Software Audit: Quick Clarity for Running Systems
When it needs to "run stable": We identify the biggest levers and deliver a prioritized action list.
Audit – Quick Clarity for Running Systems
Software Audit: Identify Problems, Prioritize Solutions
Running systems need quick clarity when something isn't right. Performance issues you can't pinpoint. Recurring incidents without a clear root cause. Developers complaining about poor code quality. Security concerns that nobody can quantify. A software audit sheds light on the situation: We analyze your system systematically and deliver a prioritized list of problems and solution approaches – from quick wins that take immediate effect to strategic measures for long-term stability.
Our audits are not generic checklist exercises, but focused analyses with a clear question. What do you want to know? Why are load times so poor? Where does most technical debt accumulate? Which security risks are critical? How can we release faster? Based on your question, we define the scope, analyze code, architecture, infrastructure, and processes, and document our findings with severity, business impact, and estimated remediation effort.
The result is not a PowerPoint presentation that ends up in a drawer, but an actionable report: concrete measures prioritized by urgency and ROI, with clear action recommendations. You don't just get a list of problems, but also a realistic plan for how to fix them – whether with us, your internal team, or another provider. We have no interest in creating artificial dependencies, but in delivering real value to you.
The typical audit process takes 1-2 weeks and costs between EUR 3,000 and 8,000, depending on scope and complexity. After a brief kick-off where we clarify the question and access, we mostly work asynchronously and reach out with interim questions as needed. At the end, we present our findings in a joint call and deliver a written report that serves as the basis for your next steps. Many of our audit clients decide to implement individual measures with us afterward – but that's not a prerequisite and not hidden upselling.
Typical Audit Questions
- Why are incidents, timeouts, or performance issues piling up?
- Where does technical debt accumulate – and what does it cost per month?
- Which security risks are critical (IAM, secrets, logs, dependencies)?
- How can we release faster without losing quality?
Performance Audit
Latencies, timeouts, Core Web Vitals, DB hotspots – with quick wins and priorities.
Performance Audit DetailsSecurity Audit
IAM, secrets, dependencies, logs/audit trails – with concrete actions.
Security Audit DetailsArchitecture Review
Modules, interfaces, deployments, operations – for predictable delivery & scaling.
Architecture Review DetailsResult
You receive a prioritized list with findings, quick wins, and actions including effort/impact assessments. This allows you to make internal decisions – or move directly into implementation.
For new initiatives without an existing system, a workshop is usually the faster entry point.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Software Audits
Scope & Next Steps
What does a software audit include?
We review code quality, architecture, performance and security. You get documented findings with severity, impact and effort estimates, plus prioritized actions and a clear roadmap. Typical duration: about one week; cost range €3,000–8,000 excl. VAT.
When is an audit worth it?
When you need clarity on technical debt, risks or modernization options – e.g. before a major change, after a takeover or when quality issues are slowing you down. An audit gives you a fact-based basis for decisions.
What happens after the audit?
You receive a report and a presentation. We recommend quick wins first, then a phased plan for larger improvements. You can commission us to implement the findings or use the report with your own team or another vendor.
Can you audit legacy or proprietary systems?
Yes. We analyze code in common languages and frameworks; for very exotic stacks we clarify scope in advance. The audit focuses on what matters: structure, risks, performance and security.
