Source Code Review
Secure Source Code Review & SAST
Manual, expert-led secure code review combined with SAST tooling across your critical applications: authentication and authorization logic, input handling, crypto usage, secrets management and dependency risk - mapped to OWASP ASVS with developer-ready fixes.
At a Glance
Standard
OWASP ASVS
Method
Manual + SAST
Coverage
Auth, crypto, input
Output
Fix-ready findings
Code Review
Source Code Review
Secure Source Code Review & SAST
The Problem
Scanners miss business-logic flaws, and pen tests only see what's exposed at runtime. Vulnerabilities born in code - broken auth logic, injection paths, hardcoded secrets - ship to production unseen.
What We Do
- Scope
- SAST Baseline
- Manual Review
- Report
- Re-review
What You Get
- Finds logic flaws automated scanners miss
- OWASP ASVS / Top 10 mapped findings
- Covers secrets, crypto misuse and dependency risk
- Developer-ready remediation with code examples
- Supports PCI DSS 6.x and ISO 27001 secure-SDLC evidence
- Language-agnostic: JS/TS, Python, Java, Go, PHP, mobile
- Re-review after fixes included
- Integrates into CI as an ongoing control
Why weeks, not months
AI-assisted evidence review, one client portal
Every Code Review engagement runs on the Praxis-Q compliance platform. You upload evidence per control, AI scores it against the requirement, and your auditor reviews in the same workflow — from scoping through to the issued, publicly verifiable certificate.
AI evidence scoring
Every upload is scored against the control before an auditor sees it — gaps surface in minutes, not at the review meeting.
One client portal
Scoping, evidence, auditor queries and status live in one place. No email chains, no spreadsheet trackers.
Auditor sign-off
Praxis-Q auditors review inside the same workflow, so review rounds shrink and the certificate issues sooner.
Why Source Code Review Matters
Automated SAST tools find syntax and known patterns; penetration testing exposes runtime vulnerabilities. But business-logic flaws, broken authorization, hardcoded secrets, and unsafe crypto usage live in the code before deployment. A single weak password reset flow or unvalidated token generation can bypass all perimeter controls. Manual expert code review, paired with tuned SAST scanning, catches these design-level risks that scanners and runtime tests alone cannot. Praxis-Q's developers and security architects read your codebase like an attacker, tracing authentication chains, input validation, and secrets management to surface threats before they reach production.
Our Review Methodology
We begin with scope definition—identifying critical repositories, entry points, and threat models aligned to your business. SAST tooling provides an automated baseline, tuned to your tech stack to minimize noise. Our expert team then manually reviews authentication, session handling, input validation, cryptography usage, and dependency risk, mapping each finding to OWASP ASVS levels. Every vulnerability receives a CVSS score, remediation code snippet, and developer-ready guidance. Final re-review validates fixes and generates auditor-ready evidence for PCI DSS 6.x and ISO 27001 compliance. Turnaround: 15–20 business days, with ongoing CI integration for continuous control.
Coverage Across Languages & Stacks
Whether your applications are built in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, Go, PHP, or mobile platforms, our language-agnostic approach ensures comprehensive review. We assess authentication and authorization logic, input handling and injection risks, cryptographic implementations, secrets management, and third-party dependency vulnerabilities. Our findings reference OWASP Top 10 and ASVS controls, translating security requirements into code-level fixes. Each finding includes a remediation example in your language, enabling developers to patch immediately. Re-review after fixes is included, ensuring closure evidence and auditor confidence.
Compliance & Audit Evidence
Source code review generates essential evidence for PCI DSS 6.x Secure SDLC compliance, ISO 27001 control implementation, and HIPAA secure development requirements. Our ASVS-mapped findings demonstrate control effectiveness to auditors and regulators. The code-level remediation and re-review process creates a documented trail of secure development practice, reducing audit scope and risk. For organizations undergoing SOC 2, DPDP, or RBI audits, code review findings and remediation closure reports strengthen your security posture and compliance narrative.
Integration into Your Security Program
Code review integrates into your CI/CD pipeline as an ongoing control, not a one-time assessment. Praxis-Q configures SAST tools within your development workflow, enabling early detection of regressions and new vulnerabilities before merge. Combined with VAPT and network penetration testing, source code review closes the gap between design-time and runtime security. Our India-based team supports global deployments, with fast-track turnaround and re-review cycles, ensuring your development velocity remains uncompromised while security governance strengthens.