Secure Code Analysis: Automated & Manual

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Secure Code Analysis: Automated & Manual Testing

Our commitment to delivering robust and secure software solutions drives us to propose a comprehensive code analysis and assessment methodology. Recognizing the significance of secure code in preventing vulnerabilities and ensuring the integrity of applications, this proposal outlines a systematic approach that blends automated code scanning with manual code reviews.

Why Choose Laburity?

Laburity adopts an impact-driven security assessment methodology, concentrating on crucial issues for your online security. By minimizing noise and maximizing value, our focus is on identifying and reporting vulnerabilities that matter most, effectively safeguarding your business.

Laburity provides highly competitive pricing in the market, offering top-quality security services at budget-friendly rates. This ensures that you not only receive exceptional value for your investment but also benefit from robust security measures tailored to your needs.

Laburity goes beyond identifying vulnerabilities; we provide hands-on support to help mitigate them effectively. Benefit from our complimentary consultations designed to enhance your security posture and ensure robust defenses, empowering your organization to stay resilient against evolving threats.

Laburity's advanced methodology goes beyond traditional bug classes, dedicating time to deeply understand and engage with your systems. This approach uncovers hidden vulnerabilities missed by conventional methods, delivering thorough testing that elevates your organization’s security beyond standard practices.

Types of Secure Code Analysis

Automated Code Security Audit

Manual Code Security Audit

Our testing methodology

Pre-Assessment

To begin, we define the scope of the assessment, carefully identifying the specific code repositories, modules, and associated libraries that will be reviewed. This ensures clarity on what parts of the codebase are included in the audit. Next, we create a code inventory, detailing the client’s codebase and including dependencies and third-party libraries that might introduce additional security risks. With this comprehensive overview, we then proceed with threat modeling to pinpoint potential threats and vulnerabilities that are unique to the client’s code landscape, allowing us to focus on areas that may be most susceptible to security risks.

Automated Code Scanning

We start with tool selection, choosing from trusted automated scanning tools such as SonarQube, Checkmarx, and our in-house automation platforms based on the scope of the assessment. With the tools in place, we conduct static analysis to identify common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and configuration errors within the code itself. Next, we perform dynamic analysis to detect runtime vulnerabilities and identify potential security loopholes that may appear only when the application is running. Finally, we complete dependency scanning to assess third-party libraries and dependencies, analyzing them for security risks that could impact the integrity of the codebase.

Manual Code Reviews

We begin with code inspection, performing thorough manual reviews to uncover complex vulnerabilities that automated tools might miss. This hands-on approach allows us to catch subtle issues that require a deeper understanding of code logic. Next, we conduct a security architecture review, evaluating the overall design and structure of the codebase to pinpoint potential weaknesses that could affect the application’s security. To further strengthen the assessment, we carry out a code flow analysis, tracing the flow of critical data throughout the code to identify any points of vulnerability that might expose sensitive information or enable malicious activity.

Vulnerability Analysis

We start by collating findings, bringing together results from both automated code scans and manual reviews to create a comprehensive picture of the codebase’s security status. With this consolidated information, we then prioritize risks, focusing on vulnerabilities with the highest severity and potential impact to ensure that critical issues are addressed first. Finally, we offer risk mitigation strategies, delivering detailed recommendations for effectively resolving each identified vulnerability and strengthening the overall security posture of the codebase.

Third-Party Library and Framework Analysis

We begin with an assessment of libraries, evaluating the security of third-party libraries and frameworks used in the codebase to ensure they meet security standards. Following this, we conduct a dependency analysis to identify and assess the security posture of all dependencies and libraries integrated within the code, identifying any potential risks they might introduce. To maintain a secure codebase, we implement patch management practices, thoroughly reviewing library versions and ensuring timely updates to mitigate vulnerabilities associated with outdated or unpatched libraries.

Integration Testing & Data Security

We start with an API integration security assessment, examining the APIs connected to the codebase to ensure data integrity and confidentiality during information exchange. Next, we conduct compatibility testing to confirm that all code integrations align with security standards and protocols. Moving on to encryption, we evaluate the implementation of encryption mechanisms to protect sensitive data effectively. Additionally, we assess input validation processes to prevent potential data manipulation and injection attacks, strengthening the application's defenses against malicious input. Lastly, we verify data integrity in both storage and transmission mechanisms, ensuring that data remains secure and unaltered throughout its lifecycle.

