BrighouseSec — External Security Snapshots

External Security Snapshots
for startups, SaaS teams
and agencies.

A fixed-scope external review for teams that need visible security gaps explained clearly, prioritised properly and delivered without a sales call.

From £149  ·  No call required  ·  Written report in 48 hours  ·  Scope agreed first
48hr
Typical delivery
From £149
External Snapshot
No call
Fully async available
Scope first
Payment after approval
Fixed scope only
No scope creep — ever
Written authorisation first
Scope confirmed before any review
Plain-English findings
No jargon — practical fixes
48-hour delivery
After scope & payment confirmed
Written report delivered
48-hour snapshot & async review
Sample Reports

See exactly what a BrighouseSec
deliverable looks like

Download fictional sample reports showing the structure, risk language, evidence style, recommendations and plain-English action plans used before a real review is requested.

SaaS / API Security Readiness Snapshot
BRIGHOUSE SECURITY LABS — FICTIONAL SAMPLE — PDF
Clear fictional sample notice & document control
Startup / SaaS scope, methodology and limitations
Founder-facing executive summary and priority actions
Risk register with severity, CVSS-style scoring and remediation priority
Detailed findings for staging exposure, DMARC, headers, API errors and account enumeration
Simulated evidence blocks, validation steps and 48-hour / 7-day action plan
View SaaS / API Sample Report →
Fictional public sample for startups, SaaS founders, agencies and dev studios.
Creator Security Snapshot
BRIGHOUSE SECURITY LABS — FICTIONAL SAMPLE — PDF
Disclaimer & scope overview
Risk rating method (High / Medium / Low)
Key findings with observations and plain-English impact
Recommended actions per finding
30-minute guided fix plan
Full deliverables list and emergency response checklist
View Creator Sample Report →
Fictional secondary sample for creators, coaches, educators and online brands.
Both documents are fictional samples with no client data.
Reports show scope, methodology, risk ratings, evidence and remediation guidance.
A real review only begins after written scope, permission and payment confirmation.
FICTIONAL SAMPLES — NOT CLIENT ASSESSMENTS.
No passwords, account access, private data or intrusive testing are involved in these demonstration documents.
All domains, organisations, findings and evidence are fabricated for public review.
Confidential by default

Real work stays private unless permission is given.

BrighouseSec does not publish client or prospect reports without explicit written approval. Public samples are fictional and exist only to show report structure, tone and remediation style.

Named targets, screenshots, logs and evidence are shared only with the authorised recipient.
Sample reports on this site use fabricated domains, fabricated evidence and no client data.
Findings are written to be useful and defensible, not dramatic or fear-based.
If a public case study is ever published, it requires written permission and redaction first.
Recent snapshot themes

Visible issues found in external snapshots.

These are common themes found during external snapshots. They are anonymised and generalised. No client, prospect or live target data is published here.

01
Weak email authentication
DMARC monitoring-only, soft or neutral SPF, missing DKIM and domains that do not tell receivers to reject failing mail.
02
Missing browser hardening
Absent HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy and other baseline security headers.
03
Exposed login surfaces
Public admin panels, staging portals, WordPress login surfaces and other entry points that need stronger access control.
04
Public technology signals
Framework, plugin, server and hosting clues that help attackers understand where to focus deeper probing.
05
DNS and TLS governance gaps
Missing CAA, incomplete HSTS posture, weak disclosure routes and configuration gaps that are easy to fix once found.
No real client reports are published without explicit written permission. Public samples are fictional and designed to show report structure only.
Fully async available

Prefer not to book a call?

Most snapshot reviews can be completed fully async. Send the domain, confirm the written scope, approve the payment link and receive a clear PDF report within 48 hours.

No sales call required for standard snapshots
Written scope before any review starts
Payment link or invoice after scope approval
Plain-English report with prioritised fixes
How it works

Simple. Transparent. No surprises.

Every BrighouseSec engagement follows the same four steps. No work begins until scope is agreed and payment is confirmed.

01
Request a review
Submit your details via the contact form. No commitment at this stage.
02
Scope confirmed in writing
A clear written scope is agreed before any work begins. You confirm you are authorised to request the review.
03
Payment link or invoice sent
Once scope is approved, a secure payment link or invoice is issued. Work begins only after payment is confirmed.
04
Snapshot delivered
Your written report is delivered within the agreed timeframe.
Payments are not taken through this website. Every review begins with written scope and authorisation. A secure payment link or invoice is sent only after scope is approved.
Most external snapshots are delivered within 48 hours of scope and payment confirmation.
Startups & SaaS 48-Hour Delivery Main Offer

48-Hour External
Security Snapshot

A fast, external review for early-stage SaaS teams, agencies and founders that want to catch obvious public-facing security issues before launch, investor review, customer onboarding or client handover. Low-touch external checks. No exploitation, brute force or destructive testing. Plain-English findings.

