Who we are
A team of specialists connected by discipline.
Tanto Security was built around a simple principle: security work deserves precision.
Behind the name
The name comes from the tantō, a compact Japanese blade. For us, it represents precision, focus and decisive action, using exactly what the situation requires.
That thinking reflects our approach today. We focus on depth over volume, research over shortcuts, and evidence over assumption.
Our values
The standard we hold ourselves to, in every engagement.
透明性
Transparency
(Tōmeisei)
誠実
Sincerity
(Seijitsu)
責任
Responsibility
(Sekinin)
Meet Tanto
Broad experience across offensive security.
Founder
Founder
Founder
Research and capability
Every consultant gets dedicated time for research and learning, on whatever they choose.
It’s in the schedule, it’s not billable, and it’s not optional. It’s how new techniques get found before they’re common knowledge, and it’s the reason our specialists publish and speak at conferences instead of running the same old playbook.
- Research time
- 20%



