Offensive security built for real attackers, not checklists.

We help engineering and security teams find and fix the issues attackers actually exploit through targeted penetration testing, secure code review, and compliance-aligned assessments.

Core offerings Pen Testing · Code Review · Compliance
Typical engagement 1–6 weeks, remote or onsite

Attack Surface Snapshot

  • Critical External application with unauthenticated admin endpoint
  • High Weak access controls on internal APIs
  • Medium Misconfigured cloud storage with sensitive data

Every engagement ends with prioritized, actionable remediation guidance mapped to business risk and compliance frameworks.

Services

A portfolio of offensive security and assurance services designed to support secure product delivery and regulatory compliance.

Application & API Penetration Testing

Manual, scenario-based testing against web, mobile, and API workloads to uncover real-world attack paths that scanners miss.

  • Business logic and authorization testing
  • OWASP Top 10 and API security coverage
  • External, internal, and authenticated scenarios

Ideal for product launches, major releases, and annual assessments.

Secure Code Review

Deep source code analysis combining automated tooling with expert manual review focused on critical components and security controls.

  • Static analysis plus manual verification
  • Hard-coded secrets and crypto misuse detection
  • Secure SDLC and pull request review integration

Performed at key milestones throughout your SDLC.

Infrastructure & Cloud Penetration Testing

Objective-based testing of your external perimeter, internal network, and cloud environments to identify paths to compromise.

  • AWS, Azure, and GCP configuration review
  • Privilege escalation and lateral movement
  • Network segmentation and control validation

Simulates motivated attackers targeting your environment.

Compliance-Aligned Assessments

Security testing mapped directly to regulatory and customer requirements, with reports your auditors and stakeholders can consume.

  • SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR support
  • Findings mapped to controls and requirements
  • Remediation guidance ready for evidence collection

Perfect for audit cycles and customer due diligence.

Red Team & Readiness Exercises

Realistic multi-step attack simulations to measure how your people, processes, and technology respond to advanced threats.

  • Targeted objective-based campaigns
  • Tabletop exercises with leadership
  • Detection and response tuning workshops

Used to validate and mature security operations.

Vendor & Third-Party Assessments

Focused testing and review of critical third-party platforms and integrations that could impact your security posture.

  • Cloud SaaS and strategic partner assessments
  • Security review of shared integrations and APIs
  • Report packages for procurement and risk teams

Reduces risk across your extended supply chain.

How we work

A predictable, transparent methodology modeled on leading security providers—adapted to your environment and timelines.

01

Discovery & scoping

We align on objectives, in-scope assets, threat models, and compliance drivers to ensure testing matches real risk.

02

Threat modeling

Our consultants map attacker goals to your architecture, prioritizing attack paths and critical abuse cases.

03

Manual-led testing

We combine best-of-breed tooling with expert manual testing to uncover logic flaws and chained exploits.

04

Reporting & remediation

Findings are prioritized by business impact, mapped to relevant standards, and delivered with clear fixes.

05

Retesting & validation

We verify remediations, provide updated status for auditors, and help you embed lessons into your SDLC.

Who we serve

We partner with security-conscious teams across regulated and high-growth sectors where security and trust are critical.

SaaS & B2B Platforms Fintech & Payments Healthcare & Life Sciences E‑commerce & Retail Critical Infrastructure Public Sector & Education

Compliance-ready deliverables

Our reports are written for both engineers and auditors, giving you evidence that stands up to customer and regulator scrutiny.

Framework coverage

  • SOC 2 and ISO 27001 control mappings
  • PCI DSS penetration testing requirements
  • HIPAA, GDPR, and industry-specific guidance

Audit-friendly reporting

  • Executive summary with risk themes
  • Technical detail for engineering teams
  • Evidence attachments and remediation status

Customer assurance

  • Redacted reports for security questionnaires
  • Support for due diligence and RFPs
  • Repeatable test plans for annual cycles

Resources & insights

Use these starting points to plan your next penetration test, code review, or compliance assessment.

Penetration test scoping checklist

Questions to answer before your next application or network penetration test.

Guide

Secure code review playbook

Where to focus review effort for maximum risk reduction across your codebase.

Playbook

Preparing for your next SOC 2

How to align technical testing with your upcoming audit or customer commitments.

Article

About ForwardShield

We’re a focused team of security engineers, former developers, and compliance specialists obsessed with building practical, attacker-informed security programs.

  • Offensive security and secure SDLC experience across cloud-native and hybrid environments.
  • Reports and remediation guidance written by practitioners, not automated scanners.
  • Engagements tailored to your risk profile, roadmap, and regulatory landscape.

Why teams choose us

  • Manual-first testing that reflects real attacker behavior.
  • Direct access to senior consultants throughout the engagement.
  • Clear, prioritized findings that your engineers can act on quickly.

Ready to scope your next engagement?

Share a bit about your environment, timelines, and goals. We’ll respond with a proposed testing plan and transparent pricing.

  • Typical response time: under 1 business day
  • Delivery options: remote, hybrid, or onsite
  • Engagement length: 1–6 weeks depending on scope

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