Whether it’s buildings or software, verifying that the architecture and design align with expectations before construction begins can help prevent costly rework and avoid potential delays.
Our application security architecture reviews are designed to uncover and evaluate vulnerabilities caused by architectural flaws within an application. By applying our established security principles and risk assessment methodologies, we deliver targeted recommendations for mitigation or remediation. This approach enhances the overall security posture of your web or cloud application and minimizes associated risks.
An application or cybersecurity architecture review focuses on evaluating the security controls embedded within a system or application’s design. Ideally, such an assessment should take place during the design phase. Conducting it later in the development process often leads to higher costs and more challenges when implementing security measures for a secure web or cloud-based application.
Organizations should consider performing an application security architecture assessment if they:
Key areas to address during a cloud or web application security architecture assessment include architecture documentation, input validation, authentication and authorization mechanisms, and the frameworks and libraries utilized. Additionally, a cybersecurity architecture review is beneficial if your organization is preparing for a merger or acquisition or has recently made significant changes to its network environment.
Understanding the business context and risk profile is crucial. Once these elements are clear, we deconstruct the application into its components, data flows, and trust boundaries.
We then use established attack patterns and best practices to assess the implementation of security control categories across various layers of the design, such as:
For organizations that develop software, application security assessments are essential for producing secure, reliable applications. In today’s interconnected world, software applications are integral to daily life, making them prime targets for cyberattacks.
Conducting regular application security architecture assessments ensures your application code is robust, minimizes vulnerabilities, and reduces opportunities for exploitation by threat actors. Incorporating these assessments as a core part of your software design and development processes helps maintain the integrity of your applications while reducing costly rework for developers.
By engaging in proactive security assessments, we help organizations like yours identify potential risks early. This allows for the creation of effective mitigation strategies, ensuring your application security architecture is resilient and aligned with best practices.
