Codesecure Solutions' Thick Client Security Audit is a security assessment service targeting desktop applications that run locally on a user's machine while communicating with remote servers or databases. The service evaluates the application's overall security posture by examining the codebase for vulnerabilities such as insecure coding practices, buffer overflows, and input validation flaws. Core areas of assessment include: - Authentication and authorization controls (secure login, access control verification) - Data encryption in transit and at rest - Source code review for insecure coding patterns and vulnerabilities - Local storage security (protection of data stored on the client machine) - Patch and update management practices (secure update mechanisms and timely patching) Upon completion, clients receive a report detailing discovered vulnerabilities, associated risk assessments, and actionable recommendations for remediation. The service is recommended to be conducted regularly, particularly before major releases, significant updates, or architectural changes to the application.