Service
Secure development and security reviews
Threat modeling, code reviews and pragmatic security gates for ongoing product development.
When this service fits
Security must not only become visible shortly before go-live. Late findings cause effort, release pressure and difficult risk decisions. I support integrating security early and pragmatically into product development, architecture and CI/CD.
What I do
I moderate threat modeling sessions, check security-relevant architecture and data flows, review selected code areas and evaluate existing security gates. The exact cut depends on the upcoming decision: new architecture, critical function, release, recurring finding class or further development of the SDLC.
What you get
You receive clear criteria as to which risks must be addressed before a release, which measures belong in the development process and which controls actually make sense for your product.
- documented assets, trust boundaries, threats and assumptions
- prioritized architecture or code findings with concrete recommendations
- Comprehensible release criteria and responsibilities
- a pragmatic action plan for backlog, CI/CD and reviews
- Joint discussion of results with architecture, development and IT managers
Typical process
- We determine product range, decision and desired depth.
- I review architectural documents, relevant code areas and existing controls.
- Workshops and reviews take place closely with the responsible specialists.
- I consolidate risks, assumptions and actions into a prioritized outcome.
- If necessary, I accompany the transfer to the backlog, definition of done or security gates.
Prerequisites
Reachable technical contacts as well as access to the agreed architectural documents, repositories or pipeline configurations are required. For code reviews, the goal, programming language and particularly critical components should be named in advance. Decision makers for accepted residual risks must be determined.
Typical timeframe
A focused threat model or review often takes two to five working days. Product-wide reviews and the introduction of resilient security gates usually run in coordinated stages over several weeks. I determine the scope and result format transparently before I start.
Not included
It does not include a complete review of the entire code base, the implementation of all measures, ongoing product security responsibility or formal certification. A review does not replace a penetration test if the effectiveness of the running system is to be checked.