How much does a penetration test cost?
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It depends on scope: number of applications, APIs, user roles and testing depth. A penetration test for one mobile app and its API typically starts at $2,500; programs covering several applications and infrastructure are quoted per project. We send a fixed-scope, fixed-price proposal after a 30-minute call.
How long does a security assessment take?
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A penetration test of one app and its API usually takes 1 to 3 weeks including the report. Code and infrastructure audits vary with system size. Critical findings are communicated immediately, without waiting for the final report.
What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?
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An automated scan looks for known flaws and produces many false positives. A penetration test combines tools with manual testing: a specialist tries to exploit the flaws, chain them and abuse business logic, and proves the real impact with evidence.
Can you assess the security of an AI chatbot or agent?
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Yes. We test direct and indirect prompt injection, data and system prompt leakage, excessive tool permissions and unbounded consumption, using the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications as the reference. You receive prioritized risks and the controls to mitigate them.
Can testing affect my production system?
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We coordinate testing windows, avoid destructive tests and prefer staging environments when available. Any test with potential impact is agreed in writing before it runs.
Can you assess an app built by another company?
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Yes. Much of our work is on systems built by third parties. We only need access to the agreed environments and, for code audits, to the repository.
What should I do if I already suffered an incident or ransomware?
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Isolate affected machines without powering them off, preserve evidence, rotate credentials from a clean device and contact us. We help you contain the incident, understand how the attacker got in and restore operations, and point you to the reporting obligations that apply.
Why hire a nearshore security team in Ecuador?
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You get senior, English-fluent engineers working in US time zones (UTC-5) at LatAm rates, with the same OWASP-based methodology and reporting standards you would expect from a US firm. Communication happens in real time, not overnight.