Identify risks early in your development process

Get expert insights into system architecture and design plans to identify vulnerabilities early and embed security from the ground up

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Design Reviews

Detect risks early to reduce cost, time and rework

Many security issues are baked in during the design phase. That’s why Cythera offers proactive architecture reviews to evaluate your system blueprints, detect early risks, and ensure secure-by-design principles are applied from day one.

Catch vulnerabilities in design, flow, or trust zones early
Validate technical decisions with experienced guidance
Integrate security early to reduce future delays and risk

Service detail

What does a Design Review include?

Our team partners with yours to assess both new and evolving system designs. We evaluate architectural choices against security frameworks and threat scenarios, testing key assumptions and calling out decisions with security implications. The outcome is a clear, actionable report with diagrams and suggested actions.

Catch design flaws before they become risks

Security Design Review

We review your architecture to uncover risks, pressure-test assumptions and make sure your design stands up to real-world threats.

Assess your plans against common exploits and weaknesses
Match architecture choices to business and security requirements
Provide a concise, actionable list of improvements

Our delivery process

Structured review of your architecture

From early planning to launch, we collaborate with your technical teams to ensure your design meets strong security standards and is ready for secure deployment.

Design walkthrough and context gathering

Our process begins with a deep dive into your objectives, system architecture, threat landscape, and design decisions.

Architecture and flow review

We evaluate your system’s design across key security areas including authentication, access control, and data safeguarding.

Report and review session

We deliver a concise report detailing key risks, suggested improvements, and practical recommendations — and guide you through prioritising and planning your response.

Benefits

Reduce risk before a single line of code is shipped

We embed security into your design from the start, helping you build solutions that are robust, resilient, and easier to manage in the long run.

Fast, independent, and expert

We bring proven insight to your design, applying practical experience from past engagements to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Flexible to your stage

Whether you're at the beginning or halfway through development, we can jump in and add value. We offer reviews as one-time checks, at key milestones, or as an ongoing service.

Bridging security and delivery

We understand both the strategic and technical sides, offering advice that fits within your delivery timelines and reflects real-world implementation.

What comes next

Expand your security coverage

We go beyond identifying issues — our Security Engineering team helps resolve them.

Whether it’s remediation, redesign, or embedding secure controls, we support you in strengthening your systems without compromising your design intent.

Put recommendations into action with expert engineering support
Redesign system components to align with today’s security standards
Embed secure patterns and controls tailored to your architecture

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Web Filter, CASB & DLP (Cloud Access Security Broker & Data Loss Prevention)

Monitor and manage how users interact with cloud, web, and AI platforms — including movement of sensitive data.

Web Application Penetration Testing

Uncover hidden flaws in your web apps — from session handling to access controls — through in-depth security reviews.

Frequently asked questions

From risk assessment to rapid response - we’re with you every step of the way.

Can Cythera assess security in third-party designs?

Yes. We review vendor solutions and managed service designs to identify risks, gaps or hidden costs - so you can make confident, informed decisions.

Is full documentation required for assessments or engagements?

While helpful, it's not mandatory. We'll help build or validate documentation as part of our delivery process.

What does a Cythera Security Design Review include?

We assess your systems' architectural design - including workflows, data pathways and control points to highlight security gaps and propose resilient patterns that align with best practices.

When is the best time to request a Security Design Review?

It's best to conduct a security review before development begins, but even late-stage assessments can uncover critical risks before go-live. We help ensure your delivery is secure at every stage.