Exposed credentials & API keys
Detect hardcoded secrets in frontend code, environment files and public repos.
Service · Ongoing managed security · Perth + Remote
Managed AI app security & pen testing.
A one-off audit catches what was broken yesterday. Production AI apps need ongoing scrutiny because Veracode reports each new code change has a 45% chance of introducing a fresh vulnerability. This is the recurring engagement: quarterly penetration testing, continuous monitoring, Essential Eight alignment and Australian Privacy Act compliance reviews on a retainer. New to security? Start with a one-off audit.
Q1-Q4
quarterly pen tests
24/7
continuous monitoring
E8
Essential Eight alignment
Retainer
monthly engagement model
01The risk
AI apps ship with real vulnerabilities.
Forty-five percent of AI-generated code contains security vulnerabilities. That is not a scare stat. It is the reality Veracode found when they analysed millions of lines of AI-written code.
Lovable apps? Average security score of 56 out of 100. Bolt? 66. If you have shipped an AI-built app without a proper security review, there is a real chance it is leaking data right now.
Based in Perth, working with businesses across Australia. Our security work is aligned with the Australian Cyber Security Centre's Essential Eight framework and the Australian Privacy Act.
What AI coding tools get wrongcritical
- !Hardcoded API keys. Credentials exposed in frontend code or public repos.
- !Missing auth on endpoints. Anyone with a URL can read or write your data.
- !No input validation. SQL injection, XSS, and other injection vectors wide open.
- !Over-permissive CORS. Any origin can make requests to your API.
02Scope
What we check in an AI security audit.
10 audit categories, plus AI-specific checks
Static analysis, manual review and runtime testing combined.
Authentication & authorisation
Review access controls, session management, token security and permission logic.
Input validation & injection
Test for SQL injection, XSS, CSRF and other injection vectors in all inputs.
API security & CORS config
Audit API endpoints, CORS policies, rate limiting and request validation.
Data handling & encryption
Review data encryption in transit and at rest. Check PII handling and storage.
Dependency vulnerability scan
Scan all packages and dependencies for known CVEs and outdated libraries.
Prompt injection assessment
Test AI-powered features for prompt injection and model manipulation attacks.
AI API key exposure
Detect model API keys in client-side code and data leakage to AI providers.
Environment config audit
Review server configuration, file permissions, error handling and logging.
Every finding is categorised by severity and documented in plain English so your team can understand what needs fixing and why.
03Method
How security auditing actually works.
01 · scan
Automated analysis
Static analysis, dependency scanning and automated vulnerability detection across your entire codebase.
02 · review
Manual code review
Human review of auth flows, API endpoints, input handling and AI-specific attack vectors. Scanners miss context.
03 · test
Runtime testing
Test authentication flows, injection vectors, CORS, session handling and prompt injection in a running environment.
04 · report
Fix and harden
Plain-English report with severity ratings. We patch critical issues, set up monitoring, and harden your deployment.
A one-off audit is a good start but security is not a checkbox. We offer ongoing security management: continuous monitoring, patch management, regular re-audits and incident response.
04Pricing
How we scope and quote.
Fixed price. Before any work starts.
Every security audit is scoped based on the size of your application, the number of integrations, and whether AI-specific checks are needed.
Surface-level checks start free. Full penetration testing is scoped individually. Either way, you know the cost before we begin.
free surface check · fixed audit pricing · no surprise invoices
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Free surface checkObvious vulnerabilities identified
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Fixed audit priceFull scope agreed upfront
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Plain-English reportNo 200-page jargon documents
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Essential Eight alignedAustralian security standards
05Who needs this
Who AI security audits are for.
Shipped an AI app
No security review yet
You built with Lovable, Bolt or Cursor and shipped without a security check. You need one now.
Handling user data
Privacy obligations
Your app handles PII, payments or health data. Australian Privacy Act compliance is not optional.
Enterprise client
Security questionnaire
A client sent you a security questionnaire and you need to prove your app is hardened.
Growing fast
Scaling AI features
AI features in production, growing user base. Time to make sure the foundation is solid.
06Clients
What our clients say.
Josh and the VibeZero team turned a mess of ideas into a working product faster than I thought possible. They actually listened to what we needed, didn't overcomplicate things, and delivered something our team could use straight away. Genuinely one of the best tech experiences I've had as a business owner.
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Natasja KleinmanFounder, Flexi Tribe
Working with VibeZero was refreshingly straightforward. No jargon, no upselling, just solid work delivered on time. They understood our business from the first call and built exactly what we asked for. I'd recommend them to any small business looking to actually get results from AI.
BG
Blake GoodDirector, Good Designs
07Process
How we work.
Step 01
Free consultation
A conversation about what you need. No pitch deck, no commitment. A straight answer on whether we can help.
Step 02
Scope & proposal
Clear proposal with fixed pricing, deliverables, and timeline. You know what you're getting before any work starts.
Step 03
Build & deliver
Regular check-ins, no surprises, a finished product that works in production. Most projects wrap in weeks.
Step 04
Support & iterate
We don't disappear after launch. Ongoing support, managed services, and the option to keep improving.
08Related
The full capability list.
Consulting, automation, security and training, plus the build and fix work when you need it. These are the eight we lead with; seventeen in total. Your AI consultant in Perth, working nationally.
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AI Consulting
Map your ops, find where AI makes sense, build an implementation plan your team can follow.
Learn more02Automation
n8n, Make, Power Automate, custom integrations. The boring weekly tasks, automated.
Learn more03AI Security & DLP
Stop data leaking into AI tools. Usage policy, M365 controls, Privacy Act and Essential Eight aligned.
Learn more04AI Training
Hands-on workshops. Actual workflows for Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot your staff use Monday.
Learn more05App Development
Apps, tools, MVPs and internal systems built with AI-assisted dev, with senior engineering oversight.
Learn more06Vibe Code Audit & Fix
Built with Claude, Cursor, Bolt or Lovable? We find what's broken, patch it, hand it back production-ready.
Learn more07AI Agents
Custom agents for CRM, accounting, project management. Built with Claude, GPT and MCP.
Learn more08Agentic Coding
Autonomous coding agents build features end-to-end. We review, steer, and ensure production quality.
Learn more09FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Research from Veracode shows 45% of AI-generated code contains security vulnerabilities. Common issues include hardcoded credentials, missing authentication, injection vulnerabilities and insecure API configurations. The speed of AI coding often comes at the expense of security best practices.
Yes. Our security audits include manual testing that goes beyond automated scanning. We test authentication flows, API endpoints, input handling and AI-specific attack vectors like prompt injection. For applications handling sensitive data, we recommend a full penetration test.
The Essential Eight is the Australian Cyber Security Centre's framework of eight security strategies to mitigate cyber threats. Our security services are aligned with this framework, covering application whitelisting, patching, access controls and multi-factor authentication.
Yes. We regularly audit and secure applications built with Lovable, Bolt, Cursor, Claude Code and Replit. Each platform has its own common vulnerability patterns and we know exactly what to look for.