Secure Code Review - Norse Shield

Expert Secure Code Review

Ensuring Secure Software Development

As technology advances, so do the techniques cybercriminals use to exploit software vulnerabilities. This is where code review for security comes in. Before an application is released into production, it is a procedure that identifies and eliminates security vulnerabilities in its source code.

Why is Secure Code Review Important?

The 2021 Cost of Data Breach Report estimates that the average cost of a data breach is approximately $4 million. With sensitive data at risk, organizations cannot afford to ignore potential security threats. A secure code review aids in identifying vulnerabilities early in the development process, thereby saving time and money in the long run.

Benefits of Secure Code Review

Identifies security flaws early in the development process, so you save both time and money.
Enhances the application's and the enterprise's overall security posture.
Ensures adherence to industry security requirements and standards.
Reduces the chances of a data breach or other security event occurring.
By exhibiting a commitment to security, the organization's reputation is enhanced.
Increases client confidence and trust in the security of the application and the organization.
Facilitates the detection and remediation of security concerns prior to their exploitation by adversaries.
Offers suggestions for enhancing the application's security.
Assists in avoiding costly downtime and service interruptions caused by security events.
Enables enterprises to keep ahead of the ever-changing threat landscape.

A Case Study

Preventing Damages with Secure Code Review

The 2017 Equifax breach exposed over 143 million consumers' personal data. Equifax's web application software was vulnerable, allowing hackers to access the database and grab social security numbers, birth dates, and addresses. This attack was multifaceted. It cost consumers, businesses, and financial institutions money, including a $700 million settlement, and tarnished Equifax's credit reporting reputation. Later, it was found that Equifax had not fixed a known flaw in its web application software. Secure code review, which would have revealed the vulnerability and given Equifax time to patch it before attackers could take advantage of it, could have stopped this attack.

How Can Our Secure Code Review Services Help?

Our security experts at Norse Shield specialize in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in source code. We follow international security standards like OWASP, NIST, and ISO 27001 and employ industry-leading techniques and technologies to perform extensive code evaluations to ensure our clients' code is secure. Our secure code review process includes a thorough analysis of code structure, design, and implementation to identify any vulnerabilities that may exist.