Cybersecurity

The security tests (penetration tests) we conduct are carried out in accordance with internationally recognized methodologies and security standards. Standards and Methodologies The testing process is primarily based on the following standards and methodologies: OSSTMM (Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual), OWASP Top 10 for web application security assessment, OWASP API Security Top 10 for API security assessment, and PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard) for planning and executing the penetration testing process. The testing methodology is tailored to the client's technology environment, business needs, and the level of information provided. Testing Approaches Tests can be conducted under one of the following scenarios: Black-box, where the tester has only limited prior knowledge of the system; Grey-box, where limited internal information and access are provided; or White-box, where extensive information about, and access to, systems, applications, and infrastructure are provided.

Before testing begins, the assets and systems to be tested are identified and agreed upon by both parties. The scope may include IP addresses and IP ranges, domains and subdomains, web applications, APIs, mobile applications, network segments and VLANs, servers and network devices, cloud resources, the Active Directory environment, wireless infrastructure, and IoT devices and related backend systems. The scope of testing is defined in line with the client's business needs and the selected service areas.

As an MSSP, our Penetration Testing and Security Assessment services cover the following key areas, depending on the architecture of the client's information systems, technology environment, and business needs.

Network & Infrastructure Penetration Testing Assessment of the security posture of corporate networks and IT infrastructure: External and Internal Network Pentest, security testing of servers and network devices, assessment of firewalls, VPNs, and other security systems, Network Segmentation and Access Control, identification of weak and insecure configurations, verification of the exploitability of known vulnerabilities, Privilege Escalation, Lateral Movement, and security risks related to the domain and Active Directory.

Web Application Penetration Testing Security assessment of web applications at both the technical and business logic levels: OWASP Top 10, Authentication and Authorization, Session Management, Access Control, Input Validation, Injection vulnerabilities, File Upload and File Inclusion, SSRF, XSS, CSRF, Business Logic vulnerabilities, Privilege Escalation, and Sensitive Data Exposure.

API Security Testing Security assessment of REST, GraphQL, and other APIs: Authentication and Authorization, Broken Access Control, IDOR / BOLA, API endpoint security, Token and Session Management, Rate Limiting, Input Validation, Sensitive Data Exposure, Business Logic, and API misconfiguration.

IoT Security Testing Security assessment of network-connected IoT devices and their interaction with backend infrastructure: security configuration of IoT devices, default and weak credentials, Authentication and Authorization, open ports and services, firmware security, Firmware Analysis, Secure Boot and Secure Update mechanisms, Device-to-Device and Device-to-Server communication, MQTT, CoAP, and other IoT protocols, IoT APIs, communication between mobile applications and IoT devices, cloud and IoT integration, Device Spoofing, Unauthorized Device Access, storage and transmission of sensitive data on the device, and the potential impact of a compromised IoT device on the corporate network. The goal of IoT testing is not only to identify vulnerabilities in the device itself, but also to assess the potential risks a compromised device could pose to the organization's other systems.

Wireless Security Testing Security assessment of wireless networks and Wi-Fi infrastructure: Wi-Fi Authentication and Encryption, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 configuration, Rogue Access Points, Evil Twin, Wireless Access Control, Guest and Corporate Wi-Fi segmentation, weak wireless configurations, Wireless Client Isolation, and Wireless Network Segmentation.

Mobile Application Security Testing Security assessment of Android and iOS mobile applications: Authentication and Authorization, Session and Token Management, Insecure Data Storage, Sensitive Data Exposure, Insecure Communication, Certificate Validation, API Security, Reverse Engineering, Client-side Security, and security mechanisms between the mobile application and the backend.

Active Directory Security Assessment Security assessment of Microsoft Active Directory environments: Domain and User Security, Kerberos security, LDAP security, NTLM, Password Policy, Privileged Accounts, Group Policy, Misconfigured Permissions, Kerberoasting and other relevant attack scenarios, Lateral Movement, Privilege Escalation, and assessment of potential attack chains and privilege escalation paths up to Domain Admin level.

Vulnerability Assessment & Security Validation Vulnerabilities are identified and technically validated using a combination of automated and manual methods: Vulnerability Scanning, Configuration Assessment, Manual Validation, False Positive Verification, CVSS-based risk assessment, Exploitability Assessment, Risk Prioritization, and Remediation Verification. This approach enables manual verification of automated scan results and separates real security risks from false positives. Cloud Security Assessment Assessment of the security configuration, access control, and resource security of cloud environments: Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access, Cloud Security Configuration, Storage Security, Database Security, Network Security, Publicly Exposed Resources, Security Groups and Access Policies, API Security, Sensitive Data Exposure, and Cloud Service Misconfiguration.

Real-world attack scenarios are simulated with the client's consent and within the framework of pre-defined Rules of Engagement (RoE). Test scenarios may include Initial Access, Credential Access, Privilege Escalation, Lateral Movement, Persistence, Defense Evasion, Command & Control, and Objective-based Attack Scenarios.

The goal here is not only to identify individual vulnerabilities, but to assess the real attack chain that can emerge when multiple vulnerabilities are combined, along with its potential impact on the organization.

