ViperByte

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Sleuth Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Water leak detection of plumbing systems (both potable and non-potable) and building envelopes for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and municipal properties. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• The goal of this project was to review Sleuth Leak Detection’s public-facing website from an external perspective to identify any visible security gaps or misconfigurations. The assessment focused on understanding how the site might appear to a potential attacker and highlighting areas where protections could be improved. A key part of this effort was also to provide clear, practical recommendations that the team can use to strengthen overall security.

SOLUTION

How did you find ViperByte?

Referral

Why did you select ViperByte over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from ViperByte were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

This project included an external assessment of sleuthleakdetection.com conducted over a defined testing window. The work focused on identifying potential risks through reconnaissance and analysis without attempting to actively exploit any vulnerabilities. Both automated tools and manual review were used to evaluate the site against common security standards and best practices. Testing was limited to publicly accessible components, with no access to internal systems or authenticated areas.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Success for this project was measured by the ability to clearly identify and prioritize security risks, resulting in three distinct findings across high, medium, and low severity levels. Each issue was paired with straightforward, actionable guidance to make remediation as efficient as possible. The assessment also provides a useful baseline for future testing, helping the organization track improvements over time while reducing overall exposure to common web-based threats.

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

The team communicated professionally and in a timely manner, quickly addressing our questions and concerns. 

What was your primary form of communication with ViperByte?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their ability to quickly adapt to changing needs and expectations was impressive. 

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

Nothing that was brought to light in our interactions. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO/Founder of CastleHome

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Castle is a home maintenance platform that helps homeowners stay organized, proactive, and in control of their biggest investment.
It tracks everything from appliances to repairs, stores invoices with smart OCR, sends maintenance reminders, and gives you a complete history of your home—all in one place. Think of it as a digital command center for your home.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Assess the overall external attack surface and identify potential entry points
• Check for sensitive data exposure across transmission and storage
• Test for common web application vulnerabilities and injection risks

SOLUTION

How did you find ViperByte?

Online Search

Why did you select ViperByte over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from ViperByte were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

ViperByte provided strategic security advisory services during the development of the Castle platform, helping embed a strong, scalable security foundation from the outset. Their team conducted a comprehensive review of application architecture, authentication, data protection, infrastructure, and API design, delivering clear, prioritized, and actionable recommendations aligned with industry best practices. By translating complex cybersecurity concepts into practical implementation steps, ViperByte enabled us to proactively address risks, protect user data, and build with confidence—without slowing development—positioning Castle for secure growth as we scale.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They Identifed and classified all exposed vulnerabilities as well as thorough understanding of our website's security posture.

Leave client with through understanding of their website's security posture

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

First class. Excellent communication throughout the project every step of the way. They were always timely and responsive as we had questions during the process. 

What was your primary form of communication with ViperByte?

Virtual Meeting

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

Professional and knowledgeable. They spoke to us rather than at us. They were able to explain their process and findings on our level rather than being overly technical. 

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

No recommendations at this time. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of MET Florida

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Managed Services for small to medium sized businesses

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Provide MET Florida's clients with reliable cybersecurity consulting and support services.
• Foster a strong general partnership and collaboration between our organizations.

SOLUTION

How did you find ViperByte?

Referral

Why did you select ViperByte over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from ViperByte were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

ViperByte Cybersecurity provides advanced security testing and validation services to many of our clients as part of our cybersecurity partnership. Their work focuses on identifying real-world security risks through comprehensive penetration testing and security assessments across client environments.

For our clients, ViperByte conducts both external and internal penetration testing to evaluate network, infrastructure, and system vulnerabilities. They simulate real-world attack scenarios to determine how an attacker could potentially gain access to systems, escalate privileges, or move laterally within an environment. In some engagements, they also perform social engineering assessments to test employee awareness and the effectiveness of security training.

The key deliverables ViperByte provides to our clients include detailed penetration testing reports that document discovered vulnerabilities, risk severity levels, proof-of-concept findings, and clear technical explanations of each issue. Their reports also include prioritized remediation recommendations that allow our team and the client to efficiently address any weaknesses identified during testing.

