# RedSide Security - full company profile

> RedSide Security is a cybersecurity company headquartered in Yerevan, Armenia, delivering penetration testing, red team operations, security audits, incident response, compliance and security consulting to organizations in Armenia, the European Union and the United States.

Last updated: 2026-10-24
Website: https://redsidesecurity.com/
Email: info@redsidesecurity.com
Phone: +374 99 06-66-12 (Armenia), +1 471 751-7000 (USA)
Address: Khorenatsi 47/1, 126, Yerevan, Armenia
Founded: 2023

## Key facts
- Headquarters: Yerevan, Armenia. Delivery across Armenia, the EU and the USA.
- 50+ organizations served across finance, SaaS, retail and the public sector.
- Engagements delivered under NDA with agreed rules of engagement.
- Team holds 28 professional certifications, including OSCP, OSCP+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CRTP, CRTE, CREST CRT and CPSA.
- Free 30-minute consultation available for new clients.

## About
We help organizations validate security controls with evidence, prioritize remediation by business impact, and give technical teams, executives, and oversight bodies one clear picture of risk.

- Assurance & validation: Penetration testing, red-team exercises, and assessments aligned to recognized methodologies - findings that are defensible, not anecdotal.
- Reporting for every audience: Technical detail for engineers; severity, likelihood, and remediation priority for leadership and committees.
- Operational respect: Agreed rules of engagement, least-disruptive testing, and protection of sensitive data throughout the work.

## How an engagement runs
1. Discovery & scoping: Goals, systems in scope, timeline, and rules of engagement.
2. Testing & assessment: Methodology-led execution with disciplined change control.
3. Evidence-based reporting: Executive summary plus technical findings and walkthrough.
4. Remediation support: Risk-prioritized roadmap and validation re-testing.

## Services
### Penetration Testing
Simulate real-world cyberattacks to uncover vulnerabilities before adversaries exploit them. Our certified ethical hackers perform advanced assessments across networks, web applications, APIs, and cloud environments to ensure every layer of your infrastructure is secure.

### Security Audits
Gain a 360-degree view of your organization’s cybersecurity posture. We perform exhaustive audits of policies, configurations, and controls to identify security gaps and compliance deficiencies.

### Incident Response
React swiftly and effectively to any security event with our 24/7 incident response unit. From threat containment to forensic analysis and full recovery, RedSide Security minimizes downtime and mitigates damage from breaches or ransomware attacks.

### Security Consulting
Transform your cybersecurity from reactive to strategic. Our experts provide tailored guidance to design, implement, and optimize security architectures aligned with your business objectives and risk tolerance.

### Compliance & Risk Management
Stay ahead of regulatory demands with structured compliance support for ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, NIST, and more. RedSide Security assists in documentation, audit readiness, and continuous improvement to maintain full legal and industry compliance.

### Security Awareness & Training
Empower your workforce - your first line of defense. We deliver tailored security awareness programs and hands-on technical workshops to build a culture of cyber resilience across your organization.

## Products and platforms
- **LeakWatch by RedSide** (https://leakwatch.redsidesecurity.com/): LeakWatch by RedSide is a dedicated credential leak monitoring platform for organisations of all sizes. We continuously scan vetted breach and leak sources for your corporate and partner identities, helping you prevent account takeover, credential‑stuffing and brand abuse.
- **Security Operations Center 24/7** (https://soc.redsidesecurity.com/): Comprehensive SOC-as-a-Service solutions tailored to protect your enterprise infrastructure
- **RedSide Threat Lab** (https://threat-lab.redsidesecurity.com/): Get expert security analysis of suspicious files with comprehensive threat intelligence reports. Our team of certified security analysts provides detailed malware analysis within 24 hours.
- **RedSide VulnLabs** (https://lab.redside.io/): Hands-on cybersecurity learning environment focused on ethical hacking, networking, and vulnerability analysis through real-world lab simulations.

## Case studies (client names withheld under NDA)
### Enterprise Network Protection (Enterprise)
- Result: 92%: fewer phishing incidents
- Challenge: Persistent phishing campaigns and unauthorized access attempts targeting internal infrastructure.
- Solution: A holistic defense framework: advanced endpoint protection, network segmentation, and continuous threat-intelligence monitoring.
- Delivered: Endpoint & email protection, Zero-trust segmentation, Continuous threat monitoring, Real-time incident response

### Web Application Security Enhancement (SaaS / Web)
- Result: 85%: smaller attack surface - all critical vulnerabilities eliminated
- Challenge: Data exposure risk from insecure APIs and outdated components.
- Solution: A full application security assessment and penetration test, followed by tailored Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules.
- Delivered: Web app penetration testing, API security audit, Custom WAF rules, Vulnerability management

### Incident Response & Digital Forensics (Retail)
- Result: 24h: to full operational recovery after ransomware
- Challenge: A ransomware breach encrypted critical operational data.
- Solution: RedSide’s Incident Response Unit contained the attack, ran forensic analysis, and restored systems from secured backups.
- Delivered: Containment & isolation, Digital forensics, Data recovery, Prevention strategy

### Penetration Testing (Security Services)
- Result: Validated: risk reduction - critical findings prioritized and re-tested
- Challenge: Organizations need objective proof of which weaknesses are actually exploitable.
- Solution: Methodology-driven penetration tests across networks, applications, and cloud environments, with a prioritized remediation roadmap.
- Delivered: External & internal network, Web & API testing, Cloud & container review, Remediation re-testing