Authentication and Authorization

Evaluating authentication mechanisms focuses on securing processes like token management and encryption to ensure reliable user verification. Alongside this, the authorization logic is carefully assessed, reviewing how access control is structured to prevent unauthorized actions. Additionally, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) mechanisms are verified to ensure they effectively manage permissions across different code modules, adhering to security best practices for handling user roles.

Code Performance and Scalability

Performance testing is conducted to evaluate how the codebase handles different loads, ensuring it meets defined performance expectations even under strain. In addition, a scalability assessment ensures the code can handle increased user loads without compromising security, supporting future growth and demand.

Code Signing and Integrity Checks

Code signing verification is essential to confirm the authenticity and integrity of the code, ensuring it remains unaltered. Complementing this, integrity checks are implemented to monitor code during runtime, detecting any unauthorized modifications that might pose security risks.

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Protection

CSRF testing assesses the effectiveness of protections in place to prevent unauthorized actions by malicious actors impersonating authenticated users, ensuring secure interactions for legitimate users.

Security Headers and Configuration

HTTP security headers are verified to confirm the presence and correct configuration of headers like HSTS, CSP, and X-Content-Type-Options, enhancing protection against various attack vectors. Additionally, secure cookie configuration is reviewed to ensure cookies are properly set with flags like HttpOnly and Secure, guarding against session hijacking and related attacks.

Container Security

Container scanning evaluates the security of containerized applications, including Docker images, identifying any vulnerabilities and configuration issues. Moreover, orchestration security assesses platforms like Kubernetes to ensure secure deployment and management, reinforcing the integrity of the container ecosystem.

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Testing

An SSRF assessment identifies and mitigates SSRF vulnerabilities, ensuring the application is protected against unauthorized internal requests that could lead to data leaks or breaches.

Cryptographic Implementation

A cryptography review assesses the use of cryptographic algorithms and key management practices to ensure data is securely protected. Additionally, SSL/TLS configuration is analyzed to prevent vulnerabilities associated with outdated or improperly configured protocols, like POODLE, BEAST, and Heartbleed, safeguarding encrypted data transmission.

Reporting

An executive summary offers a high-level overview of the assessment, highlighting key findings and essential recommendations for quick insights. The detailed technical report provides an in-depth look at each identified vulnerability, including potential exploitation scenarios and specific remediation steps. To support effective vulnerability management, a remediation roadmap is developed, outlining timelines and resource requirements for addressing each issue. Finally, a retesting plan is included to ensure that all vulnerabilities are effectively resolved and the security improvements are verified.

Accrediations and Certifications

Our cyber security team is certified and affiliated with well-known and industry-recognized certifications and organizations.

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Testimonials

What People Are Saying About Us

Be confident with these word of mouth for our talented team members.

Olaf Ritman

Security Engineer, iddink group

"We have been Running vulnerability disclosure program for a long time, no one was able to get into that asset, very sneaking finding"

Tony Chen

CTO, Passport Global

"Laburity conducted penetration testing and security assessments for our company, Passport, and we couldn't be happier with their services. Their team provided comprehensive assessments and delivered top-notch security consultancy. They went above and beyond, showcasing remarkable expertise and not just relying on automation tools. We highly recommend Laburity for any security needs."

Ark

Security Operations Engineer, Walmart

"I received the exploit you handled. I found it to be a great find and very well documented exploit. Thank you very much for that."

Client

Confidential

"Laburity has done a complete penetration test and vulnerability assessments and after that they fixed the security loopholes as well. Their work ethics is really impresive also their dedication to timeline. They explain in details whatever i ask or I need an explanation. Their reports and commitment to the Job would let me to look forward to work with them in the future."

Client

Confidential

"It was great working experience with them through project duration. I highly recommend them for next projects too. Thanks for your great efforts and looking forward to work more in future."

Public Appearances

Our team has spoken and moderated at different events and conferences. We have also been invited as trainers at few occasions. Some of those events are the following.

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Recognition and acknowledgements

Our team members has helped 100s of companies when it comes to reporting vulnerabilities under responsible disclosure and got recognized by them, some of those companies are following:

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Our Clientele

Tony Chen

CTO, Passport Global

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