Continuous Penetration Testing That Drives Measurable Impact
Traditional penetration testing has a fundamental problem: it is a snapshot of your security posture on one specific day. By the time you receive the report, new code has shipped, infrastructure has changed, and your attack surface has evolved. Active Focus fundamentally challenges this outdated model with continuous, real-time penetration testing that identifies and prioritizes vulnerabilities as they emerge, not months later.
Beyond Compliance Checkboxes
Meeting regulatory requirements like NIS-2, DORA, and CIS-18 is more than ticking boxes on an annual audit. Active Focus provides the continuous security validation these frameworks actually demand. Our platform automatically maps your security controls against compliance requirements, demonstrating not just that you performed a pentest, but that you maintain an always-on, proactive security posture. When auditors come for their review, you’ll have comprehensive documentation showing continuous monitoring, rapid remediation, and a mature security program that goes far beyond minimum compliance.
Real Risk
Not A Security Theater
This is what sets Active Focus apart: We don’t bury you in thousands of low-priority findings. Our expert-moderated approach intelligently differentiates between actual exploitable risks and security hygiene issues. When our Offensive Security Operations Center identifies a critical vulnerability, you get immediate notification with actionable remediation guidance. Everything else gets categorized appropriately so your team can prioritize what actually matters. This isn’t automated scanning with a fancy report - this is skilled penetration testers continuously working to compromise your infrastructure, just like real adversaries do.
From our customers
At the core of our comprehensive cyber-security approach is the concept of layered protection, ensuring that we are always at the forefront of the latest and greatest innovations in the industry. That’s where River Security comes in, offering their Active Focus service to keep us ahead of the curve with a constantly evolving attack surface, and even helping us to uncover the unknown. With a dynamic blend of cutting-edge technology and skilled expert verification, paired with lightning-fast agility, we are better equipped to tackle any threat that comes our way.
Sparebanken NorgeRiver Security conducted penetration testing for us, including assessments of our OpenID Connect (OIDC)-based authentication, APIs, integrations, and login/logout flows. The team combines deep technical expertise with an innovative and practical approach to security testing and remediation.
We also tested their Active Focus service, which provides valuable insight into our external attack surface. River Security stands out as highly competent professionals who communicate findings clearly and focus on what truly matters. We are very pleased with the collaboration and are happy to recommend them.
Norsk RikstotoWorking with River Security gives us an external validation of the security work we’ve invested in over time. Their continuous testing and detailed feedback make it clear where we are doing well and where we need to improve. It’s both reassuring and highly actionable.
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