What makes SquidSec different from other penetration testing companies?

We are founder-led, manual-only testing with no reliance on automated scanners. You get deep adversary emulation and high-signal, actionable reports with zero fluff.

Do you perform only automated scans?

No. All testing is 100% manual. We simulate real-world attackers to find business logic flaws and complex attack chains that scanners miss.

What industries and applications do you test?

We specialize in web apps & APIs, Windows desktop/thick clients (.NET), Android mobile apps, cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), and supply chain risk assessments.

Are you U.S. based and veteran owned?

Yes. SquidSec is U.S. Veteran Owned and based in Cleveland, Ohio. All work is performed by the founder, who holds OSCP+ and GWAPT certifications.

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Core Penetration Testing Services

Manual Adversary Emulation

Web Applications & APIs

OWASP Top 10 + API Security Top 10, business logic flaws, authentication bypasses, and full attack-chain simulation

Windows Thick Client / Native Desktop Apps

.NET, WPF, UWP, and other Windows-native application security assessments (leveraging 13+ years of .NET engineering experience)

Cloud Infrastructure Assessments

AWS, Azure, and GCP misconfiguration reviews, identity & access management, and cloud-specific attack paths

Android Mobile Applications

In-depth static + dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, and runtime exploitation

Supply Chain & Dependency Risk Assessments

Third-party library, MSP, and software/hardware supply chain threat modeling

System Hardening Reviews

Linux & Windows platform hardening and configuration reviews

Why Choose SquidSec for Penetration Testing?

Founder-Led Manual Penetration Testing & Adversary Emulation • No Fluff • All Signal

01 — REAL ADVERSARY EMULATION

• Manual testing only — no reliance on automated scanners or noisy reports
• Full attack-chain simulation that mirrors real-world threats
• Deep focus on exploitable findings that actually matter

02 — DEVELOPER-FIRST INSIGHT

• 13+ years of professional .NET / full-stack engineering experience
• Better understanding of code-level flaws in web, APIs, Windows thick clients, and Android apps
• Practical remediation guidance that developers can actually implement

03 — HIGH-QUALITY, ACTIONABLE REPORTS

• Clear, concise, and prioritized findings with proof-of-concept where appropriate
• Business impact explained — not just technical details
• Zero filler, zero checkbox compliance language

Trusted Partners

Organizations we collaborate with to deliver high-signal security outcomes

Ready to Find What Others Miss?

Get a high-signal assessment tailored to your modern attack surface.

ASSESSMENTS WE DELIVER

Web Applications & APIs
Android Mobile Apps
Windows Thick Client / Desktop Apps
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Supply Chain & Dependency Risks
System Hardening Reviews

Next Step

Contact us today for a free scoping call or quote.

Contact Information

contact@squidhacker.com

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