Penetration Testing
Scoped, authorization-first testing that identifies exploitable weaknesses and turns findings into practical priorities.
Independent cybersecurity consultant
Find the gaps before attackers do.
Practical security testing for organizations and individuals who want a clearer view of their exposure—and a grounded path forward.
CompTIA Security+ 5 years of cybersecurity experience Central Ohio + remote
Assessment capabilities
Test the surface. Understand the risk.
Focused services spanning the applications, infrastructure, code, and public exposure that shape your security posture.
Web Application Testing
Security assessment of internet-facing applications, authentication flows, business logic, and exposed attack surface.
Mobile Application Testing
Assessment of mobile clients, local data handling, API interactions, and platform-specific security controls.
API Testing
Focused testing of authorization, input handling, data exposure, rate controls, and endpoint behavior.
Source Code Review
Manual, risk-led review for insecure patterns, trust-boundary failures, secrets exposure, and implementation flaws.
Network & Wireless
Review of internal, external, and wireless environments to uncover weak segmentation, exposure, and access risks.
A grounded approach
Clear work, without the theater.
Security testing should reduce uncertainty. Every engagement is shaped around explicit authorization, useful evidence, and decisions you can act on.
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Scope
Define the systems, objectives, rules of engagement, and authorization before testing begins.
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Assess
Test methodically, validate findings, and keep communication direct throughout the engagement.
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Strengthen
Receive a clear report that connects technical evidence to practical remediation priorities.
Independent perspective
Small enough to stay close to the work.
Grounded Cyber is an independent consultancy serving small and medium-sized organizations and security-conscious individuals. You get direct communication, focused testing, and recommendations grounded in real risk—not a generic checklist.
Start with a conversation
Not sure where your exposure starts?
Share what you are trying to protect. We’ll identify a sensible first step.
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