Code Analysis Helps Protect What You Build
Identify and fix security flaws in your source code before they become risks in production. Analyze early and deploy with confidence.
Find Hidden Vulnerabilities in Your Code Before Hackers Do
Code Analysis—Code analysis helps you detect vulnerabilities that could put your software, users, or business at risk. Drummond offers both static code analysis (SAST) and dynamic code analysis (DAST) to give you a full view of your application security, before and during execution.
Drummond’s experts go beyond tool output to provide context, clarity, and prioritized recommendations you can act on. Whether you’re scanning early-stage development or assessing deployed applications, Drummond delivers insight that helps your team build and maintain secure software.
Two Approaches. One Goal: Improved Protection
Static and dynamic code analysis offer two complementary ways to find vulnerabilities in your applications. Static analysis reviews your code without executing it—ideal for early-stage development. Dynamic analysis, on the other hand, tests running applications to find real-world flaws that only appear during execution. Together, they provide comprehensive coverage of your software’s security posture.
Static Code Analysis (SAST) examines your source code, bytecode, or binaries without running the application. It identifies vulnerabilities like injection flaws, hardcoded credentials, or insecure APIs during the development phase, before the code is deployed.
Dynamic Code Analysis (DAST) evaluates the application while it’s running. It simulates attacks to uncover real-world vulnerabilities like authentication bypasses, server misconfigurations, and runtime behavior issues that may not be visible in the code itself.
For the most complete view of your application’s security, many organizations choose to do both. Static analysis helps shift security left, catching issues earlier, while dynamic analysis reveals flaws in the deployed environment that can’t be detected statically.
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Code Analysis FAQs
Static code reviews play a critical role in reducing software risk before deployment, but it’s not always clear how it differs from other security services. If you’re exploring ways to strengthen your application security strategy, the FAQs below explain how code scanning works, why it’s important, and how Drummond supports you throughout the process.
What is a code analysis?
A code analysis—also known as static application security testing (Sast) is the process of reviewing source code to identify vulnerabilities, errors, and insecure coding practices before software is deployed.
How is a code analysis different from vulnerability scanning?
A code analysis inspects the application code itself, while vulnerability scanning checks systems, servers, and deployed software for known weaknesses. Code analysis happens earlier in the development cycle and supports secure coding practices. You can learn more about Drummond’s Vulnerability Scanning and other Threat Identification services here.
Who should consider a code analysis?
Any organization that develops or maintains custom software should incorporate regular code reviews. It’s especially important for teams in healthcare, finance, and other regulated industries where data security and compliance are priorities.
When should you have a code analysis done?
The best time to have a code analysis is early and often—ideally during development and before deployment. Integrating code reviews into your Continuous Integration (CI) or Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CD) pipeline helps catch issues before they reach production.
Does Drummond provide remediation support?
Yes. Our service includes expert analysis with clear, prioritized findings and remediation guidance to help your developers address vulnerabilities quickly.
Trust Drummond
TRUST—When it comes to identifying vulnerabilities in your code, experience matters. At Drummond, you won’t find junior analysts learning on the job—we bring seasoned professionals with deep application security expertise. You’ll work with a team that’s honest, reliable, and committed to helping you strengthen your software without unnecessary complexity. We aim to be a trusted partner, not just a vendor.
EXPERTISE—We bring deep technical knowledge and security experience to every code review. Our team understands modern software development environments and the vulnerabilities that threaten them. You’ll benefit from experts who look beyond surface-level findings to identify real risks—and who can explain those risks in a way your developers understand. This expertise ensures your code is reviewed thoroughly and your team gets insights that improve your software’s long-term security.
INTEGRITY—Clients choose Drummond for our people—and stay because of how we work. We listen, tailor our approach to your development process, and deliver real value with every engagement. Whether you’re scanning early-stage code or assessing a release candidate, we’ll help you uncover risks and raise your software security standards. We don’t just check boxes—we support your long-term success.
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