Code Audit & Security Review | Fortify Your Digital Assets
Uncover vulnerabilities before they become liabilities. Our AI-enabled code audits deliver actionable insights to enhance security, performance, and compliance, safeguarding your business from the ground up.
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Why Partner with Developers.dev for Code Security?
We go beyond automated scans. Our approach combines AI-powered tools with expert human analysis to provide a holistic view of your application's security, performance, and maintainability.
Expert-Led, AI-Augmented
Our certified security analysts leverage enterprise-grade AI to accelerate discovery, but every critical vulnerability is validated by a human expert. This dual approach eliminates false positives and delivers context-rich, actionable intelligence.
Business-Context Aware
We don't just find flaws; we prioritize them based on their potential impact on your business operations, revenue, and reputation. Our reports translate technical risk into business terms that executives can understand and act upon.
Comprehensive Coverage
From front-end frameworks to back-end APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure, we provide a full-spectrum analysis. Our audits cover OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, compliance mandates (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2), and performance bottlenecks.
Actionable Remediation Roadmaps
A list of problems isn't a solution. We provide detailed, step-by-step guidance for your development team to fix vulnerabilities efficiently, including code snippets, best practice recommendations, and architectural suggestions.
Secure by Design Mentorship
Our goal is to empower your team. We provide workshops and documentation to help your developers adopt a "Secure by Design" mindset, reducing the introduction of new vulnerabilities in the future and improving long-term code quality.
Verifiable Process Maturity
With CMMI Level 5, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 certifications, our processes are independently audited and verified to meet the highest standards of quality, security, and reliability, giving you complete peace of mind.
Continuous Partnership & Support
Our engagement doesn't end with a report. We offer re-verification scans after fixes are implemented and provide ongoing consultation to ensure your security posture remains strong as your application evolves.
Performance & Scalability Insights
Security and performance are intertwined. Our audits identify inefficient queries, memory leaks, and architectural flaws that not only pose security risks but also hinder scalability and degrade user experience.
Compliance & Governance Alignment
We map our findings directly to specific requirements of major regulatory frameworks like GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, simplifying your compliance audits and demonstrating due diligence to stakeholders.
Our Code Audit & Security Review Services
We offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to your specific needs, from rapid pre-launch assessments to deep-dive compliance audits and continuous security monitoring.
Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment (SAST & DAST)
Our core service combines Static Application Security Testing (SAST) to analyze source code and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) to probe the running application. This hybrid approach provides a complete picture of your security posture.
- Identify Critical Flaws: Uncover OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities like SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and insecure authentication.
- Secure Your Supply Chain: Detect known vulnerabilities in third-party libraries and dependencies before they can be exploited.
- Actionable Reporting: Receive a prioritized list of vulnerabilities with clear explanations and remediation guidance.
Manual & AI-Assisted Penetration Testing
We simulate real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities that automated tools might miss. Our ethical hackers use their creativity and expertise, augmented by AI, to test the resilience of your application, network, and cloud infrastructure.
- Real-World Attack Simulation: Go beyond checklists to test for complex business logic flaws and chained exploits.
- API & Mobile Security Testing: Specialized testing for modern architectures, ensuring your mobile apps and microservices are secure.
- Social Engineering Defense: Assess your team's resilience to phishing and other human-centric attack vectors.
Regulatory & Compliance Audits
Navigating complex regulatory landscapes is a major challenge. We audit your codebase and infrastructure against specific compliance standards, providing the evidence you need to satisfy auditors and build customer trust.
- Industry-Specific Compliance: Audits tailored for HIPAA (Healthcare), PCI-DSS (Finance), GDPR (Data Privacy), and SOC 2.
- Gap Analysis & Remediation: Identify where you fall short of compliance and receive a clear plan to close the gaps.
- Audit-Ready Documentation: Generate the reports and evidence required for your official compliance audits.
Performance, Scalability & Technical Debt Audit
A secure application must also be performant and maintainable. We analyze your code for architectural weaknesses, performance bottlenecks, and accumulated technical debt that can stifle growth and increase future development costs.
- Identify Performance Bottlenecks: Pinpoint slow database queries, inefficient algorithms, and memory leaks.
- Assess Code Quality & Maintainability: Evaluate code complexity, adherence to best practices, and overall architecture.
- Technical Debt Quantification: Get a clear estimate of the cost and effort required to refactor problematic areas of your codebase.
Our Meticulous 6-Step Security Audit Process
Transparency and collaboration are at the heart of our process. We work with you every step of the way to ensure a thorough, insightful, and impactful audit.