The penetration testing process is not limited to automated scanning and vulnerability detection tools. Automated tools are primarily used during the initial reconnaissance, asset discovery, and potential vulnerability detection phases. All findings are manually verified and technically validated by our specialists. This process makes it possible to identify false positives and exclude them from the report.

In addition, our team of experts may perform activities such as Manual Validation, Manual Exploitation, Authentication and Authorization testing, Business Logic testing, Privilege Escalation, and Attack Chain Validation. The goal is not only to detect a vulnerability, but to determine, in a safe and controlled manner, what impact it could have in a real environment.

Identified vulnerabilities are assessed based on their technical characteristics and potential business impact.

For each vulnerability, the following information is provided where possible: CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) score, risk level, affected asset, technical description of the vulnerability, potential technical and business impact, exploitation scenario, Exploitability, and recommended remediation measures.

Risk prioritization helps the client identify the issues with the greatest impact and risk, and plan the remediation process accordingly.

Tests are conducted within pre-agreed Rules of Engagement (RoE).

During testing, the systems and assets to be tested are defined in advance, permitted and restricted testing methods are agreed upon, potential impact on critical systems is minimized, the security of real user data is protected, the storage and use of any sensitive data discovered is restricted, and tests that may cause service unavailability, such as DoS/DDoS, are performed only upon separate agreement.

This approach allows real-world attack scenarios to be modeled as accurately as possible while keeping the production environment safe.

Upon completion of the penetration test and security assessment, the results are delivered in a structured report.

Executive Summary A high-level summary reflecting the organization's overall information security posture and key risks. This section is intended primarily for management and, rather than technical details, focuses on key risks, potential business impact, overall security posture, and key remediation priorities.

Technical Findings For each identified vulnerability, the following is provided: vulnerability name, risk level, CVSS score, affected asset, technical description, potential impact, exploitation scenario, and recommended remediation measures.

Proof of Concept (PoC) Technical evidence confirming the existence and potential impact of each vulnerability is provided. Where possible, the PoC section includes the steps to reproduce the vulnerability, the entry point used, technical evidence, and achievable impact.

Remediation Recommendations Clear, practical, and technically actionable recommendations are provided for remediating the identified vulnerabilities. Recommendations are made as specific as possible and are not limited to generic statements such as "apply the patch" or "change the configuration."

Risk Prioritization Identified issues are prioritized based on risk level, exploitability, and potential impact. This enables the client to plan remediation more effectively and direct resources toward the most significant risks.

Final Presentation and Technical Debriefing Once the penetration test is complete, the results are presented to the client's relevant technical and management teams. During the presentation, we explain key vulnerabilities, their potential impact, attack chains, risks, and remediation recommendations, and answer any technical questions.

After the vulnerabilities identified during the initial penetration test have been remediated, a Retest phase can be conducted.

In this phase, previously identified vulnerabilities are re-examined and the effectiveness of the implemented remediation measures is evaluated.

The retest determines whether the vulnerability has been fully remediated, whether it has been partially remediated, whether the same issue still exists in an alternative form, and how effective the applied fixes are.

In this way, the security assessment does not end with identifying vulnerabilities; it is completed by verifying that they have been effectively remediated.

We offer a sample penetration test report, prepared with all client confidential information fully anonymized.

The sample report demonstrates how the following information is presented: technical description of identified vulnerabilities, risk assessment, CVSS scores, Proof of Concept (PoC), affected assets, potential impact, remediation recommendations, and risk prioritization.

The sample report is intended to give a general idea of the structure and technical depth of the final report delivered to the client.

Timely threat detection and rapid response

Our Blue Team continuously monitors security events occurring within the company’s information systems, investigates suspicious activities, and responds promptly to potential incidents.

Our services cover SOC Monitoring, Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, and Detection Engineering. Work processes are structured in accordance with the company’s infrastructure, security requirements, and risks.

Our SOC team continuously monitors events from information systems, servers, endpoints, network devices, and other security sources.

Collected logs and security events are analyzed through SIEM, suspicious activities are identified, and, when necessary, they are escalated for investigation as incidents.

International frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework are used in monitoring and detection processes.

When a security incident occurs, our team investigates and manages the incident. At the initial stage, the nature and scope of the incident are determined. Subsequently, measures are taken to prevent the spread of the threat, investigate its root cause, and restore systems to a secure state.

Incident Response processes are organized based on the approaches outlined in NIST SP 800-61 and ISO/IEC 27035.

Not all threats are identified through predefined security alerts. Therefore, our team proactively investigates potential attacker activities within systems.

During Threat Hunting, endpoint, network, and other security data are analyzed, suspicious behaviors are investigated, and potential attack techniques are mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Additional detection rules are developed based on newly identified patterns.

The collection and application of up-to-date information about cyber threats within the company’s security processes supports other areas of our services.

IOCs, attack techniques, threat actor activities, and other relevant data are analyzed and used in SOC Monitoring and Threat Hunting processes.

We continuously update security detection rules in accordance with new attack techniques. SIEM use cases, detection rules, and other detection mechanisms are developed, while existing rules are regularly optimized. The goal is to detect real threats more quickly and minimize unnecessary alerts.