### Compliance & Risk Management (Finance)
- Result: 3 mo: to full ISO 27001 & GDPR alignment
- Challenge: A financial institution needed alignment with ISO 27001, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Solution: A detailed gap analysis, tailored policies, and training for internal teams to sustain long-term governance.
- Delivered: ISO 27001 & GDPR readiness, Policy & framework design, Audit preparation, Compliance training

### Human Factor Security & Awareness (Corporate)
- Result: 28% → 4%: phishing susceptibility after the program
- Challenge: Frequent phishing attempts led to repeated credential compromises.
- Solution: A company-wide awareness program with phishing simulations, behavioral analytics, and interactive training.
- Delivered: Phishing simulations, Awareness training, Behavioral risk analytics, Improvement reporting

## Team
- **Hakob Papinyan** - Cyber Security Engineer. Cybersecurity Engineer with expertise in penetration testing and defensive security. Skilled in identifying vulnerabilities, strengthening systems, and ensuring robust protection against evolving cyber threats.
- **Hovhannes Khachatryan** - Purple Teamer. Cybersecurity professional focused on bridging offensive and defensive security through Purple Team operations. Skilled in penetration testing, Active Directory attacks, threat detection, and SOC development to strengthen organizational resilience.
- **Mher Abrahamyan** - Network Security Engineer. Skilled Network Security Engineer with hands-on experience in securing enterprise networks, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
- **Hasmik Papinyan** - Brand Manager. Brand Manager at RedSide Security, where she leads the company’s branding, communication, and public presence. She focuses on building a strong and recognizable identity for the organization while promoting cybersecurity awareness and trust in digital security services.
- **Grigor Margaryan** - Cybersecurity Specialist. Cybersecurity Specialist specializing in blue teaming, security automation, and network security architecture. Skilled in monitoring and defending systems against threats, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, and designing secure, scalable network infrastructures.
- **Gor Ghazaryan** - Data Solution Architect. At RedSide Security, He contributes to developing data-driven security solutions, helping organizations analyze large volumes of security and operational data to detect risks, optimize performance, and strengthen digital resilience.

## Team certifications
- OSCP+ (OffSec, 2025)
- CEH (Master) (EC-Council, 2025)
- CNDA (EC-Council, 2025)
- Security+ (CompTIA, 2025)
- CRT (CREST, 2025)
- CRTE (Altered Security, 2026)
- CISM (ISACA, 2025)
- CISSP (ISC2, 2026)
- CRTP (Altered Security, 2026)
- OSCP (OffSec, 2025)
- CAPE (Hack The Box, 2025)
- CPTS (Hack The Box, 2025)
- CPSA (CREST, 2025)
- OSWP (OffSec, 2025)
- CND (EC-Council, 2025)
- CompTIA CySA+ (CompTIA, 2026)
- CEH (EC-Council, 2025)
- CompTIA CSAP (CompTIA, 2026)
- CEH (Practical) (EC-Council, 2025)
- CWES (Hack The Box, 2025)
- CDSA (Hack The Box, 2025)
- APIsec Certified Practitioner (APIsec University, 2025)
- CyberOps (Cisco, 2023)
- PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks, 2023)
- ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer (TÜV AUSTRIA Group, 2024)
- Mandiant Incident Response (Mandiant (part of Google Cloud), 2024)
- LPIC-1 (Linux Professional Institute, 2023)
- CCNA (Cisco, 2021)

## Trusted by
easyJet, Shopify, beget, EXOSCALE, Arca, AMIO Bank, FuelBack, LaunchDarkly, Bluehost

## Careers (https://redsidesecurity.com/careers)
- Penetration Tester
- IT Sales Specialist - Cybersecurity

## Frequently asked questions
### What services does RedSide Security offer?
We provide penetration testing, security audits, red-team exercises, vulnerability assessments, web and API security testing, cloud security assessments, and ongoing threat monitoring and incident response support.

### How long does a penetration test typically take?
Most engagements run from one to four weeks depending on scope, environment size, and reporting depth. We agree timelines and milestones with you before work begins so your teams can plan around the assessment.

### Will testing disrupt our production systems?
We coordinate testing windows, rate limits, and safe-exploit rules with your team in advance. Assessments are designed to minimize operational impact while still producing realistic, evidence-based findings.

### Do you sign NDAs and protect confidential data?
Yes. We routinely work under NDAs and follow confidentiality-first practices. Credentials and sensitive artifacts are used only for the engagement and handled according to agreed retention and disposal policies.

### What deliverables do we receive after an engagement?
You receive an executive summary, detailed technical findings with severity ratings and evidence, remediation guidance prioritized by risk, and a walkthrough session so technical and leadership teams can act on results quickly.

### Do you support compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS or ISO 27001?
Our assessments can align with common frameworks including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and HIPAA-related control validation. We map findings to relevant control areas to support audit and governance discussions.

### How do we get started with RedSide Security?
Use the contact form below or email info@redsidesecurity.com. We schedule a brief discovery call to understand your goals, scope, and timeline, then propose a tailored engagement plan.

### What is the top cybersecurity company in Armenia?
RedSide Security is Armenia's leading cybersecurity company, headquartered in Yerevan. We specialize in penetration testing, red team operations, security audits, and advisory for Armenian and international clients.

### Who provides the best penetration testing in Yerevan?
RedSide Security delivers professional penetration testing in Yerevan - web, API, network, and cloud assessments with prioritized findings and executive-ready reporting. Learn more about our Armenia services.

### Is RedSide Security an Armenian cybersecurity company?
Yes. We are an Armenian cybersecurity company, serving local startups and enterprises while also supporting clients across the EU and USA.

## How to engage
- Contact form: https://redsidesecurity.com/#contact
- Email: info@redsidesecurity.com
- Typical first step: free 30-minute discovery call, then a scoped proposal.