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Source code review for STQC certification — for CCTV & IoT manufacturers

STQC certification for CCTV and IoT products includes a review of your source code, and a failed or blocked review can cost you weeks. We review your firmware and app code by hand and with SonarQube and Checkmarx, test the device the way the lab will, and give your engineers a clear list of fixes — so you clear STQC faster.

Manual + SonarQube & Checkmarx reviewDevice, app & cloud VAPTGap report with exact fixes
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    Cost estimate

    How much does source code review for STQC cost?

    Enter your lines of code and pick what else needs testing for an instant indicative price — budget-friendly rates, usually lower than other firms.

    How many lines of code?

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    Timeline

    INDICATIVE RANGE
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    • ✓Manual review + SonarQube & Checkmarx
    • ✓Gap report with exact fixes
    • ✓Free retest before lab submission

    Indicative only. Your fixed quote is confirmed after a short scoping call. Minimum engagement ₹15,000.

    Overview

    Clear the source code review before STQC does it.

    Security testing for CCTV and IoT products looks at areas such as default and hard-coded credentials, firmware and update security, encrypted communication, open ports and debug interfaces, third-party components and the source code itself. Most failures come from issues an engineering team could have fixed in days — if they had known. We find them early, explain them to your developers and re-check every fix.

    IN-HOUSE CHECKXTREME INFOSEC READINESS
    Port scan of the device✓✓
    Manual firmware & source code review✕✓
    Third-party component (SBOM) checkLimited✓
    Mobile app & cloud backend testing✕✓
    Gap report mapped to the requirementsLimited✓
    Free retest before lab submission✕✓

    Going to the lab unprepared risks:

    • ●Failed or blocked test cases and a repeat test cycle
    • ●Launch and tender delays while competitors sell
    • ●Hard-coded passwords or keys found in firmware
    • ●Third-party libraries with known vulnerabilities
    • ●Engineering time lost fixing issues at the last minute
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    What we check

    What we review before your lab test

    Pick an area to see what we check — and a typical finding.

    Firmware & source code

    Manual review plus SAST of your firmware, SDKs and companion apps.

    WHAT WE CHECK

    • Hard-coded credentials & keys
    • Unsafe C/C++ functions & memory bugs
    • Hidden backdoors & debug code
    • Third-party libraries with known CVEs

    EXAMPLE FINDING

    Telnet service left enabled
    in production firmware
    CRITICAL

    Device & network services

    The camera, NVR or device as it sits on a customer network.

    WHAT WE CHECK

    • Open ports & unused services
    • Default and weak passwords
    • Web admin panel security
    • RTSP / ONVIF stream authentication

    EXAMPLE FINDING

    Live RTSP stream viewable
    without a password
    HIGH

    Secure boot & updates

    How firmware is signed, delivered and protected from tampering.

    WHAT WE CHECK

    • Firmware signing & secure boot
    • Update channel integrity
    • Downgrade (rollback) protection
    • UART / JTAG debug ports

    EXAMPLE FINDING

    Unsigned firmware accepted
    through the web upload page
    CRITICAL

    Encryption & stored data

    How video, credentials and settings are protected in transit and at rest.

    WHAT WE CHECK

    • TLS on web, app & cloud traffic
    • Stored passwords & keys
    • Certificate validation
    • Recordings & config backups

    EXAMPLE FINDING

    Admin password stored in
    plain text in the config file
    HIGH

    Mobile app & cloud

    The Android / iOS app and cloud or P2P service your customers use.

    WHAT WE CHECK

    • Account takeover & IDOR
    • Cloud API authorisation
    • Device sharing features
    • App storage & reverse engineering

    EXAMPLE FINDING

    Cloud API returns any
    camera’s feed by device ID
    CRITICAL

    Other connected devices

    Routers, trackers, smart meters and other IoT products follow the same method.

