Security Assessment
Security Audits and Penetration Testing
We audit your application, infrastructure, and code, then deliver clear, prioritized findings with practical fixes, not a generic scanner report you cannot act on.
What you walk away with
- Findings rated by real impact, not noise
- A concrete fix for every issue we raise
- Briefings for both engineers and leadership
- The option to fix and retest, not just report
Overview
A useful security audit answers three questions: where are you actually exposed, how bad is each issue, and what should you fix first. Too many audits deliver a wall of scanner output with no prioritization and no path to remediation. Ours are run by senior engineers who build secure software for a living, so the findings are real, the severity ratings are honest, and every issue comes with a concrete fix.
We assess across the layers that matter. Code review examines authentication, authorization, input handling, secrets, and dependency risk. Infrastructure review covers cloud configuration, network exposure, and access control. Penetration testing probes your running application the way an attacker would, to confirm which weaknesses are genuinely exploitable rather than theoretical. You receive a clear report that a developer can act on and an executive can understand.
We also run readiness audits for teams pursuing compliance. If you are preparing for SOC 2 or a major customer security review, we map your current controls against the requirements and show you the gaps in priority order. Our SOC 2 compliance checklist and our guide on securing a Node.js application in production reflect the standards we audit against.
When you want the issues fixed and not just found, our security engineering team can remediate the findings directly, so you move from report to resolved without onboarding another vendor.
A good audit does not hand you a wall of scanner output. It tells you where you are genuinely exposed, how bad it is, and exactly what to fix first.
Capabilities
What an audit covers
A senior review of authentication, authorization, input handling, secrets, and dependency risk in your codebase.
Assessment of cloud configuration, network exposure, access control, and secrets management.
Hands-on probing of your running application to confirm which weaknesses are genuinely exploitable.
Analysis of third-party packages and the risk they introduce, with a remediation plan.
Mapping your controls against SOC 2 or customer security requirements, with prioritized gaps.
Clear findings rated by real impact and likelihood, each with a concrete, practical fix.
Why Dude Lemon
Why teams choose us for security audits
Our audits are run by senior engineers who build secure systems for a living, so the findings are real and the severity ratings are honest. You will not get a wall of scanner output to interpret. You get a prioritized report a developer can act on and a leader can understand, with a concrete fix for every issue.
We also close the loop. Most audits end with a document and no resolution. Ours can end with the issues fixed, because the same team that finds them can remediate them and retest. That turns an audit from a compliance chore into a genuine reduction in risk.
From findings to fixed, not findings to filed
The weakness of most security audits is what happens after the report. A long list of findings lands in an inbox, the urgent ones get patched, and the rest quietly age into a backlog nobody revisits. The audit becomes a document rather than a change in risk. We design our audits to avoid that fate, starting with findings that are prioritized clearly enough that a team knows exactly where to begin.
Because the same engineers who find the issues can fix them, an audit with us can end in resolution rather than a backlog. We remediate the high-impact findings, retest to confirm they are genuinely closed, and leave you with a posture that is measurably stronger than when we started. For teams pursuing compliance, the same work doubles as readiness evidence, so one engagement serves both security and the sales conversations that depend on it.
How we work
A clear path from idea to production
We agree on what is in scope, gather the access we need, and define the rules of engagement so the audit is safe and thorough.
We review code, infrastructure, and dependencies, and run penetration testing against the running application.
We confirm which findings are genuinely exploitable and rate each by real impact and likelihood, removing the noise.
You receive a clear, prioritized report and a walkthrough so both engineers and leadership understand the risks and the plan.
We can fix the findings directly or retest after your team does, so the audit ends in resolution rather than a shelved document.
Engagement and pricing
Custom pricing, based on project scope
Every project is scoped individually. After a short discovery call you receive a clear written estimate, with no obligation. The engagement types below show how we usually structure the work.
A targeted review of a defined application or area.
- Code and config review
- Prioritized findings
- Remediation guidance
A comprehensive assessment with penetration testing.
- Code, infra, and dependency review
- Penetration testing
- Executive and engineer briefing
- Retest after fixes
Recurring audits and readiness for teams under ongoing scrutiny.
- Scheduled audits
- Compliance readiness
- Ongoing remediation support
Security Audits FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What do I actually receive from an audit?
You receive a clear, prioritized report of real findings, each rated by impact and likelihood and paired with a concrete fix, plus a walkthrough for both engineers and leadership. The goal is a document your team can act on, not raw scanner output you have to interpret.
What is the difference between an audit and penetration testing?
An audit reviews your code, configuration, and dependencies for risk. Penetration testing probes the running application to confirm which weaknesses are genuinely exploitable. A full engagement combines both, so you know not only what is weak but what an attacker could actually reach.
Can you help us get ready for SOC 2?
Yes. We run readiness audits that map your current controls against the requirements and show the gaps in priority order. Our published SOC 2 compliance checklist reflects how we approach it. We focus on real control maturity, not last-minute screenshot collection.
Will an audit disrupt our production systems?
No. We agree on scope and rules of engagement up front and conduct testing safely, using non-disruptive techniques against production and more aggressive testing against staging where appropriate. Safety of your systems and data is part of the plan.
Can you fix the issues you find?
Yes. Our security engineering team can remediate the findings directly, so you move from report to resolved without onboarding another vendor. We can also retest after your own team applies fixes.
How long does an audit take?
A focused audit is often one to two weeks. A full audit with penetration testing across a larger application takes longer. We give you a fixed scope and timeline after a short scoping call.