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Your Digital Security. Our Expertise.

Established in 2025, backed by 25 years of web development experience (since 2000) and 8+ years of ethical hacking expertise (since 2017). Fort Worth, Texas—U.S. owned & operated. No offshoring.

Certified Ethical Hacker 25+ Years Dev Experience Pen‑Test & AppSec Specialists

Why Choose Black Trace Labs?

We blend senior‑level engineering with real offensive‑security practice. That means your product isn’t just built—it’s built to withstand abuse. We threat‑model features before they ship, automate checks in CI/CD, and validate with hands‑on testing.

  • Security‑first delivery — DevSecOps baked into the stack.
  • Transparent communication — plain‑English status, no jargon walls.
  • Results you can measure — page speed, Core Web Vitals, vuln counts, MTTR.
  • U.S.‑based — Fort Worth, TX. No offshoring.
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Reliable & Dependable

We give realistic timelines, ship on cadence, and document every change. You’ll always know what’s done, what’s next, and what it costs.

Honest & Transparent

No hidden fees. No magic. Just clear scopes, plain‑English reports, and data you can act on—screenshots, PoCs, and remediation steps.

Partner Mindset

We align to your business goals—conversions, compliance, or resilience—and choose tactics that move those needles first.

Stacks & Services

Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

Red‑team style testing with safe‑harbor discipline. We find what breaks—then help you fix it.

  • Web & API Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10, API Top 10)
  • External Attack Surface & Recon (amass, subfinder, httpx)
  • AuthZ/AuthN testing (RBAC/ABAC, IDOR, session)
  • Cloud & Infrastructure reviews (network hardening, IAM)
  • Reporting with PoC, risk rating, and remediation guidance

Web Development

Fast, secure, SEO‑friendly sites and apps—built to convert and scale.

  • PHP/Laravel, Node.js/Express, Python (FastAPI/Django)
  • React/Next.js, Vue/Nuxt, Tailwind, Bootstrap
  • MySQL/PostgreSQL, Prisma/TypeORM; Redis
  • CI/CD (GitHub Actions), containerized deploys (Docker)
  • Performance tuning (Core Web Vitals, CDN, caching)

Mobile Application Development

Cross‑platform builds with a secure backend and observability from day one.

  • React Native / Flutter frontends
  • Secure API design & token strategy
  • App hardening, certificate pinning, jailbreak/root checks
  • App Store/Play release support & analytics

Consulting & Retainers

On‑call expertise when you need it: from design reviews to incident response.

  • Threat modeling & secure SDLC
  • DevSecOps pipelines & SAST/DAST integration
  • Policy & compliance guidance (PCI, SOC 2 foundations)
  • Executive briefings & security training

Based in Fort Worth, Serving DFW & Beyond

We’re proud to serve Fort Worth–Dallas businesses with on‑site and remote engagements across the U.S. Local meetings available by appointment.

How We Work

01. Discover

Goals, scope, and success metrics. We sign an NDA and align on outcomes.

02. Assess

Recon, testing, and review. We surface risks with severity and impact.

03. Remediate

We fix or pair with your team. Actionable steps and code‑level guidance.

04. Validate

Re‑test, verify, and document. You get proof of closure & measurable gains.

Client Results

  • Reduced P1/P2 vulnerabilities by 84% within 45 days.
  • Improved Lighthouse performance score from 58 → 96.
  • Cut average page load from 4.9s → 1.6s on mobile.

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What Clients Say

“They found the issues, fixed them, and proved it. We saw speed and security jump within weeks.”


DFW SaaS Founder

Frequently Asked Questions

No. We are U.S. owned & operated in Fort Worth, Texas, and we do not offshore client work.

Fixed‑scope pricing for builds; time‑boxed engagements for testing; and retainers for ongoing support. You’ll get a written scope, timeline, and deliverables before kickoff.

Executive summary, risk ratings, reproduction steps, screenshots/PoCs, affected assets, and prioritized remediation guidance. Re‑testing is available.

Ready to Secure Your Digital Assets?

Let’s protect your business and boost performance—together.

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