Canary Trap

Canary Trap

Speciality: Offensive Security and Penetration Testing

Mississauga, Canada 16 employees
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[01] About

Cybersecurity company specializing in penetration testing services such as API, physical, perimeter, and internal network testing; founded in 2017, with 13 employees (+60% YoY growth), headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Canary Trap is a leading North American cybersecurity firm specializing in comprehensive offensive security, security advisory, and assessment services. With a team of highly skilled and certified security professionals, we have a proven track record of assisting organizations of all shapes, sizes, and industry types across virtually all industry verticals in identifying security vulnerabilities effectively.  Our team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) come armed with the necessary certifications, experience and credentials that are necessary to conduct thorough and comprehensive assessments, ensuring comprehensive coverage and actionable insights. As an official Amazon Web Services partner, we’re delivering powerful, cloud-based solutions that help businesses innovate and scale with confidence. Discover the impact of our AWS collaboration by visiting our partner page: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-2bwg2smjo3eto
[02] Services
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
Security Advisory
Social Engineering Testing
Physical Security Assessment
Secure Code Review
Cloud Security Review
Incident Management Planning
Red And Purple Team Exercises
OT Security Assessment
[03] Certifications
GIAC Web Application Penetration Testing (gwapt)
Offensive Security Certified Professional (oscp)

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)


Origin


The OSCP certification was created by Offensive Security, a cybersecurity training company founded in 2007 by Mati Aharoni, HD Moore, and other security professionals. The certification was developed to address the gap between theoretical security knowledge and practical penetration testing skills. Unlike traditional multiple-choice exams, OSCP requires candidates to complete a grueling 24-hour hands-on penetration testing examination where they must successfully compromise multiple machines in a controlled network environment to demonstrate real-world hacking capabilities.


Industry Value


The OSCP is highly valued in the cybersecurity industry because it proves practical, hands-on expertise rather than just theoretical knowledge. Employers recognize OSCP holders as professionals who can actually perform penetration testing tasks, not just pass written exams. The certification's "Try Harder" philosophy and demanding practical exam have earned it a reputation as one of the most challenging and respected entry-to-intermediate level certifications in offensive security. Many organizations, including government agencies and Fortune 500 companies, specifically seek OSCP-certified professionals for penetration testing and red team positions, often listing it as a preferred or required qualification in job postings.