Scoping & Intelligence Gathering
We collaborate with your team to understand your application's architecture, business logic, technology stack, and specific security concerns. This ensures our audit is precisely tailored to your environment.
AI-Powered Automated Scanning
We deploy a suite of advanced SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning tools to perform a broad, automated analysis. This phase rapidly identifies common vulnerabilities and establishes a baseline security score.
Manual Code Review & Threat Modeling
Our security experts manually review critical sections of your code, focusing on business logic, authentication, and data handling. We identify subtle flaws that automated tools miss and model potential attack vectors.
Controlled Penetration Testing
Based on our findings, we conduct targeted, non-disruptive penetration tests to confirm the exploitability of identified vulnerabilities. This step validates the real-world risk associated with each flaw.
Analysis, Prioritization & Reporting
We consolidate all findings, eliminate false positives, and prioritize vulnerabilities based on a CVSS score adjusted for your business context. We then compile a comprehensive report with clear, actionable remediation steps.
Remediation Support & Re-Verification
We present our findings to your team in a detailed debrief session. We remain available for consultation during the remediation phase and perform a follow-up scan to verify that all critical issues have been successfully resolved.
Technology Stack & Tools We Audit
Our expertise spans the entire development lifecycle, from front-end frameworks and mobile platforms to back-end languages, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
Securing Applications Across Critical Industries
We understand the unique security challenges and compliance requirements of your industry. Our tailored audits address the specific threats you face.
Healthcare (HIPAA)
FinTech & Banking (PCI-DSS, SOC 2)
E-commerce & Retail
SaaS & Technology
EdTech
Manufacturing & IoT
Our Impact: Real-World Success Stories
See how our code audits have helped businesses like yours strengthen security, achieve compliance, and build more resilient products.
Securing a High-Growth FinTech Payment Platform for PCI-DSS Compliance
Industry: FinTech
"The audit from Developers.dev was incredibly thorough. They didn't just give us a list of problems; they gave us a strategic roadmap to compliance. Their expertise was instrumental in passing our PCI audit on the first attempt."
Client Overview
FinSecure Payments is a rapidly growing payment processing startup handling millions of transactions monthly. As they prepared to scale and serve enterprise clients, achieving PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance was a critical, non-negotiable business objective.
Key Challenges
- Legacy code with inconsistent security practices.
- Lack of internal expertise in PCI-DSS technical requirements.
- Pressure to achieve compliance without slowing down feature development.
- Need for concrete evidence to provide to auditors.
Our Solution
We conducted a multi-faceted audit focused specifically on the PCI-DSS framework:
- Performed a deep-dive SAST and DAST analysis targeting payment-related workflows.
- Manually reviewed all code related to cardholder data storage, transmission, and encryption.
- Conducted penetration tests simulating attacks aimed at extracting sensitive financial data.
- Provided a detailed gap analysis report mapping each vulnerability directly to a specific PCI-DSS requirement.
Fortifying a Telemedicine SaaS Platform to Ensure HIPAA Compliance
Industry: Healthcare Technology
"Patient data security is our highest priority. The Developers.dev team understood the nuances of HIPAA and helped us identify risks in our application logic that we had completely overlooked. Their partnership has given us and our hospital clients true peace of mind."
Client Overview
ConnectCare provides a SaaS platform for virtual patient consultations, managing sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI). To secure major hospital contracts, they needed to rigorously validate their security posture and demonstrate strong HIPAA compliance.
Key Challenges
- Complex access control logic for different user roles (patients, doctors, admins).
- Ensuring end-to-end encryption of all PHI, both in transit and at rest.
- Protecting against unauthorized access to patient records.
- Need to log and audit all access to sensitive data.
Our Solution
Our audit was designed around the specific technical safeguards of the HIPAA Security Rule:
- Focused manual review on authentication, authorization, and session management modules.
- Conducted penetration tests attempting to escalate privileges and access PHI of other users.
- Analyzed data storage and transmission methods to verify encryption standards.
- Provided specific code-level recommendations for strengthening access controls and implementing robust audit logging.
Optimizing Performance and Security for a High-Traffic E-commerce Marketplace
Industry: E-commerce
"We were struggling with site speed during peak sales, and we were worried about our security. The audit from Developers.dev was a two-for-one win. They found critical security holes and identified performance bottlenecks that, once fixed, led to a direct increase in conversions."
Client Overview
MarketPlex is an online marketplace with thousands of vendors and millions of SKUs. During seasonal peaks, their site performance would degrade significantly, leading to cart abandonment. They needed to improve stability and ensure their platform was secure against common e-commerce threats.
