Web applications are often the primary attack surface for modern businesses. We conduct deep, exploit-driven assessments of authentication flows, session handling, access controls, and business logic to uncover real attack paths that put your data and users at risk.
Why it matters: A single unvalidated business logic flaw can grant attackers access to customer data, payment processing, or sensitive operations—often without detection.
Client-server trust boundaries and API contract violations
Engagement Approach
Target Mapping: Identify all entry points, authentication schemes, and user roles
Control Validation: Test each control's resilience to bypass, injection, and abuse
Business Logic Testing: Simulate real attacker workflows to exploit multi-step flows
Impact Verification: Confirm that discovered flaws yield access to sensitive data or operations
Retest & Evidence: Provide reproducible PoCs and remediation verification
Compliance & Standards
GDPR / NIS2: Data protection and availability validation
PCI DSS: Payment data and cardholder environment controls
ISO 27001 / SOC 2: Access control and incident response readiness
OWASP Top 10: Industry-standard vulnerability taxonomy
Real-world impact
A retail platform that trusts user-supplied IDs in API requests can leak customer order histories and personal data. A SaaS application with weak session tokens can be hijacked mid-session. A financial web app with race condition flaws can be manipulated to double-spend balances. We find these and provide proof before attackers do.
Typical timeline
Scope definition (1–2 days), reconnaissance and attack surface mapping (2–3 days), controlled exploitation (3–5 days), PoC validation (1 day), reporting and retest (2–3 days). Total engagement typically 2–3 weeks for moderate scope.
API Security Testing
One-time project / long-term partnership
Modern architectures rely on APIs as the backbone of business logic and data flow. From public REST endpoints to internal service-to-service communication, each API is an attack surface. We systematically identify and exploit authorization gaps, token misuse, and trust boundary weaknesses to expose data and access paths that attackers seek.
Why it matters: APIs are frequently targets for automated attacks, unauthorized data access, and lateral movement. A single broken endpoint can expose customer databases, internal secrets, or cross-tenant data.
Data leakage (verbose error messages, metadata exposure, timing attacks)
Rate limiting and abuse (brute force, enumeration, resource exhaustion)
Methodology
Discovery: Map all endpoints, methods, parameters, and response structures
Authentication Analysis: Test token generation, validation, and refresh flows
Authorization Testing: Validate resource access controls across roles and tenants
Business Logic Validation: Test multi-step workflows, edge cases, and state manipulation
Proof of Concept: Generate reproducible HTTP requests and responses showing impact
Retest & Closure: Verify remediation and confirm controls are enforced
Compliance Alignment
GDPR / NIS2: Data access validation and availability assurance
DORA: Financial operational resilience and ICT criticality assessment
ISO 27001 / PCI DSS: Access control, encryption, and incident response
OWASP API Security Top 10: Industry-specific API attack taxonomy
Example findings
A fintech API that accepts user-supplied account IDs in requests leaks customer balances and transaction history. A multi-tenant SaaS API returns data from the wrong tenant due to missing authorization checks. A mobile app's API endpoint allows password reset with only an email, enabling account takeover. We find these through systematic, exploit-driven testing.
Why API testing is different
APIs require different testing approaches than web UIs: no browser protections, programmatic access, less logging, and faster attack iteration. We use API-specific tools and techniques to uncover real exploitability, not just theoretical risks.
Cloud & Identity Attacks
One-time project / long-term partnership
Cloud environments introduce new attack surfaces: IAM policies, role assumption, workload identity, and service-to-service trust boundaries. Misconfigurations in these areas can grant attackers access to entire environments, databases, and sensitive systems. We map and exploit real privilege escalation paths in your cloud infrastructure.
Why it matters: A single overpermissioned IAM role or exposed metadata service can lead to account takeover, data exfiltration, or infrastructure compromise. Many cloud breaches start with identity abuse.
Cloud Attack Vectors
IAM misconfiguration (overpermissioned roles, assume-role trust abuse, cross-account access)
Metadata service exploitation (EC2, GCP, Azure Instance Metadata endpoints)
Service principal / managed identity abuse (Kubernetes, serverless, databases)
Cross-account and cross-subscription lateral movement
Privilege escalation through role chaining and trust relationships
Testing Approach
Identity Mapping: Document all IAM roles, service principals, and trust relationships
Privilege Analysis: Identify excessive permissions and privilege escalation paths
Metadata & Token Testing: Attempt exploitation of cloud-specific identity mechanisms
Lateral Movement: Test paths from compromised workload to sensitive resources
Data Access Validation: Confirm unauthorized access to databases, storage, and secrets
Evidence & Remediation: Provide PoCs demonstrating real exploitability and remediation steps
Compliance & Governance
DORA: Cloud criticality assessment and ICT risk management
GDPR / NIS2: Data protection in shared cloud environments
ISO 27001 / CSA STAR: Access control and cloud-specific security controls
Cloud CAF & FedRAMP: Architecture review and identity governance
Real-world scenarios
An EC2 instance with overpermissioned IAM role can be compromised to assume admin roles and access all company data. A Kubernetes service account in a container can query metadata endpoints to obtain credentials for adjacent workloads. A misconfigured assume-role trust allows an attacker to assume a production role from a staging account. We uncover these chains and quantify the impact.
Why cloud identity testing is critical
Cloud environments centralize identity and access control. A single broken trust relationship or overpermissioned principal can expose your entire infrastructure. Unlike on-premises systems, cloud misconfiguration is often invisible until it's exploited.
