Security Reviews That Help Startups
Win Enterprise Customers.
TrustLayerLabs helps AI, SaaS, and FinTech startups secure their applications before launch through expert-led VAPT and manual API security testing.
“We passed enterprise procurement after TrustLayerLabs completed our API security review.”
PayFlow India
CTO Office
“TrustLayerLabs helped us prepare for SOC2 readiness and infrastructure hardening.”
CareOS Tech
VP of Engineering
“We passed enterprise procurement after TrustLayerLabs completed our API security review.”
PayFlow India
CTO Office
“TrustLayerLabs helped us prepare for SOC2 readiness and infrastructure hardening.”
CareOS Tech
VP of Engineering
Compliance Frameworks &
Industry Security Standards
We align our manual penetration testing and configuration reviews with leading global compliance frameworks to ensure you pass institutional risk reviews.
Regulatory Frameworks Mapping
Align application logic and infrastructure controls to meet SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, and HIPAA criteria.
Tenant Boundary Validation
Verify row-level database access limits, session cookie validation, and secure API parameter authorization checks.
Cloud & Storage Governance
Audit storage encryption protocols, pre-signed download controls, least-privilege AWS IAM policies, and log trails.
Certified Team Credentials
All audits are signed by CEH, eWPT, VAPT, and Network Pentesting certified security architects. We operate out of Bangalore and Hyderabad tech hubs.
Audit Attestations Recognized & Listed On
Battle-Tested VAPT Case Studies
Real-world vulnerability highlights discovered by our team and fixed for scaling tech platforms.
Prevented BOLA Data Leakage & Secured FinTech Core Banking API
A Neo-Banking Startup was launching their API platform, but security scanning failed to check complex multi-step authorization logic.
Identified access boundary vulnerability where row-level queries on transfer endpoints failed to check context tenant ownership.
Potential leakage of financial records of over 120,000 users, leading to RBI compliance violations and brand loss.
Implemented resource-level authorization validation filters, cryptographically signed entity IDs, and rate limits.
Enterprise Security Readiness for SaaS & FinTech
We perform comprehensive manual logic reviews, architecture validation, and GRC scoping to help startups secure their platforms and pass enterprise buyer reviews.
Web Application VAPT
Deep manual penetration testing for modern single-page apps (React, Next.js, Vue), server-side rendering, and web applications.
- Manual logic vulnerability PoCs
- Exact reproduction steps & code snippets
- Redacted executive summary for investors/clients
API Security Testing
Manual OWASP API Top 10 vulnerability assessment for REST, GraphQL, and gRPC microservices targeting BOLA, BFLA, and auth flaws.
- Step-by-step PoC for logic bypasses & BOLA
- Remediation code snippets (Node, Python, Go)
- Redacted executive summary for stakeholders
Mobile Application VAPT
Static and dynamic penetration testing for iOS (IPA) and Android (APK) applications following OWASP MASVS standards.
- Dynamic SSL Pinning bypass analysis
- Insecure local storage & key extraction PoC
- Decompiled code vulnerability mapping
Cloud Security Assessment
Configuration and IAM architecture review across AWS, GCP, and Azure against CIS Benchmarks to eliminate privilege creep.
- Infrastructure-as-code security checks
- IAM privilege mapping matrix
- S3 bucket & DB exposure validation
Network Penetration Testing
External perimeter and internal network security audits targeting exposed services, weak VPNs, and unpatched infrastructure.
- Perimeter service vulnerability report
- Port scanning & service exposure audit
- Patch priority & CVE remediation guide
Kubernetes & Container Security
Security assessment for K8s clusters, container images, RBAC roles, and pod security admission controls.
- K8s RBAC permission matrix audit
- Container image CVE scan analysis
- Pod Security Admission policy fixes
AI & LLM Application Security
Vulnerability assessment for AI applications, LLM integrations, RAG vector stores, and prompt injection vectors (OWASP Top 10 for LLMs).
- Direct & Indirect Prompt Injection PoCs
- RAG Vector Database data leakage audit
- LLM System Prompt bypass analysis
Startup Security & GRC Readiness
SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, and enterprise vendor security audit preparation for fast-growing SaaS startups.
