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Audit Methodologies

Our Security Audit Process​

At node.security, we have developed a rigorous, battle-tested approach to blockchain security audits. Our methodology is designed to be thorough, collaborative, and tailored to the specific needs of your project.

The Audit Lifecycle​

Our security audit process consists of four main phases:

  1. Assessment Phase: Initial review and planning of the audit scope and approach
  2. Execution Phase: In-depth analysis of the codebase and identification of vulnerabilities
  3. Reporting Phase: Detailed documentation of findings and recommendations
  4. Verification Phase: Validation of fixes and follow-up assessment

Assessment Phase​

During the assessment phase, we work closely with your team to understand the project architecture, goals, and specific security concerns. This phase includes:

  • Scope definition and boundary analysis
  • Architecture review and threat modeling
  • Development of a tailored audit strategy

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Execution Phase​

The execution phase is where we dive deep into your codebase, analyzing it for vulnerabilities, logic flaws, and security weaknesses. This phase includes:

  • Manual code review
  • Automated analysis with specialized tools
  • Economic and game-theoretic analysis for DeFi protocols
  • Exploit scenario development and validation

Learn more about our Execution Phase

Reporting Phase​

Clear, actionable reporting is crucial for an effective security audit. Our reporting phase includes:

  • Categorization and prioritization of findings
  • Detailed technical descriptions and exploit paths
  • Actionable recommendations for remediation
  • Executive summary for stakeholders

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Verification Phase​

Security is an ongoing process. Our verification phase includes:

  • Review of implemented fixes
  • Regression testing to ensure no new vulnerabilities were introduced
  • Final verification report
  • Recommendations for ongoing security practices

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Audit Deliverables​

Each audit produces a comprehensive set of deliverables, including:

  • Detailed audit report with all findings and recommendations
  • Executive summary for non-technical stakeholders
  • Code annotations and examples for remediation
  • Verification report after fixes are implemented
  • Security recommendations for future development

Ready to start your security audit? Contact us to discuss your project's security needs.