Control Testing

Control testing is how we make sure your cybersecurity controls aren’t just well-intentioned but they’re actually working. It’s about checking whether your defenses (policies, tools, configurations, and processes) are designed the right way and operating effectively in the real world to reduce risk and keep your systems, data, and people safe.

Our Steps for Success

  1. Identify Controls
    Define which controls are in scope (technical, admin, physical).

  2. Evaluate Design
    Assess whether controls are well-designed and aligned to standards.

  3. Plan the Test
    Choose test methods and timing based on control types.

  4. Test Effectiveness
    Verify controls are working as expected, both consistently and reliably.

  5. Report & Recommend
    Clear results, failed controls flagged, actionable next steps.

What We Test

  • Access and identity controls

  • Device and endpoint protections

  • Network and infrastructure security

  • Cloud and SaaS configurations

  • Change management and DevOps processes

  • Data security and encryption practices

  • Monitoring, logging, and alerting

  • Incident response readiness

  • Third-party and vendor risk management

  • Policy, governance, and compliance controls

Industry standards we test against

  • SOC2

    SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria to help ensure your systems are secure, available, and confidential.

  • ISO 27001

    ISO 27001 to validate whether your controls meet the gold standard for information security management systems.

  • NIST

    NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework and 800-53 standard to help you assess maturity, resilience, and federal-grade compliance.

  • CIS

    CIS Controls to prioritize actionable guidelines built to stop today’s most common threats.

  • HIPAA

    HIPAA to ensure the privacy, security, and integrity of protected health information (PHI) in compliance with U.S. healthcare regulations.

  • PCI DSS

    PCI DSS to protect cardholder data with robust technical and operational controls for payment environments.

  • GDPR

    GDPR to meet EU data privacy obligations with controls that safeguard personal information and uphold user rights.

  • CCPA/ CPRA

    CCPA / CPRA to strengthen consumer trust by enforcing transparency, control, and accountability over personal data for California residents.

…and more!