Secure Code Review
Secure Your Software at the Source
A secure code review isn’t just about running automated tools—it’s about deeply understanding your software architecture, logic, and dependencies. At Morrisec, our security professionals are seasoned software engineers and developers who uncover vulnerabilities that automated tools miss, and provide contextual remediation guidance to fix security flaws.
The Problem with Generic Code Reviews
Most code review services rely heavily on automated scanning tools, flagging surface-level vulnerabilities without deeper context. The problem? These tools miss complex business logic flaws, improper security controls, and architectural weaknesses that real-world threat actors exploit. Additionally, many cybersecurity firms assign penetration testers with limited development experience, who struggle to fully understand the intricacies of secure coding practices and provide only generic remediation advice that lacks true engineering insight.
At Morrisec, we do things differently. Our security professionals are experienced software engineers and developers, meaning we not only identify vulnerabilities but also understand the real-world implications of each security weakness in your application. We go beyond basic security checks, providing detailed risk analysis, clear business impact assessments, and customised remediation guidance tailored to your technology stack and development practices.
A Developer-Centric Approach to Secure Code Reviews
Deep Code-Level Expertise
Our security professionals are software engineers first, ensuring in-depth analysis beyond what traditional penetration testers or automated tools can provide.
Business Logic & Architectural Security
We identify vulnerabilities that tools miss—covering insecure logic, improper authentication flows, and weaknesses in application design that create serious security risks.
Contextual, Actionable Remediation Guidance
Unlike high-level generic advice, our recommendations include code-level fixes, secure design patterns, and best practices tailored to your technology stack.
No Reliance on Automated Tools
We manually review code, ensuring nuanced findings that go beyond false positives and the superficial results of standard static analysis scanners.
Threat-Driven Risk Analysis
We assess security risks based on how a threat actor would exploit them, providing insights into the actual business impact of each issue.
Secure Development Alignment
We don’t just identify issues—we help integrate secure coding practices into your SDLC, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines, strengthening security from development to deployment.
Featured Case Studies
Streamlining CPS 234 Compliance with MRP
In the face of stringent regulatory requirements outlined in APRA’s CPS 234, Active Super, a prominent superannuation fund, sought an effective solution to enhance their information security framework. MRP was the solution.
Contextual Security Awareness Training for IA Group
IA Group, a leading provider of workforce solutions across Australia, recognised the need to move beyond generic security training and build a security-conscious workforce capable of identifying and responding to modern cyber threats.
Toustone’s Journey to ISO 27001 Certification and Beyond
Toustone, a leading Australian data analytics company, recognising the need to strengthen its information security practices, embarked on a strategic initiative to enhance its security posture by pursuing ISO/IEC 27001 certification.
What Our Clients Say
Where Cybersecurity Meets Software Engineering
Many cybersecurity providers treat code review as an extension of penetration testing, relying on basic scripting knowledge and automated tools to find vulnerabilities. But true software security requires more than just identifying flaws—it demands an understanding of how applications are built, how flaws can be exploited, and how they can be fixed properly.
At Morrisec, our security engineers bring deep development expertise to every engagement. This means we don’t just tell you what’s wrong—we provide precise, developer-friendly solutions to ensure security is integrated seamlessly into your applications. With our guidance, you gain not only a more secure codebase but also long-term improvements in your secure software development practices.
