Cyber security company in San Francisco
Penetration testing and security assessments for San Francisco companies, led from our Vancouver office: find and fix the weaknesses in your apps, cloud and processes, with a free retest after your fixes.
- Custom quote after a brief
- Free retest after fixes
Company-wide:★★★★★ 4.9+ on Clutch·250+ brands·10 offices
UnFoldMart provides cyber security services to San Francisco companies from its nearest office in Vancouver, at 555 Burrard St, V7X 1M8 Vancouver. We run authorised penetration tests of web apps, APIs, mobile apps, networks and cloud setups, offer SOC 2 and PCI DSS readiness support and help with customer security questionnaires. Every test starts with a signed scope, and the retest after your fixes is free. Meet us in person at our Vancouver office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video. Pricing is a custom quote after a short brief.
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Key facts
| Service | Penetration testing of web apps, APIs, mobile apps, networks, cloud and containers; vulnerability assessments; SOC 2 and PCI DSS readiness support; help with security questionnaires |
|---|---|
| Company | UnFoldMart |
| Nearest office | Vancouver: 555 Burrard St, V7X 1M8 Vancouver, Canada |
| Meetings | Meet us in person at our Vancouver office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video. |
| Languages | First call in English; project calls by video in English |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (PT); project teams are led from our international offices |
| Typical timeline | Scope and sign-off about 1 week · testing 1–4 weeks · report within 1 week · free retest when your fixes are ready (ranges, not guarantees) |
| Pricing | Custom quote after a short brief: fixed-scope test or assessment, or programme support. No price list. |
| Booking | Free 30-minute video call ↗ |
| Company-wide | 10 offices in 10 markets · 250+ brands · 500+ projects · 4.9+ on Clutch · 8 working languages |
Cyber security for San Francisco companies
San Francisco is a global centre for technology and finance. Start-ups and SaaS companies selling to enterprises are asked for SOC 2 reports, recent penetration tests and completed security questionnaires, and California's privacy law expects reasonable security.
San Francisco at a glance
- IndustriesTech and SaaS, finance, health care, professional services
- RulesCCPA, California breach law
- RegulatorsCalifornia Attorney General, CalPrivacy
- Nearest UnFoldMart officeVancouver · in person or by video
- Time zonePST in winter, PDT in summer
SaaS and AI start-ups
Pen tests and SOC 2 readiness before enterprise deals.
Fintech and finance
Web apps, APIs and payment flows.
Health tech and life sciences
Portals, data platforms and cloud.
What our security testers check for San Francisco companies
Pen testing of web apps, APIs, mobile apps, networks, cloud setups and containers.
Web apps
OWASP Top 10, ASVS, logic flaws.
APIs
Access control, data exposure, limits.
Mobile apps
OWASP Mobile Application Security.
Networks
External and internal.
Cloud setup
Access, exposure, encryption, logging.
Containers and Kubernetes
Images, cluster settings, permissions.
Our rules
Authorised testing only
Signed scope and window first.
Careful with your data
Only what scope needs.
Aligned, never certifying
We don't certify or audit companies.
Automated scan, penetration test or audit?
Three different things that are often confused. We run penetration tests and help you prepare for audits; we are not an auditor.
| Automated scan | Penetration test | Audit or certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A tool checks for known weaknesses | Security testers try to break in, manually and with tools | An independent auditor checks your controls against a standard |
| What it finds | Known issues and missing patches | Real, exploitable weaknesses, including logic and access flaws | Gaps in policies, processes and evidence |
| What you get | An automated list, often with false positives | A report with proof, CVSS severity and fixes, plus a free retest | An audit report or certificate |
| Who does it | Your team or any provider | Testers you authorise in writing, such as UnFoldMart | Accredited auditors only (not UnFoldMart) |
| Best for | Frequent checks between tests | Before launches, big contracts and audits, and at least once a year | Proving compliance, e.g. SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001 |
From finding to fixed
Every finding comes with steps to reproduce and a fix. The retest is free.
- Finding reportedWith steps and a fix.
- You fix itOr we fix it with you.
- Free retestWe check each fix.
- Retest letterProof of what's closed.
- Gap review
- Controls and evidence
- Security questionnaires
How a penetration test works
From the first call to the retest letter, with critical issues flagged at once.
- 1ScopeSigned, in writing
- 2TestingCritical issues flagged at once
- 3ReportWalkthrough call
- 4Free retestRetest letter
Timeline
| Phase | Typical duration | You get |
|---|---|---|
| Call | 30 minutes | Clear goals and next steps |
| Scope and sign-off | About a week | Signed scope, window and rules |
| Testing | 1 to 4 weeks | Critical issues flagged at once |
| Report and walkthrough | Within a week | Report with CVSS severity and fixes, explained on a call |
| Fix and free retest | When your fixes are ready | Retest letter to share |
Typical ranges, not a guarantee. Testing time depends on scope.
How to choose a cyber security company in San Francisco
Six checks before you sign, whoever you hire.
Written authorisation and scope
Testing should start only after the system owner signs the scope, window and rules.
UnFoldMart: Signed scope and window before any test.
Manual testing, not just a scan
Ask how much of the work is manual and which methods they follow.
UnFoldMart: Manual testing aligned to OWASP ASVS and OWASP MAS.