- Custom security policy templates
- Internal controls assessment matrix
- Gap analysis and remediation roadmap
SaaS Penetration Testing
Deep audit of multi-tenant SaaS platforms focusing on tenant isolation boundaries, horizontal privilege scaling, and account takeover vectors.
- Tenant boundary isolation PoC
- API privilege escalation walkthroughs
- Executive summary for B2B procurement
SOC 2 Compliance Pentesting
Specialized penetration testing fulfilling Technical Security Control requirements for SOC 2 Type II attestation audits.
- SOC 2 aligned penetration test report
- Technical control gaps validation
- Signed auditor-ready attestation letter
FinTech Compliance Pentesting
Cybersecurity audit tailored for Indian financial startups adhering to RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, and NPCI security guidelines.
- SEBI/RBI regulatory compliance report
- Data localization & encryption audit
- Vulnerability assessment attestation
AWS Cloud Security Assessment
Deep dive audit of AWS Cloud architecture, least-privilege IAM mapping, secure credential storage, and CIS benchmark conformance.
- AWS IAM privilege mapping matrix
- S3 storage bucket leakage checks
- CIS AWS Benchmark compliance score
Smart Contract & Web3 Audit
Offensive security review of Ethereum/EVM Solidity smart contracts targeting staking logic, reentrancy, and flash loan attacks.
- Line-by-line Solidity code review
- Formal verification logic report
- Reentrancy & state exploitation PoC
ISO 27001 VAPT Audit
Annex A.12 technical security vulnerability assessment validating infrastructure, networks, and perimeter configurations.
- Technical control alignment index
- External/Internal network VAPT report
- Signed penetration test attestation
HIPAA Security & Healthcare Audit
Vulnerability assessment for healthcare portals and ePHI databases ensuring compliant patient records isolation.
- HIPAA Technical Safeguards Gap Index
- Storage bucket & patient file audit
- Executive summary for hospital vendors
Active Directory Security Audit
Internal network security testing mimicking ransomware routes, lateral movement, Kerberoasting, and AD privilege escalations.
- AD Trust relationship map graph
- Credential dumping exposure report
- Privilege escalation path fixes
External Attack Surface Audit
Continuous passive and active perimeter assessment mapping all company internet-facing servers, subdomains, and exposed ports.
- Exposed assets registry inventory
- Subdomain takeover risk audit
- Outdated public-facing software CVE map
PCI-DSS Compliance Pentesting
Required annual penetration testing validating segmentation boundaries of your Cardholder Data Environment (CDE).
- PCI-DSS aligned penetration test report
- CDE network segmentation audit proof
- ASV vulnerability check attestation
Source Code Security Review
Line-by-line manual and automated security review of your application source code (SAST) to uncover hidden backdoors, hardcoded secrets, and injection points.
- Line-by-line code vulnerability mapping
- Secure coding remediation code blocks
- Secrets/credential scan analysis report
Azure Cloud Security Audit
Security posture assessment (CSPM) of your Microsoft Azure environment. We evaluate Entra ID (Azure AD), Virtual Network configurations, and App Service security settings.
- Entra ID permission & privilege mapping
- Storage account & database exposure logs
- CIS Microsoft Azure Benchmark score
GCP Cloud Security Audit
Deep security audit of Google Cloud Platform deployments, including IAM permissions, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters, and Cloud Storage bucket access controls.
- GCP IAM least-privilege policy mapping
- Cloud Storage public access validation checks
- CIS GCP Benchmark audit report
GraphQL API Security Testing
Offensive security assessment tailored for GraphQL API endpoints. We test for query depth limit bypass, circular queries, resolver injection, and field-level auth (BOLA).
- GraphQL schema injection PoCs
- Query recursion and depth vulnerability logs
- Field-level authorization bypass reports
OWASP API Top 10 Security Testing
Specialized pentest verifying your APIs against the entire OWASP API Security Top 10 list (BOLA, broken authentication, mass assignment, SSRF, etc.).
- BOLA/IDOR exploit steps and PoCs
- Authentication & token abuse reports
- Rate-limit & resources exhaustion logs
Our Collaborative Execution Workflow
We work as an extension of your engineering team to identify gaps and verify fixes without interrupting deployment cycles.
Discovery
Initial scoping, asset discovery, architecture walkthroughs, credential handover, and threat modeling.
Assessment
Deep manual logical review and compliance gaps assessment targeting access boundaries and controls.
