Security Audit Checklist
Complete pre-launch security audit framework for AI-generated applications. Follow this comprehensive checklist to identify and fix vulnerabilities before deployment.
Pre-Launch Security is Critical
AI-generated applications often ship with security vulnerabilities that could have been caught with a proper audit. A comprehensive security audit before launch prevents costly breaches and protects your users.
Complete Security Audit Checklist
Follow these 12 steps for a thorough security audit. Critical items must be addressed before launching to production.
Authentication security review
Verify password policies, MFA implementation, session management, and account recovery mechanisms are secure.
Authorization and access control
Test that users can only access authorized resources and check for privilege escalation vulnerabilities.
Input validation audit
Review all input fields for SQL injection, XSS, command injection, and other injection attack vectors.
API security assessment
Audit API authentication, rate limiting, input validation, and response data exposure.
Cryptography review
Verify secure hashing algorithms, encryption at rest and in transit, and key management practices.
Third-party dependency scan
Identify vulnerable dependencies, outdated libraries, and packages with known CVEs.
Security headers verification
Check for CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and other security headers to prevent common attacks.
Error handling review
Ensure error messages do not leak sensitive information like stack traces or database details.
Logging and monitoring audit
Verify security events are logged, sensitive data is not logged, and monitoring is configured.
Data privacy compliance
Review GDPR, CCPA, or relevant data privacy regulations compliance in data handling practices.
File upload security
Test file upload functionality for path traversal, malicious file execution, and unrestricted file types.
Infrastructure security review
Audit deployment configuration, secrets management, firewall rules, and infrastructure hardening.
Common Audit Findings
Hardcoded Credentials
CriticalAPI keys, passwords, or tokens stored directly in source code or configuration files.
Missing Rate Limiting
HighEndpoints lack rate limiting, allowing brute force attacks or resource exhaustion.
Insecure Dependencies
HighUsing libraries with known vulnerabilities or outdated packages with security patches available.
Verbose Error Messages
MediumError messages expose internal system details, database structure, or stack traces.
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