Source code audit; security flaws detected quickly

The source code audit is an indispensable step when you consider the security of your software important. Wherever work is done, mistakes are made. This also applies to programming software, such as programs that may or may not be used online. It only takes a small vulnerability for a hacker to pose a huge risk to your business, or the customers who use your website, program or other form of code.

If you want to be sure that everything is secure regarding your source code, then you should have a source code audit performed.

What is a code review?

A code review or source code audit is a comprehensive security analysis of the application code. Its main goal is to detect unknown security vulnerabilities, risks and backdoors for the purpose of making your software code more cybersecurity resilient, secure and manageable.

Why is a source code audit so important?

Since cybercrime activity grows every year the source code audit becomes an indispensable step when you consider the security of your software, business, and clients.

According to statistics, each hour of code review saves 33 hours of maintenance. In the process of programming, huge amounts of code are usually processed. Therefore, chances that some code snippet may contain risks or vulnerability grow with each line of code.

Most code problems will be revealed during the test run of the software. However, some of them, which do not seem to affect any functionality of the code pose the greatest threat. These are the bugs you do not see during test runs or pentests and these are exactly the ones we will be hunting for.

Why choose WebSec for your code review?

Agility, Security and Quality. Those are our core attributes which we strive to apply in all our services. We are experts in the field of security. We offer a wide range of services. Whether a client needs a one-time source code audit for their project or is searching for a dedicated partner to review their code on a regular basis.

We can compose a custom offer for companies of any seizes and projects of any magnitude, for WebSec no project is too difficult or too large to handle! WebSec is an experienced security firm with a broad knowledge and practical experience that allows us to do more for your business. Our flexibility, drive and affordable prices plus accurate approach make us the right partner for securing your software and business.

At WebSec we do not limit our capabilities to a list of a common issue’s checklist however at WebSec we take code-review a step further by performing a comprehensive source code audit with a focus on discovering so called Zero-Days (Unknown vulnerabilities), we ensure that the entire code has been checked and that there are no security issues or risks to your business, your customers and your reputation! If you have any questions, you can always contact us by email, phone or online chat-

Frequently Asked Questions

What programming languages do you do source code audits in?

Currently, WebSec has security specialists with a broad knowledge in the field of PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python. We are expecting to add C#, ASP.NET and Java to our portfolio soon.

Is a source code audit necessary for any kind of software?

It is often thought that certain programs or applications are not that important and can be deployed live without a source code audit, this is a common mistake as even a harmless code can still become a security threat. For instance: A code which is secure might contain vulnerable dependencies or backdoors, this is just the tip of the iceberg of some tests which WebSec thoroughly checks.

Are you unsure if a source code audit is desirable for the software which you want to publish or are you uncertain that your application has any risks? Please contact us, at WebSec we will be happy to take a good look at your software and advise you whether it has sense or not to perform the source code audit or not.

What is the cost of the source code audit?

The cost of a source code audit depends on a lot of factors. You may want to consider the size of the source code, the amount of security specialists working on the audit, and coding language it is. If you would like a custom price for auditing your source code, simply contact us so we can give you an estimated price, tailored to what you would require from us.

What are the risks if I don't have an audit performed?

An audit ensures that the software does not contain leaks and risks. If you do not have a source code audit done and decide to only test run the software (in a closed environment), you can detect many potential problems. However, the hidden errors often remain. It is precisely the hidden errors that pose a great risk; these are the places where the hackers and other criminals can gain access to your systems and your customers' data.

Is a source code audit mandatory for my company?

Certain rules apply to different sectors, such as security, healthcare, banking and other fields with access to (a lot of) sensitive information. Having source code audits performed can be part of the obligations, although it depends on the nature of the software. In this case too, please contact us so we can look at what exactly you need and what requirements you need to meet, this way we can not only provide you with a customized source code audit tailored to your needs but we can also help you personally with any questions you might have regarding this.