Application Security Assurance and DevSecOps for the World's 3rd Largest BFSI client in France
Transforming Security from Bottleneck to Competitive Advantage
80% Reduction
Fewer vulnerabilities in production
Distributed Teams
Across France, Belgium, Sweden
Top 3 Bank
European banking leader
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Revolutionizing Banking Application Security Through DevSecOps
Our leadership led the transformation of security practices for one of Europe's largest banking institutions, establishing a comprehensive DevSecOps framework that embedded security throughout the software development lifecycle.
This initiative spanned distributed development teams across France, Belgium, and Sweden, serving millions of banking customers with critical financial applications. The project addressed the fundamental challenge of balancing rapid application development with stringent security requirements in a highly regulated banking environment.
Our team architected a solution that made security an enabler of innovation rather than a compliance burden, demonstrating that proper DevSecOps implementation can accelerate delivery while dramatically improving security posture.
Led by our Founder & CEO, who brings SANS GIAC Security Leadership certification and 30+ years of Big 5 consulting experience, this transformation showcases the caliber of expertise that Cyberlific brings to organizations seeking to modernize their development security practices. The framework established continues to protect millions of banking customers' financial data and transactions across Europe.
THE CHALLENGE
Complex Security Integration in Distributed Banking Environment
Distributed Development Teams
Managing security practices across development teams in France, Belgium, and Sweden with inconsistent approaches and varying levels of security awareness.
SDLC Integration Without Slowing Delivery
Embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle while maintaining rapid delivery cycles required for competitive banking applications.
European Banking Regulations
Meeting complex regulatory compliance requirements across multiple European jurisdictions while maintaining operational efficiency.
CI/CD Pipeline Integration
Integrating automated security testing into existing CI/CD pipelines without disrupting established development workflows and tooling.
Cultural Transformation
Shifting developer mindset from viewing security as an obstacle to embracing it as an integral part of quality software development.
Speed vs Security Balance
Finding the optimal balance between rapid application delivery and rigorous security validation in a high-stakes banking environment.
THE SOLUTION
Comprehensive DevSecOps Framework Implementation
DevSecOps Framework Design
- Designed enterprise-wide DevSecOps framework aligned with banking regulations
- Established security gates at each SDLC stage (design, code, build, test, deploy)
- Created security policies and standards for application development
- Integrated compliance requirements into development processes
Automated Security Testing
- Integrated automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines
- Implemented SAST (Static Application Security Testing) tools
- Deployed DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) for runtime testing
- Integrated dependency scanning for open-source vulnerabilities
Security-First Culture
- Trained distributed development teams on secure coding practices
- Established security champions program within dev teams
- Created reusable security patterns and code libraries
- Implemented continuous security monitoring and feedback
Process Integration
- Embedded security reviews into sprint planning processes
- Automated security approvals where possible to reduce friction
- Created real-time security dashboards for visibility
- Established incident response procedures integrated with development
DevSecOps Pipeline Flow
Plan
Security RequirementsCode
Secure CodingBuild
SAST & SCATest
DAST & ComplianceDeploy
Secure ReleaseMonitor
Continuous SecurityTECHNOLOGIES & EXPERTISE
Advanced DevSecOps Stack & Banking Security Leadership
DevSecOps
Security in Development
CI/CD Integration
Automated Pipelines
SAST/DAST
Code Security Scanning
Agile Security
Sprint-Based Security
Professional Certifications
Distributed Team Leadership & Banking Expertise
Multi-Country Team Management
European Banking Regulations
RESULTS & IMPACT
Transforming Security from Obstacle to Competitive Advantage
80% Reduction
in Production Vulnerabilities
Dramatically improved security posture through automated testing and cultural transformation, significantly reducing vulnerabilities reaching production environments.
Faster Secure Delivery
Accelerated Timelines
Security became an enabler rather than a blocker, allowing faster delivery of secure banking applications while maintaining compliance and quality standards.
Full Regulatory Compliance
European Banking Standards
Achieved complete compliance with European banking security regulations across all jurisdictions, eliminating compliance-related delays and risks.
Cultural Transformation
Security-Conscious Teams
Transformed development teams from viewing security as an obstacle to embracing it as integral to software quality, creating sustainable security practices across the organization.
Long-Term Impact & Sustainability
Sustainable Framework
The DevSecOps framework remains in active use across the organization, continuously protecting millions of banking customers.
Industry Recognition
Became a model for banking DevSecOps implementation, influencing security practices across the European financial sector.
Competitive Advantage
Transformed security from compliance checkbox to competitive advantage, enabling faster innovation in banking services.
From Enterprise Banking to Your Business
This DevSecOps transformation for a top European banking institution demonstrates the proven frameworks and distributed team management expertise that Cyberlific brings to financial services and other highly regulated industries.
Our leadership's experience in balancing security rigor with development velocity, managing complex regulatory environments, and driving cultural transformation enables us to deliver similar results for organizations seeking to modernize their application security practices.
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