Infrastructure & AD Testing
One-time project / long-term partnership
Active Directory and network infrastructure are critical trust boundaries for enterprise security. Misconfigurations, weak controls, and poor segmentation enable attackers to move laterally, escalate privileges, and establish persistence. We test your network defenses with controlled, exploit-driven attack scenarios.
Why it matters: Many breaches involve AD compromise, credential theft, and lateral movement. A single weak password, delegation misconfiguration, or unpatched system can grant attackers domain admin privileges and access to all resources.
Attack Surface & Techniques
Active Directory enumeration and abuse (Kerberoasting, AS-REP roasting, delegation attacks)
Credential harvesting (LSASS dumping, SAM extraction, Mimikatz testing)
Lateral movement validation (pass-the-hash, pass-the-ticket, Zerologon)
Asset Discovery: Identify domain controllers, servers, endpoints, and network topology
AD Enumeration: Map users, groups, delegation, trusts, and privilege pathways
Controlled Exploitation: Test Kerberos flows, credential reuse, and privilege escalation in lab or staging
Lateral Movement Validation: Demonstrate real paths from compromised endpoint to sensitive systems
Segmentation Testing: Validate network controls and access restrictions
Persistence & Detection: Test attacker persistence techniques and your detection capability
Regulatory Alignment
NIS2: Critical infrastructure resilience and incident response
DORA: ICT operational risk in financial services
ISO 27001 / SOC 2: Access control, audit logging, and incident management
MITRE ATT&CK: Technique mapping for defense prioritization
Engagement scope
We typically test from both external network access (DMZ, VPN) and internal endpoints. Scope includes AD abuse, credential theft, lateral movement, and privilege escalation. Testing is performed in staging or controlled lab environments where possible, with careful coordination to avoid business impact.
Why this matters for your business
AD compromise is the most common path to enterprise breach. A single weak point—an overpermissioned service account, an unpatched system, or a delegation misconfiguration—can lead to complete domain takeover. We validate your defenses and help you prioritize remediation.
Automotive & Embedded Security
One-time project / long-term partnership
Modern vehicles and embedded systems are software-intensive and connected. Firmware flaws, weak authentication, and insecure communication protocols can enable remote attacks on vehicle functionality, safety-critical systems, and passenger data. We conduct specialized security assessments of ECUs, CAN networks, wireless protocols, and OTA update mechanisms.
Why it matters: Vehicle safety and data protection are intertwined. Vulnerabilities in infotainment, telematics, or control systems can affect safety, privacy, and brand reputation. Regulatory requirements (ISO 21434, WP.29) mandate security assessment throughout the product lifecycle.
Functional Testing: Safety-critical system manipulation and exploit validation
OTA & Update Security: Signature validation, rollback protection, secure boot
Data Security: Encryption, PII handling, secure deletion
Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment: SOTIF and ISO 26262 alignment
Compliance & Standards
UNECE WP.29: UN regulation for vehicle cybersecurity and OTA updates
ISO 21434: Automotive cybersecurity engineering and risk management
ISO 27001 / TISAX: Information security and automotive supplier trust framework
ISO 26262 / SOTIF: Functional safety and safety of the intended functionality
Example vulnerabilities
An ECU firmware lacks secure boot, allowing arbitrary code execution. CAN network accepts unauthenticated messages, enabling brake or throttle manipulation. OTA updates are not cryptographically signed, allowing downgrade attacks. Keyless entry protocol is vulnerable to relay attacks. Telematics API exposes vehicle location and owner information. We assess these systematically.
Why automotive testing is specialized
Automotive security requires specialized knowledge: embedded systems, automotive protocols (CAN, UDS, ISO-TP), hardware analysis, and safety-critical considerations. We combine cybersecurity expertise with automotive domain knowledge to provide assessments that meet regulatory requirements and protect vehicle safety and data.
Why Choose Exploit-Driven Testing
65%
Faster results than manual assessment
Automated reconnaissance and targeted exploitation reduce engagement timeline while improving coverage.
100%
Proof-of-concept evidence
Every finding includes reproducible PoC with real attack vectors, request transcripts, and impact confirmation.
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Compliance standards covered
Assessments align with GDPR, ISO 27001, DORA, NIS2, PCI DSS, and automotive regulations.
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Business risk context
Findings prioritized by actual exploitability and business impact, not vulnerability counts.
Attack Chain Visualization
Reconnaissance
Enumeration
Exploitation
Privilege Escalation
Data Exfiltration
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What You Get
Proof of Concept
Console-level exploit evidence showing exactly how compromise occurred.
Attack Path Mapping
Verified threat chains from access to impact, with attacker technique context.
CWE + CVSS Scoring
Standardized vulnerability classification and severity for clear prioritization.
Remediation Guidance
Targeted mitigation recommendations for engineering teams and security operations.
Live Findings Feed
CRITICAL:IDOR → Cross-tenant data access
HIGH:OAuth token misuse in API auth flow
CRITICAL:SSRF → internal metadata access
Engagement Process
Scope
Define targets, trust boundaries and rules of engagement.
Recon
Enumerate assets, identities and interface behavior.
Validate
Exploit verified weaknesses with proof-of-concept evidence.
Report
Deliver findings, attack chain mapping and prioritized fixes.
Retest
Confirm remediation and ensure attacker paths are closed.
Why This Approach
No scanner noise
We focus on attacker technique verification, not raw vulnerability counts.
Exploit-first validation
Every finding is verified with a realistic attack scenario.
Real-world technique mapping
Findings are aligned to MITRE ATT&CK for actionable threat context.
See how an attacker sees your system
Book an assessment that tests your real paths to compromise and provides remediation that is practical for engineering teams.