A report your developers can use
Findings with proof, severity and fix steps.
UnFoldMart: CVSS severity, steps to reproduce and fixes, explained on a call.
A retest after fixes
Is a retest included, and do you get written confirmation?
UnFoldMart: Free retest and a retest letter.
Honest about compliance
A tester is not an auditor. Be wary of anyone promising a certificate.
UnFoldMart: Readiness support for SOC 2 and PCI DSS; we never certify.
Careful with your data
How test data, credentials and the report are handled.
UnFoldMart: Only the data the scope needs.
Black box, grey box or white box?
| Grey box | Black box | White box | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access for testers | Test accounts and some documentation | No inside knowledge | Full access to code and design |
| Simulates | A user or partner with an account | An outside attacker | A deep review with insider knowledge |
| Coverage | Good balance; the usual choice | Lower; time goes into discovery | Highest |
| Best for | Most web apps and APIs | Checking what is exposed to the internet | Critical systems and code-level review |
What affects the cost
No price list. Your quote depends on these factors.
- Systems in scopeApps, APIs, networks.
- Testing depthBlack, grey or white box.
- Manual testingHow much of it.
- Compliance evidenceWhat you need to show.
- DeadlineYour audit or launch date.
- Customer evidenceSOC 2 or questionnaire evidence adds documentation time.
Ways to work with us
Fixed-scope test or assessment
Scope and price in writing.
Programme support
A readiness plan, step by step.
Retest included
Free, after your fixes.
How quoting works
- Short briefWhat to protect, and why.
- Free 30-minute callBy video, in English.
- Scope and quoteIn writing, tailored.
- You decideNo obligation.
Rules for security in San Francisco
This is general information, not legal advice. Your legal adviser has the final word.
California breach notification
Businesses must notify California residents whose unencrypted personal information was, or is reasonably believed to have been, acquired in a breach. If more than 500 residents are notified, a sample notice goes to the Attorney General.
Official source: Data breach reporting (oag.ca.gov) ↗CCPA and reasonable security
Under the CCPA, consumers can sue a business when their personal information is stolen in a breach caused by its failure to maintain reasonable security procedures and practices. Updated CCPA regulations, including rules on cybersecurity audits, apply from January 1, 2026.
Official source: CCPA regulations (cppa.ca.gov) ↗Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
The federal CFAA (18 U.S.C. § 1030) makes it a crime to access a protected computer without authorization. That is why every test we run starts with written authorization from the system owner.
Official source: CFAA (justice.gov) ↗Public standards and rules we align our work to
Working with us from San Francisco
One dedicated team; projects are led by UnFoldMart from our international offices.
Served from Vancouver
555 Burrard St, V7X 1M8 Vancouver, Canada
In person or by video
Meet us in person at our Vancouver office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video.
Language
Calls and reports in English.
Time zone: Pacific Time (PT)
Office-hours overlap: –
09:00–18:00 local time in both places.
Company-wide figures across all our services, not security projects.
- Frankfurt · in person
- Zürich · in person
- London · in person
- Amsterdam · in person
- Paris · in person
- Madrid · in person
- Warsaw · in person
- Singapore · in person
- Vancouver · in person
- Gurugram · in person
Frequently asked questions
Cyber security in San Francisco: before you book a call.
Do you have an office in San Francisco?
No. We serve San Francisco from our nearest office in Vancouver, at 555 Burrard St, V7X 1M8 Vancouver. Meet us in person at our Vancouver office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video.
How much does a penetration test cost in San Francisco?
We don't publish prices. Cost depends on the systems in scope, testing depth, how much manual testing is needed, the compliance evidence you need and your deadline. After a short brief or a free 30-minute call, you get a written scope and a tailored quote.
How long does a penetration test take?
Typically: scope and sign-off about a week, testing 1 to 4 weeks depending on scope, and the report within a week after testing, explained on a call. The free retest runs when your fixes are ready. These are ranges, not guarantees.
Black box, grey box or white box?
Black box: no inside knowledge, like an outsider. Grey box: test accounts and some documentation, the usual choice. White box: full access to code and design, for the deepest review.
Can you get us SOC 2, PCI DSS or ISO 27001 certified?
No. We are not an auditor or certification body. We offer readiness support: a gap review, help putting controls and evidence in place, and help answering customer security questionnaires.
Is a retest included?
Yes. After you fix the findings, we retest them for free and give you a retest letter that shows what is closed.
Do you need written permission before testing?
Yes, always. Testing starts only after the owner of the systems signs the scope, the testing window and the rules. If a system is hosted or run by someone else, their rules apply too.
Does the CCPA say anything about security?
Yes. Consumers can sue a business when their personal information is stolen in a data breach caused by its failure to maintain reasonable security, and the updated CCPA regulations in effect since January 1, 2026 include rules on cybersecurity audits. Your legal adviser confirms what applies to you.
How do time zones work with your team?
San Francisco is served from our Vancouver office. The clock on this page shows the current local time in both places and the office-hours overlap, and calls are booked in your working hours.
Who works on our project, and how do we communicate?
Projects are led by UnFoldMart from our international offices, with a small dedicated team. Calls and reports are in English, and critical issues are flagged at once.
Need a penetration test in San Francisco?
Tell us what to protect and by when. A clear scope and tailored quote follow.