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Why annual penetration testing falls short?
Annual penetration tests, while necessary, are not sufficient for high-risk industries and Enterprise-SaaS. The rapidly evolving threat landscape means that vulnerabilities can appear at any time, leaving gaps in your security if you're only testing once a year.
By integrating security into every stage of the development process, you can identify and address vulnerabilities early. This proactive approach helps safeguard your business, protects sensitive data, and builds a foundation of trust and resilience.
What is S-SDLC? Introducing SDLC vs S-SDLC
The Secure Software Development Lifecycle (S-SDLC) enhances the traditional Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) by integrating security measures into every phase. This proactive approach ensures that security is a fundamental part of the development process, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing the overall security posture of the application
Security activities for SDLC phases
Step 1
Security Requirements
Ensure the application has foundational global security & privacy requirements that developers will use to create a secure architecture
Define security requirements
Review functional requirements
Create security checklists
What you get
Integrating a Secure Software Development Life Cycle
(S-SDLC) into your development process is essential for creating secure, high-quality software. By embedding security practices from the outset, you can proactively identify and address vulnerabilities, streamline your workflow, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
This approach not only reduces costs associated with fixing security issues post-deployment but also enhances customer trust and satisfaction by delivering reliable, secure software.
Explore the comprehensive benefits of adopting S-SDLC and how it can continuously improve your development process to keep pace with evolving security threats.
What we do
Our Application Security Services help integrate security into different stages of the SDLC
Application Security Programs
Develops a comprehensive security strategy for your application, tracking and enhancing the maturity of your security posture over time.
Application Security Consultations
Provides quick, expert advice on security questions that arise during the development process, supporting your team in making informed decisions.
Secure Code Review
A thorough examination of your application's codebase, focusing on verifying security mechanisms rather than finding vulnerabilities.
DevSecOps integration
Integrate SAST, DAST, and SCA tools to automate security within your CI/CD pipeline, ensuring continuous integration and delivery without sacrificing security.
Architecture Review
Assess the overall security of your application’s architecture, identifying potential design flaws and suggesting improvements to enhance security.
Continuous Testing
Conduct security testing each time new functionality is developed, such as during each sprint, to ensure ongoing protection. We also offer release-based testing to validate the security of new features and updates.
Our approach
We provide tailored application security solutions that align with your specific needs and development processes
Business-oriented
When organizations’ resources (team capacity, budgets, etc.) fall short, we prepare a solution that fits your project requirements. We will study your business context—needs, requirements, team capacity, budget constraints—and the goals you want to achieve, offering a tailored solution that aligns with your priorities and addresses your risks accordingly
Risk-driven
A risk-driven approach is crucial for understanding which measures to take and for defining an effective security strategy. We help you identify and quantify the impact and likelihood of your risks, enabling well-informed and budget-conscious decisions with the help of threat modeling and architecture review
Non-blocking Development
We seamlessly integrate into your SDLC by studying your process (Sprint structure, Grooming, Planning, CI/CD pipeline) and aligning our security efforts. We prioritize functionalities that require security review, ensuring security without slowing down development
Security Automation
Embed security into every phase of the DevOps pipeline, ensuring collaboration and continuous improvement across development, operations, and security teams
Developer DNA
Our security engineers are former developers, giving us unparalleled expertise in code review. We deeply understand software architectures and know where potential pitfalls lie in the development process. This insight allows us to identify vulnerabilities that others might overlook, ensuring your applications are robust and secure
Seamless Integration
Let us become part of your team. We connect with you via Slack or other fast communication channels and easily integrate into any of your task management systems (Jira, ClickUp, Notion)
Methodologies
True to our commitment, we don't merely reference methodologies like OWASP and PTES — we embody them.
After thorough testing, we conclude with a detailed checklist, ensuring transparent and genuine adherence to these recognized standards.
