Cybersecurity Consulting Firm – Cyber Castellum

Our Services

Security Assessment & Testing

Businesses know the risk that hackers pose to their systems, data, customers, and ultimately, their bottom line. Businesses make considerable investments and implement sophisticated security controls to counter these risks. However, unless these security controls are tested for potential weaknesses, there are no assurances that they are working as intended.

Our Core Capabilities

Our Security Assessment And Testing Service Offerings

Cyber Castellum is a cybersecurity consulting firm that specializes in identifying the security vulnerabilities in an organizations’ technology landscape, vulnerabilities that hackers often exploit. We provide a range of security testing services, as described below.

Vulnerability Assessment & Analysis

Automated scanning of your IT infrastructure to detect known vulnerabilities, followed by expert analysis and prioritized reporting.

Penetration Testing

A manual process that involves finding vulnerabilities through simulating steps an actual attacker would take in internal, external, and cloud environments.

Red Team Operations

Simulated cyberattacks to test your organization's defenses and identify critical security gaps.

Web App Security Assessment

Identifying design, coding, and implementation flaws that could lead to compromise and impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an application

Mobile App Security Assessment

Evaluates mobile applications, supporting APIs, and backend infrastructure to uncover security weaknesses and implementation flaws.

API Security Testing

Evaluates APIs for authentication, authorization, data exposure, and other vulnerabilities to ensure secure integration and communication.

Secure Code Reviews

A secure code review of the source code using automated tools (SAST) backed with manual review that automated tools are not designed to identify.

Wireless Assessment

Identifies vulnerabilities in a wireless network, targeting the access points and the strength of the wireless protocols and the associated encryptions.

Cloud Security Assessment

Evaluates cloud environments for misconfigurations, access control issues, and compliance gaps to ensure secure, resilient infrastructure.

AI Adversarial Testing

Evaluates how AI models react to intentionally misleading or malicious inputs to uncover vulnerabilities and improve system robustness.

Endpoint Security Assessment

Assesses laptops, desktops, and mobile devices for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and outdated software that could be exploited.

VDI Security Assessment

Assesses virtual desktops for misconfigurations, access controls, and other vulnerabilities that may allow exfiltration of sensitive data outside of the VDI.

Phishing & Social Engineering

Simulates phishing, impersonation, and other social engineering attacks to assess employee awareness and identify human vulnerabilities.

Hardware Security Testing

Evaluates physical devices for vulnerabilities by examining their components, interfaces, and protections against tampering or unauthorized access.

Compliance Assessment

Identifies gaps in your policies, and controls against applicable requirements. Provide clear recommendations to strengthen security and maintain compliance.

Case Studies

Case Study: Insurica | Cyber Castellum
Case Study 2021 – 2025 · 5-Year Engagement
Cyber Castellum · Client Success

Insurica: Full‑Spectrum Security Testing & Regulatory Compliance

Five consecutive years of offensive security validation and CMS regulatory assurance for a Medicare quoting platform — delivered as a single, coordinated engagement.

Client
Insurica
Sector
Insurance Brokerage / Medicare Tech
Services Provided
Penetration Testing, Web App Security, NIST SP 800‑53 Assessment
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Continuous Compliance Standing
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On‑Time CMS Deliverables
Dual Assurance
Offensive Security & CMS Audit

The Challenge

Insurica operates a Medicare quoting platform subject to rigorous oversight by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). To stay compliant, the platform requires a System Security Plan (SSP) mapped to NIST SP 800‑53 (Rev. 4) controls, backed by independent annual third‑party validation.

Dual Requirements

  • Offensive Security Testing: Real‑world technical resilience validation against active cyber threats.
  • Regulatory Compliance Assessment: Formal, evidence‑backed assessments satisfying CMS oversight without managing multiple vendors.
Our Methodology

A Two‑Pronged Approach

Cyber Castellum provided coordinated layers of assurance, combining offensive depth with compliance precision.

LAYER 01

Offensive Testing

  • External Pen Testing: Simulating external threats targeting internet‑facing infrastructure.
  • Internal Pen Testing: Assessing lateral movement and insider threat risks.
  • Web App Assessment: Authenticated OWASP Top 10 testing and privilege escalation checks.
LAYER 02

Compliance Assessment

  • SSP & FIPS‑199 Review: Verifying baseline accuracy and complete control documentation.
  • Data‑Gathering Sessions: Collaborating with MSP staff to eliminate documentation gaps.
  • Formal SAR Delivery: Producing CMS‑compliant Security Assessment Reports annually.

Engagement Timeline (2021–2025)

2021
NIST 800‑53 Rev. 4 Independent Assessment
Initial Certification Achieved
2022
Annual Recurring Assessment
Certification Retained
2023
Annual Recurring Assessment
Certification Retained
2024
Annual Recurring Assessment
Certification Retained
2025
Annual Recurring Assessment
Certification Retained
All deliverables were successfully completed prior to the annual CMS deadline of June 30th. Executive leadership continuity was maintained throughout all engagements.
The Result

Key Business Outcomes

1

Achieved and retained continuous CMS certification for five consecutive years without operational interruption.

2

Maintained an audit‑ready stance with complete documentary evidence for strict regulatory reviews.

3

Validated real‑world defensive resilience through simulated cyber attacks alongside compliance checks.

4

Streamlined annual assessment timelines through deep institutional familiarity with Insurica's architecture.

* This case study is published with Insurica's knowledge as a named reference. Vulnerability data and specific control configurations remain confidential.

WE DO WHAT THE HACKERS DO. EXCEPT WE COST A LOT LESS

Cyber Castellum is cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in performing cybersecurity assessments and performing other cybersecurity related services. We specialize in finding vulnerabilities in organization’s technology landscape that hackers often exploit to compromise information systems and sensitive data.

  • OSCP, GPEN, and GWAPT Certified
  • Manual Validation of All Findings
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