Case Study · Website Management SaaS
Expert penetration testing for Silktide.
Silktide, a website management SaaS, had its platform, API and network tested by Atoro’s certified ethical hackers, uncovering and remediating vulnerabilities and clearing the path to its SOC 2 requirements, with a free retest to confirm the fixes.
Penetration testing
Platform, API and network
Certified ethical hackers
Retest included
Results & impact
PEN
TEST
SOC 2Compliance-ready.
FullPlatform and API tested.
FreeRetesting included.
Real-timeSlack updates throughout.
At a glance
- Industry: website management SaaS.
- Engagement: penetration test of platform, API and network.
- Driver: SOC 2 compliance and client assurance.
- Free retest after remediation.
01 The challenge
A test that satisfies SOC 2 and reassures clients
Silktide helps website managers understand and enhance their websites, priding itself on stringent cybersecurity standards. They faced the dual challenge of fulfilling SOC 2 compliance responsibilities and reassuring corporate clients about system security.
They needed a thorough penetration test of their platform, API and network conducted by certified ethical hackers to uncover and address potential vulnerabilities, and chose Atoro for the hands-on, personal approach.
02 The Atoro approach
Test, communicate, verify
Test
Certified ethical hackers meticulously assessed Silktide’s platform, API and network. Vulnerabilities were classified by severity with tailored remediation guidance.
Communicate
Real-time updates via Slack direct messages kept Silktide continuously informed about major findings, the hands-on contact that set Atoro apart from larger corporations.
Verify
Complimentary retesting after remediation confirmed effective resolution of all identified vulnerabilities. Silktide was fully prepared to meet SOC 2 requirements.
Every vulnerability found, fixed, and retested, free.
In the client’s words
“Atoro delivered on time, kept me informed throughout via Slack. I loved the more hands-on contact they gave via Slack direct messages. I chose them as I got the feeling they were more hands-on and cared more about my project compared to larger corporations.”
Lee Percox, COO, Silktide
FAQ
Penetration testing FAQs
Can a penetration test support SOC 2 compliance?
Yes. Silktide needed a pen test both to fulfil SOC 2 responsibilities and to reassure corporate clients. Atoro tested their platform, API and network with certified ethical hackers, and after remediation and a free retest, Silktide was fully prepared to meet its SOC 2 requirements.
What does a penetration test cover?
For Silktide it covered the platform, API and network, assessed by certified ethical hackers, with every vulnerability classified by severity and paired with tailored remediation guidance, not a raw scanner dump.
Is retesting included after we fix the findings?
Yes. Silktide received complimentary retesting after remediation, which confirmed every identified vulnerability was effectively resolved. The work does not stop at the first report.
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