Penetration Testing Execution Standard
Application Security Verification Standard
Web Security Testing Guide
Mobile Security Testing Guide
How it works
Our approach makes navigating cybersecurity straightforward and effective. Here’s a snapshot of how we do it
Intro
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Schedule a call with us
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Let us understand your business context and objectives
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We will prepare a proposal that addresses your needs and objectives within your available resources
Initial Assessment
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Evaluate existing security measures and processes (Current Profile)
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Draft an action plan to achieve the desired objective
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Present the vision for your company
Implementation
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Introduce dedicated security experts to your team
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Perform regular security assessments and updates
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Update the SDLC workflow for more convenient collaboration, where necessary
Support & Monitoring
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Monitor the progress of achieving the (Objective) Target Profile
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Maintenance and Efficiency Check of introduced security measures
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Provide consultations to address any security concerns
Certifications
Our certifications reflect the expertise behind cybersecurity solutions that protect your business
Why us?
Our team of experienced professionals is committed to staying current with the latest trends and technologies to provide you with the most advanced protection
How lack of S-SDLC can harm your business?
Developer Oversight on Vulnerabilities
Half of security professionals report that developers fail to identify 75% of vulnerabilities. (GitLab Global DevSecOps Survey)
Widespread Vulnerabilities in Production
More than 99% of technologists say applications in production contain at least four vulnerabilities. (Contrast Security The State of DevOps Report)
Application-Related Security Incidents
Around 60% of all security incidents reported to CERT in 2020 were application-related
What our clients are saying
90% of our clients return
Sekurno exceeded our expectations, identifying critical vulnerabilities that neither we nor other vendors had detected, and providing actionable recommendations. Their team was responsive, flexible, and consistently provided valuable insights.
Sep 18, 2024
Markus T.
Chief Technology Architect
If you are going to invest in penetration testing, make sure it is more than just a formality. Work with a partner who helps you learn something from the process and improves your actual security. With Sekurno, we received useful feedback and our team became more security aware as a result.
April 11, 2025
Mads
CTO
Our collaboration with Sekurno has consistently been seamless.
Jun 12, 2023
Roy
DG VP
We were genuinely impressed; Sekurno identified vulnerabilities that even major cybersecurity companies within the Google group missed
April 11, 2025
Chan S.
CEO
Their expertise was evident in every aspect of the engagement.
Sep 18, 2024
Max, R.
Deputy CTO
Still have questions?
Frequently asked questions
Application security means building protection directly into your software development lifecycle (SDLC). It goes beyond patching issues later — it includes secure coding, threat modeling, automated testing, and continuous monitoring to prevent vulnerabilities before they reach production. At Sekurno, we embed these practices into your existing workflows so you can innovate quickly without introducing unnecessary risk.
Secure SDLC builds security into every phase of development, reducing the time and cost of fixing issues later. By addressing risks early, you minimize business disruption, strengthen compliance with regulations, and build trust with customers who expect their data to be protected.
Sekurno supports every phase of the SDLC — from Requirements Analysis and Architecture Design through Development, Testing, Deployment, and ongoing Maintenance. This ensures security is not a one-off activity, but a continuous process embedded into the lifecycle of your applications.
Shifting security left means identifying vulnerabilities while code is being written rather than after release. This reduces remediation costs by up to 10x, speeds up delivery, and lowers the risk of compliance failures or costly breaches. For your business, it means secure products reach customers faster and with fewer surprises down the line.
Sekurno leverages a mix of leading tools — such as SAST, DAST, and SCA — combined with frameworks like OWASP ASVS and NIST CSF. But tools alone aren’t enough. We adapt them to your environment, automate where possible, and ensure findings are prioritized so your developers fix what matters most.
We align your SDLC with frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, and OWASP ASVS. This ensures your applications meet security best practices and regulatory requirements. Our approach helps you prepare for audits, pass compliance checks, and avoid costly fines or reputational damage.
Getting started is simple. Schedule a consultation with our team, and we’ll assess your current security posture. From there, we integrate a dedicated security expert into your team and provide ongoing support throughout your SDLC — so you build securely from day one.
Yes. Sekurno integrates seamlessly with your existing development tools and workflows — including Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Slack, and CI/CD pipelines. Our goal is to enhance your security posture without slowing productivity, so your teams can keep shipping code at speed.