Application Backdoors

Application backdoors are a significant security threat

Application backdoors are a potential problem for any enterprise today. Backdoors are a way of bypassing application authentication and gaining remote access to a computer. Sometimes application backdoors are malicious—hackers want access to confidential company and customer information. Other times they may be unintentional or non-malicious—programmers may insert them for troubleshooting purposes. But application backdoors are an increasingly difficult problem as applications today are frequently built from components created by a number of sources—third-party libraries, outsourced development companies, commercial off-the-shelf packages, and open-source software, as well as internal development teams. With so many reusable binary components, these threats can elude even the best quality assurance cycles. That's why Veracode has developed SecurityReview®, the world's first on-demand, application security testing solution using binary analysis.

Find application backdoors with binary analysis from Veracode

Veracode SecurityReview is an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for testing applications for backdoors and other threats. SecurityReview scans software at the binary level, reviewing compiled (or "byte") code for any flaws that may threaten enterprise security. Where other products can only scan that portion of an application where the source code is available, Veracode's solution can scan 100 percent of code, providing a much more comprehensive approach to code security. Because SecurityReview is an on-demand service, enterprises can achieve software security assurance more easily and cost-effectively, as there is no software or hardware to buy and install and no maintenance or updates required. Veracode's world-class software security team is continually upgrading the testing methodology to provide the most accurate test results in the industry. In addition to static code analysis, SecurityReview also offers dynamic testing and manual penetration testing, for complete testing in a single solution.

Scan for backdoors, malicious code, application flaws, and more

In addition to application backdoors, Veracode SecurityReview scans for other forms of malicious code, as well as lack of functionality such as inadequate authentication. Veracode is valuable to both software development teams and software procurement personnel. For those purchasing software, Veracode can qualify and quantify the risks found in applications considered for purchase. For software development, Veracode easily integrates into the secure software development life cycle, validating the security of new code as well as reusable SOA components. Veracode returns test results within 24 to 72 hours, helping to better meet development deadlines and improve speed-to-market.

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