What makes Canary Trap successful in the competitive world of cybersecurity?

Canary Trap’s success can be broadly defined by the three Ps: People, Process & Passion

Founded in 2017, Canary Trap has grown to become one of North America’s leading offensive security services and advisory firms. Our team is comprised of over thirty (30) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who maintain the necessary certifications, credentials, clearances and experience to be recognized as some of the brightest minds in the field. Far from running automated tools and interpreting the data, Canary Trap undertakes true adversarial offensive security testing. This approach helps to identify and enumerate security gaps that could otherwise be missed and exploited by sophisticated adversaries. To keep pace with the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, Canary Trap has established a substantial training budget for staff. Instituting on-demand training helps to ensure our SMEs knowledge, tactics and techniques remain razor sharp whilst simultaneously serving as a powerful tool for employee retention.

As a boutique security services firm, Canary Trap places the utmost priority on customer experience. We’re incredibly proud to have achieved a 100% Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) rating across 400+ unique engagements in our FY23. From the moment you engage with any member of our team, your experience will be elevated when compared to competitive firms. Ensuring a universal approach to customer service is only possible when you have strong process in place. This process is guided by our Corporate Values:

Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all our interactions.

Expertise: We are a team of skilled professionals who continuously strive for excellence in the field of cybersecurity.

Innovation: We embrace innovation as a cornerstone of our approach. Value: We strive to maintain competitive rates for service.

Confidentiality: We treat our clients’ sensitive information with the utmost care and respect.

Each project undertaken is viewed as a unique and exciting endeavor. During the scoping exercise we can tailor goals and objectives to align seamlessly with our clients’ specific business drivers or objectives. We assign a dedicated project coordinator to every engagement who serves as Canary Trap’s primary point of contact. The project coordinator keeps our clients fully informed of our progress, providing them with further assurance that their project is in capable hands.

Canary Trap upholds a stringent Quality Assurance Process. Every finding undergoes meticulous validation by independent security specialists. Our Findings Report undergoes no fewer than three (3) separate peer reviews before being sent to our clients. This approach helps to guarantee accuracy, ensure proper grammar, formatting, and overall quality. We’re passionate about delivering high value engagements that exceed client expectations.

What are the specific security services you provide to clients?

Canary Trap offers a diverse array of offensive security and advisory services, specializing in the following key areas:

• External Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Test: Identifies security vulnerabilities that can be exploited from outside of the corporate network.
• Internal Network Penetration Test: Identifies security vulnerabilities that exist inside of the corporate network.
• Web & Mobile Application Penetration Testing: Identifies security vulnerabilities within web and mobile applications.
• Wireless Security Assessment: Tests for security gaps across your wireless network(s) that can enable unauthorized access. Canary Trap’s SMEs will also verify whether network traffic can be manipulated from outside of the main office.
• Social Engineering Vulnerability Assessment: Simulation of real-world social engineering attacks to assess employee awareness and susceptibility.
• Physical Penetration Test: Professional assessment conducted by experienced specialists to identify and address physical security vulnerabilities, bolstering overall security measures and fortifying premises against unauthorized access.
• Secure Code Review: Expert-led analysis of application source code to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities, ensuring robust software development practices.
• M365 Security Controls Review: Evaluates Microsoft 365 configurations, policies, and security settings to optimize security posture, data protection, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Cloud Security Configuration Review: Identifies misconfigurations and vulnerabilities within your cloud infrastructure that can present a potential cyber risk to your organization.
• Red Team Exercise: Emulates sophisticated attackers who are targeting your organization to find flaws or gaps in security defenses and operations.
• Purple Team Exercise: Combines both Red Team (offensive) and Blue Team (defensive) expertise. In addition to improving your organization’s security posture, a Purple Team exercise promotes cooperation and raising awareness.
• API Security Testing: Comprehensive security testing undertaken in a controlled environment with clear objectives in place, often initiated for compliance requirements or third-party vendor assessments.

Through delivering these comprehensive services, Canary Trap empowers organizations to proactively address cybersecurity challenges, enhance resiliency against cyber threats, and maintain a secure digital -and- physical environment.

Can you share an interesting story that highlights Canary Trap’s success?

In 2022 Canary Trap was approached by a large FI who has an established reputation for the sophistication of its security program. The client had been given the all-clear by several well-known penetration testing firms, yet they wanted a fresh set of eyes to challenge their defenses and the status quo. Canary Trap was engaged to provide that new perspective.