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Our Security Testing Methodology

Battle-tested approaches refined across hundreds of engagements. We combine manual expertise with cutting-edge tooling to deliver thorough, actionable security assessments across 30+ service areas.

6 Methodology Areas 30+ Service Areas 14+ Compliance Frameworks
Methodology 01

Offensive Security Testing

Comprehensive penetration testing across web, API, cloud, network, and specialized environments using industry-standard frameworks.

Web App API Cloud Active Directory IoT & Hardware Desktop App ATM & Banking Physical
OWASP Top 10 OWASP ASVS PTES NIST SP 800-115
1
Reconnaissance & Discovery

We map your complete attack surface through OSINT collection, DNS enumeration, subdomain discovery, technology fingerprinting, and service identification.

2
Vulnerability Assessment

Combining industry-leading scanners with custom scripts and manual inspection to systematically identify weaknesses across authentication, authorization, and business logic.

3
Exploitation & Validation

Every finding is manually validated and exploited in a controlled manner to demonstrate real-world impact. Zero false positives in your report.

4
Post-Exploitation

After gaining access, we assess the full extent of compromise -- lateral movement, privilege escalation paths, and data access analysis.

5
Reporting & Remediation

Detailed reports include executive summaries, CVSS v3.1/v4.0 scores, CWE mappings, and step-by-step remediation guidance tailored to your stack.

6
Free Retesting

After your team implements fixes, we retest every finding at no additional cost. Updated report ready for auditors and stakeholders.

Methodology 02

Red Team Operations

Adversary simulation engagements that test your detection and response capabilities against real-world threat actor TTPs.

MITRE ATT&CK TIBER-EU

Full-Scope

Complete adversary simulation from external recon through initial compromise, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and objective achievement.

Assumed Breach

Start with internal access to focus on lateral movement detection, privilege escalation prevention, and data exfiltration monitoring.

Targeted

Goal-oriented engagements focused on specific crown jewels or critical systems. We map every path to reach your most sensitive assets.

MITRE ATT&CK Coverage

Every engagement is mapped to MITRE ATT&CK, giving clear visibility into which tactics your defenses can detect and respond to.

Initial Access Execution Persistence Privilege Escalation Defense Evasion Credential Access Discovery Lateral Movement Collection Exfiltration C2 Impact

Attack Vectors

  • Social Engineering: Phishing, vishing, pretexting, impersonation
  • Physical Security: Facility penetration, tailgating, badge cloning
  • External Compromise: Web exploitation, VPN attacks, email compromise
  • Wireless Attacks: WiFi cracking, rogue APs, evil twin
  • Lateral Movement: Pass-the-hash, Kerberoasting, credential theft
  • Data Exfiltration: Covert channels, encrypted tunnels
Methodology 03

Compliance-Driven Testing

Security assessments designed to satisfy auditor requirements, regulatory mandates, and certification bodies.

SOC 2 ISO 27001 PCI-DSS HIPAA CMMC HITRUST GDPR NIST CSF FedRAMP NIS2 DORA SOX CCPA/CPRA CASA/MASA

What Makes Reports Auditor-Ready

  • Scoping Precision: We test exactly what your auditor requires with clear scope documentation and evidence mapping to specific control requirements.
  • Structured Evidence: Detailed screenshots, request/response logs, and PoC demonstrations for every finding, organized by control framework.
  • CVSS v3.1 Scoring: Industry-standard risk ratings with business impact analysis tailored to your compliance context.
  • Executive Summaries: C-level appropriate overviews demonstrating due diligence and security program maturity.
  • Remediation Timelines: Clear guidance with fix verification windows aligned to your audit schedule.

Attestation Letters

Signed attestation letters formatted for direct submission to auditors and certification bodies.

Free Retesting

Retest all findings after remediation at no cost. Updated report ready before your audit window.

Auditor Collab

We work directly with your auditors to answer questions and ensure reports meet their expectations.

Methodology 04

Secure Code Review

Deep manual source code analysis augmented by AI-assisted tooling and SAST integration to find vulnerabilities that runtime testing cannot reach.

