Application Security for Secure Software Delivery
We embed security into your software delivery pipeline so it works in daily practice: Architecture, CI/CD, Supply Chain, and Runtime. For Cloud, Private Cloud, and On-Prem.
- Clear picture of risk and maturity level (without audit theater)
- Prioritized next steps by impact and effort
- Blueprint with tooling options, Open Source possible
30 to 45 minutes, remote, confidential.
What we mean by Application Security
Application Security means: systematically preventing, finding, and fixing vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, and configuration before they get exploited in production. This requires processes, ownership, and automation—not just individual tools.
Architecture & Design
- •Threat Modeling (lightweight, repeatable)
- •Security Requirements and Secure-by-Design Patterns
- •AuthN/AuthZ, Data Flows, Boundaries and Trust Assumptions
CI/CD & Supply Chain
- •SAST, SCA, Secrets Scanning, IaC Scanning
- •SBOM, Artifact Signing, Secure Build Runners
- •Gates: Warn vs Block, clear Ownership
Deployment Setup
- •Cloud, Private Cloud or On-Prem Hardening
- •Secrets Handling, Policies, Baselines
- •Container/Kubernetes Security (if relevant)
Runtime & Observability
- •Logs, Signals, Alerts, Detection Engineering
- •Vulnerability Workflow: Triage, Fix, Verification
- •Integration with SIEM/IR processes (if available)
Why classic security alone is no longer enough
Before
- Network perimeter defense
- Access controls
- Patch cycles
- Occasional audits
Today
- Web applications/APIs as attack surface
- Fast exploit automation
- Supply chain risks
- Tokens/Secrets as crown jewels
Numbers that make Application Security mandatory
No fear mongering. Just context for prioritization: vulnerability volume, exploit speed, and supply chain risk.
new vulnerabilities per day
BSI Report 2025, +24% YoY
Vulnerability exploitation as initial access
DBIR 2024
of CVEs exploited within 24h
VulnCheck Q1 2025
malicious open-source packages
Sonatype SSCR 2024, +156% YoY
Benefits for Engineering, Security, and Business
For CTO/Engineering
- Fewer release blockers through clear gates and ownership
- Less security noise (false positives handled through process)
- Faster fixes through repeatable workflows and automation
For Security/CISO
- Continuous visibility over findings, exploit relevance, and fix status
- Better detection and incident capability through observability and clean signals
For Business/Product
- Less production risk, fewer unplanned firefights
- Costs decrease because defects are found earlier: up to 30x higher costs for bugs after release (NIST)
Typical threats and our countermeasures
Vulnerable Dependencies
SCA + Policy (Versioning), KEV prioritization, Update automation (PRs), SBOM as foundation.
Secrets & Tokens
Secrets scanning, Vaulting, Rotation, Least-Privilege for CI and Cloud.
IaC & Config Drift
IaC Scanning, Policy-as-Code, Baselines, Drift Detection.
Build/CI Compromise
Runner hardening, Signed artifacts, Protected secrets, Branch and release controls.
Insecure Design
Threat Modeling, Secure Patterns, Abuse Cases, Security Requirements.
Blind Spots in Runtime
Logging/Tracing/Alerts, Playbooks, SIEM integration, MTTD/MTTR measurement.
What's included in the solution
- Assessment of Architecture, CI/CD, Security Checks, Deployment Setup, Observability (read-only possible)
- Blueprint (PDF): prioritized measures, tooling options (incl. Open Source), recommended CI/CD integration
- Vulnerability Workflow: Triage, Ownership, SLAs, Remediation, Verification, Reporting
- Quick Wins vs. Next Steps: 2–4 sensible checks first, without blocking delivery
- Optional: Readiness guidance for NIS2/CRA (technical/procedural, no legal advice)
Approach / Packages
DevSecOps Assessment
Deeper review incl. strengths/weaknesses chart across 4 pillars.
View AssessmentImplementation / Transformation
Done-for-you / Done-with-you / Done-by-you (Consulting + Engineering).
View TransformationLong-term Support
Bi-monthly calls + Slack channel, governance and progress tracking.
View vCISOCompliance: NIS2 & Cyber Resilience Act
Operational requirements that demand technical implementation:
NIS2
24h Early Warning, 72h Incident Notification, 1 month Final Report. This requires incident processes and reliable data.
Cyber Resilience Act
24h Early Warning and 72h Notification for actively exploited vulnerabilities or severe incidents, plus Final Reports. Additionally SBOM and Vulnerability Handling as ongoing process.
"Nexode supports us in the strategic implementation of cutting-edge DevSecOps practices. Thanks to Christoph's and his team's extensive practical experience, we were able to significantly increase the efficiency of our development teams and greatly enhance the security of our cloud IT infrastructure. We highly value the partnership with Nexode and fully recommend their expertise and services."
Björn Brockschmidt
Arvato Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We evaluate setup, processes, and automation in delivery and runtime. Pentests can complement but don't replace ongoing security in CI/CD.
For the start, a call and high-level info is enough. In assessments, we prefer read-only access (screen sharing, export reports).
Yes. What matters is the delivery flow and deployment setup, not the location.
Perfect. We start with a sensible baseline that delivers impact quickly without blocking the delivery flow.
Tool-agnostic. We recommend tools that fit your stack. Open Source is possible when it makes sense.
No. We use staged gates (Warn vs Block), caching, and prioritized checks.
Through baselines, clear ownership, triage rules, suppressions, and better signal quality.
With workflow: ticketing, responsibilities, SLAs, verification, and reporting.
MTTD for findings, MTTR, fix backlog, release frequency, noise ratio, coverage (SAST/SCA/IaC/Secrets).
Health Check = quick assessment + blueprint. Assessment = deeper review + structured strengths/weaknesses profile.
Yes. Done-for-you or Done-with-you, depending on team and goal.
Yes. NDA on request, we work confidentially with minimal access.
Prioritize Security Automation clearly, without detours.
30 to 45 minutes, remote, confidential.
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