Security Testing - AI Platforms - Vulnerability Assessments
Penetration testing that mirrors how AI platforms actually break
Run by a solo consultant who blends OWASP reviews with AI-specific attack chains
Security testing that targets the way AI platforms actually fail. With 15 years shipping production systems and fixing security issues for high-growth engineering teams, every penetration test blends OWASP methodology, application-layer testing, and AI-specific attack chains so you leave with a remediation plan that matches your stack, plus the PDF report stakeholders expect.
Exploit payloads and jailbreak corpora stay private for safety reasons. You get the findings, evidence, and fixes—without publishing the exploit kit.
That means web apps, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and network security reviews alongside prompt injection, RAG leakage, and agent abuse scenarios. No agency markup. Direct access to the person doing the work. Need broader AI Security Consulting or dedicated Prompt Injection Defense ? Those plug into this same playbook.
Looking for AI Security Consulting or Prompt Injection Testing instead? I cover those too.
Honest stats
15 Years
Production engineering (Tesla & startups)
Solo Consultant
No handoffs or account managers
Baked-In Security
Penetration Testing part of the build
Early clients get 20% off list pricing and priority scheduling.
Anonymized examples
What recent tests uncovered
Multi-tenant RAG
Caught cross-tenant retrieval via weak metadata filters; patched query scopes and replayed hostile corpora before audit.
Agent tool abuse
Found agent-triggered billing mutation without confirmation; added RBAC + confirmation workflow and rollback path.
Prompt injection
Detected jailbreak chain that bypassed content policy; added guardrails and regressions before GA.
How we test
How we test: tools, techniques & process
Automation provides coverage, but impact comes from the humans behind it. The stack stays lean on purpose-Kali Linux recon utilities, OWASP ZAP, and nuclei templates guided by OWASP checklists-then manual exploitation stitches the AI attack chains together.
Scope & Goals
Walk the product, align on timelines, and decide how aggressive testing should be so we can focus on the riskiest flows first.
Recon & Instrumentation
Kali Linux recon tooling (ffuf, dirsearch, dnsenum) plus nuclei sweeps highlight exposed assets while staging mirrors production.
Application & API Testing
OWASP ZAP with custom wordlists plus nuclei templates runs through OWASP-style checklists even before we purchase dedicated tooling.
AI & Prompt Injection Playbooks
Custom adversarial prompt libraries, RAG replay harnesses, and jailbreak scripts pressure-test LLM tooling and agent workflows.
Manual Exploitation & Pairing
Hands-on testing blends OWASP techniques with AI-specific attack chains. Findings land live in Slack/Email so fixes start immediately.
Report & Retest
Receive prioritized findings with mitigations. We retest within 30 days and document closure for investors, auditors, or customers.
Deliverables
Penetration Testing Reports & Vulnerability Assessment Deliverables
Every penetration test includes a penetration test report with executive summary, technical details, reproduction steps, and remediation guidance. You get application penetration testing screenshots, API payloads, and infrastructure findings ready to share with customers or investors.
- Executive summary that explains vulnerability assessment impact in plain language.
- Detailed penetration test report covering OWASP penetration testing results and AI-specific attacks.
- CSV/Markdown issue tracker with severity, reproduction steps, affected assets, and fix recommendations.
- 30-day retest window to confirm remediation plus Slack/Email updates during testing.
- Optional pairing sessions to implement fixes faster or extend testing into AI security consulting .
Types of penetration testing
Types of Penetration Testing We Offer
Different startups need different penetration testing services. I cover web application penetration testing, API penetration testing, cloud penetration testing, and network penetration testing alongside AI-specific attack coverage.
Web Application Penetration Testing
OWASP Top 10, business logic abuse, authentication flaws, and front-end/back-end misconfigurations with custom exploitation.
Includes single-page apps, multi-tenant dashboards, and Next.js/Supabase stacks.
API & Microservice Penetration Testing
REST/gRPC/GraphQL testing for authorization bypass, mass assignment, injection, rate limiting, and AI agent tool misuse.
Covers internal/external APIs plus partner integrations.
- Authentication/Authorization bypass
- Mass assignment vulnerabilities
- IDOR (Insecure Direct Object References)
- Input validation bypass
- Rate limiting effectiveness
Cloud & Network Penetration Testing
AWS, Vercel, and Cloudflare configuration reviews, CI/CD pipeline testing, container penetration testing, and network segmentation checks.
Identifies privilege escalation paths, leaked credentials, and insecure infrastructure defaults.
AI & Prompt Injection Penetration Testing
Prompt injection attack prevention, RAG security, agent misuse, and LLM jailbreak simulations combined with automated replay harnesses.
Links directly to the prompt injection testing service .
API-first suite
API-first MCP API security testing suite
The OWASP ZAP automation I ship isn't a generic web scanner. It's tuned for REST APIs, MCP agent routes, and CI/CD pipelines so those payloads keep running after the engagement.
API-first design
OWASP ZAP tuning built for REST, GraphQL, and MCP API security testing-so payloads match how your services actually behave.
- JSON payload manipulation
- API key authentication coverage
- Multi-tenant testing scenarios
- Business logic validation
Custom attack scripts
The MCP API security testing suite hunts for Authentication/Authorization bypass, Mass assignment vulnerabilities, IDOR, Input validation bypass, and Rate limiting effectiveness.
