Deterministic Penetration Testing and Network Resilience

Hamilton, Canada - September 20, 2025

Embedding referential testing into enterprise-grade security operations.

SEAS Inc., based in Hamilton and closely affiliated with McMaster University, has emerged as a leader in the development of deterministic and referential penetration testing (RPT). Building on years of formal research in network segmentation and defense-in-depth, SEAS translates advanced academic methods into practical tools for enterprise security. The company is led by Professor Ridha Khedri, CEO and senior researcher, and supported by a team with a strong background in applied mathematics, computer science, and cybersecurity engineering.

SEAS Inc.'s flagship contribution, the RPT framework, uses digital twin technology to model target networks and compare them against mathematically proven secure reference architectures. This approach identifies vulnerabilities that traditional dynamic or static analysis tools often miss, particularly flaws in segmentation policies, firewall interactions, and layered defenses. Hardening access policies and minimizing attack surfaces adds a deterministic assurance layer to penetration testing.

Through its partnership with CypSec, SEAS integrates its RPT methodology with SaaS-based capabilities for vulnerability management, risk analytics, policy-as-code enforcement, and active defense. This integration allows clients to combine rigorous network segmentation validation with continuous, automated monitoring and remediation, delivering both precision and scale in enterprise protection.

Beyond tooling, SEAS and CypSec are jointly engaging in research collaboration, European commercialization opportunities, and Horizon funding projects. Initiatives include workshops, joint research on uncertainty reasoning in log analysis, and international conferences to expand the global community of practice in deterministic penetration testing and secure digital transformation.

"The collaboration between CypSec and SEAS bridges academic excellence with enterprise application. SEAS' referential penetration testing strengthens network segmentation assurance, while CypSec delivers scalable SaaS integration for continuous defense. Together, we enable organizations to validate, monitor, and harden their infrastructures against advanced threats," said Frederick Roth, Chief Information Security Officer at CypSec.

Deterministic assurance with applied security

SEAS' RPT framework systematically identifies segmentation and firewall flaws by generating mathematically robust reference networks. When integrated with CypSec's vulnerability dashboards, organizations gain deterministic validation and prioritized remediation pathways.

Combining SEAS' automated test generation with CypSec's policy-as-code and compliance tooling ensures that identified weaknesses translate directly into enforceable controls and governance updates, closing the loop between research and operations.

The partnership accelerates innovation through joint research projects with McMaster University, focusing on reasoning over uncertain data from heterogeneous security tools and AI models to create more accurate, reliable penetration test scenarios.

With commercialization planned for Europe and beyond, SEAS and CypSec bring together cutting-edge deterministic research and scalable SaaS delivery, giving enterprises globally accessible, scientifically validated security assurance.

About SEAS Inc.: Headquartered in Hamilton, Canada, SEAS Inc. specializes in deterministic penetration testing research and commercialization. Building on McMaster University's academic leadership in network segmentation and defense-in-depth, SEAS develops tools such as the Referential Penetration Testing (RPT) framework, which applies digital twin technology to identify vulnerabilities in network architectures. For more information on SEAS, visit seas-inc.com.

Media Contact: Prof. Ridha Khedri, Chief Executive Officer at SEAS Inc. - khedri@mcmaster.ca.