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Reporting Phase for Security Audits

The reporting phase transforms our security findings into clear, actionable intelligence that empowers your team to address vulnerabilities effectively.

Reporting Objectives​

Our reporting process is designed to:

  • Clearly communicate security findings with technical precision
  • Prioritize issues based on risk and potential impact
  • Provide actionable remediation guidance
  • Create a shared understanding between security and development teams

Report Structure​

Executive Summary​

The executive summary provides a high-level overview of the audit:

  • Scope and objectives of the security assessment
  • Overall security posture and risk assessment
  • Summary of findings by severity
  • Key recommendations and next steps
  • Attestation and audit methodology overview

Detailed Findings​

For each identified vulnerability, we provide:

Severity Classification​

We classify findings using a consistent severity framework:

  • Critical: Direct loss of funds or complete compromise of system integrity
  • High: Significant risk to assets or functionality, but requires specific conditions
  • Medium: Limited impact on security or functionality under normal conditions
  • Low: Minor issues that don't directly impact security but should be addressed
  • Informational: Best practices, code quality suggestions, and optimization opportunities

Finding Structure​

Each finding contains:

  • Title: Clear, descriptive identifier for the issue
  • Severity: Classification of the finding's impact
  • Status: Current state (Open, Fixed, Acknowledged, etc.)
  • Description: Detailed explanation of the vulnerability
  • Location: Specific files, functions, and lines affected
  • Impact: Consequences if exploited
  • Proof of Concept: Demonstration of the vulnerability when applicable
  • Recommendation: Specific guidance for remediation
  • References: Related documentation, standards, or similar vulnerabilities

Code Quality Assessment​

Beyond security vulnerabilities, we often provide:

  • Analysis of code quality and maintainability
  • Identification of anti-patterns
  • Gas optimization opportunities
  • Adherence to standards and best practices

Remediation Roadmap​

To assist with prioritizing fixes, we include:

  • Suggested order for addressing findings
  • Potential dependencies between issues
  • Quick wins vs. architectural changes
  • Testing strategies for proposed fixes

Delivery Process​

Draft Review Meeting​

Before finalizing the report, we schedule a meeting to:

  • Walk through significant findings
  • Answer initial questions
  • Discuss potential misunderstandings or false positives
  • Align on remediation approaches

Final Report Delivery​

The final report is delivered in multiple formats:

  • Comprehensive PDF document
  • Interactive web-based version when requested
  • Raw data exports for integration with issue tracking systems

Findings Tracker​

For complex projects, we provide a separate tracking document to:

  • Monitor the status of each finding
  • Record verification results
  • Document remediation decisions
  • Track regression testing results

Confidentiality​

All audit reports remain confidential by default. Publication of audit results is at the client's discretion, though we encourage transparency as appropriate for your project's needs.

The reporting phase bridges the gap between security expertise and development action, ensuring that identified vulnerabilities can be effectively addressed to strengthen your project's security posture.