Application security begins with understanding what a system does, which data it handles and where trust changes. Threat modeling and secure code reviews help teams identify design and implementation weaknesses before release.
Scope can include web application testing, API authentication and authorization, dependency and supply-chain reviews, CI/CD security, secrets scanning and DevSecOps implementation. Findings can be mapped to the OWASP Top 10 and API Security Top 10 as useful communication tools. Mapping does not replace business-specific analysis or establish that an application is free from vulnerabilities.
What we focus on
- Secure code review
- API authorization testing
- Dependency and secrets review
- CI/CD security
- Threat modeling
Clear, useful deliverables.
The final scope determines the deliverables included in your engagement.
- Threat model and trust boundaries
- Code or API findings
- Pipeline control recommendations
- Developer remediation guidance
A considered engagement process.
- 01Understand architecture and data flows
- 02Agree review and testing scope
- 03Assess code and access boundaries
- 04Integrate practical checks
- 05Retest agreed improvements
Your questions, answered.
What will we agree before work begins?
We define objectives, assets and data involved, access requirements, deliverables, exclusions and acceptance criteria. Availability and the delivery team are confirmed before a written scope is agreed.
What can our team expect to receive?
The agreed deliverables can include threat model and trust boundaries, code or api findings, pipeline control recommendations, developer remediation guidance. Recommendations identify priorities and next steps; implementation and follow-up are scoped separately unless included in the agreement.
How do we start?
Book an initial consultation to discuss application & api security. The consultation clarifies needs and scope; it does not constitute a completed assessment, certification or implementation.