Catch security issues before they hit production

We provide expert reviews of your architecture and system plans to spot risks early and build security in from the start, whether launching new builds or review

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Design Reviews

Catch security issues early and avoid costly fixes later

A well-timed design review can save you time, money and future incident response headaches. We look at your system architecture, data flows and trust boundaries to flag risks before they go live.

Identify threats and flaws before you build them in
Validate architecture decisions with expert insight
Shift left on security and reduce future rework

Service detail

What does a Design Review include?

We work alongside your team to review new or updated system designs. Our architects map your architecture against threat models and control frameworks, validate assumptions and highlight decisions that impact security. You get a focused report with clear recommendations, diagrams and next steps.

Fix design issues before they’re built in

Security Design Review

Our architects challenge assumptions, spot risks and help you avoid downstream security problems. We move fast, adapt to your stack and give you clear advice you can act on.

Tests your design against real-world threats and common pitfalls
Validates architecture choices against business and security needs
Delivers a simple, annotated action list for your team

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Our delivery process

Structured review of your architecture

We work with your architects, engineers, or delivery teams to review the security posture of your design, from early-stage planning to final deployment readiness.

Design walkthrough and context gathering

We start by understanding your goals, system components, threat model, and architectural decisions.

Architecture and flow review

We assess your design across security domains such as authentication, authorisation, data protection

Report and review session

You’ll receive a focused report outlining identified risks, improvement opportunities, and recommendations. We’ll walk you through it, highlighting priority areas and helping you plan next steps.

Benefits

Reduce risk before a single line of code is shipped

Our design reviews bring security thinking into the room early, making your solution stronger, more resilient, and easier to maintain.

Fast, independent, and expert

We provide a fresh set of experienced eyes on your design, offering insight based on what we’ve seen work, and not work in similar environments.

Flexible to your stage

Whether you’re just starting out or midway through a build, we can step in and provide value. Reviews can be one-off, milestone-based, or continuous.

Bridging security and delivery

We speak the language of both architects and engineers, so our guidance is grounded in real-world constraints, and won’t derail your timelines.

What comes next

Expand your security coverage

We don’t just identify issues, we help fix them. Our Security Engineering team can support you through remediation, re-architecture, or implementation of secure patterns and controls that align with your design goals.

Implement recommendations with hands-on engineering support
Re-architect components to meet modern security expectations
Apply secure patterns and controls aligned to your system design

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Executive and Board Security Governance Training

We train executives and boards on their cybersecurity oversight role — focusing on risk framing, accountability, and key governance responsibilities.

Instructor Led ISO27001 Training

This instructor-led course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to become certified to lead, plan, and conduct ISO 27001 audits.

Frequently asked questions

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

What’s covered in a Security Design Review?

We assess your architecture diagrams, workflows, data flows and control choices to identify gaps and recommend secure patterns.

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

Before you commit to build but even during or after delivery a review can surface issues before go-live.

Do we need to provide full documentation?

We can work with any documentation you provide, however the more detailed it is, the better.

Can you review third-party vendor designs?

Yes. We can assess vendor proposals or managed service designs and help you ask the right questions.

Will this meet compliance requirements?

It often contributes to audit evidence or regulatory requirements especially for ISO 27001, PCI-DSS and NZISM.

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Please call our office number during normal business hours or submit a form below

Where to find us

If you experience a security breach outside normal working hours, please complete the form and we will respond as soon as possible.

Get in touch

info@bastionsecurity.co.nz

General enquiries

+64 4 281 7534

Auckland office

Level 5
51 Shortland Street,
Auckland 1010 New Zealand

Wellington office

Levels 8 and 9
10 Brandon Street
Wellington 6011 New Zealand

Melbourne office

Level 22
120 Spencer Street
Melbourne 3000 Australia

Are you experiencing a security breach?

Incident Response

+64 4 281 7534