SECURITY ASSURANCE READINESS

Security Assurance.

Structured. Substantiated.

From baseline alignment to DSIT/NCSC’s Software Security Code of Practice to assurance ready products aligned to Principles Based Assurance - build confidence in your software security with structured, evidence backed approaches supported by our experts.

SecurLab’s assessment portal helps you to assess your product maturity on the way to formal assurance assessment.

Start with code. Progress to Assurance.

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TWO PATHS, ONE OUTCOME

Choose the right path for your organisation

Software Security Code Readiness Assessment

Demonstrate alignment. Back it with evidence.

Align your product to the Software Security Code of Practice from DSIT and the NCSC - with structured guidance through SecurLab’s assessment portal.

  • Alignment Report

    Clear view of aligned / partial / not aligned areas

  • Evidence Mapping

    Supporting artefacts linked to each expectation

  • Independent Observations

    Where claims are weak or unsupported

  • Remediation Plan

    Prioritised actions to improve alignment

Delivery: 2–3 weeks

Investment: From £5,000 — scope dependent

Workflow: Guided, portal-supported

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Best for

SaaS and software vendors, organisations early in structured assurance, teams needing credible answers for customers.

PBA Readiness Assessment

Build a defensible assurance case - before independent validation.

Prepare your product for Principles-Based Assurance using a structured, evidence backed approach aligned to the NCSC requirements.

  • Structure Assurance Case (Client Owned)

    Claims, arguments and evidence

  • Independent Observation Report

    Assessor led challenge and critique

  • Readiness Opinion

    Clear view of assurance position

  • Gap Remediation Plan

    Focused actions required prior to formal evaluation

Delivery: 4 weeks

Investment: From £7,500 — scope dependent

Workflow: Guided, portal-supported

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Best for

Organisations preparing for formal assurance, vendors selling to enterprise or government, teams needing defensible, audit-ready outputs.

Flowchart titled 'How they work together' illustrating a clear progression path in three steps: Step 1 with a code icon for 'Software Security Code of Practice Readiness Assessment,' Step 2 with a shield icon for 'PBA Readiness Assessment,' and Step 3 with a courthouse icon for 'Independent CRTX Validation,' outlining each step's purpose for client assessment.
Comparison table of two services: Software Security Code Readiness and PBA Readiness Assessment, detailing features such as focus, complexity, key output, delivery time, investment, and ideal for early stage or assurance preparation.