Businesses face numerous security risks that threaten to derail operations and compromise sensitive data each day. This circumstance, which seems to show no signs of ceasing, prompts the need for comprehensive security solutions that would safeguard infrastructure and maintain customer trust. Xcape, Inc. responds to this need by delivering robust security services that empower companies to focus on their primary missions instead of the looming cyber threats.
Xcape specializes in building, connecting, supporting, and securing mission-critical information technology (IT) infrastructure. It also offers managed IT services, penetration testing, incident response, and hardware manufacturing for security purposes. Embracing the mindset of ethical, white-hat hacking, the company excels at discovering vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them.
Xcape distinguishes itself with its team consisting of veteran cybersecurity professionals who have sharpened their skills in the DEF CON and hacking communities. Every member brings years of hands-on experience and a deep passion for the field. “We believe that true security comes from understanding how a hacker thinks, and that means putting our most experienced, passionate professionals on every job,” says founder Tj McClearin.
The hacker-owned and operated firm has grown over the years. Starting in 2006 as a managed IT service provider, it pivoted with the addition of CTO Carl Vincent, turning into a boutique security firm offering advanced services such as penetration testing, incident response, reverse engineering, and remediation. Xcape continued to expand its capabilities, and in 2018, it launched its proprietary hardware. A year later, it established an MVNO for secure connectivity.
Just like how Xcape has grown, the nature of cyber threats has also evolved. The days when hackers were relegated to the stereotype of basement-dwelling novices have passed. The modern attacker is resourceful and organized and operates with the tools available on the dark web. Given the ease of deploying malicious scripts, it’s hardly surprising that the barrier to entry has been lowered, enabling even amateur threat actors to launch damaging attacks. In fact, today, platform abuse (attackers exploiting public platforms to defraud organizations) is on the rise.
In the airline industry, frequent flyers have become targets for fraudsters. Airline customers being affected by unauthorized access and alterations to their flyer accounts isn’t uncommon. The e-commerce sector is also under siege. Global e-commerce fraud losses reached $41 billion in 2022. Even more terrifying, online payment fraud globally between 2023 and 2027 is expected to exceed $343 billion. Refund fraud, where fraudsters exploit return policies, significantly contributes to these soaring numbers.
Xcape plays a pivotal role in this landscape. It employs a combination of active threat hunting, automated vulnerability scanning, and rigorous penetration testing to help clients identify critical vulnerabilities, especially those related to platform abuse. Its unique approach of leveraging custom-developed tools and a commitment to deploying only the most experienced professionals means that clients receive only innovative and reliable solutions.
“Security is for everyone,” McClearin emphasizes. “We treat every engagement as a true partnership. This means clients receive the same high-caliber, customized protection regardless of size. It doesn’t matter if local Main Street businesses, global Wall Street enterprises, or in between.”
Xcape constantly innovates and refines its solutions to stay ahead of the cyber threat landscape. Its team of experts intends to continue fulfilling its mission of ensuring businesses remain secure, resilient, and ready to grow.
