Why CipherNorth partnered with STACKTITAN for Offensive Security Services
Why It Matters Who Delivers a Security Test
Not all security tests are created equal. Over the course of my career leading security programs in banking, financial services, and emerging technology, I’ve seen the difference between a test that provides real insight and one that simply checks a compliance box. The critical factor is not the tools or the methodology, it’s the people behind the test.
A skilled tester brings creativity, experience, and an adversarial mindset. They understand how attackers actually think and operate. That expertise determines whether a penetration test uncovers meaningful risk or just produces a report full of generic findings. In offensive security, the quality of the engagement is inseparable from the capability of the professionals delivering it.
Why This Partnership Matters
CipherNorth was founded to help organizations build a right-sized and resilient security program. Offensive security testing requires a depth of expertise and a relentless focus on adversary simulation. For that reason, we chose to partner with STACKTITAN, a team known across the industry for their advanced offensive operations.
STACKTITAN’s leadership and technical teams have delivered complex red team engagements for some of the most security-conscious organizations in the world. Their approach goes far beyond scanning for vulnerabilities; they replicate real-world tactics, techniques, and procedures to expose where defenses would actually break under pressure. This level of capability ensures that the findings organizations receive are accurate, actionable, and transformative.
Moving Beyond “Check-the-Box” Testing
Too often, penetration testing is treated as a regulatory requirement and something to get done once a year to satisfy auditors. The problem is that check-the-box testing doesn’t improve resilience. It may produce a report, but it doesn’t reflect how a determined adversary would actually exploit weaknesses.
By working with STACKTITAN, CipherNorth ensures our clients move beyond compliance-driven testing. Together, we focus on engagements that drive real security outcomes: uncovering blind spots, testing defenses under realistic conditions, and providing organizations with the clarity they need to strengthen resilience against sophisticated threats.
Final Thoughts
At CipherNorth, we believe security is about anticipating adversaries and preparing organizations for the threats that matter most. That means aligning with partners who are like minded.
By partnering with STACKTITAN, we combine CipherNorth’s strategic focus on governance and resilience with their world-class offensive capabilities. The result is a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity that empowers organizations to not only meet compliance obligations but to build the kind of resilience that adversaries cannot easily overcome.
In short: we partnered with STACKTITAN because we know that when it comes to offensive security, the people matter most.