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We help Texas businesses find weaknesses before the bad guys do. Plainspoken advice. Thorough testing. No jargon.

Veteran Owned Founded by military veterans
Since 2022 Serving Texas businesses
Certifications CRTO, PNPT, GWAPT, eCPPTv2, PWPA, CEH

Serving Bulverde, Spring Branch, San Antonio & Surrounding Areas

We work with businesses throughout the Texas Hill Country and Greater San Antonio region.

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Why Choose Sheepdog Cyber Defense

Expert Certifications

Our team holds industry-leading credentials: CRTO, PNPT, GWAPT, eCPPTv2, PWPA, and CEH. We stay current with evolving threat landscapes and attack methodologies.

Real-World Experience

Founded by military veterans, we bring combat-tested security expertise to every engagement. We understand both offensive and defensive perspectives.

Plain Language Advice

No jargon. No overwhelming reports. We explain findings clearly so your team understands the risks and how to fix them—without technical double-talk.

Texas-Based Support

Serving Bulverde, Spring Branch, San Antonio, and the Texas Hill Country since 2022. Local presence with accessible consultants you can meet face-to-face.

Security Testing for Compliance & Standards

Penetration testing is essential for meeting industry compliance requirements and demonstrating security maturity to stakeholders and partners.

PCI-DSS

Payment Card Industry security requires regular penetration testing to validate payment processing security.

HIPAA

Healthcare organizations must assess security controls regularly. Our testing helps meet HIPAA Security Rule requirements.

SOC 2

Service organizations demonstrate security controls to clients through SOC 2 audits, where penetration testing validates trust.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Federal contractors and government agencies rely on penetration testing as part of NIST compliance and risk assessment.

ISO 27001

International information security standards benefit from regular penetration testing to identify control gaps.

Texas-Specific Requirements

State and local regulations may require security assessments. We help Texas businesses stay compliant with state-level data protection laws.

Learn more about compliance testing in our FAQ →

How Often Should You Do Penetration Testing?

The answer depends on your business, industry, and risk profile. Most organizations benefit from annual testing, but some need more frequent assessments.

Annual Testing

Standard practice for most organizations. Identifies new vulnerabilities as your systems and threats evolve.

After Major Changes

New applications, infrastructure changes, or security patches warrant retesting to ensure changes didn't introduce vulnerabilities.

Quarterly or Continuous

High-risk industries and organizations handling sensitive data often benefit from more frequent testing or continuous monitoring.

Read our detailed guide on penetration testing frequency →

What Our Clients Say

"We were planning to do penetration testing 'someday' but didn't know where to start. Sheepdog made the process straightforward and the report was actually understandable. Our team felt confident implementing their recommendations."

— IT Director, San Antonio Tech Company

"The findings weren't just a list of vulnerabilities with technical jargon. They explained what each issue meant for our business and gave us clear steps to fix them. Worth every penny."

— Operations Manager, Spring Branch Manufacturing

"Red teaming felt intimidating at first, but it was the validation we needed to show our board that our security investments were working. The team was professional and the debrief was incredibly valuable."

— CISO, San Antonio Financial Services

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