# How Audit Contest Works

The Secure3 Audit Contest ensures that every step is tailored to your needs, providing a seamless experience from start to finish. Our customizable approach offers a streamlined and efficient auditing process, allowing you to focus on your project's development while we manage all security aspects. With ongoing support and a commitment to thorough validation, we help you maintain a secure and robust project.

### Efficiency Comes From Each Step

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### How the Audit Contest Works

#### Before the Audit Contest

1. [**Contact us**](https://tally.so/r/mOlevY) **and send**:
   * Your code and scope
   * Supporting materials (designs, diagrams, etc.)
   * Specific requirements (timeline, budget, etc.)
2. You will receive a **suggested audit plan** that includes:
   1. Contest Duration
   2. Number of Auditors
   3. Prize Pool

#### During the Audit Contest

1. **Contest Schedule & Kick-off**&#x20;
   * Begins within 24 hours of finalizing the plan
2. **Auditor Competition**
   * Code freezes
   * Auditors submit findings confidentially
   * Regular updates for contests over 2 weeks
3. **Issue Submission & Review**
   * Secure3 validates and grades submissions, sharing results before the deadline
   * Your engineering team verifies the findings
4. **Final Audit Report Delivery**
   * We integrate your feedback to deliver a comprehensive report with actionable insights

#### After the Audit Contest

1. **Ongoing Marketing Support**
   * We're here to support your ongoing Marketing & PR initiatives, tailored to your needs
2. **Continuity on Your Incremental Changes Audits**
   * Half of the previous auditors will be involved in your next audit to ensure continuity.
   * Half of the auditors will be new faces to ensure different and all-around inspection angles.

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