Review Potential Security Risks Using Your AI Coding Assistant
InApp developed Black October to help development teams review code, dependencies, and build pipelines for potential security risks using familiar AI coding tools.
Why this matters
Why We Created Black October
Recent security incidents highlighted how vulnerabilities can affect software projects through code, third-party dependencies, and development workflows.
As technology partners to our clients, we wanted to provide a practical way for their teams to examine these potential risks.
Our response was Black October, a security review skill that we developed and shared with our existing clients. We are now preparing to make it available to other development teams.
What Black October Reviews
Code
Examine source code for potential security risks.
Dependencies
Review third-party dependencies for potential security concerns.
Build Pipelines
Examine build configurations and workflows for potential security risks.
Works with familiar AI coding tools
Use Black October With Your Existing AI Coding Tools
Black October is designed for use with AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Codex.
Your development team can install the skill using the included instructions and explore it within their preferred supported environment.
Claude Code
Cursor
GitHub Copilot
Codex
What is included
What's Included in the Download?
Black October skill package
Installation instructions
Usage guidance and security review checklist
How teams can use it
How Black October Works
Install the Skill
Download Black October and follow the instructions to set it up in your AI coding environment.
Run a Security Review
Use the skill to examine your repository for potential security risks.
Review the Findings
Examine the reported concerns and suggested remediation steps. Validate findings before proceeding.
Approve the Next Steps
Choose which proposed fixes to authorize. Review any changes before merging them into your codebase.
Important Note
Black October is intended to assist with security reviews, not replace established security testing practices or expert assessment.
Results may vary based on project complexity and development environment. Findings and suggested fixes should be independently validated before implementation.
Need Help Getting Started?
If your team needs assistance installing Black October, using the skill, or understanding the findings, our engineers can guide you.
