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