Application weaknesses are not always visible from external testing. Some risks sit inside source code, authorization logic, data handling routines, cryptographic use, error handling, dependencies, and developer decisions.

Cryptika’s Secure Code Review service helps organizations identify security weaknesses in application code and translate findings into practical remediation guidance for development teams.

Methodology Basis

The work may use OWASP ASVS, secure coding practices, language-specific risk patterns, dependency review, and application threat modeling. The exact approach depends on whether the review is full-scope, module-specific, risk-based, or remediation-focused.

What Secure Code Review Covers

A secure code review examines selected source code, configuration files, security-relevant functions, authentication flows, authorization logic, data validation routines, API handlers, sensitive data processing, cryptographic implementation, error handling, session behavior, logging, and dependency use.

The review may be manual, tool-assisted, or combined with SAST results depending on the engagement objective and codebase size.

Why Organizations Need It

Penetration testing shows what can be observed and exploited from a running application. Code review helps identify root causes and hidden flaws that may not be reachable during black-box testing. It is especially valuable for critical applications, custom business logic, financial transactions, sensitive data processing, and high-risk API functionality.

Expected Deliverables

• Secure code review report.
• Findings mapped to files, modules, functions, or logic flows.
• Risk rating and exploitation scenario.
• Developer-ready remediation guidance.
• Secure design observations where relevant.
• Optional review of remediation changes.