Manual Code Review AI-Augmented Review Vibe Coding Security
JavaScript / Node.js TypeScript Python Go Java PHP C# / .NET React / Next.js Ruby Swift / Kotlin

What We Review

  • Auth & Authorization Logic: Session management, role enforcement, OAuth/OIDC flows
  • Injection Points: SQL, NoSQL, LDAP, command, template injection
  • Cryptography: Key management, encryption implementations, hashing
  • Business Logic: Race conditions, state manipulation, workflow bypasses
  • Dependency Analysis: Known CVEs, supply chain risks, outdated packages
  • Data Handling: PII exposure, logging practices, secrets in code

Our Approach: SAST + Manual Hybrid

We run automated static analysis tools to establish baseline coverage, then layer deep manual review on top. Human reviewers focus on business logic flaws, complex authentication flows, and context-dependent vulnerabilities that automated tools consistently miss.

For AI-generated ("vibe coded") applications, we apply specialized review patterns targeting common LLM code generation weaknesses -- improper input validation, insecure defaults, and missing authorization checks.

Methodology 05

Continuous Security

Ongoing security monitoring, vulnerability management, and attack surface discovery that runs 24/7.

Attack Surface Management Vulnerability Management Patch Management SOC as a Service
1
Continuous Discovery

Automated subdomain enumeration via DNS brute force, certificate transparency logs, and third-party APIs. New assets identified within minutes.

2
Automated Scanning

Every asset is scanned for misconfigurations, exposed services, outdated software, and known vulnerabilities. Prioritized by exploitability.

3
AI-Powered Enrichment

Findings enriched with OWASP and MITRE CWE/CAPEC context using AI models. Each finding includes remediation guidance and attack scenarios.

4
Dashboard & Alerting

Real-time visibility through our client portal. Track vulnerabilities, monitor remediation progress, and receive critical change alerts.

Ongoing Monitoring

  • Asset Inventory: Complete, always-current catalog of your external-facing infrastructure
  • Change Detection: Instant awareness when new services, subdomains, or ports appear
  • Trend Analysis: Track security posture improvements over weeks and months
  • Executive Reporting: Monthly summaries showing risk reduction metrics
Methodology 06

AI & Emerging Tech Security

Specialized testing for AI agents, LLMs, and AI-integrated applications -- an emerging attack surface that traditional pentesting does not cover.

AI Agent Pentesting LLM Security Assessment Prompt Injection Testing
OWASP Top 10 for LLM NIST AI RMF ISO 42001 EU AI Act

What We Test

  • Agent Permissions & Scope: Can the agent be tricked into unauthorized actions or accessing restricted resources?
  • Tool & API Access: Testing boundaries of tool-use capabilities and manipulation to call unintended endpoints
  • Prompt Injection: Direct and indirect injection attacks that override system instructions or exfiltrate data

Security Boundaries

  • Output Sanitization: Verifying AI outputs are properly sanitized before rendering or passing to downstream systems
  • Data Leakage: Testing whether training data, system prompts, or sensitive context can be extracted
  • Model Abuse: Rate limiting, cost attacks, resource exhaustion, and DoS vectors specific to AI workloads
Standards

Frameworks & Standards

Our methodologies are built on globally recognized security frameworks, continuously updated to reflect the latest threat landscape.

OWASP
MITRE ATT&CK
NIST
PCI-DSS
SOC 2
ISO 27001
HIPAA
CMMC
HITRUST
GDPR
FedRAMP
DORA
NIS2
CIS Controls
PTES
SOX
Why Us

What Sets Us Apart

Free Retesting

We retest every finding after remediation at no extra cost

Auditor Collaboration

Signed attestation letters and direct auditor communication

AI-Enhanced Testing

AI tooling accelerates discovery with human experts at the center

Client Portal

Real-time findings, remediation tracking, and attack surface monitoring

Human-Led Testing

Every engagement led by experienced professionals, not just scanners

Certified Experts

OSCP, OSCE, CEH, GPEN certified security professionals

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