Services
What Atom InfoSec does – and who it’s for.
Atom Information Security delivers independent, qualified security expertise to organizations who are facing a delivery deadline, growing faster than their security posture can keep up, or needing a senior advisor without a full-time hire.
15+ Years
Industry Certified Experts
Gov & Enterprise Experience
Every service is scoped, managed and delivered by a senior consultant directly.
Not sure which service fits? Start here…
Already know you need a pen test? Go straight to it.
Still figuring out where to start? These three questions will point you to the right place.
IF THIS IS YOU…
YOU HAVE A DEADLINE (End of year, Compliance, Insurance, Client Request)
You need a documented, independent test of your systems that you can hand to whoever is asking
➥ Technical Penetration Test
IF THIS IS YOU…
NOTHING’S “BROKEN” BUT your setup feels misaligned with your current scale
You need the full picture first: a documented view of where you stand, prioritized, before deciding what to fix.
➥ Risk Assessment
IF THIS IS YOU…
YOU’VE GOT FINDINGS (from us or someone else) AND NEED HELP BUILDING A PLAN
You need ongoing senior guidance – without hiring a full-time CISO – to turn findings into a program
➥ Advisory/vCISO
BEFORE YOU READ FURTHER
WHO ACTUALLY DOES THE WORK?
A senior consultant leads and executes every engagement. No subcontractors, no hand-offs.
The person on your scoping call signs and delivers the report.
HAS THIS SERVICE WORKED WITH ORGANIZATIONS LIKE OURS?
Our senior consultants worked with the Government of Ontario, City of Toronto, City of Richmond Hill, financial institutions, law firms, and growth-stage technology companies across regulated and fast-growing sectors.
SERVICE 01 – For Active Deadlines
Technical Assessments
Find the gaps before someone else does.
A penetration test is an authorized, structured attempt to find and exploit vulnerabilities across your environment before an unauthorized party does.
Atom InfoSec delivers penetration tests to organizations that need a credible, independent technical assessment they can hand to an board, auditors, clients, or insurance companies.
The test is scoped to your environment.
The report is written to be used, not filed.
Network Penetration Testing
An authorized, structured attempt to find and exploit vulnerabilities in your internet-facing systems before someone unauthorized does. Used for insurance renewals, compliance requirements, and getting a clear picture of your external exposure.
Web & Mobile Application Testing
Security testing for customer-facing or internal web and mobile applications. Covers authentication, authorization, injection vulnerabilities, and application-layer logic flaws.
AI Governance & Shadow AI
Review of your cloud environment configuration across AWS, Azure, or GCP. Identifies misconfigurations, over-permissioned accounts, and exposure that standard internal reviews typically miss.
AI Application Testing
Security assessment for systems that incorporate AI or ML, including prompt injection, model manipulation, and data exposure risks.
Who this is for
- IT directors at regulated mid-market orgs
- Organizations preparing for insurance renewal
- Responding to a client security questionnaire
- No independent review in 12+ months
- PCI DSS, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 required
Common triggers for the service
- Cyber insurance renewal
- Compliance deadline (PCI, ISO, HIPAA)
- Client asking for proof of posture
- Board requesting external validation
- Near-miss or internal security concern
20-minute scoping call with a senior consultant. No Commitment.
service 02 – For “WHERE DO WE START”
Risk Assessment
Understand the full picture before something forces your hand.
A risk assessment gives your organization a documented, prioritized view of its security posture across people, processes and technology. Where a penetration test finds what is exploitable today, a risk assessment maps the broader landscape: what is your exposure, where are the gaps, and what is the realistic business impact if something goes wrong.
The output is a risk register and executive summary your leadership team can act on.
Comprehensive Risk Assessment
Structured evaluation against a recognized framework (NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS). Produces a prioritized risk register and remediation roadmap.
Compliance Gap Analysis
Assessment against a specific compliance requirement (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, PCI-DSS). Identifies gaps and maps remediation steps to the relevant controls.
AI Governance & Shadow AI
Assessment of how AI is being used inside your organization, including unsanctioned tools and data handling practices that security and compliance teams may not have visibility into.
Who this is for
- Organizations needing documented security posture
- Companies formalizing a security program
- IT directors presenting risk to executives
- Preparing for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification
- Pre-remediation budget decisions
Common triggers for the service
- Compliance framework requirement
- Insurance renewal with detailed questionnaire
- Board or investor security posture review
- Rapid growth outpacing security setup
- Post-incident review or near-miss
20-minute scoping call with a senior consultant. No Commitment.
service 03 – For ongoing guidance
Advisory & Virtual CISO
Senior security leadership without the full-time cost.
