Know what you're buying before you sign.
AI-driven codebase evaluation you can trust.
You're about to sign a vendor contract. Or acquire a company. Or bet your product roadmap on a third-party codebase. The demo looked great. The pitch was polished. But what's actually under the hood? If you're also evaluating AI governance policies, Shield provides the technical due diligence to complement your policy framework.
Most companies find out too late.
What Shield Does
Evidence-based codebase evaluation so you make decisions based on facts, not demos. Found critical issues? Custom AI Solutions can rebuild problem areas identified by Shield.
Codebase Quality Assessment
Deep analysis of code architecture, patterns, and practices. Is this codebase maintainable, or is it held together with duct tape?
Security Risk Analysis
Identify vulnerabilities, dependency risks, and exposure points before they become incidents. Need governance frameworks? Pair with AI Policy for complete compliance.
Technical Debt Mapping
Quantify the true cost of inheriting or integrating this code. Know what you're really paying for.
Vendor Validation
Cut through the demo theater. Shield evaluates whether a vendor's technology actually does what they claim.
Who It's For
CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and technical due diligence teams who need the truth before making a decision.
The Phoenix Difference
Most security tools give you a list of problems and leave you to figure it out. Phoenix Shield finds the issues, verifies they're real, generates the fix, and opens the PR.
- AI-verified findings — false positives filtered automatically
- Auto-generated patches with GitHub PR creation
- Health Score that executives actually understand
- Five engines in one platform — no tool sprawl
- Full finding lifecycle from detection to verified fix
What you get:
- Codebase quality assessment
- Security risk analysis
- Technical debt mapping
- Vendor validation
- AI code analysis + Semgrep SAST + TruffleHog secrets + Trivy SCA
- Automated patch generation and GitHub PR creation
Related Solutions
These solutions work well together or complement this offering
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a codebase security assessment?
A codebase security assessment is a comprehensive evaluation that identifies vulnerabilities, security flaws, and risk exposures in software code. It combines automated scanning (SAST, SCA) with manual code review to find issues like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), authentication flaws, insecure data handling, hardcoded credentials, and dependency vulnerabilities. Phoenix Shield goes further by using AI to verify findings, eliminate false positives, and generate fixes automatically—delivered as pull requests ready for review.
How long does a security code review take?
Timeline depends on codebase size and complexity. Small applications (under 10,000 lines of code) can be assessed in 1-3 days. Mid-size codebases (10,000-100,000 lines) typically take 1-2 weeks. Enterprise systems with 100,000+ lines may require 3-4 weeks for thorough analysis. Phoenix Shield accelerates this: automated scans run in hours, AI verification happens overnight, and you get prioritized findings with auto-generated patches within days, not weeks.
What vulnerabilities do security assessments find?
Security assessments identify a range of vulnerabilities including: injection flaws (SQL, command, LDAP), broken authentication and session management, cross-site scripting (XSS) and request forgery (CSRF), insecure deserialization, using components with known vulnerabilities (CVEs), insufficient logging and monitoring, hardcoded secrets and API keys, weak cryptography, and insecure API endpoints. Phoenix Shield categorizes findings by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low) and business impact, so you know what to fix first.
Manual vs automated security reviews - which is better?
Both are necessary. Automated tools (SAST/DAST) provide speed, coverage, and consistency—great for finding common vulnerabilities like SQL injection or outdated dependencies. Manual review provides context, catches business logic flaws, and validates findings. Phoenix Shield combines both: automated engines scan for technical issues, AI verifies findings to reduce false positives, and human experts review critical findings and architectural risks. You get the speed of automation with the accuracy of expert review.
When should you conduct a code security audit?
Key triggers for security audits include: before acquiring a company (technical due diligence), before signing a vendor contract, after a security incident or breach, before a major product launch or funding round, when onboarding a new CTO or security lead, annually as part of compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001), and when integrating third-party code or open source libraries. Phoenix Shield makes continuous security assessment feasible—run it monthly or on every major release to catch issues early.
How much does Phoenix Shield cost?
Phoenix Shield pricing is based on codebase size and assessment depth. Small projects (under 50,000 lines) start at $10,000 for a full assessment. Mid-market engagements (50,000-250,000 lines) range from $19,000-$45,000. Enterprise assessments (250,000+ lines, multiple repos) are quoted based on scope. All plans include automated scanning, AI-verified findings, auto-generated patches, and executive reporting. Contact us for a custom quote based on your specific needs.
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