Security Audit Template - Free Download & Example

A security audit is indispensable for identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in your software before malicious actors discover them. This template provides a structured approach to performing a security audit, using the OWASP Top 10 as its foundation. It includes sections for scope definition, authentication and authorisation controls, input validation, session management, cryptography assessment, API security, server and infrastructure configuration, logging and monitoring, and a vulnerability report with CVSS scores and remediation recommendations.

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Step 1: Download the security audit template and define the scope: which applications, APIs and infrastructure components will be audited. Step 2: Inventory the technology stack and identify the attack surfaces: endpoints, authentication flows, data storage and integrations. Step 3: Walk through the OWASP Top 10 checklist for each application component and document findings. Step 4: Test authentication and authorisation: attempt privilege escalation, session hijacking and unauthorised access to resources. Step 5: Check input validation: test for SQL injection, XSS, command injection and path traversal. Step 6: Assess cryptographic implementations: is sensitive data encrypted in transit and at rest using current algorithms? Step 7: Document each vulnerability with CVSS score, impact, reproduction steps and recommended remediation. Step 8: Create a prioritised remediation plan with owners and deadlines, and schedule a retest after remediation.