Stingrai Inc.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of a company that builds AI-based modeling systems to allow building owners to understand the energy usage profiles of their buildings and plan retrofits.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Stingray Inc.?

We were going through a SOC 2 certification process, and as part of that, we needed a third-party penetration test.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Stingray Inc. provided penetration testing services for us. The team performed external penetration testing on three of our web products. They used their own internal tools and provided a report with recommendations at the end.

What is the team composition?

We had one main point of contact and 2–3 analysts working on the project.

How did you come to work with Stingray Inc.?

I first heard about them through Google. I also went on some Slack forums that I’m a part of to get some reviews from people who had used them before. We had a short discovery phase where we did our own research and then reached out to them to set up a phone call. We also spoke with another vendor to gain a different perspective, but that was essentially it.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with them in October 2025; the engagement is now wrapping up.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Any findings that were uncovered were extremely helpful and relevant. Stingray Inc. was helpful in talking us through them; they were very clear.

How did Stingray Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?

The team was very responsive and communicative, and they delivered on time and on budget. We had a Slack channel open with them where we could ask any questions at any time, and they were really good at responding. We also used email and Zoom. Moreover, they had an internal tracking tool that they’d built, which we were able to use to get information about findings as they came up.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were very flexible with our particular requirements in terms of how we set up the testing environments. We had a few unique challenges that we had to work through, and they were really good at working with us on that. Moreover, they were technically proficient in their work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Their internal tracking tool is new and could still use a bit of work. We uncovered a few bugs with it.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re great; I’d recommend them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Product and Operations of an IT company. 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Technology platform that protects executives and their families from cyber-crime.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Stingrai Inc. to accomplish?

• Conduct web application and API penetration test
• Identify and assess security vulnerabilities
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations

SOLUTION

How did you find Stingrai Inc.?

Referral

Why did you select Stingrai Inc. over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Stingrai Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The objective of this web application and API penetration test was to identify and assess security vulnerabilities within the application that could be exploited by a malicious actor. The goal was to evaluate the application’s resilience against real-world attack scenarios by simulating an authenticated user with partial knowledge of the system, thereby uncovering security flaws that could compromise data confidentiality, integrity, or availability. The desired outcomes were to provide actionable insights into the application’s security posture, validate the effectiveness of existing security controls, and support teams in prioritizing and remediating any identified risks to strengthen the overall security of the platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Reported results, explained issues and recommendations, supported remediation activites.

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

Yes they delievered on time and were professional, clear and easy to work with.

What was your primary form of communication with Stingrai Inc.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are personable, friendly, and skilled.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Stingrai Inc. could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the founder at Capitawise. We are a B2B SaaS Insurtech bringing a financial intelligence platform for Insurers and Captives.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Capitawise is a B2B Insurtech, bringing a purpose build financial intelligence platform for Insurers and Captives.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Stingrai Inc. to accomplish?

• We wanted to ensure the security aspects of our Intelligence platform as it is a critical part of our offering to prospects to provide a reliable platform for their data.

SOLUTION

How did you find Stingrai Inc.?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Stingrai Inc. over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Stingrai Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

 Stingrai Inc. was hired to conduct penetration testing for our platform. The team tested the application, infrastructure, and integrations to identify potential vulnerabilities.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Stingrai uncovered potential vulnerabilities in the Capitalwise platform, giving the team a clear view of risks before they could be exploited. Penetration testing was accomplished efficiently. Stingrai uncovered potential vulnerabilities in the Capitalwise platform, giving the team a clear view of risks before they could be exploited. Stingrai were very efficient and professional in all the dealings. The tests were carried out by a team of three people who tested our application for vulnerabilities, cyber threats and multiple user access levels.

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

The findings were presented clearly, with practical remediation steps that were easy to understand and prioritize. This added immediate value to our security roadmap. The team maintained open communication throughout, quickly addressing questions and clarifying technical points, which helped our internal team stay aligned

What was your primary form of communication with Stingrai Inc.?

