Cloud & Application Security
We find the vulnerabilities that scanners miss
For over two decades our clients have valued our flexibility, trust, and expertise to deliver high quality security testing results. We're not a scanner company - we're the team hired to dig deeper.
Our approach
How we test
Cloud and application pen testing finds vulnerabilities through a combination of dynamic testing, code review, design review, and infrastructure review.
Dynamic Testing
Whether white box or black box, we identify hotspots in the runtime - proving out potential vulnerabilities or validating that security controls like authentication and authorization are working.
Source Code Analysis
Through custom tooling and manual review, we sift through millions of lines of code, identifying logic flaws and vulnerable code while filtering out false positives.
Infrastructure Auditing
We've audited Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, on-prem, and other environments from small to massive - identifying unintended exposures, alignment with best practices, and configuration vulnerabilities.
Developer Deep Dives
We schedule meetings with your engineering team to understand the architecture and walk through authentication flows in code. Serious design-level issues are often identified during these sessions.
Testing methods
Black box, gray box, or white box
We take a gray box approach by default, weighing the specific needs of your application against the benefits of each method. Our test programs include the best elements of all three.
Black Box
Zero-knowledge testing from the outside in - simulating a real attacker with no internal access. Fast ramp-up, identifies obvious weaknesses and design flaws.
Gray Box
Our default approach. Some knowledge of code and architecture for more focused testing that finds vulnerabilities automated tools miss. A cost-effective balance.
White Box
Developer-level access to source code and design documents. The most thorough assessment - highly targeted at finding the most impactful vulnerabilities.
How we work
Our process
Step 1
Scoping
Assess the attack surface and define key security objectives. We present a detailed proposal with fixed pricing.
Step 2
Kickoff
We develop a test plan with top priorities, deep diving into the architecture, features, and code to ensure a knowledgeable engagement.
Step 3
Execution
Targeted code analysis combined with runtime testing and informed infrastructure analysis across your entire product.
Step 4
Reporting
Detailed findings with repro steps and recommended mitigations. We highlight strengths as well as thematic or systemic issues, and present findings to all stakeholders.
What you get
Results and deliverables
In-depth, actionable reports that catalog your product's strengths and weaknesses, document meaningful vulnerabilities, and recommend key improvement measures. We also deliver any custom tools and test cases developed for your engagement, and debrief your management and development teams.
Ready for a real test?
We've tested the most demanding platforms in the world. Let's talk about yours.
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