DevSecOps Implementation

What is DevSecOps?

DevSecOps is the integration of security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). We shift security left so problems are caught early — when fixing is cheap and fast.

Attribute	Value
Tools	SonarQube, Snyk, GitLeaks, Trivy, OWASP ZAP
Framework	OWASP SAMM
Implementation time	4-24 weeks
Model	Project + optional MRR

DevSecOps isn’t a tool — it’s a culture change where security is everyone’s responsibility, not just the security team’s.

Vulnerabilities Discovered Months Later Cost a Fortune

Traditional model: developers write code, security tests before release and returns a problem list. Delays, frustration, conflicts. And fixing a production bug costs many times more than in development.

Without DevSecOps:

• Vulnerabilities discovered months after deployment
• Security reviews take weeks — blocking releases
• Hardcoded secrets in repositories
• Outdated dependencies with critical CVEs
• No visibility — nobody knows how many vulnerabilities exist

Security in Pipeline — Automated and Non-Blocking

We embed security in CI/CD: every commit automatically scanned, developers get feedback in minutes, security gates only block critical issues.

What we implement:

• SAST (SonarQube, Semgrep): static code analysis on every PR
• SCA (Snyk, Dependabot): dependency and CVE monitoring
• Secrets Detection (GitLeaks): blocking commits with secrets
• DAST (OWASP ZAP): dynamic application testing
• Container Scanning (Trivy): Docker image scanning
• IaC Scanning (Checkov, tfsec): infrastructure as code security
• Security Gates: pass/fail criteria for each pipeline stage
• Dashboard (DefectDojo): centralized vulnerability and metrics view
• Security Champions Program: developer mentoring and training

Key Metrics and Maturity Model

We measure DevSecOps implementation through concrete KPIs — not subjective feelings of security.

DevSecOps Effectiveness Metrics

• Vulnerability Density: vulnerabilities per 1,000 lines of code — target below 1.0
• Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR): average fix time — target under 7 days for critical, 30 days for high severity
• Security Gate Pass Rate: percentage of builds passing security gates — target above 85%
• Secrets Detection Rate: percentage of commits with secrets blocked before merge — target 100%
• SAST/SCA Coverage: percentage of projects with active scanning — target 100%
• False Positive Rate: percentage of false alarms — target below 15% after tuning

OWASP SAMM Maturity Model We assess SDLC maturity using the OWASP Software Assurance Maturity Model across four domains: Governance (strategy, policies, education), Design (threat modeling, security requirements), Implementation (secure coding, dependency management), and Verification (testing, code review). For each domain, we define current and target maturity levels (1-3), enabling iterative pipeline improvement with measurable progress.

Integration with Existing Toolchains We do not impose a single tool stack — we integrate with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket Pipelines, and CircleCI. Security gates are configured as SonarQube quality gates or dedicated pipeline jobs. Scan results flow into DefectDojo or the client’s native SIEM dashboard, providing a single pane of glass for vulnerabilities across all sources and scanners.

Who Is It For?

This service is for you if:

• You have a CI/CD pipeline and want to add security
• You want to implement Secure SDLC (NIS2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
• You struggle with dev-security conflicts
• You want automated security testing
• You need Security Champions and developer training

Tiers

BASIC — DevSecOps Fundamentals

Basic security gates in CI/CD:

• SAST + SCA + Secrets Detection
• Security gates (basic)
• 1 Security Champion training
• Configuration documentation

4-8 weeks | From €7,000

STANDARD — Full DevSecOps Pipeline

Comprehensive implementation:

• Everything from BASIC + DAST, container scanning, IaC scanning
• Central dashboard (DefectDojo)
• Security Champions program
• Developer training (OWASP Top 10)

8-16 weeks | From €19,000

ENTERPRISE — DevSecOps Center of Excellence

Building an internal competency center:

• Everything from STANDARD
• Threat modeling sessions
• Runtime security
• Advanced metrics and KPIs
• 3 months support

16-24 weeks | From €42,000

Related Glossary Terms

Learn more about key concepts related to this service:

• Bot
• CI/CD
• CVE
• DevSecOps
• ICS
• OT (Operational Technology)
• SCA
• Vulnerability