Live Code Security
Security code review for teams building in the open
Security vulnerabilities are far cheaper to fix before they reach production. NeedSec works with development teams in real time — reviewing authentication flows, API logic, access control, and security-sensitive changes as they are built. We embed into your workflow to give developer-friendly security guidance that improves code quality without slowing teams down.
Practical assessment
Testing and review work is hands-on and tailored to your environment - not a generic checklist.
Clear, evidence-led output
Every finding includes evidence, business context, and a concrete path to resolution.
Compliance-aware approach
Work is structured around real security improvement - and mapped to relevant frameworks where needed.
What We Assess
Practical testing aligned to business risk
NeedSec combines manual testing, technical validation, and clear reporting so your team understands what matters and how to fix it.
Authentication flow review — login, registration, password reset, and multi-factor implementation
Session management — token storage, expiry, rotation, and invalidation on logout
API authorization and access control — route-level guards, role enforcement, and IDOR risk
Input validation and injection risk — SQL, NoSQL, command injection, and sanitisation gaps
Security-sensitive pull request review — crypto, auth, and data handling changes
Admin and privileged functionality — permission checks, audit logging, and separation of duties
Third-party library security — dependency risk, known CVEs, and API contract review
Secret and credential handling — environment variable usage, hardcoded secrets, and vault patterns
Error handling and information disclosure — stack traces, verbose errors, and debug output
File upload and processing — MIME type validation, path traversal, and malicious file risks
Frontend security — XSS via unsafe rendering, CSP violations, and client-side data exposure
Secure development practices — OWASP SAMM alignment and developer education support
What You Get
Clear deliverables for security, compliance, and remediation
Every engagement concludes with a structured deliverable package so your team can act on findings without guesswork.
Developer-focused security findings
Findings written in code-level terms so developers can act without translation.
Secure coding recommendations
Practical guidance for avoiding the identified issues in future development.
Risk-prioritised issues list
Every issue ranked so the team knows exactly what to fix first.
Authentication and session review notes
Review notes on login flows, session handling, and token security.
API security findings
Vulnerabilities identified across API endpoints, authentication, and data exposure points.
Architecture improvement guidance
Higher-level recommendations for strengthening the application's overall security architecture.
Pull request review comments
Inline, code-level feedback left directly on the pull request under review.
Follow-up consultation support
A follow-up call to walk through findings and answer implementation questions.
Need help scoping this service?
Tell NeedSec about your environment, compliance goal, or security concern. We will help define the right assessment approach.