SECURITY ENGAGEMENT

PENETRATION TESTING & SECURITY ADVISORY

A fixed-scope security engagement covering websites, applications, operating systems, cloud environments, blockchain infrastructure, networks and smart contracts. We support the full process from assessment to remediation planning, retesting and expert consultation.

  • Engagement basis

    FIXED SCOPE

  • Duration

    3 - 8 WEEKS

  • NDA

    INCLUDED

  • Retest

    INCLUDED

Pricing is tailored to the agreed scope. No commitment is required for the initial scoping consultation.

Credentials & Approach

We provide specialist security advisory and offensive security testing for the world's most critical digital infrastructures. Our methodology goes beyond automated scanning, focusing on manual, deep-dive vulnerability research across the entire technology stack, from bare-metal hardware to decentralized smart contracts.

Our team specializes in complex environments including blockchain nodes, validator infrastructure, and high- frequency fintech systems. We combine institutional-grade standards with a "hacker-first" mindset to identify and neutralize high-impact risks before they can be exploited.

Methodologies & Frameworks

  • PTES
  • OWASP
  • OSSTMM
  • NIST CSF
  • CWE / CVE
  • SWC Registry

Certified Penetration Testing

Network, web application, and API infrastructure assessments.

Smart Contract Auditing

Specialist Solidity and EVM byte-code security analysis.

Blockchain Infrastructure

Node, RPC, and validator architectural reviews.

Fintech/DeFi Expertise

Proven experience securing digital asset exchanges.

Remediation Guidance

CVSS-based scoring and direct developer support.

TESTING TARGETS

WEBSITES & APPLICATIONS

Web applications, APIs, authentication flows, access control, OWASP Top 10, business logic and frontend attack surfaces.

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Windows, Linux and macOS environments, Privilege escalation, patch gaps, misconfigured services and local exploit paths.

CLOUD & ENVIRONMENTS

AWS, Azure, GCP, on-premise, hybrid and containerised environments, including Docker and Kubernetes.

BLOCKCHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE

Blockchain nodes, RPC endpoints, validator infrastructure, wallet flows, deployment environments and operational key-management risks.

NETWORKS

Internal and external networks, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, exposed services, lateral movement paths and wireless risks.

SMART CONTRACTS

Manual and automated review covering access control, upgradeability, oracle dependencies, token standards, deployment logic and known vulnerability classes.

HOW WE WORK WITH YOU

01

Assessment

  • Scoping and rules of engagement definition
  • Reconnaissance and attack surface mapping
  • Vulnerability identification and exploitation
  • Post-exploitation and lateral movement analysis
  • Smart contract and infrastructure review
  • Full technical findings documentation with evidence
  • Executive summary for leadership review
02

Remediation Plan

  • Risk-rated remediation roadmap from Critical to Low
  • Prioritised fixes with clear ownership assignment
  • Short, medium and long-term action sequencing
  • Compliance gap mapping where relevant
  • Retest schedule for critical and high findings
  • 90-day post-engagement support window
03

Consultation & training

  • One-on-one advisory sessions with your technical team
  • Security awareness training for staff and developers
  • Secure development lifecycle (SDLC) guidance
  • Phishing simulation and social engineering workshops
  • Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
  • Ongoing security advisory available separately

WHO THIS ENGAGEMENT IS FOR

RECOMMENDED USE CASE

Who this is for

Designed for organisations that handle sensitive data, operate customer-facing digital assets, or manage infrastructure where security failures could create financial, regulatory or reputational risk.

  • Organisations handling sensitive customer or business data
  • Teams running public-facing websites, apps or portals
  • Companies preparing for launch, fundraising or regulatory review
  • Digital asset and blockchain infrastructure teams
  • Mature organisations seeking independent third-party review
SCOPE OF WORK

What we deliver

A structured security assessment covering the agreed scope, combining technical testing, evidence-based reporting and practical remediation support.

  • Comprehensive testing across agreed target domains
  • Manual and automated vulnerability discovery and exploitation
  • Technical report with evidence and proof-of-concept findings
  • Smart contract review where included in scope
  • Prioritised remediation plan with clear action ownership
  • Retest of critical and high findings after remediation
CLIENT INPUTS REQUIRED

What we need from you

To ensure the engagement runs safely and efficiently, we require access, approvals and the right stakeholder involvement before testing begins.

  • Signed rules of engagement and written testing authorisation
  • Asset inventory, IP ranges, URLs and environments in scope
  • Smart contract source code and deployment details, where relevant
  • Architecture documentation and infrastructure inventory, where available
  • Technical point of contact and emergency escalation contact
  • Known compliance requirements and blackout dates

WHY INDEPENDENT SECURITY VALIDATION MATTERS

  • Internal teams cannot objectively validate their own security posture

  • A single vulnerability can affect investors, compliance and asset integrity

  • Risks often remain invisible until independently tested

  • Independent validation supports regulator, investor and due diligence confidence

  • Applies equally to first-time assessments and mature security environments

Engagement terms

On request

No commitment is required for the initial scoping call.

Duration

3 TO 8 WEEKS

Basis

FIXED SCOPE

Retest

INCLUDED

NDA

INCLUDED

Start security scoping

Out of scope

  • Third-party systems not explicitly listed in the agreed scope

  • DDoS or stress testing unless separately agreed

  • Legal, regulatory or financial advisory services

  • Production data modification beyond proof-of-concept

All testing is conducted under a signed rules of engagement document. Written authorisation is mandatory before any engagement begins. No destructive testing is performed without explicit prior approval.

Request this engagement

Schedule a scoping call to discuss your environment, asset surfaces and security requirements. Pricing is tailored to scope. No commitment is required for the initial consultation.