005571a4b0/bulgaria-internet-services-predostaviane-na-internet-uslugi-za-obektite-na-bie)[Data services – servizio DI noleggio DI UN sistema fisso PER la rilevazione della velocita’ omologato AI sensi dell’art. 142 del c.d.s., DI UN dispositivo PER IL controllo assicurativo E revisione (artt. 193 E 80 c.d.s.) DEI veicoli, compresa la gestione delle sanzioni amministrative relative ALLE violazioni ALLE norme del c.d.s. accertate a carico DEI veicoli E/O cittadini italiani E/O stranieri. San Giuseppe Jato 35 days left 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-8e8c-7066-b3bd-65fc08ec9198/italy-data-services-servizio-di-noleggio-di-un-sistema-fisso-per-la-rilevazi)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Bokningssystem för Flottsbros verksamhet Huddinge Samhällsfastigheter AB 33 days left 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-aa49-71f2-9519-3e166fb11e0f/sweden-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-support-b)[Data transmission services – Świadczenie usługi transmisji danych przez prywatny APN na potrzeby Systemu Wspomagania Dowodzenia Państwowego Ratownictwa Medycznego Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe 5 days left 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-8eca-715e-b4ff-84702b0c5c55/poland-data-transmission-services-swiadczenie-uslugi-transmisji-danych-przez)[Project management consultancy services – Asistencia Técnica de Soporte a las Unidades del Excmo. Cabildo Insular de La Gomera en Materia de Captación de Financiación, Gestión e Implementación de la Estrategia Gomera 36 Presidencia del Cabildo Insular de La Gomera 30 days left 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0bfe-729f-83da-9694bd770021/spain-project-management-consultancy-services-asistencia-tecnica-de-soporte)