Security Engineering

Security bolted on at the end is expensive and ineffective. We build security into systems from the architecture phase, implementing defense in depth, least privilege, and secure-by-default patterns. We’ve helped companies pass SOC 2 audits, achieve HIPAA compliance, and defend against real attacks. Security isn’t a feature—it’s a property of well-built systems.

What We Do

Security Architecture

Designing systems with security built in—threat modeling, trust boundaries, and defense in depth.

Identity & Access Management

Authentication, authorization, and access control that balances security with usability.

Application Security

Secure coding practices, code review, and automated security testing integrated into CI/CD.

Infrastructure Security

Network segmentation, secrets management, and hardened configurations across cloud and on-prem.

Compliance Engineering

SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR—implementing controls and evidence collection as code.

Incident Response

Detection, response playbooks, and forensics capabilities for when things go wrong.

Security Domains

Zero Trust Architecture

Network design that assumes breach and verifies every request, regardless of origin.

Secrets Management

HashiCorp Vault, cloud KMS, and patterns for keeping credentials out of code and logs.

Security Automation

SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and infrastructure scanning in your deployment pipeline.

Audit & Compliance

Evidence collection, control mapping, and audit preparation that doesn't consume your team.

How We Work

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Assessment

Understanding your current security posture, threat landscape, and compliance requirements.

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Threat Modeling

Identifying what you're protecting, who might attack it, and how—before writing code.

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Architecture

Designing security controls that fit your risk tolerance and operational reality.

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Implementation

Building the controls, automation, and monitoring—integrated with your delivery process.

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Validation

Testing that controls work through penetration testing, red team exercises, or audit preparation.

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Documentation

Policies, procedures, and evidence that satisfy auditors and inform your team.

When to Call Us

You're preparing for a SOC 2, HIPAA, or PCI audit

We'll implement controls, gather evidence, and prepare your team so the audit is a formality, not a scramble.

Security feels like an afterthought in your development process

We'll embed security practices into your SDLC so it becomes natural, not a bottleneck.

You're building something that handles sensitive data

We'll design the architecture with security as a first-class concern from day one.

You've had a security incident and need to harden your systems

We'll help you understand what happened, fix the immediate issues, and build lasting improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you do penetration testing?

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We can, but it’s usually not the highest-value activity. We focus more on building security in than on finding vulnerabilities after the fact. If you need a pentest, we can do it or recommend specialists.

How do you balance security with developer productivity?

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Security that gets bypassed isn’t security. We design controls that are easy to follow and hard to circumvent—guardrails that help developers do the right thing without slowing them down.

What compliance frameworks have you worked with?

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SOC 2 Type II extensively, HIPAA for healthcare clients, PCI-DSS for payment systems, GDPR for European data handling, and FedRAMP for government work. Each has its quirks; we know them.

Can you help us respond to a security incident?

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Yes. We’ve helped teams during active incidents—containment, investigation, remediation, and communication. We can also help with post-incident improvements and response planning.