ADVSEC

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the founding engineer of aimea.ai

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide a platform to run structured job interviews using AI avatar. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ADVSEC to accomplish?

• Perform an independent penetration test to validate the security posture of our applications and APIs.
• Assess security risks related to AI-enabled functionality and modern attack vectors.
• Obtain clear, actionable recommendations to support remediation and risk reduction.

SOLUTION

How did you find ADVSEC?

Referral

Why did you select ADVSEC over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from ADVSEC were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope included penetration testing of web applications, APIs, and selected AI-related components. The engagement covered threat modeling, manual and automated testing, validation of findings, and risk assessment. Key deliverables included a comprehensive penetration testing report, prioritized findings, and practical remediation guidance suitable for engineering teams.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project provided clear visibility into our security posture, validated existing controls, and delivered actionable insights that were incorporated into our vulnerability management and remediation processes. The results helped us strengthen security controls and improve internal security workflows.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Project management was well organized and professional. All milestones and deliverables were completed on time. Communication was clear and responsive, and the team was flexible in addressing questions and aligning on priorities throughout the engagement.

What was your primary form of communication with ADVSEC?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their strong technical depth, structured approach to penetration testing, and solid understanding of modern attack surfaces, including AI-related risks. The quality of reporting and the practical nature of their recommendations stood out.

Are there any areas for improvement or something ADVSEC could have done differently?

No significant areas for improvement were identified. The engagement met our expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CDO of a telecommunications company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide secure unified communications and VoIP solutions for businesses worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ADVSEC to accomplish?

• We engaged ADVSEC to strengthen our software development lifecycle with security best practices and to enhance our DevSecOps maturity. Additionally, we sought independent security consulting and auditing to assess and improve our internal processes and controls.

SOLUTION

How did you find ADVSEC?

Referral

Why did you select ADVSEC over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from ADVSEC were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

ADVSEC conducted a full review of our existing development workflows, deployment pipelines, and security controls within our SDLC. They delivered a comprehensive gap analysis and practical recommendations for integrating security into every stage of development. Workshops and tailored consulting sessions were provided to help internal teams adopt and implement DevSecOps principles effectively.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project resulted in actionable security recommendations that helped us optimize our development lifecycle, increase automation in security checks, and better align our processes with industry best practices. It also supported greater internal awareness and ownership of security across teams.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

ADVSEC demonstrated strong project ownership, delivered all items on schedule, and maintained a highly collaborative and responsive approach. They adapted to our internal pace and always provided clear next steps.

What was your primary form of communication with ADVSEC?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their ability to balance strategic vision with practical implementation stood out. They were not just advisors but true partners in improving our security posture.

Are there any areas for improvement or something ADVSEC could have done differently?

Nothing significant to note

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Principal Engineer of Kawa Analytics

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide a technical platform to build in-house data apps & AI workflows

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ADVSEC to accomplish?

• We hired ADVSEC to perform an external penetration test and a comprehensive secure code review for one of our core web applications. Our objective was to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities and ensure our platform met modern security standards.

SOLUTION

How did you find ADVSEC?

Referral

Why did you select ADVSEC over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from ADVSEC were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

ADVSEC conducted an in-depth penetration test simulating real-world attacks against our web application, followed by a manual and automated secure code review. Deliverables included a detailed vulnerability report (with severity ratings), step-by-step remediation guidance, and a final summary of recommendations aligned with OWASP, NIST, SANS, and best practices.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The engagement provided valuable security recommendations that allowed us to strengthen key areas of our application and development processes. It also led to improved data protection practices and alignment with industry best practices. Overall, the project enhanced our confidence in the security and reliability of our platform.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Project management was excellent. All milestones were delivered on time, and ADVSEC was highly responsive and proactive in addressing our needs and questions.

What was your primary form of communication with ADVSEC?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their ability to combine deep technical insight with practical, actionable advice. They didn’t just find problems - they provided real solutions and guidance throughout the process.

Are there any areas for improvement or something ADVSEC could have done differently?

Everything went smoothly. A small suggestion would be to offer a live dashboard for progress tracking, but that’s a minor enhancement.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of IT services company. We develop AI-powered solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ADVSEC?

We needed expert help securing our cloud infrastructure, identifying risks, and ensuring we were ready for upcoming audits.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ADVSEC audited our cloud infrastructure, identified risks, and delivered a prioritized remediation plan. They also helped us prepare for a third-party security audit, providing both technical recommendations and documentation support. ADVSEC concentrated on high-impact areas such as IAM configuration, network segmentation, data exposure in cloud storage, and audit logging. Their team also performed control mapping against ISO 27001 and highlighted compliance gaps.

How did you come to work with ADVSEC?

We chose ADVSEC because of their deep expertise in cloud security and compliance. Compared to other vendors, they demonstrated a stronger technical background, clear communication, and a practical understanding of our cloud infrastructure. Their ability to provide actionable insights rather than generic advice was a key factor in our decision.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We cut time-to-remediation by 50% across cloud security findings, helped us pass vendor security reviews 2x faster, and accelerated client onboarding. Additionally, we decreased the likelihood of cloud-related incidents by over 60% based on pre/post-risk scoring.

How did ADVSEC perform from a project management standpoint?

ADVSEC delivered everything on time. Their project management was transparent, efficient, and well-coordinated. We primarily communicated via Google Meet, Slack, email, and Jira.

What did you find most impressive about them?

ADVSEC brought together three things we rarely see in one provider: real cloud security expertise, structured project execution, and a clear commitment to our success. They didn’t just identify problems; they helped us fix them fast and with confidence.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing comes to mind. ADVSEC exceeded our expectations in every aspect. Communication, expertise, and delivery were all spot on.