Security CI/CD | Application Security

Catch security issues before they ship

evoila builds security into your CI/CD pipeline so vulnerabilities surface in code and build stages, where they are fast and cost-efficient to fix.

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Security that ships with your code

When security happens at the end of a release, two things follow. Teams slow down waiting for reviews, and real issues still slip through. We move security into the development process itself. Code scanning, dependency checks, secrets detection and policy enforcement run directly in your CI/CD pipelines. Protection then extends into the cloud at runtime.

Your developers keep their pace, and the software they ship is defensible by design.

Business benefits:

  • Issues caught in code and build, where fixes cost a fraction of production fixes
  • Security built into existing pipelines, with no separate gate slowing releases
  • A defensible software supply chain, evidenced for auditors and customers

Late security slows you down and still leaks risk

Most teams still treat security as a checkpoint before go-live. At that stage, vulnerabilities are expensive to fix and deadline pressure is highest, so risky code often ships anyway.

At the same time, attackers increasingly target the software supply chain. A single vulnerable dependency or leaked secret can expose an entire application.

Manual reviews cannot keep up with modern delivery

The longer security sits at the end of the cycle, the higher the cost in risk, velocity and trust.

The Challenge

Security at the end of the cycle is already too late

Traditional application security assumes a review before release is enough. It is not. Development moves faster than any gate can handle, and attackers do not wait for your release calendar.

Fixes cost more in production

A vulnerability in a commit takes minutes to fix. The same issue in production triggers incidents, hotfixes, rollbacks and often customer communication.

Security gates block releases

End-stage checks create bottlenecks. Teams bypass gates, defer findings or ship under pressure. The review becomes formal, but not effective.

Secrets and dependencies slip through

Hardcoded credentials and vulnerable packages enter builds daily without automated checks. They rarely appear in code review, but often in breach reports.

Auditors expect real evidence

ISO 27001, NIS2 and security-driven customers expect proof of secure development. Policy documents alone are no longer enough.

The good news: The shift is straightforward

When security runs in the pipeline, it moves at the same speed as your teams.

Our Solution

CI/CD security built into how your teams work

evoila assess your development lifecycle, identify where controls belong and integrate them into your pipelines. Feedback reaches developers directly in their workflow. We also support your teams in adapting their practices, because shift-left security is both a technical and organisational change.

Pipeline integration

SAST, DAST and software composition analysis are embedded into CI/CD pipelines with gates tuned to your codebase.

  • SAST, DAST, SCA in every pipeline run
  • Gates tuned to reduce noise, not block flow
  • Findings in the developer’s workflow, not a separate portal
CI/CD pipeline diagram: Commit and Build feed into parallel SAST, DAST, and SCA scans, then a quality Gate, then Deploy to production

Secrets and supply chain

Credentials and dependency risk caught before they reach a repository or a production image.

  • Secrets scanning on every commit
  • Signed, scanned base images
  • Dependency control from first build

BSI IT-Grundschutz-ready platforms

We design private cloud and platform environments aligned with BSI IT-Grundschutz requirements from the start. This is the area where evoila’s DevSecOps team has the deepest hands-on record.

  • BSI IT-Grundschutz compliance by design
  • Relevant for public sector and KRITIS environments
  • Same team builds and operates
Tech-Deep-Dive

From Commit to Runtime

We embed security into each stage of the software lifecycle, focusing on fast, actionable feedback instead of blocking delivery.

In the pipeline

SAST analyses your code. SCA checks dependencies for vulnerabilities and licence risks. DAST tests running applications. Secrets scanning runs on every commit.
Quality gates ensure only meaningful findings interrupt builds.

At build time

We harden container images, use trusted base images and scan artefacts before promotion, keeping builds clean through deployment.

In the cloud

CSPM validates cloud configurations against best practices and compliance baselines. Vulnerability management tracks exposure across workloads and connects findings to responsible teams.

Integration

We integrate into your existing stack, including GitHub, GitLab and Azure DevOps. Findings connect directly to evoila’s detection and vulnerability management services. Container & Kubernetes Security

Technical Advantages

Six reasons why the pipeline approach works

1. Early feedback

Developers see findings in their workflow, not weeks later

2. Lower fix cost

Issues resolved in code instead of production

3. Supply chain control

Dependencies and images checked and signed

4. No secret leaks

Credentials caught before they reach a repository

5. Continuous cloud posture

CSPM flags misconfigurations as they appear

6. Audit-ready by design

The pipeline produces evidence. Findings, gates, sign-offs. ISO 27001 and NIS2 artifacts are a byproduct of normal delivery.

Your partner of choice

Engineers who run what they secure

We build and operate cloud platforms ourselves. Our DevSecOps engineers work inside pipelines, not outside them.
This shows in how we tune controls. Less noise, more signal. Security and platform teams work together, so findings move directly into remediation.
The evidence generated within your pipelines supports your compliance requirements.

Experienced DevSecOps specialists

The engineers working on your pipeline bring hands-on experience across secure cloud platforms, CI/CD and runtime operations.

ISO 27001 certified

Our own security house is in order. The processes we bring to your pipeline reflect how we run our own.

BSI IT-Grundschutz ready by design

The deepest hands-on record in Germany for IT-Grundschutz-compliant private cloud and platform environments.

Detection and vuln management, operated in-house

Pipeline findings connect directly into the security services we run. No handover to a third party.


Introductory offers

Start with the right pipeline security foundation

1 | Pipeline Security Assessment

A focused assessment of your existing CI/CD landscape, delivery risks and security controls. You receive a clear view of where security creates exposure today and a prioritised roadmap for integrating the right controls without slowing delivery.

2 | Pipeline Hardening Package

A targeted implementation package that embeds agreed security controls directly into your delivery workflow. From code, dependency and secret scanning to image security and audit-ready evidence, we turn priorities into working pipeline controls.

Let’s talk about pipeline security

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