Service
Application security services
Security problems are cheapest to fix while software is being designed and most expensive after a breach. Stackvala builds security into development and reviews existing applications so risks are found and fixed in a sensible order.
Security built into software, not bolted on
Application security covers the practices that keep software and the data it handles safe: secure design, safe coding, dependency management, access control, testing and response planning. It is not a single tool or a certificate; it is a set of habits applied across the development lifecycle and checked regularly.
We offer security as part of every build and as a standalone review for applications that already exist. We are transparent about scope: we do practical engineering reviews and fixes, and where a formal certification, penetration test by an accredited firm or compliance audit is needed, we help you prepare and coordinate with the right specialist.
- Threat modeling during design
- Secure coding standards and code review
- Dependency and vulnerability scanning
- Authentication, authorization and session security
- Application security testing, see software testing and QA
- Logging, alerting and incident response planning
The risks we check first
| Risk area | Examples | Typical controls |
|---|---|---|
| Broken access control | Users viewing other customers’ records | Role checks on every request, tests for object-level access |
| Injection and input handling | SQL injection, cross-site scripting | Parameterized queries, output encoding, validation |
| Authentication weaknesses | Weak passwords, missing multi-factor authentication | Strong policies, MFA, safe recovery flows |
| Vulnerable dependencies | Outdated libraries with known flaws | Automated scanning and update routines |
| Misconfiguration | Open storage buckets, debug modes in production | Infrastructure as code, hardening checklists |
| Sensitive data exposure | Unencrypted data, secrets in code | Encryption, secrets management, data minimization |
The categories above align with widely used references such as the OWASP Top 10 and the NIST Secure Software Development Framework, which we use as guides.
Services
Secure development
Security requirements, reviews and tests inside every sprint.
Read about secure developmentApplication security review
Code, configuration and architecture review with prioritized fixes.
Read about application security reviewCloud security hardening
Access control, network and secrets management in cloud environments.
Read about cloud security hardeningCompliance readiness
Technical groundwork for HIPAA, SOC 2 style controls and payment security.
Read about compliance readinessHow a security review works
Scope
Applications, data types, users and environments in scope.
Assess
Review architecture, code, dependencies and configuration.
Report
Findings ranked by impact and effort, in plain language.
Fix
We fix, or guide your team through the fixes.
Retest and monitor
Verify fixes and set up ongoing checks.
Sector considerations
Regulated industries raise the stakes. Healthcare software must protect health information, and fintech software handles payments and identity. Security controls and documentation are planned from the first workshop in those projects.
Working with Stackvala
A simple, low-risk way to start
Free discovery call
Share your goal and get a clear recommendation. No obligation.
NDA first
We sign before you share any project details.
Milestone billing
Payments tied to delivered milestones, with written scope.
You own it
Code, designs and documentation are assigned to you.
FAQ
Questions people ask us
Cannot find your answer? Tell us about your project and a real person will reply within one business day.
Contact StackvalaDo you offer penetration testing?
We perform practical security reviews and testing as part of engineering. For formal or accredited penetration tests and audits, we coordinate with specialist partners where required.
Can you secure an existing application?
Yes. We review it, rank the findings and fix the highest risks first.
Which standards do you follow?
We use references such as the OWASP Top 10 and NIST guidance, plus sector rules your advisers identify.
Does security slow development?
Done early it speeds delivery, because issues are cheap to fix. Automated checks run in the pipeline without manual effort.
How do you handle secrets and credentials?
Through managed secret stores and environment configuration, never stored in code repositories.
Will you help with SOC 2 or HIPAA preparation?
We build the technical controls and documentation that support these efforts. Certification itself requires an auditor and your organisational processes.
Start a project
Have a project in mind?
Tell us what you are building. A real person reads every request and replies within one business day.
- NDA before you share details
- Written scope and price options
- You own the code