What is Manual security audit?
A manual security audit is a human-led review of your security posture (policies, configurations, code, or infrastructure), often resulting in a formal report and recommendations.
Comparison at a glance
| Aspect | Barrion | Manual security audit |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Automated, passive scans, repeatable | Human analysts: interview, review, and testing |
| Scope | Web app: TLS, headers, config, exposure | Often broader: policies, processes, code, infra |
| Frequency | Continuous, as often as you schedule | Typically annual or project-based |
| Output | Findings with step-by-step remediation, PDF/CSV | Audit report with recommendations |
| Cost | Subscription, predictable | Per-engagement, variable |
Who Barrion is best for
Teams that want automated, continuous coverage of web app security (TLS, headers, misconfigurations) and clear remediation without waiting for the next audit cycle.
Who Manual security audit is best for
Organizations that need a formal audit for compliance (e.g. SOC 2, ISO 27001), certification, or a deep human review of policies and processes. Often required by regulators or customers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Barrion a replacement for Manual security audit?
No. A manual audit is human-led, often broader than the web app (policies, processes, code, infra), and typically required for formal certification. Barrion is automated and continuous, focused on the web app layer with step-by-step fixes. Use Barrion to maintain coverage between audits, not in place of them.
Can I use Barrion and Manual security audit together?
Yes. Many teams run Barrion year-round for automated web app coverage and commission a manual audit when they need certification or a deep human review. The Barrion scan history and exports also support audit evidence.
How is Barrion priced vs Manual security audit?
Barrion is a predictable subscription. Manual audits are billed per engagement and vary by scope and provider. Barrion is the lower-cost continuous layer, while audits are the higher-cost periodic engagement.
Does Barrion test in production safely?
Yes. Barrion uses passive, read-only scans that are safe to run continuously in production. Manual audits may include active testing, but that is coordinated with your team during the engagement.
Summary
Use Barrion for ongoing web app security and evidence between audits. Use manual audits when you need formal certification, independent assessment, or review beyond what automation covers. Many teams use Barrion to stay secure year-round and commission manual audits for compliance and certification.
Explore Barrion further
Try the same checks Manual security audit runs against your own site with the free website security scan (no signup), browse our full tool catalog covering TLS, security headers, CSP, cookies, DNS, and email auth, or read per-check explainers in /learn for the background on what each test means and why it matters. If you want a deeper look at how Barrion stacks up across the market, the full Barrion vs competitors comparison walks through the trade-offs in one place, and the pricing page shows what's included in each plan.