Scope definition
Traditional VAPT
Compliance-focused
Predefined checklist
Bug Bounty
Crowdsourced
Open-ended
Appsecco
Product security
Your complete product
How We're Different
A different approach to security testing.
We focus on finding actual vulnerabilities in your product — apps, APIs, cloud, and infrastructure — with manual testing that goes beyond compliance checklists.
Scoped, methodical testing with clear deliverables.
A clear comparison
Different approaches serve different needs. Here's how our testing compares to common alternatives.
Testing approach
Traditional VAPT
Compliance-focused
Automated scans + manual verification
Bug Bounty
Crowdsourced
Varies by researcher
Appsecco
Product security
Manual testing, attack-chain methodology
Cloud infrastructure
Traditional VAPT
Compliance-focused
Separate engagement
Bug Bounty
Crowdsourced
Typically out of scope
Appsecco
Product security
Included in product scope
Kubernetes / containers
Traditional VAPT
Compliance-focused
Requires specialist add-on
Bug Bounty
Crowdsourced
Rarely covered
Appsecco
Product security
Core testing area
Business logic testing
Traditional VAPT
Compliance-focused
Limited coverage
Bug Bounty
Crowdsourced
Depends on researcher focus
Appsecco
Product security
Systematic coverage
Retest after fixes
Traditional VAPT
Compliance-focused
Additional cost
Bug Bounty
Crowdsourced
Researcher discretion
Appsecco
Product security
Included
Report format
Traditional VAPT
Compliance-focused
Standardized template
Bug Bounty
Crowdsourced
Individual submissions
Appsecco
Product security
Executive summary + technical detail
Pricing model
Traditional VAPT
Compliance-focused
Time & materials or fixed
Bug Bounty
Crowdsourced
Per-finding bounty
Appsecco
Product security
Fixed price, scoped upfront
Traditional VAPT Compliance-focused | Bug Bounty Crowdsourced | Appsecco Product security | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope definition | Predefined checklist | Open-ended | Your complete product |
| Testing approach | Automated scans + manual verification | Varies by researcher | Manual testing, attack-chain methodology |
| Cloud infrastructure | Separate engagement | Typically out of scope | Included in product scope |
| Kubernetes / containers | Requires specialist add-on | Rarely covered | Core testing area |
| Business logic testing | Limited coverage | Depends on researcher focus | Systematic coverage |
| Retest after fixes | Additional cost | Researcher discretion | Included |
| Report format | Standardized template | Individual submissions | Executive summary + technical detail |
| Pricing model | Time & materials or fixed | Per-finding bounty | Fixed price, scoped upfront |
Each approach has trade-offs. Traditional VAPT works well for compliance requirements. Bug bounties provide ongoing coverage. Our approach is designed for teams who want comprehensive product coverage with predictable cost.
How buying works
1
Scoping call
We discuss what you want tested, review your product architecture, and define boundaries.
2
Fixed-price proposal
You receive a written scope document and fixed price. No surprises.
3
Testing window
Testing happens during a scheduled window. We coordinate timing with your team.
4
Report delivery
You receive findings with remediation guidance. Retesting is included.
Case Studies
Deeper testing, broader scope.
A fintech company had a clean compliance audit. Our testing covered additional areas in their payment flow that the audit wasn't scoped to include.
Read Case StudyTesting what bounty programs don't cover.
An e-commerce platform needed tenant isolation testing. Their bounty program wasn't structured to cover that area, so we filled the gap.
Read Case StudyManual testing complements automated scanning.
Our manual testing identified an IDOR that automated tools weren't designed to detect. Scanners and testers look for different things — both have value.
Read Case Study