Service · We build it secure

Secure software development

We don't just test software, we build it. DABS designs and develops custom web, mobile, API and cloud applications with security engineered into every stage, by a team that knows how attackers think.

OWASP ASVS · OWASP SAMM · NIST SSDF (SP 800-218) · OWASP Top 10 · ISO/IEC 27001

Overview

Security designed in, not bolted on

Fixing a security flaw after launch costs far more than designing it out at the start. Yet many development teams treat security as a final check, if they check at all.

Our developers work alongside our penetration testers. Threat modelling shapes the architecture, secure coding standards guide every change, automated security testing runs in the pipeline, and the finished product is tested by our offensive team before it reaches your users.

What you receive

  • Working, documented software, with source code handed over as agreed in your contract
  • Threat model and security architecture summary
  • Pre-launch penetration test report
  • Deployment and operations documentation
  • Optional ongoing maintenance and security updates
Scope

What we build

Web applications

Customer portals, dashboards, e-commerce and internal business systems.

Mobile apps

iOS and Android apps with secure storage, authentication and API design.

APIs & integrations

Well-documented, properly authorized APIs and integrations with your existing systems.

Cloud platforms

Cloud-native back ends with secure infrastructure-as-code and least-privilege access.

Hardening existing code

Reviewing and fixing applications built by other teams.

Ongoing support

Maintenance, dependency updates and security patches after launch.

How it works

A secure development lifecycle (SDLC) on every project

1

Requirements & threat modelling

Security and privacy requirements are defined with you, and threats are mapped before design starts.

2

Secure architecture

Authentication, authorization, data protection and logging are designed in from the start.

3

Secure coding & review

Coding standards aligned with OWASP ASVS, peer code review and dependency checks.

4

Automated security testing

Static analysis (SAST), dependency (SCA) and secret scanning in the CI/CD pipeline.

5

Penetration test before release

Our offensive team tests the application before launch, and issues are fixed before handover.

6

Release & maintenance

Hardened deployment, monitoring and timely security updates.

Standards & frameworks

Mapped to the standards you report against

Findings are mapped to the frameworks your auditors and regulators use, so the report also works as compliance evidence.

OWASP ASVSOWASP SAMMNIST SSDF (SP 800-218)OWASP Top 10ISO/IEC 27001
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which technologies do you work with?

We choose the stack to fit your project and team. Tell us what you already use, and we'll recommend whether to build on it or move to something better suited.

Can you secure an application another team built?

Yes. We can review the code and architecture, test it, fix what we find, and help your team adopt secure practices going forward.

How do you price development projects?

After a discovery session, we propose either a fixed price for a well-defined scope or a time-and-materials model for products that will keep evolving.

Is the finished product penetration tested?

Yes. Every application we build is tested by our offensive security team before release, and issues are fixed before handover.

Related services

Often scoped together

Web App Penetration Testing

Uncover vulnerabilities in public-facing and internal web platforms before attackers reach them, including injection, broken auth, and logic flaws.

Mobile App Penetration Testing

Secure iOS and Android apps from design through deployment across every attack surface, including storage, transport, and runtime.

API Security Testing

Verify APIs against injection, authorization bypass, and data exposure. APIs are the layer most modern breaches target.

Cloud Security Assessment

Protect data integrity and confidentiality across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and private infrastructure, from misconfiguration to identity.

Not sure where you're exposed?

Start with a free scoping call. We'll map your real attack surface and recommend the right engagement, with a fixed quote.