Research-grade cybersecurity

Security, built from first principles.

Excaliat is a research-driven cybersecurity company focused on offensive security, advanced threat analysis, and building systems that remain resilient under real-world adversarial pressure.

We don't chase trends — we study how systems fail, how attackers think, and how to engineer defenses that actually hold.

Non-negotiable axiom

Security is not a feature. It is a discipline.

Every decision on this page ties back to that principle — structural alignment, restrained motion, and deliberate hierarchy reflect how we build defenses.

Who We Are

Excaliat was founded by security researchers with hands-on experience in vulnerability research, exploit development, malware analysis, and low-level system internals.

Our work lives at the intersection of research and engineering — where theoretical weaknesses meet real systems, real attackers, and real consequences.

We believe security is not a checklist. It is an ongoing process of understanding, breaking, learning, and rebuilding systems better than before.

The work is continuous, and so is the responsibility.

How We Think

Security failures rarely come from a lack of tools. They come from misunderstanding the system being defended.

Our approach emphasizes:

Depth over surface-level compliance
Long-term resilience over short-term fixes
Clear threat models over generic controls

Clarity and depth make security sustainable.

Core Beliefs

Research-First

We start by understanding systems deeply — kernels, runtimes, protocols, and application internals — before proposing defenses.

Adversary Mindset

We design security by thinking like attackers, not auditors. If it can be abused, we assume it will be.

Engineering Discipline

Security must survive production constraints. Our solutions are practical, maintainable, and measurable.

How We Execute

Excaliat applies offensive security research, malware analysis, and secure systems engineering to real production environments, with automation used only when it preserves clarity.

Every engagement is built for long-term resilience.

Why Organizations Work With Us

This philosophy reflects in our research, our engineering, and the outcomes we deliver.

We focus on systems that must hold under real pressure.

How We Work — Security Pipeline

Our security work follows a deliberate, adversarial pipeline.

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System Understanding
We begin with a close read of kernels, runtimes, protocols, and application internals so defenses have real grounding.
02
Adversarial Modeling
We map how attackers actually move through a system, identifying the abuse paths that matter most.
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Exploitation & Analysis
We analyze malware, exploits, and intrusion techniques to understand intent, capability, and blind spots.
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Defense Engineering
We design mitigations that work in production: practical, maintainable, and resilient under pressure.
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Integration & Evolution
We integrate security into development and deployment pipelines, using automation only where it adds clarity and scale.

Our Work in Numbers

Our experience spans real-world threat research, production security engineering, and continuous improvement cycles. These numbers are a byproduct of sustained, focused security work.

150+

Projects completed

We have successfully delivered over 150 projects for various businesses, enabling them to offer their services digitally and securely.

30+

Threats detected and mitigated

Our team has identified and neutralized more than 30 sophisticated cyber threats, safeguarding well-known and reputable businesses from potential harm.

100+

Hours of security coverage

Our security team has provided over 100 hours of dedicated service in Security Operations Centers and penetration testing activities, ensuring comprehensive protection for our clients.

Our Team

We are a small, focused team of security researchers, engineers, and reverse engineers who believe security must be understood — not assumed.

Dr. Muhammad Arif

Founder/Chairman • Security Research

Rauf Butt

CEO • Security Engineering

Arslan Ahmed

CTO • Vulnerability Research

Hadeed-Ur-Rehman

GRC Head

Our Values

We stay grounded in research, transparency, and collaboration to deliver long-term security impact.

Innovation

Continuous research into emerging attack techniques and defenses.

Integrity

Responsible disclosure and transparent security communication.

Collaboration

Working closely with engineering, operations, and leadership teams.

Excellence

Depth, correctness, and long-term impact over shortcuts.

Join Our Team

Build the Future of Security

We're always interested in working with people who are serious about security research, vulnerability analysis, and building systems that withstand real-world attacks.

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Low-Level Systems

Kernels, runtimes, protocols

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Vulnerability Research

Finding what others miss

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Malware Analysis

Understanding threats deeply

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Secure Infrastructure

Production-ready defenses

If you think like an attacker, build like an engineer, and care about systems that actually hold under pressure— we'd like to hear from you.

Send Your Resumecareers@excaliat.com