A formal pentest is one of the most practical steps a SaaS company or startup can take when preparing for a compliance audit, an enterprise customer security review, or a vendor questionnaire.
Many security frameworks — including SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO 27001 — require or strongly recommend regular penetration testing as part of demonstrating that security controls are in place and effective. The exact scope, depth, and frequency depend on the framework and your auditor's expectations. We help you define the right scope and deliver the evidence you actually need.
Yappo CyberSec's compliance penetration testing engagements are expert-led, scoped to your product and architecture, and delivered with a formal report that includes clear findings, full evidence, and remediation guidance. Unlimited retests are included for 90 days so your team can validate fixes before the audit window closes.
Below are the frameworks we most commonly support. If your situation involves a different standard or a specific auditor requirement, contact us and we will help you determine what scope makes sense.
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GDPR's "Security Principle" (Article 5(1)(f)) mandates that personal data is processed in a manner that ensures its security, including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. Our PenTest services align with this requirement, identifying vulnerabilities that could lead to these risks.
PCI DSS outlines several requirements related to penetration testing. These include Requirement 6.1, which calls for identifying security vulnerabilities in internal and external applications; Requirement 11.3.1, which necessitates conducting external penetration testing at least once every six months or after significant changes; and Requirement 11.3.3, which mandates the resolution of found vulnerabilities. Our services can help you meet these requirements.
While HIPAA itself does not explicitly require penetration testing or vulnerability scans, its compliance process is heavily reliant on risk analysis. Regular testing of security controls is expected for compliance. Our services can support this process, giving you a thorough understanding of your security landscape.
Penetration testing is primarily used in SOC 2 Type II audits to test control effectiveness. Specifically, control areas CC4.1 and CC7.1 benefit from PenTest insights, allowing you to evaluate internal control components and detect changes to configurations or new vulnerabilities. Our PenTest services align with these criteria, helping you meet SOC 2 requirements.
ST4S includes security criteria that require vendors to demonstrate strong protection of student data and resilient application behavior. Penetration testing is a key component of meeting these expectations, helping identify weaknesses in authentication, access control, API endpoints, data handling, and logic flows. Our assessments align with these requirements by providing practical, clear findings that support ST4S readiness and strengthen the overall security posture of your product.
Tell us which framework you're working toward — SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, or another — and we'll define the right scope together.
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