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A security audit on an unfamiliar codebase requires systematic reconnaissance to map data flows and trust boundaries. This approach uses phase-based mapping and template-driven notes to produce consistent, actionable context documents.

Mapping trust boundaries during codebase onboarding requires a structured reconnaissance methodology that scales from architectural overview to implementation details. This process generates a concise context document to inform threat modeling and audit scope.

Yes, this code reconnaissance methodology applies to vulnerability analysis and security reviews across multiple languages and frameworks. It provides phase-based guidance to map architecture regardless of the specific tech stack.

Phase-based mapping for vulnerability analysis works by scaling reconnaissance from an architectural overview down to implementation details. It structures your notes using templates to build actionable context that informs remediation planning.

This security audit methodology follows established threat modeling practices inspired by the Trail of Bits methodology. It structures codebase reconnaissance to directly inform threat modeling, audit scope, and remediation planning.