Manual Security Audits
Manual security audits are a systematic, hands-on process where security experts manually review code, configurations, and systems to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues that automated tools might miss. This involves techniques like code review, penetration testing, and threat modeling to assess security posture. It is a critical component of secure software development and risk management.
Developers should learn manual security audits to enhance application security, especially for high-risk systems like financial or healthcare software, where automated scans may not catch logic flaws or business logic vulnerabilities. It is essential during security-critical phases like pre-release reviews, compliance audits (e.g., for PCI DSS or HIPAA), and when integrating third-party components to ensure robust defense against attacks.