Lares Consulting

Lares, a Damovo company, is a specialized cybersecurity firm established in 2008 that has helped define modern adversarial testing methodologies. The company's team of senior engineers and security experts co-created the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), establishing them as thought leaders in the offensive security space. With over 4,500 adversarial engagements completed for more than 600 customers worldwide, Lares has built a reputation for hands-on, collaborative security work that prioritizes real-world outcomes over theoretical assessments. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of security services including penetration testing, red team testing, purple team testing, application security, physical security assessments, social engineering, cloud security services, and virtual CISO advisory services. Lares serves diverse industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail, energy and utilities, government, and technology sectors. Their approach emphasizes helping organizations understand their actual security posture by simulating realistic attack scenarios and working collaboratively with internal teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses.