Practical cybersecurity services tailored for growing businesses.
I help small and mid-sized enterprises protect their codebases, pass vendor security questionnaires, contain incidents, and build high-assurance web applications without enterprise bureaucracy.
Focused, actionable security engagements
Every engagement is hands-on and led directly by Tauqeer Mustafa, Founder of Tauqeer Mustafa Inc. (TMI).
Security Assessments & Code Audits
Ideal for: SMEs deploying web apps or cloud services
I audit your application code, dependencies, and cloud configuration. I identify logic flaws, access control bugs, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities before release.
- Manual code and architecture review
- OWASP Top 10 and API vulnerability scan
- Prioritized remediation report with actionable diffs
Incident Response & Post-Mortems
Ideal for: Teams facing active or recent security incidents
I assist in containing unauthorized access, identifying root cause compromise vectors, revoking compromised credentials, and hardening systems against re-entry.
- Log and audit trail analysis
- Credential and session token rotation
- Clear post-incident root cause documentation
Compliance Readiness (SOC 2 & NIST)
Ideal for: Startups and SMEs seeking vendor qualification
I help prepare your systems, access policies, and audit trails for SOC 2 Type I/II, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF assessments without unnecessary overhead.
- Least-privilege RBAC role mapping
- Audit logging and retention policies
- Technical evidence collection for external auditors
Secure Web Application Builds
Ideal for: Companies building new customer-facing software
I build full-stack web platforms using Next.js 16, Python FastAPI, and PostgreSQL. Every build includes strict access controls, session hardening, and automated CI tests.
- Server-rendered Next.js + FastAPI architectures
- Role-based access control and type-safe databases
- Security-hardened deployment on Vercel and Docker
Customize your security assessment scope
Select focus areas for your architecture to view estimated turnaround and key deliverables.
Attack Surface & DNS Hygiene
Port audits, SPF/DKIM/DMARC posture, TLS 1.3 configuration, public endpoint exposure.
NIST ANSI INCITS 359 RBAC & Session Review
HTTP-only cookie architecture, XSS/token theft mitigations, monotonic role hierarchy enforcement.
OWASP API Top 10 Vulnerability Audit
IDOR verification, broken object authorization, rate limiting, and SQL injection parameterization proof.
SOC 2 / ISO 27001 Compliance Readiness
Vendor security questionnaire prep, audit-ready data boundary proof, and evidence dossier creation.
Founders' Pre-Audit Checklist
Before submitting your product for enterprise vendor questionnaires or SOC 2 readiness, review these four fundamental technical baseline checks:
1. Token Storage Hygiene
Verify that session tokens and JWTs are stored in HTTP-only, SameSite=Strict cookies rather than localStorage to reduce token theft via Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
2. Database Query Parameterization
Ensure 100% of database access utilizes parameterized queries or type-safe ORM prepared statements (e.g. Drizzle or SQLAlchemy) without manual string interpolation.
3. Access Control Monotonicity (NIST 359)
Check that permission checks happen server-side on every request and validate tenant record ownership rather than trusting client-provided URL parameters.
4. Transport Security & Security Headers
Confirm HSTS Preload (max-age=63072000), strict CSP with nonce, X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff, and frame-ancestors: 'none'.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does an SME security review engagement work?
We start with a confidential 30-minute scoping call to map your infrastructure, dependencies, and business priorities. I perform a focused architectural review, manual code analysis, and vulnerability assessment, delivering an actionable remediation report with exact code diffs within 5–7 business days.
Do you sign Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)?
Yes. Every client engagement is strictly covered by a mutual NDA prior to accessing any repository, documentation, or infrastructure architecture.
What deliverables are provided at the end of an assessment?
You receive three core deliverables: (1) An Executive Summary for founders and stakeholders, (2) A Technical Remediation Dossier with prioritized CVEs and code patches, and (3) A free re-test verification once your team applies the fixes.
Can you help our team pass vendor security questionnaires or SOC 2?
Yes. I specialize in compliance readiness for growing companies. I help you align access controls with NIST standards, implement strict session policies, and prepare verified technical evidence for enterprise customer audits.