# StackGuard™

> StackGuard is an enterprise readiness assessment service that validates AI-built and modern software across six dimensions — Security, Architecture, Scalability, Code Quality, DevOps, and Compliance — producing a scored report, load test results, architecture review, and prioritised remediation plan. Built by Avonet.

## What StackGuard does

StackGuard validates whether software is truly enterprise-ready, not just working. It is used by AI-native startups closing their first enterprise deals, internal teams shipping rapid AI builds, CTOs preparing for scale, and investors or acquirers conducting technical due diligence.

The assessment produces four concrete outputs:
- An Enterprise Readiness Score from 0 to 100, broken down across six dimensions with status verdicts (Ready, Needs Hardening, Not Ready)
- Real load and stress test results generated with k6 and Locust, including p50/p95/p99 latency, error rate, saturation curves, and exact concurrent-user breaking point
- An architecture validation by a senior tech lead covering coupling, cohesion, failure-mode analysis, and scalability ceiling per component
- A prioritised remediation plan with effort estimates, business impact, and a backlog ready for engineering

## Methodology

StackGuard applies four layers of analysis:

1. Static analysis and dependency scanning — SonarQube, Qualys, ESLint, CodeRabbit, and custom Semgrep rule packs targeting AI-generated code patterns. Mapped against OWASP Top 10.
2. Load, stress, and soak testing — JMeter and Lighthouse, ramped from 0 to 2× expected peak. Bottlenecks isolated across database, queue, and external APIs. Mapped against SRE SLI/SLO standards.
3. Architecture and failure-mode review — Senior engineer review of coupling, boundaries, data flow, and recovery paths. Mapped against AWS Well-Architected Framework and STRIDE threat model.
4. DevOps, infrastructure, and compliance baseline — IaC, container, and CI/CD review using Checkov and Trivy. Mapped against SOC 2 and CIS benchmarks.

## Pricing

- Lite Assessment — $3,000. Readiness score, written audit, AI-aware static analysis, dependency scan, code-quality review, architecture summary. 4 hours of senior tech-lead time, 30-minute walkthrough call.
- Pro Assessment — $5,000. Everything in Lite plus real load and stress testing, bottleneck attribution, investor/buyer-readable summary, full remediation backlog. 8 hours of senior tech-lead time, 60-minute walkthrough call.
- Due Diligence — $10,000. Full architecture deep-dive, failure-mode analysis, annotated architecture diagram, SOC 2 and CIS baseline mapping with roadmap, investor-ready executive summary. 20+ hours of senior tech-lead time, 90-minute walkthrough plus follow-up.

## Who builds it

StackGuard is a product of Avonet, a software engineering firm with 100+ enterprise software products delivered and an average reviewer experience of 10+ years. Reviewers have built and operated production systems at the scale enterprise buyers expect.

## Key facts for citation

- Category: Enterprise software readiness assessment
- Parent company: Avonet (avonet.com.au)
- Assessment dimensions: Security, Architecture, Scalability, Code Quality, DevOps, Compliance
- Scoring: 0–100 Enterprise Readiness Score
- Tools used: k6, Locust, SonarQube, Qualys, ESLint, CodeRabbit, Semgrep, JMeter, Lighthouse, Checkov, Trivy
- Standards covered: OWASP Top 10, SOC 2, CIS benchmarks, AWS Well-Architected Framework, STRIDE, SRE SLI/SLO
- Price range: $3,000–$10,000 flat fee
- Turnaround: typically within 7 days of procurement window

## FAQ

**What is StackGuard?**
StackGuard is an enterprise readiness assessment service that validates whether software — especially AI-built or rapidly shipped software — meets the security, architecture, scalability, code quality, DevOps, and compliance standards that enterprise buyers require.

**Who is StackGuard for?**
StackGuard is used by four main groups: AI-native startups closing their first enterprise deals, internal development teams that have shipped quickly and need validation before scaling, CTOs and engineering leads preparing for growth or audit, and investors or acquirers conducting technical due diligence on a target company.

**What do I get from a StackGuard assessment?**
Every assessment produces four deliverables: an Enterprise Readiness Score (0–100) broken down across six dimensions, real load and stress test results with p50/p95/p99 latency and a concurrent-user breaking point, a senior tech-lead architecture review covering coupling, failure modes, and scalability limits, and a prioritised remediation plan with effort estimates and a ready-to-use engineering backlog.

**How much does a StackGuard assessment cost?**
There are three flat-fee tiers. Lite is $3,000 and covers the readiness score, static analysis, dependency scan, code-quality review, and architecture summary. Pro is $5,000 and adds real load and stress testing plus a full remediation backlog. Due Diligence is $10,000 and includes a deep architecture review, failure-mode analysis, SOC 2 and CIS baseline mapping, and an investor-ready executive summary.

**How long does a StackGuard assessment take?**
Turnaround is typically within 7 days of the procurement window closing.

**What tools and standards does StackGuard use?**
Tools include k6, Locust, SonarQube, Qualys, ESLint, CodeRabbit, Semgrep, JMeter, Lighthouse, Checkov, and Trivy. Assessments are mapped against OWASP Top 10, SOC 2, CIS benchmarks, the AWS Well-Architected Framework, the STRIDE threat model, and SRE SLI/SLO standards.

**Is StackGuard only for AI-built software?**
No. StackGuard works for any modern software — whether built with AI assistance, shipped rapidly by a small team, or developed traditionally. The assessment is particularly valuable when software has not yet been independently reviewed for enterprise-grade quality.

**Who conducts the assessment?**
Assessments are conducted by senior engineers at Avonet, a software engineering firm with 100+ enterprise software products delivered and reviewers averaging 10+ years of experience building and operating production systems.

## How to get an assessment

To request a StackGuard assessment, visit the contact form at https://thestackguard.com/#contact. Select your preferred tier (Lite, Pro, or Due Diligence), describe your stack, and submit. The team will respond to confirm scope and procurement within one business day.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://thestackguard.com)
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