Full-Spectrum Professional Services for IT, OT & Critical Infrastructure.

Penetration Testing

Penetration testing, also known as pen testing, is an authorized, simulated cyberattack against your IT infrastructure. The goal is to safely exploit vulnerabilities in the systems you already have in place before a real attacker finds them — whether they exist in your operating systems, applications, services, misconfigurations, or risky end-user behavior.

Even the most sophisticated security strategy is ineffective if people, processes, and technology aren't tested regularly. Understanding your threat landscape is one of the single greatest steps you can take toward improving your security posture. Pen testing should happen at least annually — more often if required for compliance, or whenever your infrastructure, applications, or policies change.

Our tests can target networks, wireless networks, applications, mobile applications, physical security, social engineering, and IoT — using the same techniques a real attacker would use, all within a safe, controlled environment.

“Patrick, Ender, and the guys have been excellent to work with. We have used them for penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and incident response. Each engagement has been handled very professionally with excellent communication.”
— Manager of Information Systems, Utility Corporation, Atlanta, GA

Incident Response

Security breaches often expose sensitive information and lead to lost service and revenue. The best way to limit the damage from any security incident is to have a rock-solid incident response plan in place before you need it.

Our Incident Response service helps companies quickly investigate and remediate attacks, following the six steps recommended by the SANS Institute: preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned — so you have a detailed, thorough plan of action to fall back on when an unexpected security incident occurs.

• Respond to incidents at a moment’s notice, any time of day
• Detect and scope deviations from normal business operations
• Limit damage and prevent further compromise
• Remove threats and carefully restore affected systems to production
• Deliver thorough incident documentation for future reference

“After having worked with Patrick and his team, I highly recommend Critical Path Security! Very impressed with their personalized service and effectiveness as a team.”
— President, Educational Organization, Phoenix, AZ

Vulnerability Assessment

The rush to adopt new technology for lower costs and higher earnings often outpaces the effort to secure it. Without a proactive security posture — including recurring, independent vulnerability assessments — businesses make themselves targets, since intrusions are largely the result of vulnerabilities left unaddressed.

Our vulnerability assessments give your company a clear picture of the risks it's most likely to face, evaluating your deployed technologies, network topology, application implementations, and operational procedures. You'll receive a comprehensive snapshot of your current security posture and a roadmap to industry-accepted best practices.

• Network discovery, port, and service identification
• Vulnerability review and scanning
• Web application and wireless scanning
• Intuitive dashboards and automated reporting

Compliance Audits

Cyberattacks are no longer rare — there's a good chance your business could already be a target. A Compliance Audit helps ensure your sensitive information stays secure and that your policies meet the regulatory requirements for your industry.

Critical Path Security has the knowledge, experience, and certifications to help with SEC Cybersecurity Readiness Audits, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC Reporting, and DFARS Regulatory Security Audits — taking the worry out of compliance by giving you visibility into what's happening with your systems and data.

“We really appreciated the professionalism and efficiency of the staff. They were responsive and thorough at all times.”
— Emergency & Governmental Affairs Manager, City Government, Greater Miami Area, FL

Forensic Analysis

As cybercrime grows more sophisticated and more frequent, organizations of every size need digital forensic capabilities that match the threat. Our qualified digital forensic analysts inspect network-connected hardware and data packets for anomalies, detecting fraudulent behavioral patterns to identify and retrace the steps of even the most advanced cybercriminals.

• Computer forensic investigations and eDiscovery support
• Crisis management and data breach response
• Cyber inquiries, consulting, and social media analysis
• Online evidence capture and compliance guidance

Security Awareness Training

Security Awareness Training gives your employees the ongoing education they need to defend against an ever-changing threat landscape — a proven way to change the risky behaviors that lead to financial loss, IP theft, and reputational damage.

Our learning modules cover how to spot and avoid phishing and other social engineering, along with identifying malware and reporting possible threats. Whether you're a business or an MSP, you can add Critical Path Security Awareness Training to your existing account, or start a free 30-day trial.

Maritime Cyber Security

As trusted cybersecurity professionals to yacht owners, we invest heavily in protecting their assets whether docked or at sea. Cybercriminals increasingly target high-net-worth individuals and their vessels — a ship can now be compromised remotely, with attackers taking command of engine, steering, navigation, and HVAC systems, or holding onboard data for ransom.

Critical Path Security performs comprehensive internal and external security assessments across every networked component, and through the Léargas Platform and Illuminate Threat Intelligence Network, we correlate threat actor activity globally in real time — like having a full-time virtual CISO on board, 24/7, at a fraction of the cost.

Merger & Acquisition Support

In every M&A transaction, the buyer performs rigorous due diligence — but cybersecurity compliance is often the one area left off the checklist. Without that review, an acquiring company can inherit unreported incidents, undisclosed breaches, and steep remediation costs.

Let Critical Path Security lead a Cyber Compliance Gap Analysis, advise on security roles and responsibilities, review both organizations' technology architectures, and establish security awareness initiatives — surfacing concerns before any negotiations are finalized.

DFARS Regulatory Security

The U.S. Department of Defense requires government contractors to implement NIST Special Publication 800-171 — commonly known as DFARS compliance — to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Contractors found non-compliant risk losing contracts and facing steep penalties, including a requirement to report cyber incidents within 72 hours of discovery.

Our team has decades of experience working with DOD subcontractors — we speak the language and understand the challenges firsthand.

AI-Powered Threats

Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate — but it's also changing how cybercriminals attack, from AI-generated phishing to deepfake fraud and stolen AI models. Our capabilities are supported by the Léargas XDR platform, monitoring usage of tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Gemini while defending your networks, endpoints, and cloud services.

• Protect AI-powered infrastructure and proprietary models
• Monitor SaaS AI tool usage for insider threats and data exfiltration
• Detect AI-generated phishing, deepfakes, and automated attacks
• Support compliance with GDPR, NIST AI RMF, and CCPA