In addition to the written deliverables, the ViperByte team meets with our clients to review findings, answer questions, and ensure the results are clearly understood. This process gives our clients both validation of their existing security controls and a clear, actionable roadmap to strengthen their overall security posture.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The assessments conducted by ViperByte Cybersecurity gave our clients clear visibility into previously unknown vulnerabilities and areas where security controls could be strengthened. Through their testing, several high and medium-risk issues were identified and remediated, significantly reducing the potential attack surface across client environments.

Their work also provided clients with measurable improvements in their overall security posture. After remediation efforts based on ViperByte’s findings, clients were able to validate that vulnerabilities had been properly addressed and that their systems were more resilient against real-world attack scenarios.

In addition, the detailed reporting and remediation guidance helped our clients establish stronger internal security processes and improve documentation for compliance requirements. The engagement ultimately resulted in better risk awareness, prioritized security improvements, and increased confidence in the effectiveness of their cybersecurity controls.

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

ViperByte Cybersecurity demonstrated strong project management throughout the engagement. Their team was highly organized, communicated clearly, and maintained a structured process from initial scoping through final reporting.

All deliverables were provided on schedule, including testing timelines, interim updates, and final assessment reports. They were proactive in setting expectations, coordinating testing windows with our clients, and ensuring that project milestones were met without disrupting normal business operations.

They were also very responsive to both our team and our clients. When questions came up or additional clarification was needed, the ViperByte team was quick to respond and took the time to explain findings in a clear and practical way. They remained flexible when client needs changed and were willing to adjust timelines or provide additional context to ensure everyone involved understood the results and next steps.

Overall, their responsiveness, transparency, and attention to detail made the engagement smooth and easy for our team and our clients.

What was your primary form of communication with ViperByte?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stands out most about the team is the level of depth and care they bring to every engagement. They approach security testing the way a true adversary would, but at the same time they remain extremely focused on helping the client understand the risks and how to fix them. Their work is not just technical testing. It is thoughtful analysis that translates complex security findings into practical improvements.

Another impressive aspect is how thorough and detailed they are in both their testing and reporting. Their assessments go well beyond surface-level vulnerability scans. They validate findings, demonstrate real-world impact, and provide clear remediation guidance that helps clients take meaningful action.

Equally important is how they treat their clients. The ViperByte team is professional, transparent, and genuinely committed to improving their clients’ security posture. They take the time to walk through findings, answer questions, and ensure organizations leave the engagement with both a clear understanding of the risks and a realistic plan to strengthen their defenses.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the club director of VOLLEYiQ, a youth beach volleyball club that trains, educates, and hosts tournaments for athletes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ViperByte?

We wanted to ensure our site was operational and secure for our clients and ourselves. Client information security is of major importance for us, and we want to ensure our site is accessible and secure.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ViperByte reviewed our site and concluded our assessment of VOLLEYiQfl.com. They identified two findings rated at high risk and two findings rated at low risk. They noted and identified issues are remediable and provided the required steps to follow industry best practices for remediation that can be implemented without impacting the website’s content or appearance. 
ViperByte recommended addressing these findings promptly. Detailed remediation guidance was included in their report and has been written to be actionable without requiring advanced technical expertise. The ViperByte team was available to assist with implementation if needed.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 1-2 teammates from ViperByte.

How did you come to work with ViperByte?

They were referred to me. We chose ViperByte over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they were a great culture fit, they offered good value for the cost, and their company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with them in April 2026

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We sent ViperByte’s information to the third party that operates our site who will hopefully implement the changes. We’ll follow up with them or ask ViperByte to review again once the changes are made.

How did ViperByte perform from a project management standpoint?

We loved their project management. They were very fast, professional, and informative. We communicated via email and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

ViperByte was knowledgeable and proactive in their work. They had very professional communication and set a firm timeline. They were ahead of any questions I had and answered everything I could have possibly needed.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any. They were fantastic.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

No, I have no advice.