Escode’s Independent Build Verification delivers impartial, technical proof that the materials held in escrow are complete and executable. Conducted in a new environment created and managed by Escode, this service independently rebuilds your software from source code, confirming that it can be successfully compiled, deployed, and validated outside the Software Owner’s infrastructure.
An Independent Build Verification provides independent assurance that the source code deposited in escrow can be built into a working application. The verification is performed entirely by Escode in a newly created build environment, confirming the completeness and correctness of the escrow materials without involvement from the Software Owner.
This service is designed for Beneficiaries, regulated organisations, and third-party risk managers who require proof that escrow deposits can be rebuilt and validated independently of the software vendor.
Independent Build Verification confirms that your escrow deposit is not just safely stored, it’s technically proven to be rebuildable and functional, independent of the vendor’s environment. This transforms theoretical protection into validated assurance, supporting both software resilience and regulatory compliance.
What’s Included
✓ Pre-verification review of documentation or prior reports
✓ Optional scoping call with Solution Architecture
✓ Creation of a new build environment by Escode
✓ Full independent rebuild from source code
✓ Functional validation and output verification
✓ Comprehensive Verification Report
✓ Secure vault storage of all verified materials
Key Features
✓ Independent creation of a new build environment by Escode
✓ Complete rebuild of the application from source code
✓ Confirmation of all development tools and dependencies required
✓ Verification that all files, scripts, and utilities are present in the deposit
✓ Detailed documentation of the build and validation process for release use
Escode’s Solution Architecture team reviews available build documentation or past verification reports to confirm feasibility. If needed, a pre-verification scoping call is held to clarify technical details, dependencies, and configuration specifics.
An Escode Verification Consultant creates a new build environment based on the agreed specifications. The escrow deposit is introduced to the environment and file structures and attributes are recorded. The Consultant performs a complete rebuild of the software application from source code, documenting every step, including any fixes or variations needed to reach the expected output.
Escode validates the rebuilt output files and, if required, shares them with the Beneficiary for independent testing or extended verification through Binary Comparison or Full Usability testing. Once complete, all verified materials and outputs are securely archived in Escode’s vaults, and a detailed Verification Report is issued to all parties.
For a smooth verification process, Escode recommends that the Software Vendor:
✓ Attends the initial scoping and planning session
✓ Creates an account on the depositing portal
✓ Deposits the agreed version of materials
✓ Provides a technical contact for remote support during the build if needed
Confidence that the escrow deposit includes all components needed to rebuild and validate the source code outside the vendor’s facilities.
Verified documentation of the build process, available for immediate use in a release or recovery event.
Strengthened compliance evidence for third-party risk and operational resilience frameworks.
✓ Delivered independently by Escode’s Verification Consultants
✓ Supported by Escode’s Solution Architecture expertise
✓ Conducted under ISO 27001 and ISO 9001-certified procedures
✓ Optional participation by Beneficiary representatives
✓ Comprehensive Verification Report issued to all contracting parties
✓ Verified materials secured in Escode’s global vault infrastructure
Get a clear, technical overview of how Escode’s Independent Build Verification service ensures your escrow deposit is complete, correct, and rebuildable, without relying on the software vendor. Learn how this service supports compliance, strengthens resilience, and provides verified assurance for critical applications.
Standard Build
Verification
Confirms that deposited source code can be rebuilt into a working application within the Software Owner’s environment.
Standard Build & Replicate Verification
Demonstrates that the full production environment can be rebuilt and validated within the vendor’s setup.
Independent Build & Replicate Verification
Offers the highest level of assurance that a full production environment can be independently rebuilt and verified by Escode.
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