Virtual Meeting

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

The engagement was handled with professionalism, technical depth, and a collaborative approach that made the process both effective and efficient.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Stingrai Inc. could have done differently?

We had no complaints with them for the services we availed. We would recommend Stingrai as they were fast and efficient with the contract process and the penetration testing itself. The findings were presented with clarity. They also gave us consideration as a startup and provided the service at a subsidised rate.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of shuriii

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide an instructional design copilot for K-12 teachers in high-priority schools.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Stingrai Inc. to accomplish?

• Penetration testing our web application

SOLUTION

How did you find Stingrai Inc.?

friends

Why did you select Stingrai Inc. over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Stingrai Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work involved engaging Stingrai to perform a comprehensive penetration test of our web application. Their team conducted an in-depth security assessment, simulating real-world attack scenarios to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses across the application’s architecture, code, and configurations. Key deliverables included a detailed report outlining all identified issues, prioritized by severity, along with clear guidance and recommendations for remediation. Stingrai also provided strategic advice on strengthening our overall security posture and collaborated with our team to plan and execute retesting after fixes were implemented, ensuring all identified vulnerabilities were resolved effectively.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes from the project include the identification and documentation of all critical and high-priority vulnerabilities in our web application, the implementation of recommended fixes, and successful re-testing confirming that these issues were resolved. The project also improved our overall security posture, reduced risk exposure, and provided clear metrics on vulnerability closure rates and remediation timelines, demonstrating tangible progress and success in strengthening the application’s security.

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

Stingrai demonstrated strong project management throughout the engagement. They delivered all reports and assessments on schedule and communicated timelines clearly. Their team was responsive to our questions and needs, providing guidance and clarification whenever required. They adapted to our requests for follow-up testing after fixes and ensured that the project progressed smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.

What was your primary form of communication with Stingrai Inc.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What was most impressive about Stingrai was the creativity and diversity of their technical team. Their experts brought a wide range of perspectives and innovative approaches to identifying complex vulnerabilities, offering practical guidance for remediation, and providing strategic advice to strengthen our security. The combination of technical skill, creativity, and diverse experience made the engagement highly valuable.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Stingrai Inc. could have done differently?

The progress report during testing could be better.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of moneta

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The moneta platform increases organization's technology investment ROI by actioning easy to understand techniques to reduce their cloud spend.  

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Stingrai Inc. to accomplish?

• Perform Penetration Testing

SOLUTION

How did you find Stingrai Inc.?

Met at a Conference

Why did you select Stingrai Inc. over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Reputable

How many teammates from Stingrai Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

moneta engaged Stingrai to perform Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing services on the moneta web application and APIs. 

They provided a report of their findings upon completing their services.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Throughout the process, Stingrai communicated with the moneta team about the status of their work and findings.  At the conclusion of the project, they provided finding details with evidence of their conclusions.  

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

A person was assigned to the project who kicked-off the services via a virtual meeting.  The PM created a slack channel to communicate status and findings quickly and efficiently.  They quickly communicated findings during the process and recommended action to address any issues.  This was a huge value-add to me as it allowed for immediate remediation of a finding during the process and proper notation in the final report.

Yes, everything was delivered on-time.  A final report was issued upon completion of the project, however, they communicated everything so clearly during the process we were fully aware of what would be presented in the report.

Really well done here.

What was your primary form of communication with Stingrai Inc.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

As stated perviously, they didn't stop at the identification of a finding, but took the extra step to recommend proper remediation steps for discussion.  It was very collaborative throughout the process.  Excellent communication.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Stingrai Inc. could have done differently?

None identified.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Clicktrans

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Transport Marketplace

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Stingrai Inc. to accomplish?

• Penetration testing

SOLUTION

How did you find Stingrai Inc.?

CTO community

Why did you select Stingrai Inc. over others?

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

How many teammates from Stingrai Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Stingrai Inc. helped us identify long-standing vulnerabilities that were consistently overlooked by previous automated penetration tests. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their deep-dive manual testing approach provided us with a far more comprehensive understanding of our security posture. As a result, we were able to proactively address critical issues and significantly enhance our system's security.