    WHAT WE CHECK

    • Firmware & source code review
    • Radio & network interfaces
    • Companion app & cloud
    • Supply-chain & component checks

    EXAMPLE FINDING

    Same factory password on
    every unit shipped
    HIGH
    Tools

    Tools we use

    SonarQube and Checkmarx for deep static analysis, trusted open-source tools for firmware and devices — and manual review on top, because tools alone miss backdoors and logic flaws.

    Static code analysis (SAST)

    Commercial platforms plus open-source scanners for C/C++, Java, Python, Go and more.

    SonarQubeCheckmarxSemgrepCppcheckFlawfinder

    Secrets & components (SBOM)

    Hard-coded keys, passwords and third-party libraries with known CVEs.

    GitleaksOWASP Dependency-CheckSyftGrype

    Firmware analysis

    Unpacking images, finding hidden services, keys and unsafe binaries.

    BinwalkGhidraEMBAFirmwalker

    Device, app & network

    Hands-on testing of the device, its web panel, mobile app and traffic.

    NmapWiresharkOWASP ZAPMobSFFrida

    The exact toolset depends on your code languages, chipset and platform. Every automated finding is verified by hand before it reaches your report.

    Process

    How source code review for STQC works

    01

    Scoping call

    Share your device models, firmware versions and target lab date. We sign an NDA first.

    02

    Source code & firmware review

    Manual review plus automated SAST across firmware, SDKs and apps.

    03

    Device, app & cloud testing

    Hands-on testing of the device, its web panel, mobile app and cloud service.

    04

    Gap report

    Every finding explained with its risk and the exact fix for your engineers.

    05

    Free retest

    We re-check every fix so you submit to the lab with confidence.

    Engagements

    Pick the engagement that fits

    Tell us your models and target lab date, and we’ll send a fixed quote.

    ESSENTIAL

    Gap assessment

    A quick readiness check of one model before you plan the lab test.

    • One camera, NVR or device model
    • Device & firmware gap check
    • Gap report with fixes
    • Remediation call with engineers
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    MOST POPULAR

    Full readiness

    Source code review plus device, app and cloud testing before lab submission.

    • Everything in Gap assessment
    • Manual + SAST source code review
    • Mobile app & cloud testing
    • Free retest before submission
    Get a quote
    CONTINUOUS

    Product line program

    For OEMs with many models or frequent firmware releases.

    • Multiple models & variants
    • Each firmware release reviewed
    • Shared component checks
    • Dedicated security contact
    Talk to us
    “Their penetration testing methodology was thorough and aligned with OWASP standards. The final report was detailed, actionable, and easy for our developers to understand.”
    Shaik Ajur★★★★★
    “Xtreme InfoSec identified critical vulnerabilities that other vendors missed, with excellent remediation support.”
    William John★★★★★
    FAQ

    Questions before you start

    Are you STQC or an STQC-approved lab?−

    No. Xtreme InfoSec is an independent, ISO 27001 certified security company. Official testing and certification are done by STQC and the labs it authorises. We help you prepare: we find and fix the gaps before you submit, so the official test goes smoothly.

    Which products need this testing?+

    CCTV cameras sold in India now need testing against MeitY’s essential requirements, and government buyers increasingly ask for proof of security testing for other IoT products too. Rules and dates change, so check the latest MeitY and STQC notices for your product — we are happy to go through them with you.

    Do we have to share our source code?+

    Source code review gives the strongest result, and we sign an NDA before any code is shared. If you prefer, we can review on a machine you control or at your premises.

    How long does readiness take?+

    A gap assessment of one model usually takes one to two weeks. Full readiness with source code review typically takes three to five weeks, depending on code size and how quickly fixes are made.

    Do you help us fix what you find?+

    Yes. Every finding comes with clear, step-by-step fixes, and our team stays with your engineers until the critical issues are closed and retested.

    Get started

    Get your source code STQC-ready.

    Book a free scoping call. Share your models and target lab date, and get a readiness plan and a fixed quote.

    +91 98183 63944

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