WHAT WE DO
From application penetration testing to compliance advisory, each engagement is run by certified consultants who stay with the work from scoping to re-test — and delivered with output your engineers can act on.
Web applications are the most common entry point for attackers. Our Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT) service delivers a thorough, manual-first assessment of your web-facing applications — covering everything from input validation and authentication bypass to complex multi-step business logic flaws that automated scanners structurally cannot detect. We test against the OWASP Top 10, the WSTG (Web Security Testing Guide), and custom threat models developed specifically for your application's architecture and business context.
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Mobile applications present a distinct and often underestimated attack surface. Our Mobile Application Penetration Testing service covers both iOS and Android platforms with a methodology aligned to the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) and the OWASP Mobile Security Testing Guide (MSTG). We conduct both static and dynamic analysis — examining the application binary, local data storage, network communication, authentication flows, and runtime behaviour.
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APIs are the connective tissue of modern applications — and consistently the most exploited attack surface in enterprise breaches. Our API Security Testing service covers REST, GraphQL, and SOAP APIs with a methodology rooted in the OWASP API Security Top 10 and enriched with real-world attacker techniques. We go beyond basic input validation to test for BOLA/IDOR, broken function-level authorisation, mass assignment, unrestricted resource consumption, and security misconfiguration.
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The rapid integration of large language models into enterprise products has created an entirely new category of security risk. Most traditional penetration testing firms are not equipped to test these surfaces. Varihunt is. Our AI and LLM Security Testing service is built on active research into GenAI attack surfaces, aligned to the OWASP LLM Top 10, and informed by real-world red team exercises against AI-powered products.
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A security audit is only valuable if it produces clear, actionable output that your organisation can actually implement. Our IT Security and Audit service combines technical assessment with regulatory expertise to give you a 360-degree view of your security posture — and a prioritised roadmap to improve it. We deliver structured gap analyses against the frameworks that matter to your regulators, your customers, and your board.
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Your incident response plan is only as good as the last time you tested it under pressure. Tabletop and desktop exercises are the most effective way to validate your team's readiness, identify process gaps, and build the muscle memory that matters when a real incident strikes. Varihunt facilitates structured, scenario-based exercises tailored to your industry, threat landscape, and organisational structure.
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End-to-end support for organisations pursuing ISO 27001 certification — from gap analysis and ISMS design to control implementation, internal audits, and certification readiness.
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The EU's NIS2 Directive expands cybersecurity obligations across 18 critical sectors with significant penalties for non-compliance. We assess, gap-analyse, and build your NIS2 compliance roadmap.
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SOC 1 reports are critical for service organisations that impact clients' financial reporting. We help you define scope, document controls, and prepare for Type I or Type II audit.
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SOC 2 is now the baseline trust credential for SaaS and technology companies selling to enterprise buyers. We guide you through control design, evidence collection, and audit readiness — faster and without the false starts.
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CHOOSING AN ENGAGEMENT
Most engagements begin with a conversation rather than a fixed package. The questions below cover what buyers typically ask before scoping a project.
If you are preparing for a compliance audit, an IT Security and Audit engagement or the relevant compliance advisory (ISO 27001, NIS2, SOC 1, or SOC 2) is usually the starting point, because it identifies the gaps that testing and remediation should target. If you have a live application and want to understand its exposure before an audit, a web, mobile, or API penetration test is the direct route. If your product uses large language models, the AI and LLM security testing service applies. A scoping call will narrow this down based on your architecture, regulatory deadlines, and what your customers or board are asking for.
Penetration testing and advisory engagements are scoped and fixed-price, not hourly. The price is based on the size and complexity of the target surface, the number of environments, the platforms involved, and the reporting and retest requirements. After the scoping call, you receive a written proposal with the scope, deliverables, timeline, and fixed fee. There are no additional charges for the retest, which is included in the engagement.
Typical lead time from a signed proposal to the start of active testing depends on consultant availability and the time required to prepare access, test accounts, and documentation. We will give you an accurate start date during scoping rather than an estimate in marketing copy. If you have a fixed regulatory deadline, tell us during the first call so the timeline can be planned around it.
Yes. Engagements are conducted under a mutual non-disclosure agreement, and findings are treated as confidential. With offices in Finland, the United States, and the UAE, engagements can be delivered within EU, US, or Gulf regulatory contexts, and data handling can be aligned with GDPR or equivalent requirements. Where a specific data residency or contractual clause is required, it is agreed before the engagement begins.
Our consultants hold industry-recognised certifications including CISA and ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, and testing is performed against established standards: OWASP WSTG for web applications, OWASP MASVS and MSTG for mobile, and the OWASP API Security Top 10 for APIs. CVSS v3.1 is used for severity rating. Certifications and standards inform the work, but the measure that matters to buyers is that the people who scope the engagement run it and write the report.
Yes. Where a compliance programme or a rapidly changing environment warrants it, engagements can be structured as recurring testing cycles rather than one-off assessments. Annual or more frequent cadences are agreed explicitly and aligned to your regulatory deadlines and release cycles. The objective is a programme that keeps evidence current, not a recurring retainer for its own sake.
Findings are delivered in a report with an executive summary for leadership and a technical section for engineering. Each finding includes its CVSS severity, a proof of concept, the root cause, and prioritised remediation guidance. After remediation, a complimentary retest verifies the fixes, and an attestation letter is issued. The engagement is not considered closed until the retest is complete.
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Engagement length varies by service and scope. Application testing depends on the size and complexity of the target surface; compliance advisory depends on the framework and organisational maturity. A precise timeline is confirmed during scoping. Testing is delivered in sprints with regular progress updates.
Testing follows established standards: OWASP WSTG for web, OWASP MASVS and MSTG for mobile, the OWASP API Security Top 10 for APIs, and the OWASP LLM Top 10 for AI. PTES informs scoping and reporting, and CVSS v3.1 is used for severity rating. Every finding is manually validated.
Yes. Penetration testing engagements include a complimentary retest after remediation. Verified fixes are documented and an attestation letter is issued. The retest is included in the engagement price and the engagement is not closed until it is complete.
Reports include an executive summary for leadership and a technical section for engineering. Each finding has its CVSS severity, a proof of concept, the root cause, and prioritised remediation guidance. Findings are mapped to the relevant framework and control objectives where applicable.
Testing does not by itself constitute compliance with NIS2, ISO 27001, SOC 1, or SOC 2. It provides evidence for specific control objectives within each framework. Compliance is achieved through the broader control environment, policies, and processes, with testing as one input. We align testing to your compliance programme.
Before an engagement, we need a description of the target or programme, the platforms and technologies involved, available environments, and any regulatory drivers or deadlines. Rules of engagement, timelines, and points of contact are agreed during scoping. Written authorisation is confirmed before work begins.
Start with a conversation. We'll look at your situation and recommend the right engagement — and tell you if you don't need one yet.
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