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

All was provided in time, according to set up shedule and agreement

What was your primary form of communication with Stingrai Inc.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out the most was their hands-on approach—unlike many providers that rely heavily on automated tools, Stingrai conducts extensive manual testing. This allowed them to discover vulnerabilities that others missed for years. In addition, their team is incredibly professional, punctual, and pleasant to work with. The communication and reporting were clear and insightful throughout the engagement.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Stingrai Inc. could have done differently?

Honestly, there’s very little to critique. If anything, the depth of their manual testing meant the process took slightly longer than more automated providers—but the results were absolutely worth the time investment.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of NetNow

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

NetNow is the most powerful credit management platform: designed to empower credit managers to convert, engage, and retain more customers while reducing risk and streamlining operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Stingrai Inc. to accomplish?

• Penetration Testing
• SOC 2 Compliance

SOLUTION

How did you find Stingrai Inc.?

Referral

Why did you select Stingrai Inc. over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Stingrai Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We started working with Stingrai for penetration testing of our system as well as a report for SOC 2 compliance and to provide for our vendors

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Stingrai team was a pleasure to work with. The team spent time an effort to understand the business cases and uncover vulnerabilities unique to our business. Testing was completed within the promised timeline and within the budget (which is very competitive compared to the market. I highly recommend them.

Their in-house platform to manage vulnerabilities is very helpful and easy to use.

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

Absolutely great. They delivered within the promised time-frame and were very thorough in their work.

What was your primary form of communication with Stingrai Inc.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Great value for the cost. Their in-house vulnerability management platform makes it easy to sync issues. They were knowledgeable and very responsive. They understand the client business well.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Stingrai Inc. could have done differently?

None come to mind

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Product Manager of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

B2B eCommerce SaaS

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Stingrai Inc. to accomplish?

• Penetration test for compliance

SOLUTION

How did you find Stingrai Inc.?

Referral

Why did you select Stingrai Inc. over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Stingrai Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We requested Stingrai.io to do a complete penetration test to our web application and provide with a report about current vulnerabilities based on crticiality.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Number of vulnerabilities that could be fixed from our team.

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

Their team's replies were very prompt, and they always alerted us immediately when they discovered a critical vulnerability during their testing progress. Everything was delivered on time, and we were able to proceed with our other compliance tasks.

What was your primary form of communication with Stingrai Inc.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were very diligent during the testing progress and they were able to identify vulnerabilities that other vendors were not able to find.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Stingrai Inc. could have done differently?

Nothing really. There were some minor issues with UI of the panel that presented the vulnerabilities but those were addressed very promptly by their team.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of DeepTrust. We provide real-time security solutions for voice and video platforms. Our solutions use layered threat detection and in-call training to protect employees from deepfakes, social engineering, and fraud during live calls.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Stingrai Inc.?

We needed to pentest our application as we were getting our SOC II Type II audit.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of work performed?

Stingrai Inc. pentested our application, reported the issues they found, and gave us recommendations on how to resolve them via their dashboard platform.

What is the team composition?

We worked with three teammates from Stingrai Inc.

How did you come to work with Stingrai Inc.?

We found Stingrai Inc. through a referral from a trusted source.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from May–June 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Stingrai Inc. identified multiple issues around authentication and sensitive data access, leaked keys, and potential opportunities for bad actors to use our platform to phish, social engineer, and DDoS our service. The team provided multiple recommendations to directly improve authentication and cover up edge cases.

Some of the recommendations included removing hard-coded keys, rate limiting certain POST requests, implementing stricter server-side role and access validation, and adding more validation around user inputs for edge cases.

We created tickets for our engineers to resolve the issues, and they were resolved within a month.

How did Stingrai Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?

Stingrai Inc.'s project management was great. The team delivered on time and responded well to our needs. We communicated via Slack.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The quality of Stingrai Inc.'s work was impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren't any.