- Code analysis of MCP routes before scripting payloads
- Authentication/authorization logic review
- Input validation analysis
- Rate limiting implementation review
CI/CD native
Ship the suite with your pipelines so every PR gets the same scrutiny.
- Docker-based runners-no local setup
- Machine-readable output (JSON, SARIF)
- GitHub Actions integration
- Automatic PR commenting
Zero false positives
Custom scripts hit production-grade attack paths, not theoretical ones.
- Actual API endpoints and environments
- Real authentication patterns
- Concrete authorization logic
- Specific input validation permutations
Ready to automate it?
See the MCP API security suite in action
Walk through the OWASP ZAP automation, replay harnesses, and CI/CD wiring in a 30-minute session tailored to your stack.
Why this penetration testing company
Why Choose Our Penetration Testing Services?
I'm the penetration testing consultant who builds the same systems I test. That means application penetration testing with full-stack context, OWASP penetration testing with AI-specific attack chains, and vulnerability assessment reports written in the language founders, engineers, and auditors understand.
Builder + breaker
15 years shipping production systems (Tesla, SaaS, agencies) plus years running penetration tests. Findings come with fixes.
AI-specific expertise
Prompt injection, RAG leakage, agent/tool abuse, and LLM jailbreaks tested with custom playbooks-not just automated scanners.
Transparent, solo delivery
No account managers, no bait-and-switch. I scope, run, and deliver every penetration test myself with live updates.
Results in production
What shipping with security actually looked like
A few anonymized wins pulled from recent engagements. These are the checkpoints I report on-not just the tools used.
Custom agent + RAG launch
6 critical vulns patched pre-audit
- Multi-tenant RAG workflow leaking prompts + cross-tenant data
- Missing rate limits/API throttles on critical inference endpoints
- Metadata filters + hostile corpus replays in staging before go-live
- Cleared enterprise security review on first submission
SaaS modernization
Zero findings on external pen test
- Rails + Supabase stack upgrade with rebuilt auth/session handling
- 800+ automated tests covering APIs, jobs, and tenant workflows
- External pen-test closed with zero findings, procurement reactivated
- Support backlog dropped once AI summaries + regression tests landed
Agent operations platform
25 workflows live, 0 security regressions
- MCP agents for finance/support with tool allowlists + rate limits
- Sandboxed exec + centralized logging before each pilot stage
- Pen testing + retests baked into every rollout checkpoint
- 25 automated workflows live with zero prompt/ops regressions
Penetration testing engagements
Security testing & vulnerability assessment engagement models
Tailored penetration testing engagements that fit your stage. Every security testing and vulnerability assessment engagement includes detailed reports, remediation guidance, and retesting within 30 days.
Security Testing Quick Start
Fast vulnerability assessment
- 60-minute Security Testing session
- Architecture vulnerability assessment
- Top 5 Penetration Testing risks + next steps
- Great before fundraising or product launch
Full Penetration Testing
Comprehensive security testing engagement
- 2-3 week Penetration Testing engagement
- OWASP Security Testing + AI-specific vulnerability assessment
- Detailed Penetration Testing reports + retest validation
- Best for pre-launch Security Testing
Platform Build + Security Testing
Next.js AI Platform Development with embedded security
- RAG or AI Platform build with Security Testing baked in
- Authentication, billing, and observability implementation
- Penetration Testing and guardrail hardening included
- Early-client discount available
Ongoing Security Testing Partnership
Continuous Penetration Testing & Consulting
- Monthly/quarterly Penetration Testing cadence
- New feature Security Testing before launch
- On-call Security Testing and vulnerability assessment support
- Flexible 3-month minimum commitment
Penetration testing FAQ
Common security testing & vulnerability assessment questions
Do you provide Penetration Testing as a solo consultant?
Yes. For Security Testing and Penetration Testing engagements, you work directly with me. If a vulnerability assessment needs specialized tooling or extra coverage, I bring in trusted partners with full transparency.
Do you help remediate Penetration Testing findings?
Absolutely. Every Penetration Testing report includes remediation guidance. I pair with your team to implement fixes and validate through retesting. If you want me to handle vulnerability remediation directly, we can scope that separately.
Does your Penetration Testing satisfy compliance or provide certifications?
I bridge the gap between engineering and audit. I provide the technical evidence (Penetration Test reports, architectural diagrams) your auditor needs for security readiness, but I do not issue formal compliance certificates myself. For third-party attestations or regulatory audits, I can refer you to specialists after Penetration Testing hardens the platform.
What access do you need to start Security Testing?
Role-based accounts (admin + standard user), API documentation/diagrams, staging environments if possible, and a clear list of out-of-bounds areas. All Penetration Testing engagements are covered by NDA.
What happens if Penetration Testing uncovers a critical issue?
You hear about it immediately-even if it's 3 AM Pacific. I provide reproduction steps, immediate mitigations, and help with communication plans. Security Testing shouldn't wait for the final report.
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See the build processReady for professional penetration testing & security assessment?
Share your architecture, security requirements, and launch timeline. I'll outline the penetration testing approach, security testing methodology, vulnerability assessment scope, and fixed pricing. If I'm not the right fit for your security testing needs, I'll tell you immediately.
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