Secure code.By design, not by chance.
We find vulnerabilities before attackers do — with threat modeling, secure code review, static analysis and penetration testing. Verified against OWASP ASVS, ISO/IEC 27034 and the OpenSSF Secure Coding standard.
Most breaches start in a single line of code
Unsafe input handling, weak crypto, vulnerable dependencies — the root causes are well-known and avoidable. We make them visible and close them systematically before they reach production.
Three SDLC phases. Three security disciplines.
Secure software is not created in a final audit. It is created by the right activities at the right time — and is measurable through concrete artefacts.
In Design
Before a single line of code is written: we model attack surfaces, trust boundaries and data flows — so security becomes part of the architecture, not a patch afterwards.
- STRIDE-based threat modeling
- Architecture & trust-boundary review
- Security requirements (ASVS mapping)
- Misuse cases & abuse stories
In Code
As the software grows: secure-coding standards, automated analysis and targeted code reviews catch vulnerabilities before they reach production.
- OWASP Secure Coding standards
- SAST (Bandit, Semgrep, CodeQL)
- SCA & SBOM for dependencies
- Manual reviews for risky components
In Operation
Once the app is live: we test from an attacker’s perspective what really holds up — and translate every finding into a concrete code fix.
- Penetration testing (Web · API · Mobile)
- DAST & API fuzzing in CI/CD
- Runtime hardening & WAF tuning
- Retest with verifiable proof
Application security across the entire lifecycle
From architecture to release — six interlocking building blocks that make secure software the default.
Secure Code Review
Static source-code analysis combined with hands-on expert review. We assess against OWASP ASVS and ISO/IEC 27034 — with prioritised, immediately actionable findings.
Penetration Testing
Methodical attack simulation for web apps, APIs, mobile and back-ends. From recon to proven exploit — including business impact and remediation plan.
Threat Modeling
Catch architecture risks early with STRIDE. We model trust boundaries, data flows and attack vectors before the first line of code goes to production.
SAST & DevSecOps
Security in the CI/CD pipeline: Bandit, Semgrep, CodeQL & co. integrated with tailored rules and quality gates — instead of a flood of false positives.
Supply-Chain Security
Dependency and SBOM analysis (SCA), licence and CVE monitoring. We secure what you did not write yourselves — the third-party code in every modern app.
Secure SDLC & Training
We anchor secure development in your team: guidelines, review checklists, live coding workshops and building a Security Champions programme.
We harden the entire attack surface.
A modern app is not just your own code — it is your own code, third-party code and the platform underneath. We secure all three layers consistently.
Your own code
Logic flaws, unsafe input handling, weak crypto, broken auth/AuthZ — the classics that show up in every audit and can be closed in every review.
- Input validation & output encoding
- AuthN / AuthZ / session management
- Crypto & secrets handling
- Business-logic vulnerabilities
Dependencies
80 % of a modern app comes from third parties. We secure what you did not write yourselves — with complete SBOMs, continuous CVE scanning and licence hygiene.
- SCA & SBOM (SPDX / CycloneDX)
- CVE monitoring incl. EPSS prioritisation
- Licence & provenance tracking
- Auto-update strategies (Renovate, Dependabot)
Platform
Containers, build pipeline, cloud configuration — the invisible layer where most breaches happen today. We harden it to industry standard.
- Container & IaC scanning
- Cloud posture (CSPM) & K8s hardening
- CI/CD security & SLSA provenance
- Secrets management & key rotation
The vulnerabilities we find every day
Well-known classes, real impact — and identifiable and fixable in every review.
A SQL injection in slow motion
A harmless school form: parents type in their child’s name. If the input is added unchecked to a SQL query, a single name can wipe out the entire database.
We spot exactly these patterns in every secure code review — and replace them with safe, parameterised queries.
We speak the auditors’ language
Our assessments are tied to recognised standards — so results are defensible and embeddable in your compliance.
OWASP ASVS / MASVSVerification levels L1–L3
Structured security requirements for web and mobile apps — we assess risk-based against the right level.
ISO/IEC 27034Application security management
The framework for secure application development across the whole lifecycle — integrated into your ISMS.
OpenSSF Secure CodingPractical coding rules
Concrete, runnable examples for secure programming — with direct reference to real-world CVEs.
CWE / SANS Top 25The most dangerous weaknesses
We map every finding to CWE classes — traceable, comparable and ready for reporting.
BSI IT-GrundschutzRecognised German baseline
Secure development aligned with the BSI building blocks — ideal for regulated and public-sector clients.
IEC 62443 & SAE 21434For OT & embedded
Product and component security for industrial and automotive software — deeply rooted in our DNA.
OWASP ISVS Gap Analysis
Building a connected product? Alongside ASVS (web) and MASVS (mobile), the OWASP IoT Security Verification Standard covers connected devices. Assess ISVS Levels 1 to 3 interactively — with a maturity radar, gap heatmap and a management-ready report.
- 149 verification requirements
- 5 ISVS chapters
- Level 1–3
- Management report
Every finding. From three angles.
Just finding a vulnerability is not enough. We assess every finding from three perspectives — so you know exactly how bad it is, how to close it and how to prove it.
Attacker view
How would this bug have been exploited? We describe the attack path concretely — including prerequisites, effort and maximum business impact.
- Realistic exploit path
- CVSS score & EPSS likelihood
- Lateral-movement potential
- Worst-case scenario in plain language
Developer view
Where exactly is the fix? We do not deliver theory — we deliver concrete code, with a safe alternative, a test that covers the bug, and effort estimates.
- Patch snippet in the right framework
- Regression test as proof
- Refactoring path for systemic patterns
- Effort in person-days
Auditor view
Who will review this? We map every finding to the standards your auditor reads — traceable, comparable and embeddable in your compliance.
- CWE class & OWASP ASVS control
- ISO/IEC 27034 · BSI IT-Grundschutz
- CRA · NIS2 · DORA · AI Act mapping
- Retest evidence for the audit file
Trusted. Holistic. Engineered.
Boutique consulting with engineering depth — no junior pool, but experienced security engineers at your side.
AI-Driven
Proven methodology combined with AI-assisted analysis — for more depth and speed in every assessment.
Engineering DNA
Product security since 2001 (softScheck): threat modeling, pentesting and source-code analysis at the core of our work.
Holistic
From a single line of code to EU compliance — NIS2, DORA, CRA and the EU AI Act from one source, without handover gaps.
Founder-led
A direct line to experienced experts — personal, committed and on eye-level with your developer teams.
Valeri Milke
Valeri started his career in product security — threat modeling, penetration testing and static source-code analysis — and today combines regulatory depth with true security engineering. His standard: security that developers understand and can apply immediately — no FUD, just code and context.
How safe is your software, really?
In a free initial conversation we frame your situation and show you the fastest lever for more code security — comfortably via Microsoft Teams.