Application Security Review — Identify Risks, Strengthen Your Apps
A practical, people-first Application Security Review service that finds vulnerabilities in web, mobile, desktop and API backends, prioritizes fixes, and delivers clear remediation guidance tailored for businesses in Dubai, Ajman and across the UAE.
Overview
We perform structured security assessments of your applications — web, mobile, desktop and APIs — combining automated scanning with expert manual testing to uncover real-world risks. Our reviews focus on vulnerabilities that impact confidentiality, integrity and availability and provide prioritized, actionable remediation steps. Reports are written in plain language for business owners and include technical appendices for developers, showing reproductions, risk ratings and recommended fixes. We align findings with common standards and UAE-relevant regulatory considerations to support compliance and procurement requirements. Engagements are flexible: one-time assessments, pre-release checks, or periodic reviews as part of a secure development lifecycle. We coordinate with your teams to minimize disruption and can assist with remediation, retesting and developer training to reduce repeat issues.
What to prepare
- Application architecture diagram (high level)
- List of in-scope application URLs, mobile bundle IDs and API endpoints
- Test user accounts or access tokens with appropriate permissions
- Deployment environment details (production, staging) and authentication methods
- Existing security policies, past penetration test or audit reports (if any)
- CI/CD and build process overview (if review includes pre-release pipelines)
- Point of contact and escalation details
How the process works
- Initial scoping and asset inventory to define in-scope applications, environments and authentication flows
- Automated scanning using industry tools followed by focused manual testing of business logic and high-risk areas
- Vulnerability verification, risk rating and evidence collection with exploit reproduction where safe
- Delivery of a clear report with prioritized remediation recommendations and developer-focused fix guidance
- Remediation support, retest of addressed issues, and handover with hardening checklist and training options
Why clients choose AL SAHRAA
- Admin-reviewed quotations before you proceed.
- Document coordination and progress tracking in one portal.
- Support for business, compliance, visa, insurance, and IT-related requests.
- Clear request history, updates, and delivery follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
What types of applications do you assess?
We assess web applications, mobile apps (iOS/Android), desktop applications, and APIs — including backend services and integrations relevant to your business workflows.
How long does an application security review take?
Duration depends on scope and complexity; small apps typically take 5–10 business days while larger or multi-component systems may take several weeks. We provide a timeline during scoping.
Will you test production systems?
We prefer testing in a staging environment when possible. If production testing is required, we coordinate safe windows and safeguards to avoid service disruption and obtain written authorization beforehand.
Do you provide remediation help after the report?
Yes. We offer developer-facing guidance in the report and can provide remediation support, retesting, and optional secure-coding training to help eliminate repeat issues.
How do you protect sensitive data during the review?
We follow strict data-handling practices: least-privilege access, encrypted storage for artifacts, and disposal policies. We can sign NDAs and adhere to any client-specific data protection requirements.
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