Hydrenyx combines security assessment, authorized red-team engagements, and external-surface research. Findings are supported by reproducible evidence and reviewed before delivery; exploitation requires explicit operator authorization.
Explore an illustrative network replay with aggregated flows, a blast-radius aura, and VLAN containment. The demo uses synthetic data; it does not inspect a live network.
Every engagement follows a rigorous, dual-agent verified, human-governed execution chain. Nothing autonomous ever attempts exploitation on your systems without explicit authorization.
Target domains, CIDR ranges, cloud assets, and exclusions are formally documented in an executed Rules of Engagement with emergency-stop contacts.
Autonomous intelligence sweeps across public records, certificate transparency logs, DNS histories, and search archives without sending a single intrusive packet.
High-speed discovery of active hosts, open services, TLS certificates, subdomains, cloud buckets, and exposed administrative interfaces.
Discovered software versions and headers are correlated against NVD, CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities), and zero-day threat feeds.
Primary AI agent analyzes potential attack vectors, identifies misconfigurations, and drafts attack chains based on OWASP Top 10 and PTES guidelines.
A secondary, isolated agent uses distinct evaluation criteria to corroborate candidate findings and help prioritize human review.
MFA-Gated Authorization. An authorized security operator reviews the proposed action and target parameters before granting permission.
Non-destructive exploitation confirms exploitability (e.g. proof tokens, safe command execution). Production availability is never risked.
Crown-Jewel Safeguard. Secondary explicit approval required before any post-exploitation, internal pivoting, or credential reuse is attempted.
Cryptographic hash tokens, redacted configuration snippets, and step-by-step reproduction evidence are captured for technical verification.
Every successful tactic and prevented vector is mapped directly to the MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Matrix to evaluate your defensive detection controls.
Executive summary synthesizes business risk, potential financial/regulatory exposure, and board-level risk ratings in clear, plain language.
Engineering-ready guidance: specific configuration diffs, firewall rules, code patches, and step-by-step developer remediation runbooks.
A Lead Penetration Tester reviews all findings, confirms severity ratings (CVSS v3.1/v4.0), and certifies the report for auditor submission.
Once your team applies fixes, we can re-test the agreed findings at no additional charge and provide an updated remediation summary.
Built upon our core architectural guarantee: no fewer than 2 agents running 2 separate applications, then a 3rd Human verification process.
Scoped web application, API, and cloud assessments with reproducible findings and human review.
Goal-oriented adversary emulation simulating sophisticated real-world threat actors to test detection, EDR response, and lateral defense.
Dedicated physical testbed for security assessment, tool learning, and rapid test • deploy • destroy • rebuild cycles.
local_killswitch.sh & signed RoE gatesOpen-source attack surface discovery engine & dashboard without enterprise licensing costs ($25k–$100k savings).
Benchmarked against published 2026 market rates. No credit expiration tricks, no quote-walls for basic scopes, and zero hidden platform fees.
Continuous external attack surface discovery, asset monitoring, and monthly human-reviewed briefings.
Comprehensive manual + AI-accelerated pentest for compliance audits (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
Standing adversary simulation with continuous recon and MFA-gated operator exploitation attempts.
See why growing organizations switch from bloated legacy consultancies and noisy automated tools.
| Capability | Hydrenyx Cyber Security | Legacy Consultancies (Bishop Fox / Rhino) | Automated Scanners (Astra / Intruder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Pricing | $149/mo – $3,499/test | $15,000 – $60,000+ | $90 – $300/mo |
| Finding Review | Independent corroboration | Low (Manual human test) | High (Noisy heuristic matches) |
| Exploitation Verification | Yes (Human-gated PoC) | Yes (Manual) | No (Banner grabs only) |
| Testing Cadence | Continuous + On-Demand | Annual snapshot | Continuous scan only |
| Framework References | Evidence-linked report | Evidence-linked report | Partial / Disputed by auditors |
| Remediation Retesting | Included Free (30 days) | Expensive billable add-on | Automated re-scan only |
| Turnaround Time | 24 – 48 Hours | 4 – 8 Weeks lead time | Instant (automated only) |
Reports and methodology structured directly for your auditors, cyber insurance underwriters, and enterprise customer security questionnaires.
Safety is our primary invariant. Autonomous tools operate solely in passive recon or low-impact discovery mode. Every active exploitation attempt (Gate 1) and lateral movement (Gate 2) is reviewed by a human operator and verified against your agreed exclusion list before execution.
Reports can include methodology and evidence relevant to an organization’s security review. Framework references are informational; each auditor determines whether materials meet its requirements. Hydrenyx does not issue certifications or audit opinions.
After implementing fixes, you may request a re-test within 30 days. We re-check the agreed findings and provide an updated remediation summary.