Every security vulnerability begins as a flaw in the source code. While penetration testing is crucial for validating the security of a running application, a Security Source Code Review is the most proactive measure you can take. It allows you to identify and remediate deep-seated security issues at their origin, long before the application is ever deployed to a production environment.
Cypherdote’s Security Source Code Review service "shifts security left," integrating directly into your development lifecycle to build more secure software from the ground up. Our experts go beyond what automated tools can find, meticulously analyzing your code to uncover not just common vulnerabilities, but also complex business logic flaws, insecure cryptographic implementations, and subtle design weaknesses that could lead to a breach.
Our Code Review Methodology
We employ a powerful hybrid approach that combines the speed and breadth of advanced Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools with the depth and intelligence of expert manual analysis.
Hybrid Analysis (SAST + Manual)
Business Logic Focus
Language & Framework Expertise
Actionable, In-Line Reporting
Our reports are created for developers, by security experts. We pinpoint the exact line of problematic code, explain the risk in clear terms, and provide secure coding examples to ensure rapid and effective remediation.
Common Vulnerabilities We Uncover
Our review process is designed to uncover the full spectrum of code-level vulnerabilities, from the OWASP Top 10 to architectural design flaws.
Injection Flaws
Identifying code patterns susceptible to SQL, NoSQL, OS Command, and LDAP injection attacks at their source.
Sensitive Data Exposure
Discovering hardcoded secrets, API keys, weak or missing encryption, and improper handling of personally identifiable information (PII).
Insecure Authentication & Authorization
Analyzing the implementation of user authentication, session management, and access control logic to find critical flaws.
By integrating security into your SDLC, you can significantly reduce costs, accelerate development, and build more resilient applications.
- Insecure Deserialization
- Security Misconfigurations
- Broken Access Control
- Cryptographic Failures
Frequently Asked Questions
A code review is a "white-box" assessment where we analyze the source code itself, allowing us to find flaws before the application is even running. A penetration test is a "black-box" assessment that tests the live, running application. They are complementary services that provide a complete security picture.
Our team has expertise across a wide range of modern languages and frameworks, including Java, Python, JavaScript (Node.js, React), C#, Go, PHP, Ruby on Rails, and more. We will confirm coverage for your specific technology stack during our initial consultation.
To perform a thorough review, our team requires read-only access to your source code repository (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket). We will provide our public keys and work with your team to ensure secure and straightforward access for the duration of the engagement.