Software Secured Reviews & Provider Details

Name: Software Secured
Rating: 4.9 (4 reviews)

Software Secured offers comprehensive penetration testing services designed to help organizations identify, understand, and remediate security vulnerabilities in their applications and networks. By combining manual testing methodologies with industry-standard frameworks, Software Secured ensures a thorough assessment of your security posture, enabling compliance with standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA. Key Features and Functionality: - Manual Penetration Testing: Conducted by full-time, Canadian-based security experts, ensuring in-depth and accurate assessments. - Comprehensive Coverage: Testing mapped to five industry frameworks, including OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, WSTG, ASVS, and NIST, to maximize coverage and uncover potential security gaps. - Actionable Reporting: Detailed reports with steps to reproduce and remediate vulnerabilities, calibrated using CVSS and DREAD methodologies to prioritize issues effectively. - Remediation Support: Consultative assistance throughout the remediation process, including multiple rounds of retesting to validate the closure of identified vulnerabilities. - Vulnerability Management Portal: A dedicated dashboard for managing and tracking vulnerabilities, facilitating efficient remediation and compliance efforts. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Software Secured addresses the critical need for organizations to achieve and maintain robust security postures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and protecting sensitive data. By identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, their services help reduce the risk of cybersecurity breaches, enhance client trust, and support business growth. The combination of expert manual testing, comprehensive coverage, and ongoing remediation support empowers organizations to manage risk effectively and demonstrate security maturity to clients, partners, and investors.

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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/16/2026

"Exceptional Cybersecurity Partner with Expert Insights"

5/5

What do you like best about Software Secured?

We appreciate Software Secured for helping to ensure that our application and environments are safe, both internally and externally. Their hands-on approach and expertise were very valuable, particularly their penetration testers who received high praise from our IT staff. The methodologies they use, their timeliness in delivering services, and the accuracy of their findings, free of errors or false positives, are impressive. Everything promised was delivered as expected, and I appreciate their transparency, timely delivery, and the excellent value they provide. Sharif is an excellent CEO and trusted partner, and I value their consistency and reliability, which makes us want to expand and continue our partnership. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Software Secured?

Nothing. Their professional services and delivery was excellent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Software Secured solving and how is that benefiting you?

We used Software Secured to ensure our infrastructure and applications were secure by validating and identifying potential vulnerabilities. Their hands-on approach and expert penetration testers provide us with valuable, error-free insights, helping us safeguard our software and client data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Real Estate

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/20/2026

"High quality engagement with access to tech and Firm leadership"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Software Secured?

While well established, Software Secured still behaves like a smaller company where routine dialog with senior management is available and clients are engaged with a more personal and individual dialog and tailoring of our needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Software Secured?

There are no substantive dislikes regarding Software Secured. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Software Secured:

As a start-up, the collaboration between Software Secured and my company is a model that many should seek. I would recommend that any client seeking pentesting services should at least schedule a discussion with Software Secured. They may not always be the right fit, but they are good people with high qualifications and a great engagement model Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Software Secured solving and how is that benefiting you?

For the third straight year, Software Secured has performed the annual pentest necessary to meet SOC2 and Client requirements Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Retail

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/5/2026

"Knowledgeable, Professional Team with Clear, Actionable Reporting"

5/5

What do you like best about Software Secured?

Their team is knowledgeable and professional throughout the engagement, from scoping through to final reporting. Communication was clear and responsive, and the findings were presented in a way that was easy to prioritize and act on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Software Secured?

There isn't much to point to as a significant drawback. If anything, scheduling and turnaround times around particularly busy periods could be tightened up slightly, but this didn't meaningfully impact the value of the engagement or our ability to plan around it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Software Secured:

Go into the engagement with clear scoping and objectives, and make sure the right internal stakeholders are looped in early so remediation can start quickly once the report is delivered. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Software Secured solving and how is that benefiting you?

Software Secured helps us validate the security of web applications through professional penetration testing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Fabian H.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/8/2026

"Thorough Security Testing with Excellent Communication"

5/5

What do you like best about Software Secured?

Software Secured is organized, responsive, and thorough in its penetration testing process. Their team plans engagements well, takes the time to understand our requirements, and communicates clearly throughout. The portal is also useful because reports are easy to export and turn into actionable follow-up work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Software Secured?

Nothing major. As with most security assessments, the process works best when scope, timing, and technical context are aligned upfront. A concise pre-engagement checklist can help make that even smoother. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Software Secured solving and how is that benefiting you?

We use Software Secured for application penetration testing and security assessments. They help us obtain an independent view of potential security issues, prioritize follow-up work, and support our broader security and compliance efforts. Their reporting portal makes it easy to export findings and track remediation work internally. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.