Assessment Methodology
Our formalized framework dictating the structured execution of penetration tests and adversary emulation. Engineered for consistent, high-impact identification of systemic security flaws.
Reconnaissance & Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Before active engagement begins, we systematically profile the target environment using exclusively passive techniques. The objective is to establish an accurate external footprint identical to what a sophisticated adversary observes.
- Identification of exposed subdomains, legacy DNS entries, and shadow IT infrastructure.
- Passive analysis of BGP routes, ASNs, and global network blocks.
- Credential harvesting from historical breaches or dark-web intelligence gathering.
Attack Surface Mapping & Service Enumeration
Transitioning to active profiling, our operators probe the external perimeter to identify running services, exposed APIs, and complex web application pathways. At this phase, we analyze the structural layout of the environment to locate architectural weak points.
- Deep directory fuzzing and unlinked parameter extraction.
- API schema extrapolation (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) searching for misconfigured endpoints.
- Identification of backend technologies, framework versions, and patch discrepancies.
Tactical Exploitation & Privilege Analysis
The core operational phase. Relying on manual methodologies rather than automated scanners, Shayanan OffSec Labs chains localized issues into high-impact systemic failures. We focus heavily on business logic flaws, bypassing cryptographic implementations, and subverting authorization models.
- Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) and tenant boundary violations.
- Custom exploitation of deserialization protocols or memory corruption logic.
- Vertical and horizontal privilege escalation sequences.
Post-Exploitation Validation
Upon achieving initial entry, the assessment transitions laterally (if permitted by the Rules of Engagement) to validate the actual depth of the risk. The goal is to safely illustrate the worst-case scenario metric—such as internal domain compromise or sensitive data interception—without utilizing destructive payloads.
- Testing the persistence capabilities against Active Directory or cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) control planes.
- Evaluating Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) telemetry in response to covert execution.
- Extracting unprivileged proof-of-concept material (e.g., retrieving an encrypted registry key).
Documentation, Reporting, & Remediation Verification
Engineering outcomes mean nothing without precise articulation. We construct a dual-tier report that aligns exact technical replication steps with executive-level risk management. Following remediation, a targeted re-validation confirms the efficacy of applied engineering patches.
- Executive brief detailing systemic risk trajectories and financial/operational impact.
- Comprehensive technical readouts with exact HTTP requests, payloads, and parameters.
- Framework-specific structural guidance to fix underlying architectural flaws.