Four ways
the studio engages.
Wellz operates as a small, focused studio — one engineer, end-to-end ownership, no handoffs. Every engagement opens with a real conversation, a written scope, and a definition-of-done. The work is the medium; the relationship is the point.
Security audits & incident response
Find the weak points before an attacker does — or contain the damage if they already have. Engagements are scoped from one-week audits to multi-week breach investigations with forensic reporting.
- Application-layer audits (OWASP-aligned): CSRF, XSS, SQL injection, auth flow, session management, file uploads
- Infrastructure audits: server hardening, firewall rules, SSH config, fail2ban, log monitoring
- Live breach containment: kill-chain reconstruction, vector patching, credential rotation, clean-state restoration
- Mail-server hardening: SPF, DKIM, DMARC, List-Unsubscribe, Message-ID, deliverability remediation
- Vendor binary forensics (Office files, third-party deliverables) before they touch production
- Written report with timeline, evidence, root cause, and prevention controls
Native iOS app development
Ship an iOS app from scratch — design, build, App Store submission, and lifecycle support. Five apps already live under one developer profile prove the studio knows the full path.
- Swift + SwiftUI + SwiftData on iOS 17+ with central-architecture patterns
- WidgetKit (home screen + Lock Screen), App Clips, App Intents, Siri Shortcuts
- HealthKit, MapKit, PhotoKit, VisionKit, Foundation Models (on-device AI)
- watchOS companion apps with WatchConnectivity and shared SwiftData
- StoreKit 2 subscriptions and in-app purchases with proper transaction verification
- App Store submission: metadata, screenshots, privacy manifest, App Review responses
- Versioned SwiftData migrations from day one — no schema-modification data loss
Full-stack web platforms
Production-grade PHP + MySQL platforms hardened from the first commit. From public marketing sites to authenticated portals with admin dashboards on obscured paths.
- Strict PHP 8 with declare(strict_types=1) throughout
- CSRF tokens on every form, prepared statements on every query
- TOTP 2FA, peppered + bcrypt-hashed passwords, reCAPTCHA v3, rate limiting
- NPI verification, third-party identity APIs (Persona, Checkr, Stripe Identity)
- Admin dashboards on obscured paths with audit log and SMTP/env health checks
- Mail-server deliverability stack: SPF + DKIM + DMARC + List-Unsubscribe + Message-ID
- HIPAA-aware architecture for healthcare workflows
- Hostinger, Vercel, or self-hosted — deployment to whichever fits the engagement
Identity & infrastructure
The plumbing that keeps the lights on — SSO, VPN, DNS filtering, monitoring. The boring-on-purpose stack a serious business actually needs.
- Authentik SSO/LDAP/RADIUS identity provider with managed-switch integration
- WireGuard / Mullvad VPN gateways with killswitch + systemd watchdog
- Pi-hole DNS with custom blocklists for phishing and telemetry
- Tailscale mesh VPN across heterogeneous device fleets
- Sentinel-style intrusion detection (file integrity, process anomalies, network)
- Backup pipelines: daily snapshots, weekly archives, monthly encrypted offsite
- Documentation handover so the client owns the system after delivery
No surprises.
Just shipped work.
Every engagement follows the same four steps. Scope is locked before code is written. Delivery is incremental. Documentation is part of the deliverable, not an afterthought.
Discovery & written scope
30–60 minutes on a call to understand the problem. Then a written scope document: what's being built, what's not being built, what's delivered, and how done is defined. Nothing starts without signed agreement.
Architecture & contract
A short technical contract drafted before any code — data shapes, API endpoints, design tokens, security posture. The contract is the single source of truth. Both sides sign off before build begins.
Incremental build & review
Work ships in reviewable increments — not one big-bang reveal at the end. The client sees a working slice every week. Adjustments happen mid-flight, not after launch.
Handover & documentation
Final delivery includes the system, the source, a runbook for operations, and a written report of what was done, why, and what to watch. The client owns the system — not the studio.
Frequently asked.
The questions that come up before every engagement — answered up front.
How does the first conversation work?
Send a project brief through the contact form or email connect@cybersecwithwellz.com directly. A 30-minute call usually follows within one business day — to understand the problem, the people involved, and whether Wellz is the right fit. The first conversation is open; commitment only happens once both sides see a clear path forward.
What is the typical engagement timeline?
A one-week security audit can start within 5 business days. iOS app builds run 4–12 weeks depending on scope. Web-platform engagements are usually 3–8 weeks. Incident response is same-day — mark the subject line "Incident response" on email.
Does the studio sign NDAs?
Yes — mutual NDAs are signed before any sensitive material is shared. For incident response and live-breach work, an NDA is mandatory before access to systems or logs is granted.
What happens to the source code after delivery?
The client owns the source, the repository, and the deployment. Wellz hands over the system, the documentation, and a runbook for operations. The studio retains no rights to the code beyond a portfolio reference (subject to client approval).
Can Wellz work with an existing in-house team?
Yes. The studio embeds as a specialist contractor with existing engineering teams — useful when in-house developers want a security pair, an iOS specialist, or a fresh review on a stuck system. PR review, pair-programming sessions, and architecture consults are all supported.
What technology stacks are supported?
iOS: Swift, SwiftUI, SwiftData, HealthKit, WidgetKit, watchOS, Foundation Models. Web: PHP 8, Laravel, MySQL, plain HTML/CSS/JS. Infrastructure: Linux, Docker, Authentik SSO/LDAP/RADIUS, WireGuard, Pi-hole, Tailscale. Security: Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, custom Python tooling. For frameworks not on this list, expect a discovery call to confirm fit before scoping.
Is the studio available for international clients?
Yes — engagements run remote-first across timezones. The studio has shipped production work for clients in the United States and Zimbabwe, and is open to clients anywhere with English-language communication.