CERT-In
Empanelled Firm
OWASP & CWE
Top 10 and CWE Top 25 Coverage
SAST + Manual
Review Combined
CWE & CVSS
Risk-Based Reporting
Key Areas We Assess
We review the code paths attackers exploit most, from access control and input handling to secrets and cryptography.
Authentication & Sessions
Login logic, password handling, token generation, and session management in code.
Authorization Logic
Access checks, role enforcement, and missing authorization on sensitive functions.
Input Handling & Injection
Untrusted input flowing into queries, commands, templates, and deserializers.
Secrets & Cryptography
Hardcoded credentials and keys, weak algorithms, and insecure randomness.
Data Protection & Logging
Sensitive data handling, error messages, and security logging.
Configuration & Framework Use
Insecure framework settings, unsafe functions, and misconfigurations in code.
Our Assessment Methodology
Tool-assisted, expert-led review with every reported finding manually validated.
Scope & Planning
Confirm repositories, languages, frameworks, versions, and review depth.
Code Familiarization
Understand architecture, entry points, data flows, and critical functions.
Automated SAST Scanning
Run static analysis tools across the in-scope codebase.
False Positive Triage
Review tool results and remove false positives before reporting.
Manual Code Review
Review high-risk areas such as authentication, authorization, and input handling.
Finding Validation
Confirm the exploitability and impact of each finding in context.
Reporting & Debriefing
Receive risk-ranked findings with file and line references, fixes, and a developer walkthrough.
Retest & Closure
Review fixed code and document updated closure status.
Deliverables
Every engagement delivers code-level findings your developers can act on.
Strengthen Your Security Coverage
Extend code review with runtime testing and secure software lifecycle validation.
Benefits of Secure Code Review
Find and fix security flaws at the source, before they reach production.
Earlier, Cheaper Fixes
Resolve flaws in code before they are deployed and exploited.
Visibility Into Hidden Flaws
Reveal issues runtime testing may not reach, such as rarely used code paths.
Better Developer Practices
Line-level guidance helps teams avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Improved Compliance Readiness
Support PCI DSS, PCI Secure Software, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 evidence.
Why Security Teams Choose QRC
Recognized credentials and code review that combines tooling with expert judgement.
Assessments delivered by a CERT-In empanelled cybersecurity firm.
SAST coverage at scale, with expert review of high-risk code.
False positives removed before findings reach your developers.
Listed by PCI SSC to assess against the Secure Software and Secure SLC Standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
SAST tools scan the whole codebase quickly for known patterns. Manual review applies expert judgement to high-risk code and logic that tools often miss. This service uses both.
Coverage depends on the language, framework, and tooling. We confirm supported languages and review depth during scoping.
Code review examines source code without running the application. Penetration testing attacks the running application. Many teams use both for fuller coverage.
Read access to the in-scope code, in your environment or through an agreed secure transfer, with confidentiality controls agreed upfront.
Code review focuses on code your team wrote. Dependency risk is covered by SCA and Open Source Software Analysis, which can be added to the scope.
Ready to Secure Your Code?
Tell us about your codebase, languages, and review goals. Our experts will help define the right scope, approach, and next steps.