Testing
Rigorous testing of access logic, token payloads, and database boundary isolation constraints.
Reporting
Compiling findings into an actionable report mapping gaps directly to SOC2 and ISO compliance controls.
Remediation
Direct engineering collaboration to explain controls gaps, suggest resolutions, and review code fixes.
Retesting
Manual re-validation of applied patches before issuing signed attestation badges.
Trusted by Startup Founders & CTOs
Hear from engineering leadership teams who partnered with us to secure their API logic and pass enterprise vendor reviews.
“TrustLayerLabs was a game-changer. They identified a critical auth bypass in our billing API within 12 hours. Their report was incredibly clear, and they even retested our fixes overnight. Absolute lifesavers.”
Siddharth Sharma
VerifyCo-Founder & CTO, PayFlow India
“Enterprise procurement used to take months for us. Thanks to TrustLayerLabs' SOC2 readiness program and manual penetration testing attestation, we cleared our largest enterprise audit in just 3 days.”
Ananya Roy
VerifyVP of Engineering, CareOS
“Outstanding experience. Unlike automated tools that throw hundreds of false positives, TrustLayerLabs focused on logical issues. They found an IDOR that could have cost us our Series A.”
Rohan Deshmukh
VerifyCEO & Founder, LogixLabs
“Securing our transaction corridors required deep logical understanding. TrustLayerLabs discovered a severe rate limiting and parameter injection flaw on our API gateway within 24 hours. Exceptionally precise manual pentesting.”
Karan Malhotra
VerifyHead of Infrastructure & Security, ZetaPay
“Their team doesn't just run tools. They manually trace how tenants interact. They found a multi-tenancy context leakage vulnerability in our vector store query logic that automated scanners completely missed. Incredible attention to detail.”
Sneha Iyer
VerifyDirector of Product Security, DocuVault
“As a fintech brand, compliance guidelines are non-negotiable. TrustLayerLabs delivered a professional RBI-compliant VAPT report and verified our security patches in a follow-up retest. Onboarding enterprise banking clients became a breeze.”
Vikram Aditya
VerifyCTO, NeoCred
We are also reviewed on global B2B service directories.
Meet the Security Team
VAPT & Network Pentesting certified security analysts, GRC auditors, and operations leads working to make SaaS and FinTech startups enterprise-ready.
Nagasrinivasa Rao
Founder & Lead Security Architect
Offensive security professional with 2+ years auditing enterprise APIs, SaaS, and financial transaction portals. CEH, eWPT, VAPT, and Network Pentesting certified.
Bakkina Pavan Kumar
CTO
Lead technology officer with 2+ years of experience specializing in secure application architectures, cloud systems hardening, and network vulnerability assessment.
Ramineni Teja
Co-Founder & CMO
GRC consultant leading compliance roadmaps, ISO 27001 gaps audits, and automated SOC2 readiness configurations for client platforms.
Nayansi Anand
Security Engineer & Lead VAPT Consultant
Pentester specializing in manual application penetration testing, OWASP Top 10 web vulnerabilities, and security research.
Our Testing & Advisory Promise
We focus on row-level security parameters, database multi-tenancy verification, token state handling, and compliance alignment. Our goal is to make startups enterprise-ready with attestation badges that stand up to institutional vendor audits.
Expert Insights & Penetration Playbooks
Remediation guides, API vulnerability write-ups, and GRC compliance playbooks from our security desk.
What is VAPT in Cybersecurity? (Complete Guide)
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) is a critical security testing process. Learn the difference between VA and PT and why your business needs both.
OWASP Top 10 Explained (2026 Edition)
The OWASP Top 10 is the gold standard for web application security. We break down the latest vulnerabilities and how to prevent them.
Web Application Security Checklist for 2026
A comprehensive checklist to ensure your web application is secure from the ground up.
Frequently Asked Security Questions
Everything you need to know about our NDA policies, VAPT scopes, and retesting guarantees.
Initiate Your Security Assessment
Request a scope review or book an intake call directly with our lead pentesting team.
Direct Channels
Connect with us for immediate assistance, scoping advice, or to sign mutual NDAs. We generally reply to all emails within 4 business hours.
📍 Bangalore Hub: HSR Layout, Bengaluru, KA 560102
📍 Hyderabad Hub: HITEC City, Hyderabad, TG 500081