Signed rules of engagement
Nothing runs before scope and rules are agreed in writing.
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Application security testing
Application security testing, end to end.
What we run for you every time: scope and threat model, static and dependency scans, dynamic testing plus manual pentest, CVSS-scored findings, closed-loop retest, and an evidence pack ready for auditors.
- SAST
- DAST
- Manual pentest
What you get
Testing that holds up under scrutiny.
Senior testers on critical paths
Manual validation, not just scanner output.
Reproducible findings
CVSS-scored, with steps to reproduce and fix guidance.
Proof the gap is closed
Retest until every finding closes or has a documented waiver.
The problem
Scan reports nobody can act on.
Automated scans without manual validation produce noise. Enterprise buyers and auditors want reproducible findings, fix guidance and proof that remediation actually closed the gap.
How a cycle runs
The six-step cycle.
Scope
Assets, threat model and rules of engagement.
Static and dependency
SAST, SCA and secret scanning across codebase and CI.
Dynamic and manual
DAST plus authenticated manual pentest.
Findings
CVSS-scored, reproducible, with fix guidance.
Retest
Every finding closed, or a documented waiver.
Evidence pack
Ready for the audit partner.
What this includes
Also in scope.
- Threat modeling and scoped test plans
- SAST, SCA and secret scanning across codebase and CI
- DAST plus authenticated manual pentest
- Cloud review
- AI and LLM red team and governance review
How we work
How we run it.
Step 1
Signed rules of engagement before anything runs
Step 2
Chained static, dependency and dynamic testing
Step 3
Manual validation of critical paths by a senior tester
Step 4
A retest loop until findings close
Client example (anonymized)
What one engagement delivered.
We ran the security cycle end to end, closed 42 findings with the client's team, and our audit partner took their SOC 2 report over the line. The client signed its first enterprise deal the next quarter.
What we use
Tools, platforms and methods.
- Burp Suite Pro
- OWASP ZAP
- Semgrep
- Trivy
- Nuclei
- Manual pentest playbooks
FAQ
Common questions.
How long does a full cycle take?
Most engagements run four to eight weeks, depending on application size and remediation velocity. We scope up front.
Who signs the test report?
For attestation, an independent pentest firm or audit partner signs, not TechEsthete. We run the testing, the retest and the evidence pack, then hand over to the partner.
Related
Related services.
SOC 2 & ISO 27001 readiness
Gap analysis, controls and evidence, then handoff to a named audit partner.
Learn moreCompliance partners
Independent audit partners for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 attestation and independent pentest.
Learn moreAI-led companies
RAG, agents, evaluation harnesses and LLM red teaming for production AI.
Learn moreDevOps & cloud
CI/CD, Kubernetes, Terraform and observability on AWS, GCP or Azure.
Learn moreScope a test cycle.
Tell us what needs testing and who is asking for the report. We'll scope assets, rules of engagement and timeline.