Key Challenges
- Slow database queries causing high page load times.
- Vulnerabilities in third-party vendor plugins.
- Risk of customer account takeovers and payment fraud.
- Large codebase with significant technical debt.
Our Solution
We performed a combined security and performance audit:
- Used profiling tools to identify the top 10 slowest database queries and API endpoints.
- Scanned all third-party components for known vulnerabilities and recommended secure alternatives.
- Tested for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and other vulnerabilities that could compromise customer data.
- Provided a technical debt report with a prioritized refactoring plan to improve code quality and performance.
What Our Clients Say
We build lasting partnerships based on trust, expertise, and measurable results. Here’s what our clients have to say about their experience.
The level of detail in their final report was astounding. They didn't just point out issues; they explained the 'why' behind each vulnerability and gave us multiple paths to remediation. It was more of an educational experience than a simple audit.
As a non-technical founder, I needed a partner who could translate complex security risks into plain English. Developers.dev did exactly that. They helped me understand our risk profile and make informed decisions to protect our business.
We engaged them for a pre-acquisition due diligence audit. Their fast turnaround and rigorous process were critical. The report they produced gave the acquirers the confidence they needed to proceed with the deal. Invaluable service.
Our internal team was stretched thin. The audit from Developers.dev was like having a world-class security team on-demand. They integrated seamlessly with our developers on Slack and helped them patch vulnerabilities in real-time.
The penetration test was an eye-opener. Their team found a critical business logic flaw that no automated scanner could ever detect. They saved us from what could have been a catastrophic breach.
We needed to get our SOC 2 certification, and the code review was a key part of it. The documentation they provided was exactly what our auditors needed to see. They made a complex process much smoother.
Meet Our Security & Code Quality Experts
Our team consists of certified ethical hackers, seasoned software architects, and compliance specialists dedicated to fortifying your digital assets.
Divisional Manager - ITOps, Certified Expert Ethical Hacker, Enterprise Cloud & SecOps Solutions
Expert Cybersecurity & Software Engineering
Delivery Manager - Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect
Lead, Certified Quality Expert (Manual, Automation, Performance)
Flexible Engagement Models
We offer a range of engagement models to suit your specific needs, budget, and timeline.
Fixed-Scope Project
Ideal for well-defined audit requirements like pre-launch reviews or specific compliance checks.
- Clearly defined scope, deliverables, and timeline.
- Fixed price for predictable budgeting.
- Perfect for PCI, HIPAA, or SOC 2 readiness assessments.
Time & Materials (T&M)
Best for complex applications or ongoing security needs where the scope may evolve.
- Maximum flexibility to adapt the audit focus as needed.
- Pay only for the hours and resources utilized.
- Suitable for deep-dive research and exploratory testing.
Dedicated Security Team
Embed our security experts into your development lifecycle for continuous assurance.
- A dedicated team that understands your product inside and out.
- Proactive security reviews of new features before they go live.
- Ongoing monitoring and support (DevSecOps).
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We have answers. Here are some common queries about our Code Audit & Security Review services.
The duration depends on the size and complexity of the codebase. A rapid assessment for a small application can take as little as one week. A comprehensive audit for a large, enterprise-level system might take 4-6 weeks. We provide a detailed timeline estimate after our initial scoping call.
For the most thorough review (SAST), yes, we require read-only access to your source code repository. We sign a strict Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before any engagement begins, and all our systems and processes are ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified to ensure the confidentiality and security of your intellectual property.
Automated tools are a great first line of defense, and we use enterprise-grade versions of them in our process. However, our service adds a critical layer of human expertise. Our analysts validate every finding to eliminate false positives, test for complex business logic flaws that tools can't find, and prioritize vulnerabilities based on your specific business context. You get actionable intelligence, not just raw data.
No. All dynamic testing and penetration testing activities are performed on a staging or UAT environment that is a mirror of your production setup. We work closely with your team to schedule any testing to ensure there is zero impact on your live services and customers.
You receive a comprehensive report that includes an executive summary for non-technical stakeholders and a detailed technical breakdown for your development team. Each finding includes a description of the vulnerability, its potential impact (with a CVSS score), proof-of-concept, and clear, step-by-step remediation guidance with code examples.
Yes. While our primary goal is to audit and advise, we can absolutely provide a dedicated team of our own expert developers to assist with remediation. We can work alongside your team or handle the entire fixing process, ensuring vulnerabilities are patched quickly and correctly according to best practices.
Ready to Uncover Your Hidden Risks?
Don't wait for a breach to find your weak spots. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our security experts to discuss your application and get a tailored audit proposal.