Case Studies
Illustrative engagement profiles showing how scoped offensive security work can uncover meaningful weaknesses across local businesses, software teams, and regulated environments.
E-commerce Platform: Critical Authentication Bypass
A growing e-commerce platform needed to validate their security posture before expanding internationally.
Our Approach
- Comprehensive web application penetration testing
- Business logic analysis of checkout and payment flows
- Session management and authentication testing
- API security assessment of mobile app endpoints
Critical Findings
- Authentication bypass allowing admin access without credentials
- SQL injection in search functionality exposing customer data
- Insecure direct object references in order management
- JWT token manipulation enabling privilege escalation
Business Impact
Prevented potential breach affecting 500K+ customer records and $50M+ in annual revenue.
Successful Outcome
All vulnerabilities remediated within 30 days. Client successfully passed SOC 2 audit and expanded to 15 new markets.
“CyberBright didn't just find vulnerabilities. They showed us exactly how attackers would exploit them. Their proof-of-concept demonstrations were eye-opening.”By CTO, Major E-commerce Platform
Financial Services: Network Segmentation Failure
A fintech startup required penetration testing to meet banking partnership compliance requirements.
Our Approach
- External network reconnaissance and enumeration
- Internal network assessment via social engineering
- Wireless security evaluation of office locations
- Cloud infrastructure security review (AWS)
Critical Findings
- Network segmentation bypass allowing access to production databases
- Unencrypted backup files accessible via compromised workstation
- AWS S3 buckets with overly permissive access policies
- Default credentials on network infrastructure devices
Business Impact
Identified direct path to customer financial data and trading algorithms worth $10M+.
Successful Outcome
Comprehensive network redesign implemented. Client secured $25M Series B funding after demonstrating robust security posture.
“The depth of CyberBright's analysis was impressive. They understood our business and identified risks we never considered.”By CISO, Financial Technology Startup
Healthcare Platform: HIPAA Compliance Gaps
A telehealth platform needed to address potential HIPAA violations discovered during routine audit.
Our Approach
- HIPAA-focused security assessment methodology
- Web application and mobile app security testing
- Database security and encryption analysis
- Third-party integration security review
Critical Findings
- Patient records accessible without authentication via API endpoints
- Encryption keys stored in plaintext configuration files
- Insufficient access logging for HIPAA audit trail requirements
- Third-party analytics service receiving unencrypted PHI
Business Impact
Prevented potential $4.5M HIPAA fines and protected 100K+ patient records.
Successful Outcome
Achieved HIPAA compliance within 45 days. Platform now processes 50K+ patient consultations monthly with full regulatory confidence.
“CyberBright's healthcare expertise was evident throughout the engagement. They understood both the technical and regulatory landscape.”By Chief Medical Officer, Telehealth Platform
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