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Security Hardening

Close configuration gaps across cloud, apps, and endpoints with prioritized remediation.

Security Hardening turns vague questionnaire pressure into a concrete control baseline. We review identity, network exposure, secrets handling, host and SaaS configuration, then apply changes that reduce real attack surface—without freezing delivery. You leave with evidence of what changed, what remains accepted risk, and how to keep the baseline from drifting.

From $4,499

Who it’s for

  • Teams answering customer security questionnaires
  • Startups preparing for enterprise procurement
  • Ops leads inheriting loosely configured cloud accounts

Problems we address

  • Default cloud and SaaS settings leave unnecessary public exposure
  • Secrets and admin access accumulate without ownership
  • Hardening work stalls because nobody knows what to do first

Expected outcomes

  • Prioritized finding list tied to practical remediation steps
  • Config changes applied in controlled windows with rollback notes
  • Evidence pack suitable for customer and internal reviews

Capabilities

Concrete engineering capabilities included in a typical engagement for this service.

Cloud account and IAM baseline review

Public exposure and network path reduction

Secrets rotation and storage pattern improvements

Endpoint and admin workstation hygiene checks

WAF / edge control recommendations where applicable

Remediation sprint for critical and high findings

Technology

Representative technologies used for this service. Final stack depends on your estate.

  • AWS / GCP / Azure security tooling
  • OIDC / SSO
  • WAF
  • Secrets managers
  • CIS-aligned checklists
  • Vulnerability scanners

Architecture

Identity & access path

Users authenticate through an identity provider before reaching protected apps.

UserIdP / SSOAppAPIAudit logs

Deliverables

  • Hardening assessment with severity and ownership
  • Applied remediation log for completed items
  • Residual-risk register for deferred items
  • Control evidence notes for common questionnaire themes
  • Operator handover for ongoing baseline maintenance

Out of scope

  • Formal SOC 2 / ISO audit opinions
  • Legal compliance advice
  • Managed SOC staffing

Timeline

Typical timeline

1–4 weeks

Timeline depends on scope, access, and dependencies—not a delivery guarantee.

Process

A clear delivery path from discovery through handover and optional support.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    Goals, constraints, success criteria, and current-state review.

  2. 02

    Architecture

    Target design, interfaces, risks, and delivery sequence.

  3. 03

    Implementation

    Incremental build with visible progress and documented decisions.

  4. 04

    Testing

    Functional checks, failure paths, and acceptance criteria validation.

  5. 05

    Deployment

    Controlled release to staging and production with rollback paths.

  6. 06

    Handover

    Runbooks, access notes, and operator/admin walkthrough.

  7. 07

    Support

    Optional hypercare window or retainer continuity after go-live.

Packages

Scoped offerings you can add to cart, or request a quote when the fit is custom.

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Security Baseline

Focused assessment plus remediation of top critical findings across your primary environment.

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$4,499

  • Scoped environment review
  • Prioritized finding report
  • Remediation of agreed critical items
  • Evidence notes for key controls
  • Handover call with ops owners

FAQ

No. Hardening improves your posture and evidence quality. Formal certification audits are separate engagements we can help you prepare for.

No. High-impact changes go through an agreed window with rollback notes and an owner on your side.

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