Step 2: Analysis
The analysis phase of secure code review involves examining the source code for vulnerabilities. There are two primary methods for conducting analysis: manual and automated.
Manual analysis involves reviewing the code line-by-line to identify security issues. Automated analysis involves using tools to scan the code for vulnerabilities. A combination of both methods is typically used to ensure that all vulnerabilities are identified.
Step 3: Reporting
Finally, I will document a detailed report of my findings and remedial recommendations. The report will contain a comprehensive overview of all the vulnerabilities that were found during the assessment.
It will also provide a detailed analysis of each vulnerability, including its level of severity, a description of the vulnerability, and the specific location where it exists. The report will include visual evidence of the exploitation of each vulnerability to help readers fully understand the potential impact of these issues.
To ensure that the vulnerabilities are effectively addressed, the report will provide step-by-step instructions for remediation. This will include guidance on the best approach to take, as well as any tools or resources that may be required to fix the issues.
Step 4: Remediation
The final step in secure code review is remediation. This involves addressing the vulnerabilities identified in the analysis phase. `
Remediation may involve fixing the code, updating libraries and dependencies, and implementing new security controls. It is important to prioritise the vulnerabilities based on their risk and potential impact and to allocate resources accordingly.
This step will be done by your software engineers, if needed I may help them to address it correctly ;-)