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title: Software Development Security Audit Checklist Template | Paperform
description: Complete security audit checklist for software teams covering code review, vulnerability scanning, third-party libraries, API security, and deployment compliance. SOC 2 compliant and customizable.
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### Streamline Your Software Security Audits with Paperform

Security audits are critical for software development teams, but managing audit checklists across spreadsheets and documents creates gaps in compliance tracking. This **Software Development Security Audit Checklist** template helps development teams, DevOps engineers, and security professionals conduct thorough security assessments with consistent procedures and clear documentation.

Built for software companies, IT departments, and agencies managing client applications, this template covers the essential security pillars: code review procedures, vulnerability scanning results, third-party library assessments, API security verification, and deployment process compliance. Whether you're conducting quarterly audits, pre-release security reviews, or compliance assessments, this checklist ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

#### Why use Paperform for security audit checklists?

Paperform transforms static security checklists into dynamic, intelligent workflows. Use conditional logic to show follow-up questions only when vulnerabilities are detected, making audits faster and more relevant. Add file uploads for evidence collection—screenshots of vulnerabilities, scan reports, or security certificates—keeping everything centralized and organized.

After submission, use **Stepper** (stepper.io) to automate your audit response workflow: route critical findings to security leads immediately, create tickets in your project management system, send remediation tasks to the right developers, and schedule follow-up audits automatically. This automation turns audit submissions into action without manual handoffs.

#### Built for development and security teams

This template is designed for QA engineers, security auditors, DevOps teams, and compliance officers who need consistent, repeatable security assessment processes. The professional layout and clear structure ensure audits are thorough while remaining efficient, and Paperform's reporting features let you track security trends across multiple audits and releases.

With SOC 2 Type II compliance and enterprise-grade security, Paperform protects your sensitive audit data while giving your team the flexibility to customize the checklist for your specific security standards, frameworks, or regulatory requirements. Start with this template and adapt it to match your security policies, coding standards, and compliance needs.
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