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Methodology

How we work

Transparent, rigorous, results-driven. Every engagement follows the same six steps, from discovery to continuous improvement.

  1. 1. Discover
  2. 2. Architect
  3. 3. Build
  4. 4. Validate
  5. 5. Deploy
  6. 6. Elevate
1. Discover2. Architect3. Build4. Validate5. Deploy6. Elevate
  1. 1

    Discover

    Understanding your threat landscape

    • Stakeholder interviews to understand business context and risk tolerance
    • Complete asset inventory — applications, APIs, infrastructure, data flows
    • Threat modeling using STRIDE and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
    • Define scope, success criteria, and engagement timeline

    You receive: Engagement plan + Threat model document

  2. 2

    Architect

    Security-first system design

    • Zero Trust architecture principles — never trust, always verify
    • Defence in depth layering across network, application, and data tiers
    • Secure authentication & authorization patterns (OAuth 2.0, RBAC, ABAC)
    • Data protection strategy — encryption at rest and in transit

    You receive: Security architecture document + Design recommendations

  3. 3

    Build

    Engineering with security embedded

    • Secure coding practices following OWASP Secure Coding Guidelines
    • AI-accelerated development with mandatory security gates
    • Automated SAST/DAST integration in CI/CD pipelines
    • Dependency scanning and supply chain security

    You receive: Production-ready secure code + Security pipeline

  4. 4

    Validate

    Adversarial testing

    • Manual penetration testing following OWASP Testing Guide methodology
    • Automated vulnerability scanning with Nuclei, Burp Suite, and custom tools
    • Business logic testing — authentication, authorization, payment flows
    • API security testing — BOLA, BFLA, injection, rate limiting

    You receive: Detailed findings report with CVSS v3.1 scores + Remediation guidance

  5. 5

    Deploy

    Secure launch

    • Hardened deployment configurations — containers, cloud, CDN
    • Security monitoring and alerting setup (SIEM integration)
    • Incident response playbook and escalation procedures
    • Verification retesting — confirming all findings are fixed

    You receive: Production deployment with monitoring + IR playbook

  6. 6

    Elevate

    Continuous improvement

    • Vulnerability management program — track, prioritize, remediate
    • Quarterly security reassessments and regression testing
    • Threat intelligence monitoring for emerging attack vectors
    • Security metrics and reporting for stakeholders

    You receive: Ongoing security posture improvement + Quarterly reports

Standards and frameworks we follow

OWASP Top 10
Web, API, Mobile, and LLM application security
OWASP ASVS
Application Security Verification Standard
NIST CSF
Cybersecurity Framework — Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover
MITRE ATT&CK
Adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures mapping
CIS Benchmarks
Secure configuration guidelines for cloud and infrastructure
CVSS v3.1
Common Vulnerability Scoring System for severity rating

Start with a discovery call.

Every engagement begins with understanding your context. Book a free consultation to discuss your security needs.