Layer8 Trident
Monthly security testingfor web applicationsand APIs.
Layer8 Trident is a penetration testing service for web applications and APIs, with one assessment and one remediation check each month. Our AI agents explore the target and validate attacks, then Layer8 engineers review the results before reporting them.
- Targets
- Web applications and APIs
- Standard cadence
- One assessment + one remediation check per month
- Deliverable
- Assessment report
Technical track record
Trident's testing record
These figures cover vulnerabilities identified by Layer8's in-house AI, including Trident, and reports submitted through public HackerOne programs.
HackerOne VDP Leaderboard
Worldwide individual ranking by reputation across 2026 Q3 VDP programmes
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Trident development has been selected and recognised by the following public programmes.
Engagement options
One-off and monthly assessments
You can start with a one-off assessment and move to a monthly engagement later. Both options include an assessment report and one remediation check for the findings.
One time
One-off assessment
Assess an agreed scope when you need it, such as before a release. Review the initial results before deciding whether to continue.
- Cadence
- One assessment
- Scope
- Agreed before work begins
- Good fit
- Pre-release checks and specific risk investigations
Ongoing
Monthly assessment
Review changes since the previous assessment and incorporate new or modified features, APIs and access controls into that month's scope.
- Cadence
- Once per month
- Scope
- Reviewed monthly against release changes
- Good fit
- Web applications and APIs under continuous development
Assessment report
Everything needed for remediation in one report
For each confirmed vulnerability, we document reproduction steps, HTTP traffic, potential impact and remediation guidance. The report combines an executive summary with the technical detail developers need.
The sample report is available after submitting the form on its dedicated page.
Included in the report
- Severity and expected impact
- Reproduction steps and relevant HTTP traffic
- Cause and specific remediation guidance
- Result of the remediation check
Assessment process
AI-led testing with engineer review
Every engagement follows the same process, from mapping the target to delivering the report.
- AI agents
Map the target
Identify target URLs, parameters and authentication states, then map the functions available within the agreed scope.
- AI agents
Validate attacks
Test suspicious behaviour to determine whether an attack can actually succeed. Confirmed results proceed to engineer review.
- Layer8 engineers
Reproduce and assess impact
Review the recorded HTTP traffic and reproduction steps, then determine the affected scope and severity.
- Layer8 engineers
Report and check remediation
Deliver the report, then check the remediated findings once.
Safety controls
Scope and stop conditions agreed in advance
Before testing begins, we review the target scope, testing window, prohibited operations and emergency contacts. The agreed conditions are documented, and traffic and execution are logged throughout the assessment.
- Scope enforcement
- Target URLs, test accounts and in-scope functions are configured to restrict traffic to the agreed targets.
- Load management
- Request rate, concurrency and testing windows are configured for the target environment.
- Logging and stop procedure
- Traffic and execution are logged, and the stop procedure and emergency contacts are agreed before testing.
- Testing environment
- Staging is the default. Production testing is considered case by case after reviewing the potential impact.
Engagement terms
Scope, pricing and next steps
We review the application or API size, authentication method and preferred timing before proposing the scope and price.
- Targets
- Web applications / APIs
- Method
- Black box / grey box
- Included
- Assessment report / one remediation check
- Pricing
- Individual quote (based on size, authentication method and scope)
From consultation to assessment
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Consultation
We discuss the target system, the risks you want assessed and your preferred timing.
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Engagement proposal
We outline the scope, testing environment, start date and quote.
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Assessment, report and remediation check
After the conditions are agreed, we assess the target, deliver the report and check the remediated findings once.
Team
Developed, assessed and reported by Layer8
Layer8 develops Trident, reviews the assessment results and prepares the report. We do not subcontract assessment work.
Layer8 Co., Ltd.
A security company headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, providing penetration testing for web applications and APIs.
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- Mitsuhashi Bldg. 3F, 1-3-3 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061, Japan
- CEO
- Takumasa Okamoto
- Corporate number
- 8010401194639
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the service and engagement conditions.
How is Trident different from an automated scanner?
Automated scanners are useful for broad checks against known patterns. Trident interacts with the agreed target to determine whether an attack can actually succeed. Layer8 engineers also review the results before reporting them.
Is the assessment fully automated?
No. AI agents explore and test the target, and Layer8 security engineers reproduce and review the results. Only confirmed findings are included in the report.
Can you test production?
It is technically possible, but we decide case by case after reviewing the scope, the testing conditions and the potential impact. Staging is the default.
Could testing take our service down?
Given the nature of penetration testing, we cannot rule out any impact on your system. That is why request rate, concurrency, testing windows and prohibited operations are configured for each assessment. The stop procedure and emergency contacts are also agreed before testing begins.
Can we commission a one-off assessment?
Yes. You can complete one assessment and its remediation check before deciding whether to move to a monthly engagement.
What is included by default?
One assessment per month and one remediation check of the findings from that assessment. Additional assessments are handled case by case after reviewing the scope and your preferred timing.
How soon can we start, and how much does it cost?
We provide an individual start date and quote after reviewing the target environment, scope and testing conditions. The first step is an online call to confirm the target.
Contact
Get an initial scope and cost estimate
Tell us about the target system, the risks you want to assess and your preferred timing. We will outline the testing method, scope and expected start date.
You can contact us before the target or timing is final.