Andersen's software engineering experience gives specialists insight into implementation choices, helping clients prevent recurring defects and release with less risk.
Application Security Assessment
Andersen's application security assessment examines application architecture, code, APIs, configurations, and attack surfaces through manual analysis and security testing, not automated scanning alone. Static and dynamic checks identify exploitable weaknesses before attackers find them. Developers then get prioritized remediation guidance that reduces business risk.
Application security expertise in numbers
Offensive testers with engineering backgrounds cover web, mobile, cloud, and desktop applications and their APIs, so each assessment is run by specialists who know the stack and its cyber threats.
These projects span Andersen's wider software portfolio, not only security work; AppSec specialists use that experience to judge which flaws matter most in business-critical applications.
Application security assessment services we provide
We assess web workflows, login pages, sessions, and user roles, testing for authentication bypass and authorization flaws. Each confirmed issue comes with request-level evidence, so product owners can close paths to unauthorized account use before release.
Web entry points reviewed:
- Authenticated workflows across user roles;
- Session handling and authorization checks;
- Login, password reset, and MFA flows.
We review API endpoints, access rules, rate limits, and the data each response returns. Manual checks expose broken object-level authorization and excessive data exposure, showing which endpoints let unauthorized users reach customer records.
API controls reviewed:
- REST and GraphQL endpoint access controls;
- Object-level authorization and response data;
- Rate-limit and input-handling checks.
We inspect iOS and Android apps, local storage, identity checks, and backend exchanges. Manual review with dynamic testing pinpoints device-side exposure and helps teams secure accounts.
Mobile app coverage:
- App permissions and local data storage;
- Authentication and backend communication;
- Platform-specific risks for safer releases.
A security consultant reviews implementation, dependency choices, and base configuration for unsafe data flows and control flaws. Root-cause guidance helps developers remove defects before release.
Source review focus:
- Manual review alongside automated checks;
- Data flows, dependencies, and access controls;
- Root-cause findings for targeted code fixes.
We examine hosted applications, cloud permissions, links to the underlying infrastructure, and server settings. Findings reveal over-privileged roles and publicly exposed endpoints that teams can fix before they lead to a breach.
Cloud environment checks:
- Identity policies and application permissions;
- Server, storage, and network configurations;
- Exposed services and data-flow risks.
We assess desktop binaries, update channels, credential handling, and remote APIs. Validated client-side findings help teams prevent local privilege escalation and protect enterprise users.
Desktop client checks:
- Binary behavior and local data storage;
- Credential handling and update integrity;
- Remote service communication and role boundaries.
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Application security certifications and standards
Andersen is ISO/IEC 27001-certified and SOC 2-audited, and its testers hold the offensive and information security certifications shown below, so client code and test data are handled under audited controls.
Benefits of application security assessments
Reduce application security risk
Validated exploit paths show where an attacker could disrupt an application; owners can prioritize controls before a breach raises recovery costs.
Focus remediation on highest-risk issues
Severity and likely impact help engineers rank remediation, reducing exposure on high-value assets and avoiding effort on low-risk findings.
Reduce business-logic vulnerability exposure
Workflow review reveals business-rule abuse that scanners miss, helping organizations prevent fraud and preserve service continuity.
Application security assessment deliverables
Severity-ranked vulnerability report
The report explains each flaw in detail, including its severity, evidence, root cause, and affected assets; owners can place high-risk fixes first and reduce exposure.
Executive summary and technical findings
Management sees business impact; engineers receive reproduction steps and technical context for each issue, so the organization can coordinate a timely fix.
Proof-of-concept evidence
Where appropriate, a controlled, reproducible proof of concept validates critical findings without altering production data, so reviewers can gauge risk while the system stays available.
Prioritized remediation guidance
Ranked correction actions link each finding to its cause and owner, helping developers set priorities and shorten time to remediation.
Retesting and fix verification
When included, a retest checks whether reported weaknesses have been resolved and records any residual risk, allowing owners to close verified items with confidence.
Testimonials
Verified reviews from healthcare, travel, retail, and enterprise clients praise Andersen's web and mobile delivery, clear communication, and timeliness. Our AppSec experts bring the same engineering experience to every assessment.
Find and address security weaknesses before release
Why choose Andersen for application security assessments
Andersen brings engineering experience, recognized credentials, and established security practices to engagements, helping organizations make defensible risk decisions.
Certified application security experts
Our specialists hold CISSP, OSCP, CEH, GWAPT, and CREST credentials, bringing independently recognized expertise to security decisions and reducing uncertainty.
Engineering-first security approach
Andersen's software engineering background helps consultants trace a flaw to its cause and recommend a practical correction, preventing repeat defects.
Proven testing methodologies
Engagements follow the OWASP Web Security Testing Guide, NIST SP 800-115, and PTES, so every application is checked against one documented methodology and results stay comparable between releases.
End-to-end application security support
Remediation, retesting, and ongoing AppSec services connect findings to follow-up work, helping clients close issues between delivery stages.
Experience in regulated industries
Our work across finance, healthcare, and other regulated environments helps clients relate findings to compliance duties and avoid costly control gaps.
Flexible engagement models
Project-based, managed, and staff-augmentation options fit different delivery paces, so security coverage continues within the agreed budget.
How our application security assessments work
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FAQ
It is a structured review that checks how well an application resists attack: its design, code, APIs, configuration, and access controls. Unlike a scan, it relies on specialists who confirm each finding manually and rank it by business impact. The output is a prioritized list of weaknesses with evidence and fixes.
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What happens next?
An expert contacts you after having analyzed your requirements;
If needed, we sign an NDA to ensure the highest privacy level;
We submit a comprehensive project proposal with estimates, timelines, CVs, etc.
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