What it is
Technical validation for SMBs and startups that need clear scope, prioritized findings, remediation and evidence connected to the Maturity Program.
Talsoft service
Penetration Testing for companies tied to the roadmap
Technical validation for SMBs and startups that need clear scope, prioritized findings, remediation and evidence connected to the Maturity Program.
Problem
An isolated PenTest can produce a report that is hard to execute.
The real value appears when scope is defined with business context and findings connect to owners, remediation, re-testing and evidence.
Scope is defined only by commercial urgency.
Critical findings have no clear owner.
Fixes are disconnected from baseline controls.
Re-test or closure evidence is not planned.
Solution
PenTest with scope, remediation and roadmap.
Talsoft defines the right level based on assets, exposure, external pressure, permissions, test window and remediation capacity.
Scope intake before proposal.
Technical report and executive summary.
Prioritization by criticality, exploitability and context.
Remediation plan and follow-up evidence.
In summary
Who it is for
SMBs, startups, SaaS and fintechs under customer, audit, cyber insurance, growth or evidence pressure.
Main deliverables
- Defined scope and priority criteria.
- Map of relevant gaps and risks.
- Actionable recommendations.
What it does not promise
It does not promise total security, certification, audit approval, insurance approval or absence of incidents.
When PenTest makes sense
Applies when
- Assets, permissions, test window and business objective are clear.
- The company can assign owners to remediate findings.
- Technical evidence is needed for customers, audits or roadmap.
Does not apply when
- Critical assets and baseline controls are unclear.
- There is no capacity to remediate after the report.
- The PenTest is expected to replace a maturity program.
PenTest levels, always connected to remediation.
Talsoft does not position PenTesting as an isolated report. The right level depends on business objective, external pressure, current maturity and remediation capacity.
Minimum checklist before defining scope
If any of these points is unclear, it may be better to start with GAP or a scope conversation before confirming the PenTest.
Download scope checklistObjective
Customer, audit, technical validation, re-test, external exposure or internal prioritization.
Assets
URLs, APIs, ranges, applications, cloud environments, mobile or infrastructure to assess.
Permissions
Authorization, rules of engagement, test window, contacts and operational restrictions.
Remediation
Responsible team, correction capacity, expected evidence and re-test criteria.
Conditions for a healthy scope
- An internal owner can approve scope, permissions and test window.
- A technical contact is available during the test for incidents or execution questions.
- The company can prioritize and remediate findings after the report.
- The objective is connected to a customer, audit, roadmap, cyber insurance or real exposure reduction.
What PenTesting should not promise
- It does not guarantee absence of vulnerabilities or absence of incidents.
- It does not replace a maturity program, readiness or ongoing risk management.
- It should not run without authorization, rules of engagement and approved scope.
PenTest Starter
For startups or SMBs that need to validate a limited surface, respond to an initial requirement or prioritize critical findings.
Web/API or limited external perimeter, executive summary, prioritized findings and initial remediation plan.
PenTest Pro
For companies with broader exposure, enterprise customer pressure or multiple assets requiring deeper validation and stronger evidence.
Web/API, perimeter, cloud or infrastructure based on scope, executive/technical report and remediation follow-up.
Red Team Lite
For more mature organizations that need to validate business-impact scenarios, detection and response in a controlled way.
Focused exercise, defined objectives, rules of engagement, actionable findings and executive risk interpretation.
Possible scopes
Web applications
Validation of exposure in applications, portals and critical flows.
APIs
Review of endpoints, authentication, authorization and data exposure.
Infrastructure
Assessment of exposed surface, configuration and relevant technical risks.
Cloud
Review of cloud configurations and controls when environment and permissions allow it.
Mobile
Possible mobile application scope based on technology and objective.
Red/Purple Team
Advanced exercises recommended only with enough maturity and a clear objective.
Pricing is not published on the website. Every scope is confirmed before proposal, based on assets, permissions, test window, required depth and business objective.
After the PenTest
The report starts a decision; it should not end the work.
When PenTesting starts from a specific requirement, Talsoft helps turn findings into remediation, evidence and an executive read on what should be sustained next.
Prioritize
Separate technical severity, exploitability, business impact and external urgency.
Assign owners
Define accountable owners, realistic dates, dependencies and accepted risks.
Remediate and revalidate
Support closure of relevant findings and prepare follow-up or re-test evidence.
Decide continuity
Evaluate whether roadmap, readiness, Fractional CISO or VIP cadence makes sense.
Not every PenTest becomes an ongoing program. But when structural gaps, recurring evidence needs or enterprise pressure appear, the result should become a living roadmap.
Trust reference
Rivkin Securities case: ISMS, evidence and sustained operations.
Talsoft supported Rivkin Securities in Australia through a six-month program to formalize its cybersecurity structure, including an ISO 27001-aligned ISMS, live risk register, incident response, centralized monitoring and external PenTest.
View Rivkin case- Named case with a public CTO testimonial from Rivkin Securities.
- Relevant for companies facing audit pressure, enterprise customers or international expansion.
- The focus was not promising certification: it was organizing posture, execution, measurement and evidence.
Published testimonials
Client experiences working with Talsoft
Short references on professionalism, communication and support in cybersecurity work. Every project depends on its scope, context and objectives.
"Their assessment was sharp, detailed, and refreshingly easy to act on. We came away more secure and far better informed. Exactly the expertise we were hoping for."
"Leandro and the team did a great job enhancing and formalising our existing security structure. The engagement was well-organised, consistently documented, and delivered to a high standard."
"They carried out a penetration testing activity professionally."
"The service is very detailed and the report is clear. Very good report."
Testimonials are qualitative references. They do not imply guaranteed outcomes or replace a context-specific assessment.
How it works
Step 1
We review context, external pressure, assets and available evidence.
Step 2
We identify gaps, risks and pending decisions.
Step 3
We deliver prioritized next steps connected to the roadmap.
Deliverables
Defined scope and priority criteria.
Map of relevant gaps and risks.
Actionable recommendations.
Evidence or artifacts defined by service scope.
Executive summary for leadership.
Next steps connected to the Maturity Program.
Benefits
Clearer decisions on what to do first.
Better conversations with customers and auditors.
Less dependence on isolated urgency.
More organized evidence.
Stronger alignment between business and IT.
A foundation for ongoing advisory support.
Business impact
The value is in the decision it enables.
An isolated cybersecurity service can produce a report. A maturity-connected service produces criteria, evidence and execution sequence.
Reduces ambiguity around priorities.
Exposes accepted or pending risks.
Prepares third-party conversations without improvisation.
Keeps progress moving after the deliverable.
Frequently asked questions
When should we run a PenTest?
When assets, permissions, business objective and remediation capacity are clear.
When should we start with GAP?
When critical assets, baseline controls, owners or remediation capacity are unclear.
Does a PenTest guarantee absence of incidents?
No. It is a point-in-time validation inside a broader risk management program.
Validate the next step with clarity.
The first step is not buying another tool. It is understanding which risk exists, which evidence is missing and what decision should be made now.