Most mid-sized companies don’t need a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). They need access to one.
The advisory and vCISO service gives your organization an ongoing relationship with a senior security expert who understands your environment, your risk tolerance, and your business goals.
Virtual CISO (vCISO)
Fractional security leadership. Chuck serves as your senior security advisor; setting strategy, managing risk, supporting your IT team, and representing security at the leadership level.
Security Program Development
Building or maturing a formal security program. Covers policy, process, tooling decisions, team structure, and a roadmap realistic for your organization’s size and budget.
Board-level Reporting & Budgeting
Translation of technical security risk into business language for board and executive audiences.
Budget guidance so security investment decisions are grounded in actual risk, not vendor pressure.
Who this is for
- Strong IT team, no dedicated security specialist
- Rapid growth or digital transformation
- Board or investor requiring posture review
- Post-assessment: need to act on findings
- Ongoing guidance without a full-time hire
Common triggers for the service
- Environment outpacing original security setup
- Board pressure to demonstrate a formal program
- Findings complete, need a plan to act on them
- IT director needs a senior partner
- Upcoming regulatory change
Advisory engagements start with a scoping conversation
SCOPING
Every engagement starts with four questions
There is no standard package.
Before any work begins, Atom InfoSec builds a clear picture of your environment so the engagement is scoped to what you need.
Your Business Drivers
Who needs to see this result? An insurer, an auditor, a board, or a client asking for proof? Understanding the stakeholder defines the deliverable.
Your Technology Environment
What are we testing? Cloud infrastructure, custom applications, legacy systems, or a mix? The methodology is matched to your specific stack.
Your Internal Capabilities
What does your team have the capacity to act on? Findings and remediation guidance are calibrated to what is achievable for your organization.
Your Budget
AI-assisted workflows are used to reduce time on data-heavy analysis, so your budget goes further on the work that requires expert judgment. You know the cost before anything starts.
“Thorough, professional, and clear in their communication of findings. It’s been a trusted partnership, and I’d confidently recommend them to any organization looking for quality security expertise.”
Armando Narvaez
Director of Technical Operations & Security – Sensei Labs
FAQ (FREQUANTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
The two most-asked question are answered above. Here’s everything else:
What is your methodology and how do you ensure nothing is missed?
Atom InfoSec follows industry-standard frameworks including OWASP, PTES, and NIST, adapted to your specific environment and objectives. Because the senior consultant runs the engagement directly, the methodology is applied consistently and calibrated to what your organization needs.
Here, there are no junior analysts working from a checklist. The one who scopes the engagement is the one who gets it done.
What are the expected timelines from scoping to final report?
Timelines depend on the scope and complexity of the engagement. A straightforward penetration test typically runs two to four weeks from scoping call to final report delivery. Risk assessments and advisory engagements are scoped individually. You will have a clear timeline in writing before any work begins.
How do we get the best value and make sure the budget goes to the right places?
Timelines depend on the scope and complexity of the engagement. A straightforward penetration test typically runs two to four weeks from scoping call to final report delivery. Risk assessments and advisory engagements are scoped individually. You will have a clear timeline in writing before any work begins.
How is AI used in your work and does it affect the quality of findings?
AI is used to accelerate data analysis and pattern recognition in the parts of an engagement that are volume-heavy. It frees the senior consultant up to spend more time on complex logical analysis that requires expert judgment and cannot be automated. AI does not generate findings, it surfaces data faster so the expert can evaluate it more thoroughly. Every finding has been reviewed and validated by the senior consultant before it is documented.
Where do we even start? We haven’t done this formally before.
Start with a 20-minute scoping conversation. No commitment, no preparation needed. The senior consultant will ask about your environment and what’s prompted the question, then tell you plainly whether a risk assessment, a pen test, or an advisory conversation makes the most sense.
Most organizations in this position start with a risk assessment, since it gives you the full picture before deciding what to act on first.
How disruptive is this to our normal operations?
Minimal. Technical penetration testing and risk assessments are designed to run without interrupting day-to-day operations; testing happens against externally-facing systems and through documentation review and interviews, not by taking systems offline. Anything that could affect operations is scoped and agreed with you in advance.