From one website to multiple platforms: penetration testing for World of Books
What we delivered
What began as penetration testing for one ecommerce website developed into a wider security testing partnership across the World of Books Group's digital platforms.
World of Books is one of the UK's largest second-hand book retailers, reaching customers around the world through their ecommerce platforms.
As the company grew, so did their digital operations. Alongside their main online store, the Group operated other platforms, including Ziffit and Shopiago, each bringing different technology and security considerations.
Protecting customer information and maintaining trust were important priorities as the company expanded.
A partnership that grew beyond one website
In 2019, World of Books approached us for independent penetration testing of their main ecommerce website.
They wanted confidence in the security of their online services, particularly the areas where customers logged in, shared personal information and made purchases.
Our CREST accreditation, experience and approach to reporting helped World of Books choose us as their testing partner. We worked with their teams to assess potential vulnerabilities and provide clear, practical findings they could use to prioritise improvements.
Zoonou provided penetration testing for our multiple website store fronts, stretching globally. They offered great insight and service, guided us through defining the scope and provided coverage of the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
What began with one website developed into a wider relationship, with World of Books returning to us for further security testing across the Group's platforms and applications.
As their digital operations expanded, we provided independent assurance across different systems, helping their teams understand potential risks and make informed decisions about security.
Clear findings, lasting value
For World of Books, the value wasn't simply identifying vulnerabilities. It was having a trusted external partner who could provide an independent perspective and communicate findings clearly.
Our reporting gave their teams a practical understanding of the issues identified and the information needed to address them.
A big reason we went with Zoonou was the summary report, which was comprehensive and delivered to us securely.
Over the course of the partnership, we helped World of Books assess security risks across multiple ecommerce platforms, providing consistent independent testing as their digital operations evolved.
What started as a single project became a broader relationship built on trust, practical expertise and a shared commitment to protecting the customer experience.
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