Starting from
£149
Fixed-scope review
Delivered within 48 hours
after scope & payment
What’s reviewed
Public attack surface review
Exposed subdomains & staging checks
DNS and email trust signals (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
SSL/TLS and security headers
Visible login & admin surfaces
Obvious configuration weaknesses
What you receive
Short plain-English PDF report
Prioritised findings with risk ratings
Plain-English explanation of each issue
Recommended fixes & next steps
Delivered within 48 hours of scope approval
Scope & limitations
Lightweight external review — not a full-scope penetration test
Not a compliance certificate or audit
No passwords or login access required
No exploitation, brute force or destructive testing
Not a guarantee that all vulnerabilities will be found
Fixed scope · Written authorisation · No account access
Agencies & Dev Studios

Final external security review
before client handover.

For web agencies, freelancers and dev studios shipping client portals, dashboards or SaaS products, BrighouseSec acts as a lightweight external check before delivery — independent, fixed-scope and client-friendly.

Handover security is often the last thing checked and the first thing blamed. A brief external review before delivery helps your studio catch obvious issues before the client does — without adding weeks to the project.

Independent external review before client delivery
Short client-friendly PDF your team can share directly
Fixed-scope — no long-term contract required
External review without any login access or credentials
Plain English throughout — no jargon for the client to wade through
Request Agency Handover Review →
Pre-Handover Review
Pre-Handover Security Review
FIXED SCOPE — ENQUIRE FOR PRICING
External check of the client-facing product before delivery. Attack surface, login surfaces, headers, DNS signals and obvious configuration gaps reviewed and documented.
Request Scope
Ongoing Partnership
Monthly Security Partner
FOR STUDIOS WITH RECURRING WORK — ENQUIRE
For agencies shipping multiple client projects. Lightweight ongoing review and advisory without full enterprise overhead.
Request Agency Review
SaaS & API
SaaS / API Readiness Review
FIXED SCOPE — ENQUIRE FOR PRICING
Public-facing API exposure review and authentication flow check for SaaS products approaching launch or investor due diligence.
Request Scope
Secure Website Builds

Clean business websites without
the usual insecure plugin mess.

A practical build line inside BrighouseSec for small businesses, clinics, consultants and agencies that want a fast, simple website with security basics handled from day one.

Included baseline
Mobile-friendly website
SSL / HTTPS setup
Secure contact forms
Anti-spam protection
Security headers
Basic SEO structure
Privacy / cookie pages
Backup and maintenance options
Simple sites No plugin bloat Security hygiene Optional care plan
Pricing guide

Simple entry points. Scope confirmed before payment.

Prices are starting points, not hidden retainers. Each paid engagement begins with a short written scope so both sides know exactly what is included.

Web builds
Secure Website Build
From £499
Simple business websites with HTTPS, forms, anti-spam, headers, basic SEO and optional care plan.
Request quote
Product teams
SaaS / API Readiness Review
Enquire
Deeper review for SaaS founders, APIs, login flows and product teams preparing for launch, investor review or handover.
Ask scope
Agencies
Pre-Handover Security Review
Enquire
External review before client delivery, designed for web agencies and dev studios that need an independent security pass.
See agency offer
Deliverables

What you receive

Every BrighouseSec review produces a structured, usable deliverable — not a raw scanner dump.

External & Agency Snapshot
48-Hour External Security Snapshot
Short PDF report
Plain-English findings document. Formatted for founders, product owners and technical teams — not a raw output log.
Prioritised findings with risk ratings
High, Medium and Low ratings for each finding. Clear explanation of why each issue matters.
Plain-English action list
Recommended fixes explained clearly. No unexplained jargon. No assumed technical knowledge.
Delivered within 48 hours
After scope and payment confirmation.
Creator Security Check
Creator Account Security Check
Guided 60–90 minute video call
Remote session. You stay in control throughout. Screen sharing optional.
No passwords or codes ever requested
The entire session runs without credentials, 2FA codes or login access of any kind.
Written plain-English action list
Personalised checklist sent after the call, prioritised by risk.
Emergency response checklist
Written plan for immediate use if you believe an account has been compromised.
Creator Security Secondary service — specialist offer for creator-led brands
Creators & Coaches Guided Session

Creator Account
Security Check

A guided, no-password security review for creators, coaches, YouTubers, newsletter owners and founder-led personal brands. Protects the accounts your income and reputation depend on — without jargon, without intrusive access.

No passwords requested
No 2FA codes
No account access
You stay in control
Remote guided session

The sample report available on this page is a fictional Creator Security Snapshot.

Starting from
£79
Introductory rate
Guided remote session
Written action list included
What’s covered
Email recovery review & 2FA hardening
Passkey & backup code guidance
Social account hardening (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, LinkedIn)
Connected apps & session review
Domain & email trust review (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
Impersonation risk notes & monitoring guidance
Emergency account recovery checklist
Who this is for
YouTubers, podcasters & newsletter owners
Finance, business & education creators
Coaches with active social audiences
Founder-led personal brands
Creators preparing for brand deals or scaling
No passwords · No account access · No codes ever requested
Service paths

One primary offer, with clear next steps.

The snapshot is the entry point. Deeper SaaS/API work, agency handover checks and secure website builds are offered only when the scope makes sense.

