ZYKAV.A GCS GROUP INITIATIVE
Professional Services

Execution-focused security engagements.

Defined-scope assessments and implementation work that move you from findings to working, evidenced controls.

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Who it is for

For teams that need the work done, not another report.

Typical triggers: an upcoming audit, a customer security requirement, a cloud migration, or a backlog of findings without the capacity to close them.

  • Tested, then retestedTesting engagements include a retest to confirm closure.
  • Auditor-ready evidenceWorkpapers and evidence structured for audit review.
  • Knowledge transferWe document what we build and walk your team through it.
  • Authorized and scopedAll offensive testing follows written authorization and rules of engagement.
Services

What we deliver.

01

Security assessments and VAPT

Authorized vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of web applications, APIs, external and internal networks.

  • Web application and API testing, referencing OWASP WSTG
  • External and internal infrastructure testing
  • Authenticated and business-logic testing

For: Organizations needing independent testing for risk, audit, regulatory or customer requirements.
You receive: Technical report, executive summary and retest letter.

02

Cloud security reviews

Configuration and architecture reviews of AWS, Azure and Google Cloud environments.

  • Posture review against CIS Benchmarks
  • Identity, network and logging configuration
  • Infrastructure-as-code review

For: Cloud platform owners and teams preparing for audit or migrating regulated workloads.
You receive: Prioritized findings and a hardening plan.

03

ITGC and application control testing

Independent testing of IT general controls and automated application controls, designed and evidenced the way auditors test them.

  • Access management, change management and IT operations
  • Automated controls, interfaces and reports
  • Design and operating-effectiveness testing

For: Internal audit, finance and IT controllers ahead of external or SOX-style audits.
You receive: Test workpapers, exceptions log and remediation recommendations.

04

Security architecture assessments

Threat-led review of system, network and application architecture against your risks and standards.

  • Threat modeling and data-flow review
  • Segmentation and trust boundaries
  • Secure baseline and hardening standards

For: CTOs and architects designing new platforms or major changes.
You receive: Architecture assessment report and target-state recommendations.

05

Control implementation support

Engineers and consultants who help build the controls a roadmap calls for, in your environment and change process.

  • Technical control configuration
  • Policy-to-procedure translation
  • Handover documentation and training

For: Teams with an audit or consulting roadmap but limited capacity to execute it.
You receive: Implemented controls, evidence and operating procedures.

06

Compliance readiness and remediation

Hands-on remediation of audit, regulatory and assessment findings ahead of a deadline.

  • Finding triage and remediation plan
  • Evidence preparation
  • Pre-audit readiness review

For: Organizations with open findings from ISO, regulatory or customer assessments.
You receive: Closed findings with evidence and a readiness summary.

07

Technical security assurance

Independent technical validation that agreed controls are in place and working, for leadership, customers or partners.

  • Control validation testing
  • Configuration and evidence sampling
  • Assurance summary for stakeholders

For: Security leaders and product companies responding to customer or board assurance requests.
You receive: Assurance report with scope, method and results.

Also available

  • SIEM deployment and integration, including open-source Wazuh
  • Incident response readiness and tabletop exercises
  • AI application testing through AI Security Labs
Delivery and boundaries: Testing is delivered by qualified security testing specialists under written authorization. ITGC testing and assurance reports support management and internal audit; they are not statutory audit opinions or certification-body audits. Vendor and platform names are descriptive and do not imply a partnership.
Engagement options

Scoped to your environment.

Point-in-time assessment

VAPT, cloud review, ITGC testing or architecture assessment with a defined scope and retest.

Best for
Audit, customer or launch needs
Format
Fixed scope and fee

Remediation sprint

Focused implementation support to close a defined set of findings before a deadline.

Best for
Open audit findings
Format
Time-boxed project

Testing programme

A recurring calendar of assessments across applications, infrastructure and controls.

Best for
Regulated testing cycles
Format
Annual agreement

Turn findings into closed findings.

Bring your latest audit or test report. We will help you plan and deliver the remediation.

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