Halo Security

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Staff of Enrollify

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The platform and people needed to improve benefits engagement and outcomes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Halo Security to accomplish?

• Penetration Test
• Remediation Support

SOLUTION

How did you find Halo Security?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Halo Security over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Halo Security were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Halo Security provided penetration testing services for our web application, recommendations for remediation, and retests.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

There was an intial penetration test report with recommendations for remediation of vulnerabilities, a retest report, and a final report.

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

Halo Security's penetration testers had an opening in their schedule and immediately notified us. Due to their flexibility, we were able to start the test 2 weeks ahead of schedule. They responded same day to all of our emails, and were able to retest within a day both times. At one point we needed more clarification on a few points in the report, and they promptly set up a video call to answer all of our questions.

What was your primary form of communication with Halo Security?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were very communicative throughout the whole experience. At one point, they started an email chain with one of our engineers and walked through remediation recommendations in real time. We were able to finish the second round of remediation in a day due to their responsiveness.

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

At one point a vulnerability exploit resulted in an error on our production environment. However, this is always a risk with production penetration testing, and they responded within the hour to help us respond to the incident.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a senior cybersecurity engineer at Vertical Screen, Inc. We provide comprehensive background screening, drug testing, fingerprinting, and compliance services for businesses, healthcare, financial services, and government clients through our family of specialized companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Halo Security to accomplish for Vertical Screen?

We hired Halo Security for application penetration testing.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Halo Security tests our applications and provides reports.

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–5 teammates from Halo Security.

How did you come to work with Halo Security?

We found them through an online search. We chose them because their pricing fit our budget and they offered good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Halo Security provides good feedback.

How did Halo Security perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate via virtual meetings, email, and messaging apps. They deliver on time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Halo Security is prompt and skilled.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They should provide a project manager to keep us on target.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of internet services for an online retailer offering new, used, and electronic textbooks for sale or rent, along with study materials and book buyback services, focusing on affordability and convenience for students.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Halo Security?

We needed help with vulnerability scanning to stay ahead of security threats.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Halo Security performed an external penetration test on our website to help us identify any vulnerabilities or security issues. They provided us with a detailed report. We plan to have another penetration test performed in the future.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Halo Security.

How did you come to work with Halo Security?

We found them through an online search. We chose them because their pricing fit our budget, they offered good value for the cost, and their company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost is confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together in February 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We would like to have a clean report showing no vulnerabilities or security issues. There were some remaining issues that we’ve since resolved.

How did Halo Security perform from a project management standpoint?

Our account manager handled the project management, and they delivered the project on time. We primarily communicated via email and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were impressed with their familiarity with our company and their ability to work on our timeline.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing we can come up with.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of IT for Cooke School and Institute. We’re an independent school that educates neurodivergent students and those with mild to moderate disabilities, ages 5–21, using innovative, experiential programs to foster independence and life skills.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Halo Security?

We needed help testing our security appliances for any potential breaches.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Halo Security tested our Cisco Meraki MX450 security appliances for any potential breaches. They also provided a full report and remediation if they found anything.

What is the team composition?

We worked with an assigned crew.

How did you come to work with Halo Security?

We found them through an online search and a referral. We chose them because their pricing fit our budget, they offered good value for the cost, and their company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together in March 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The testing showed open active ports pointing traffic to dedicated internal software and servers, which, while valid, wouldn’t have been identified if the testing hadn’t been conducted. Halo Security provided a full report, but no remediation was necessary.

How did Halo Security perform from a project management standpoint?

They were extremely communicative, friendly, and highly professional. It was a complete pleasure working with the full team, and we look forward to doing so again. We communicated through email and virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The assigned crew didn’t overcomplicate anything and spoke clearly. Oftentimes, vendors try to create mountains out of molehills to exaggerate the work and perceived impact. Everything about them was clear yet confident. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any from my perspective.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of Security and Compliance of AKASA

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Reducing denials. Improving margins. Increasing revenue. Advanced generative AI (GenAI) trained on clinical and financial data can help make it a reality. To give health system revenue cycle staff the superpowers they desperately need.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Halo Security to accomplish?

• Penetration test

SOLUTION

How did you find Halo Security?

Online Search

Why did you select Halo Security over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Halo Security were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

This was a retest of a previous pentest to resolve the finding of a critical vulnerability. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Damon worked very quickly to get this retest done. We required a quick turnaround, and he delivered. 

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

Damon was very responsive and worked quickly to deliver on time. 

What was your primary form of communication with Halo Security?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Haol is very upfront with everything and is a fantastic partner. We were very happy with the relationship and look forward to working with them. 

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

I have a hard time thinking of ways this company can improve its dedication to us as customers, which is top-notch. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Aizan Technologies provides intelligent cloud communication solutions that help businesses connect with their customers. We offer intuitive and smart tools in partnership with other innovative companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Halo Security?

We needed to do regular scanning and penetration testing (pen testing) of our new product suite.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of work with Halo Security?

We’re undergoing the process of becoming compliant with PIPEDA, SOC2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. Scanning and pen testing are both requirements for the above compliances. We use the Halo Security platform for scanning, which is self-serve. The Halo Security team conducts the pen tests.

What is the team composition?

We work with two teammates from Halo Security.

How did you come to work with Halo Security?

We use Sprinto as our compliance tool, and Halo Security appeared as an integration point on Sprinto. We looked at all the Sprinto integrations, and after meeting with the Halo Security team and considering the pricing, they were the clear winner.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Both the scanning and pen tests have exceeded our compliance requirements. The Halo Security team is very efficient; we’ve completed both the scanning and pen tests well within the targeted timelines. They’ve been completed within a couple of weeks, so it’s not a large project with deadlines, etc.

We can get the auditors in much quicker than initially planned — about six weeks ahead of our audit process.

How did Halo Security perform from a project management standpoint?

Halo Security’s project management is brilliant across all groups and levels. We communicate via a combination of Zoom calls and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their flexibility to meet with our team is impressive. They also have the right folks on the call so that we can address both the commercial and technical elements at the same time.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, the experience is way better than expected. Halo Security is now our go-to security compliance group.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Security Manager of an information technology company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Telecommunications expense management

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Halo Security to accomplish?

• Penetration testing

SOLUTION

How did you find Halo Security?

Incumbant supplier

Why did you select Halo Security over others?

• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Halo Security were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Using automated tools and manual techniques to reveal potential application weaknesses.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Reported results

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

Prearagned testing schedules executed on time. Questions readily answered in a timely manner.

What was your primary form of communication with Halo Security?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Clear knowledgeable communications and hold themselves to the agreed timeline. 

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

We are happy with the flow of business with Halo Security.