Primary
48-Hour External
Security Snapshot.
From £149
No call required where suitable
Written report with prioritised remediation
For agencies
Security handover
before client delivery.
Pre-Handover Security Review
Independent external check
Useful before launch or sign-off
For SaaS
Product and API
readiness review.
Login, API, staging and exposure themes
Founder-facing risk language
Deeper scope after snapshot if needed
Secondary
Creators and
online brands.
Creator Security Check — From £79
Account recovery, impersonation and domain trust
Kept secondary so B2B focus stays clear
Fit & scope

Who this is for —
and where it stops.

BrighouseSec is designed for founders, teams and studios that want external visibility — not enterprise-scale consultancy.

This is for
Early-stage SaaS founders preparing for launch or investor review
Small and medium startups building public-facing products
Web agencies and dev studios before client handover
Creator-led brands with business-critical accounts (secondary fit)
Founders preparing for customer onboarding or handover
This is not for
Companies needing full penetration testing or red team operations
Exploit development, vulnerability chaining or forensic access
Guaranteed compliance certification (ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials)
Emergency incident response requiring forensic access
Anyone requesting testing on systems they do not own or control
How BrighouseSec works

Practical. Transparent.
No fear-based selling.

Fixed-scope onlyScope agreed in writing before any work begins. No hidden extras.
Written authorisation before reviewEvery engagement requires written confirmation you are authorised to request it.
No password sharingPasswords, 2FA codes and login credentials are never requested at any stage.
Low-touch external checks onlyNo exploitation, brute force or destructive testing unless explicitly agreed in written scope.
Plain-English findingsNo jargon, no OWASP dumps. Findings explained so you can act on them.
No fear-based sellingNo hype, no exaggerated threat language. External visibility presented practically.
About

Small, focused and evidence-led.

I’m Ian Brighouse Quintana, founder of BrighouseSec. I run fixed-scope external security reviews for startups, SaaS teams, agencies and founder-led businesses that need clear findings without enterprise overhead.

The focus is simple: public-facing web, DNS, email and exposed security signals. The work is scoped in writing, performed carefully and delivered as a report your team can act on.

BrighouseSec is intentionally small, but it should not feel casual. Each review is built around evidence, plain-English business impact, practical remediation and clear boundaries before any testing begins.

Fixed-scope external reviews
Async delivery available
sales@brighousesec.com
contact@brighousesec.com
Founder
Ian Brighouse Quintana
Primary focus
External security snapshots
Best fit
Startups, SaaS teams & agencies
Location
UK / Spain — Remote
Model
Scope first, payment after approval
Delivery
48-hour snapshot where suitable
Common questions

Frequently asked

Do I need to book a call?
No. Standard snapshots can be completed fully async. Send the domain, confirm the written scope, approve the payment link and receive the PDF report within the agreed delivery window.
Can I pay directly through the website?
No. Payments are not taken through this website. Every review begins with a written scope and authorisation. Once scope is approved, a secure payment link or invoice is sent before work begins. This protects both parties and ensures all reviews are lawfully commissioned.
When does work begin?
Work begins only after scope is agreed in writing and payment is confirmed. No review is conducted before both steps are complete. The scope document sets out exactly what is included, what is excluded, and which domain or product is being reviewed.
Is this a penetration test?
No. External snapshots are lightweight external reviews, not full-scope penetration tests. They do not include active exploitation, vulnerability chaining, red team operations or internal access of any kind. If you need a full penetration test, a specialist firm is more appropriate for that scope.
Do you need passwords or account access?
Never. BrighouseSec does not request passwords, 2FA codes, login credentials or direct account access at any stage of any engagement. External snapshots are conducted without login access unless explicitly scoped. Creator sessions are conducted with you in full control at all times.
How fast is delivery?
Most external and agency snapshots are delivered within 48 hours of scope and payment confirmation. The exact timeline is confirmed in writing. If you have a specific deadline (pre-launch, investor meeting, handover date), include it in your request.
Can agencies use this before client handover?
Yes — with a clear authorisation process. The agency must confirm in writing that they are authorised to commission the review for the relevant domain or product. Scope, the authorising party and the review target are all agreed before any work begins.
Can creators use this without sharing passwords?
Yes — always. The Creator Security Check is conducted without any passwords, 2FA codes or login credentials ever being requested. You navigate your own settings throughout the guided session. Screen sharing is optional and anything sensitive can be paused or hidden at any point.
What if I need a deeper review?
If your needs go beyond a lightweight external snapshot — for example, internal network testing, compliance certification, forensic access, or red team simulation — a specialist penetration testing firm is the right choice. BrighouseSec focuses on external, fixed-scope visibility and can signpost further if needed.
Ready to start

Request a Snapshot —
no commitment required.

Describe what you need. Scope is confirmed in writing before any work begins. Payment only after scope is approved.

Contact

Request a fixed-scope review

Send your website, product or brand details. I’ll review the request and reply with scope, availability and next steps.

Response time
Within 24 hours
Location
UK / Spain — Remote worldwide
No commitment at this stage
Written scope agreed before any work begins
Payment only after scope is approved
No passwords or account access ever requested
Client reports are confidential by default

No commitment required · Response within 24 hours · No passwords ever requested · Client reports are confidential by default