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SVC-06 / CODE

Secure Code Review

Code review identifies the underlying causes of authentication, cryptography, secrets, and business logic flaws before they become exploitable bugs.

Assessment profileSpecialist led
timeline10-20 business days
testingManual review + focused tooling
accessRepository and build context
standardsOWASP Code Review · CWE
Manual validationFree retest included
// Why this assessment matters

Security context before security testing.

Dynamic testing observes what an application exposes. Source review explains why the weakness exists and can uncover dangerous paths that are difficult to reach externally, including cryptographic misuse, unsafe trust decisions and dormant privileged functionality.

We prioritize security-sensitive modules and data flows, use tooling to support navigation, and manually trace validation, authorization, secrets and state changes. Findings point to the root cause and include implementation-level remediation.

Strong reasons to engage
01

Critical business logic is difficult to test through the interface

02

The product handles cryptography, payments, identity or sensitive data

03

A major acquisition, rewrite or inherited codebase needs assurance

04

Engineering wants root-cause fixes instead of surface-level patches

// Testing coverage

What our specialists examine.

Coverage is adapted to your architecture and risk profile. These modules form the baseline for a complete secure code review.

01

Authentication and authorization

Identity flows, middleware, role checks, object ownership and privileged operations.

02

Input and output handling

Validation, encoding, query construction, deserialization, templates and command execution.

03

Cryptography and secrets

Algorithms, modes, key lifecycle, randomness, token construction and secret management.

04

Business and state logic

Workflow invariants, transactions, race conditions, replay and unsafe state transitions.

05

Data protection and privacy

Sensitive fields, logging, retention, access patterns and unintended data propagation.

06

Dependencies and configuration

Security-critical libraries, dangerous defaults, environment behavior and deployment assumptions.

// Preparing for kickoff

What we need to begin efficiently.

Perfect documentation is not required. A clear starting point helps us confirm scope, reduce setup time and spend more of the engagement testing the risks that matter.

Scope01

Assets and boundaries

A current list of the secure code review assets, environments and exclusions that should be covered.

Access02

Representative access

Repository and build context, plus the roles, accounts or technical context needed to test realistic trust boundaries.

Safety03

Operational contacts

A technical owner, emergency contact, approved testing window and any production constraints we should follow.

Context04

Architecture and priorities

Relevant diagrams, recent changes, high-value workflows and known concerns help us focus effort where failure matters most.

Not sure what is in scope?

Share your architecture or business objective. We will help turn it into a practical assessment boundary and testing plan.

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// How the work happens

A controlled assessment with clear checkpoints.

You know what is being tested, what has been proven and what your team needs to do next throughout the engagement.

Testing standardOWASP CODE REVIEW GUIDE
01

Scope critical modules

We identify security-sensitive code paths and data flows to review first.

02

Manual vulnerability analysis

We assess authentication logic, crypto usage, secrets management and input validation.

03

Remediation review

We provide targeted fix guidance and verify corrected code paths.

04

Report, debrief and retest

We explain the attack paths, support remediation and verify submitted fixes with updated evidence.

// What you receive

Evidence your teams can actually use.

The output is designed for remediation, decision-making and assurance, not just for archiving after the test.

01

Source-level findings report

Root-cause findings with file references, vulnerable flows, impact and supporting evidence.

02

Secure implementation guidance

Language and framework-aware fixes, design recommendations and example patterns.

03

Reviewed scope register

Documented repositories, branches, modules and security-sensitive flows included in review.

04

Engineering walkthrough

A technical session focused on vulnerable design patterns and sustainable remediation.

05

Patch verification

Review of submitted fixes to confirm the vulnerable code path is correctly addressed.

// When to engage

Bring us in when the decision carries real risk.

Critical release01

Review the code behind a high-risk feature

Focus on identity, payments, cryptography or sensitive processing before launch.

Inherited code02

Understand risk in an acquired product

Identify systemic security debt and dangerous implementation patterns before integration.

Root-cause assurance03

Go deeper than dynamic findings

Trace recurring vulnerabilities back to shared libraries, middleware and design decisions.

// Built for every stakeholder

One assessment. Clear outcomes for every team involved.

The same technical evidence is translated into the context each audience needs to make decisions, implement fixes and demonstrate assurance.

01
Engineering teams

Reproduce and resolve findings faster.

Receive evidence, root-cause context and practical remediation guidance directly from the specialists who performed the work.

02
Security leaders

Prioritize risk with defensible context.

Understand exploitability, attack paths, systemic control gaps and the fixes that reduce the most meaningful exposure.

03
Leadership and auditors

Use clear evidence for assurance decisions.

Get an executive view, standards mapping and verified closure status that can support governance, customer and audit conversations.

// Engagement safeguards

Security testing conducted with operational discipline.

A strong assessment must protect the systems and information it is intended to secure. These controls apply throughout the engagement.

01

Written authorization

Scope, permitted techniques, excluded assets and responsible contacts are agreed before any assessment activity begins.

02

Controlled execution

Testing follows defined windows, rate limits and production-safe rules with an immediate escalation and stop process.

03

Protected evidence

Engagement data and proof are access-controlled, handled confidentially and retained only for the agreed period.

04

Verified communication

Critical issues are escalated as soon as they are confirmed, with direct access to the specialist for remediation questions.

Assessment baselineOWASP Code Review · CWE
Typical delivery10-20 business days
ClosureDebrief and retest included
// Common questions

What teams ask before kickoff.

We finalize scope, access and safety controls before testing. These are the questions we answer most often for this service.

Do you review the entire repository?
Scope is based on codebase size and risk. We normally prioritize security-sensitive modules and clearly document what was and was not reviewed.
Is automated SAST included?
Tooling may support navigation and pattern discovery, but the service is led by manual review and contextual analysis rather than scanner output.
Can developers discuss fixes with the reviewer?
Yes. Direct technical discussion and a remediation walkthrough are included so teams can resolve root causes efficiently.
// Next step

Ready to make this assessment part of your security program?

We scope your environment, verify the risks, and hand you a remediation-ready report your team can act on.

Clear scope and timeline Direct access to your tester Free remediation retest
Start with a scoped callTell us what needs testing.

Receive an engagement plan and transparent quote within one business day.

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