Pentest = attack simulation to identify vulnerabilities. 2026 Africa: growing adoption banks, fintechs, e-commerce. 2-15M XOF rates per scope.
TL;DR
- Pentest = structured offensive test.
- Types: blackbox, greybox, whitebox.
- Africa rates: 2-15M XOF.
- Regulation: ISO 27001, GDPR, BCEAO.
Pentest types
- Blackbox : blind pentester, simulates external attacker
- Greybox : limited access (user account)
- Whitebox : source code + architecture + admin
Targets :
- Web app (OWASP Top 10)
- REST/GraphQL API
- Mobile (iOS/Android)
- Infrastructure (servers, network)
- Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Active Directory / on-prem
OWASP methodology
- Reconnaissance (passive + active)
- Service enumeration
- Vulnerability analysis
- Controlled exploitation
- Post-exploitation (privilege escalation)
- Reporting + remediation plan
2026 Africa pricing
- Simple web app : 2-4M XOF
- Web app + API : 4-7M XOF
- Mobile + backend : 5-10M XOF
- Full infra : 8-15M XOF
- Red team (1-3 months) : 20-50M XOF
Deliverables
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- Executive report (for management)
- Detailed technical report
- CVSS-classified vulnerabilities
- POC exploitation
- Prioritized remediation plan
- Free retest after fixes
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FAQ
Q: Pentest frequency?
A: Annual min, or after major architecture change.
Q: Local vs international pentester?
A: Local = relationship, international = sharp expertise. Optimal mix.
Conclusion
2026 Africa business pentest: critical for fintech, e-commerce, banks. OWASP methodology + structured reporting. 2-15M XOF budget. ROI: avoid costly breach.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
