Application Security Assurance
Your scanners find the obvious. We find what attackers actually exploit - business logic flaws, chained vulnerabilities, and the authentication bypasses your SAST tools can't reason about.
50%
of organizations carry critical unresolved security debt in production applications
Veracode State of Software Security 2025
40%
of breaches originate from application-layer attacks, not network compromise
Verizon DBIR 2025
252
days average time to fix a known security flaw in production applications
Veracode State of Software Security 2025
Speed creates exposure
You ship weekly. Your security testing happens annually. That delta is where breaches live, in the features deployed between audits, the APIs no one reviewed, the auth changes that seemed minor.
The AppSec Reality
83%
of applications contain at least one security flaw at first scan. Most organizations don't test until production.
40%
of breaches originate from application-layer attacks - SQLi, broken auth, IDOR, SSRF, not network compromise.
200+ days
average time to detect application-layer breaches. Business logic flaws don't trigger network IDS alerts.
95%
of critical application vulnerabilities we find are missed by automated scanners. Manual testing is non-negotiable.
Testing that matches your velocity
Choose the engagement model that fits your development cycle and risk appetite.
Point-in-Time Assessment
Deep-dive security assessment of your application at a specific point. Ideal for pre-launch, pre-audit, or annual compliance requirements.
Continuous Assurance Program
Ongoing security testing embedded in your sprint cycle. New features tested before they reach production. Retesting included.
What we test
Manual offensive testing focused on the vulnerabilities that automated tools systematically miss.
Authentication & Session
- SSO/OAuth/SAML implementation flaws
- Session fixation and hijacking
- Password reset flow vulnerabilities
- Multi-factor authentication bypass
- JWT implementation weaknesses
- Token lifecycle management
Authorization & Access Control
- IDOR and broken object-level authorization
- Horizontal and vertical privilege escalation
- Multi-tenant isolation failures
- Role-based access control bypass
- API endpoint authorization gaps
- Resource-level permission flaws
Business Logic
- Payment and billing manipulation
- Workflow bypass and state tampering
- Rate limiting and abuse scenarios
- Race conditions and TOCTOU
- Feature flag and entitlement bypass
- Data validation and integrity flaws
API Security
- REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket testing
- Mass assignment and excessive data exposure
- Broken function-level authorization
- Injection across all API formats
- GraphQL introspection and batching attacks
- API versioning and deprecation risks
Injection & Data Flow
- SQL, NoSQL, and ORM injection
- Server-side request forgery (SSRF)
- Server-side template injection (SSTI)
- XML external entity (XXE) processing
- Cross-site scripting (stored, reflected, DOM)
- Command and code injection vectors
Infrastructure & Config
- Cloud service misconfigurations
- Container and orchestration security
- Secrets in source code and configs
- TLS/SSL implementation weaknesses
- CORS and security header analysis
- Dependency vulnerability assessment
How our AppSec engagement runs
Structured methodology that adapts to your technology stack, development process, and risk profile.
01
Threat Modeling & Scoping
1-2 days
We map your application architecture, identify high-value attack surfaces, and prioritize testing based on business criticality and threat exposure.
Deliverable: Application threat model, testing scope document, and prioritized attack surface inventory.
02
Automated Discovery
1-2 days
Comprehensive automated scanning to establish baseline coverage. We tune our tools against your tech stack and eliminate false positives before manual testing begins.
Deliverable: Validated automated findings and complete endpoint/API inventory for manual testing.
03
Manual Penetration Testing
5-10 days
Deep manual testing focused on authentication, authorization, business logic, and injection vulnerabilities. We think like attackers, not scanners.
Deliverable: Validated vulnerability findings with proof-of-concept exploits and reproduction steps.
04
Secure Code Review
3-5 days
Manual review of security-critical code paths: authentication, authorization, payment processing, data handling, and cryptographic implementations.
Deliverable: Code-level findings with remediation guidance and secure coding pattern recommendations.
05
Reporting & Remediation
2-3 days
Technical findings with business context, exploitation evidence, and developer-ready remediation guidance. Direct Jira/Linear integration available.
Deliverable: Executive summary, technical report, and remediation tickets in your issue tracker.
06
Retesting & Verification
Included
We verify your fixes actually work. No additional charge for retesting remediated findings within the engagement window.
Deliverable: Remediation verification report and updated risk posture assessment.
What you receive
Executive Risk Summary
Board-ready overview of your application security posture. Business risk context, not just vulnerability counts.
Technical Vulnerability Report
Every finding with CVSS scoring, exploitation evidence, reproduction steps, and developer-ready remediation guidance.
API Security Assessment
Dedicated analysis of your API attack surface. Endpoint-level findings with authorization testing results.
Secure Architecture Recommendations
Strategic guidance on security architecture improvements that prevent vulnerability classes, not just individual bugs.
Why teams choose us for AppSec
Zero false positives
Every finding is manually validated with a proof of concept. Your engineers fix real vulnerabilities, not scanner noise.
Developer-native output
Findings delivered as tickets in Jira, Linear, or GitHub Issues with reproduction steps your engineers can execute immediately.
SDLC integration
Testing embedded in your sprint cycle. We adapt to your release cadence, not the other way around.
Business logic expertise
We specialize in the vulnerabilities scanners can't find: authorization bypasses, payment manipulation, workflow abuse.
Retesting included
Remediation verification at no additional cost. We confirm your fixes work before closing findings.
Stack-agnostic coverage
React, Next.js, Django, Rails, Go, microservices, serverless, we test what you build, regardless of technology.
Frequently Asked
How does continuous testing integrate with our sprints?+
We align testing with your release cadence. New features and endpoints are tested before production deployment, findings are delivered as tickets in your issue tracker, and retesting happens within the same sprint.
What's the difference between automated scanning and manual penetration testing?+
Automated tools find known vulnerability patterns, outdated libraries, missing headers, basic injection. Manual testing finds business logic flaws, chained vulnerabilities, and authentication bypasses that require human reasoning.
Do you test APIs and microservices?+
Yes. We test REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and WebSocket APIs. Our methodology covers authentication, authorization, injection, rate limiting, and business logic across all API formats.
What happens when you find a critical vulnerability?+
Critical findings are reported immediately via your preferred channel - Slack, Discord, or email. We don't wait for the final report when there's an actively exploitable issue in production.
Is retesting included in the engagement?+
Yes. Remediation verification is included at no additional cost within the engagement window. We confirm your fixes work before closing findings.
But we can use AI tools for appsec, right?+
AI can be a helpful assistant for generating test cases or triaging findings, but it can't replace the human creativity and contextual understanding required to find complex vulnerabilities. We use AI to augment our testers, not replace them.
Ship fast. Ship secure.
Application security testing that matches your development velocity.