Our professional team of Code Review Security aims to provide an independent assessment of software security posture and make recommendations for improving the security posture of an application.

1. The goal of a Code Review
Security
Code reviews are perhaps the most effective technique for identifying security
flaws, particularly when used together with automated tools and manual
penetration testing techniques. Code reviews can help uncover functionality
issues that are currently not in use by the program or web application.
Security based code reviews can greatly benefit a business as it allows for areas
of the program or application to be analysed that may have otherwise been
inaccessible via penetration testing techniques.
What is a secure code review?
A secure code review is a process where security experts analyze source or
compiled code to identify potential security vulnerabilities. The goal of a secure
code review is to provide an independent assessment of the security posture of

2. software and make recommendations for improving the security posture of an
application.
Secure code reviews are an essential part of software security assurance and
can help identify potential security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by
attackers. Code reviews can also help assess the effectiveness of security
controls in place, such as input validation and output encoding. When
conducted properly, code reviews can be an effective way to improve the
security of software.
When should a code review be conducted?
Code reviews should be conducted regularly throughout the software
development lifecycle, from design through to production. Code reviews
conducted during the early stages of development are generally more effective
at finding security vulnerabilities, as it is easier to make changes to the code at
this stage. Additionally, code reviews performed later in the development
process can help to verify that security controls are adequate and that no new
vulnerabilities have been introduced.
What are the challenges of a code review?
Code review can be a challenge for several reasons:
Time-Consuming: A thorough code review can take a significant amount of time, depending
on the size and complexity of the codebase.
Requires Expertise: Reviewing code for security vulnerabilities requires a certain level of
expertise. Not everyone is familiar with all the potential risks and how to find them.

3. What are the benefits of a code review?
Despite the challenges, there are several benefits to a code review:
Helps Find Security Vulnerabilities: One of the main benefits of code review is that it can
help find potential security vulnerabilities. By carefully reviewing code, you can often find risks
that would otherwise be missed.
Improves Code Quality: In addition to finding security vulnerabilities, code review can also
help improve the overall quality of the code. This is because a review provides an opportunity for
a third-party to analyse the code and provide feedback.
Helps Build Trust: A code review can also help build trust within a team. For example, if you’re
working on a project with someone else, going through the code together can help build trust and
improve communication.
How are code reviews conducted?
Code reviews can be conducted manually or using automated tools and
performed as part of a more extensive security assessment or as a standalone
activity. An automated code review uses static analysis tools to help identify
potential security vulnerabilities. Static analysis tools can generate false
positives or negatives.
A manual code review offers the best opportunity to find security vulnerabilities
as it allows security experts to analyse the code in-depth and understand the
intent of the developer. When conducting a manual code review, security
experts will typically review the source code or compiled code line by line to
identify potential security vulnerabilities.

4. The expert will also look for coding errors that could lead to security
vulnerabilities, such as improper input validation or output encoding. In
addition, the expert will also look for signs of insecure coding practices, such as
hard-coded passwords or database connection strings.
Is there a requirement for a code review?
Aardwolf Security offers static and interactive Secure Code Review services to
identify and fix software vulnerabilities. Our highly skilled security engineers are
experts in identifying common and obscure software security issues. We provide
actionable recommendations for remediation, so you can be assured that your
code is secure.
Our services are designed to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes. We
offer flexible engagement options, so you can choose the level of assistance
that best fits your needs. Whether you need a comprehensive security
assessment or a targeted review of specific areas of concern, Aardwolf can help.
Our secure code review services include the following:
Static code analysis
Aardwolf’s static code analysis service uses a combination of automated and
manual analysis to identify vulnerabilities in source code. We review code for
common security issues, such as buffer overflows and SQL injection, as well as
more obscure issues that can be difficult to find with automated tools.
Interactive code review

5. Our interactive code review service is a hands-on approach to finding software
security vulnerabilities. We will work with you to understand your code and
identify potential security issues. We provide detailed recommendations for
remediation, so you can fix vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
Mitigation
Once potential risks have been identified, we work with our client’s
development team to determine the best way to mitigate them. In some cases,
this may involve modifying the code to make it more secure. In other cases, it
may involve adding security controls, such as input validation or authentication.
Once the risks have been mitigated, we retest the code to ensure that the
changes have not introduced any new security vulnerabilities. Finally, we
provide a report to the development team detailing our findings and
recommendations.
How long does it take to perform a secure code
review?
There are numerous factors that influence the scoping of a secure code review,
such as:
 The number of lines of code
 Programming language/framework used
 Static or dynamic analysis
How much is a secure code review?

6. A secure code review cost is calculated by the number of days a penetration
tester will take to fulfil the agreed scope. The number of days can be determined
by filling out our penetration testing scoping form or messaging us through our
contact form to arrange a scoping call with one of our senior penetration
testers.
What are the deliverables following a secure code
review?
Following completion of a secure code review, the security consultants will
produce a custom report that highlights any issues identified, their risk levels
and recommendations regarding how to remedy them.
Contact us
Website: www.aardwolfsecurity.com
Contact no: +44 01908 733540
Address: 314 Midsummer Boulevard Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK9
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