Technical Audits & Risk Assessments

Building software is easy. Building software that is secure, scalable, and maintainable is far more challenging. At Toskaas, we conduct comprehensive technical audits to uncover hidden risks, eliminate technical debt, and identify performance bottlenecks before they become major roadblocks.

Why Technical Audits Matter

Many businesses only realise they have a problem when systems start failing—by then, fixing issues is costly and disruptive. A proactive technical audit helps you:

• Mitigate risks early – Identify security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps before they lead to breaches.
• Improve performance – Detect inefficiencies and eliminate performance bottlenecks.
• Ensure maintainability – Reduce technical debt to make future development faster and smoother.
• Plan for scalability – Assess architecture to ensure it can handle growth.

What We Review

Code Quality, Security, and Technical Debt Analysis

Good software starts with clean, maintainable, and secure code. We conduct in-depth reviews to ensure best practices are followed.

• Code structure & maintainability – Identify complexity, redundancy, and areas for refactoring.
• Security vulnerabilities – Check for common issues such as SQL injection, XSS, and insecure authentication.
• Dependency management – Assess third-party libraries for security risks and outdated components.
• Technical debt evaluation – Identify shortcuts and inefficiencies that could hinder long-term development.

Performance Bottleneck Identification & Optimisation

Slow applications frustrate users and impact business efficiency. We analyse system performance to pinpoint and resolve bottlenecks.

• Database performance – Identify slow queries, inefficient indexing, and potential deadlocks.
• Application profiling – Analyse CPU, memory usage, and execution times to detect inefficiencies.
• Load and stress testing – Simulate high-traffic scenarios to evaluate system resilience.
• Caching strategies – Recommend optimisations to reduce redundant computation and data retrieval.

Architecture Health Check & Scalability Assessment

A solid architecture is key to building software that scales efficiently. We assess whether your system is designed for future growth.

• Monolithic vs. microservices evaluation – Determine if your architecture is fit for purpose.
• Cloud-readiness assessment – Analyse how well your application leverages cloud-native principles.
• Scalability and resilience – Identify single points of failure and areas needing improved fault tolerance.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Evaluate automated deployment and infrastructure management practices.

Compliance & Governance Reviews

Regulatory compliance isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a necessity for avoiding legal risks and ensuring trust. We review your systems against industry standards and best practices.

• Data protection and encryption best practices.
• Access control and identity management reviews.
• Logging, auditing, and incident response readiness.

Common Questions About Technical Audits

How often should we conduct a technical audit?

Regular audits help prevent technical debt and security risks from accumulating. For most businesses, an annual audit is recommended, with more frequent reviews for fast-evolving systems.

What’s the most common issue found in audits?

Poorly maintained codebases, security misconfigurations, and inefficient database queries are among the most frequent issues we identify.

Will an audit disrupt our development process?

Not at all. Our audits are designed to work alongside your team, providing insights and recommendations without slowing down development.

Can you help us fix the issues found in the audit?

Yes, we provide clear, actionable recommendations and can support your team in implementing the necessary improvements.