Independent Security Evaluators (ISE) is a cybersecurity firm founded in 2005 that provides security assessment and consulting services. The company specializes in manual security testing using a white-box methodology to identify vulnerabilities across various technology systems including web applications, IoT devices, cars, medical devices, password managers, blockchain, AI, and AR systems.

ISE's approach centers on threat modeling and manual assessment techniques that emulate how adversaries think and operate. Their methodology involves working with clients to identify assets, adversaries, and attack surfaces, then conducting custom tests tailored to each system's unique characteristics. The company serves clients ranging from newly funded startups to Fortune 10 enterprises.

The firm maintains a research division that publishes security research and participates in the security community, including founding and organizing IoT Village, a hacking contest at security conferences like DEF CON and RSA. ISE's services include security assessments, penetration testing, consulting, and developing mitigation roadmaps that align with business objectives.

The company operates from Baltimore and employs security researchers, analysts, auditors, and software developers. Their assessment process goes beyond automated scanning tools to discover sophisticated, custom attack vectors through strategic thinking from an adversary's perspective. ISE emphasizes integrity, quality, dedication, and education as core values in their work with clients.