Practical DevSecOps Implementation for Australian Teams
Stop accumulating “security debt.” We partner with your development teams to embed security into your CI/CD pipeline, accelerating your time to market without compromising trust
Escape the 'Security Debt' Cycle
In the race to innovate, speed to market is everything. But rapid development often creates hidden “security debt” issues only discovered by late-stage testing, when they’re hardest and most costly to fix
Late-Stage Vulnerabilities
Critical flaws discovered during pre-launch pen testing when they’re most expensive to fix
Accumulating Risk
Security debt compounds over time, creating systemic vulnerabilities across your product portfolio
Customer Trust Erosion
Modern customers and partners demand Secure by Design security is a commercial imperative
Intrix Secure SDLC Advisory
We help you build security in from the ground up. Our consulting service partners with your development teams to
integrate security into every stage of your existing workflow
Embed Security in Your SDLC
We integrate security controls into your native development process, from initial design to final deployment. Security becomes a natural part of your workflow, not a bottleneck
Shift-left security approach
Developer-friendly security
Security gates at each SDLC phase
Threat Modelling & Secure Coding
We facilitate threat modelling workshops during the design phase and provide hands-on secure coding training for your developers
We help you integrate automated security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) directly into your CI/CD pipelines, enabling your team to find and fix flaws in real-time
Valid continuous security
Auto scan vulnerability
Fast feedback loops
Why Technology Companies Choose Intrix
SAST (Static Application Security Testing)
Analyses source, bytecode, or binaries without running the app finding vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle
Strengths
Finds vulnerabilities before code is deployed
No running application required
Can analyse 100% of code paths
Provides exact code location of issues
Limitations
May produce false positives
Cannot detect runtime vulnerabilities
Limited understanding of business logic
Use during development
DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)
Tests running applications from the outside, simulating real-world attacks. Identifies vulnerabilities that only appear at runtime
Strengths
Tests actual running environment
Finds configuration and deployment issues
Very low false positive rate
Language and framework agnostic
Limitations
Requires a deployed application
Cannot test all code paths
Later in the SDLC cycle
No direct code location mapping
SCA (Software Composition Analysis)
Finds vulnerabilities in third-party and open-source component often 80%+ of modern apps
Strengths
Tracks all dependencies
Identifies known CVEs
License compliance checking
Continuous monitoring
Limitations
Only detects known vulnerabilities
Requires regular database updates
May flag many low-risk issues
Use continuously from development
Snyk vs Aikido vs Checkmarx: Choosing the Right Platform
We help you select and implement the right security tooling for your organisation’s needs, culture, and technical stack
Snyk
Developer-first platform with strong SCA and expanding SAST/DAST, offering smooth integrations and clear, prioritised fixes
Aikido Security
Next-gen AppSec platform unifying SAST, DAST, SCA, and secrets scanning with smart prioritisation in one developer-friendly interface
Unified security dashboard
Auto-fix capabilities
Minimal false positives
Native CI/CD integration
Checkmarx
Enterprise-grade SAST/SCA platform with deep multi-language analysis and strong compliance reporting
Comprehensive SAST coverage
Supply chain security
IaC scanning
Developer IDE plugins
Comparison
Snyk
Aikido
Checkmarx
Primary Strength
SCA & Developer Experience
All-in-One Simplicity
Enterprise SAST Depth
SAST Capabilities
Good (growing)
Good
Excellent (industry-leading)
SCA Capabilities
Excellent (industry-leading)
Good
Good
DAST Capabilities
Basic (partner integrations)
Good (integrated)
Good
Developer Experience
Excellent (developer-first)
Excellent (low noise)
Good (improving)
False Positive Rate
Low
Very Low
Moderate (can be tuned)
Integration Ecosystem
Extensive (500+ integrations)
Growing
Extensive
Startups to Enterprise
SMB to Mid-Market
Mid-Market to Enterprise
Deployment Model
Cloud (SaaS) or Self-Hosted
Cloud (SaaS)
Cloud or On-Premise
Our DevSecOps Implementation Roadmap
A phased, practical approach to embedding security into your development lifecycle
Assessment
Current SDLC assessment
Tooling gap analysis
Developer skill baseline
Phase 1
Foundation
Threat modeling framework
Secure coding standards
Initial tool selection and pilot
Phase 2
Automation
SAST/DAST/SCA integration
Auto security configuration
Developer training
Phase 3
Optimisation
Metrics and KPI tracking
Continuous improvement cycles
Advanced security automation
Phase 4
Why Partner with Intrix for DevSecOps?
Developer-Centric Approach
We partner with your developers, delivering security that speeds delivery, not slows it
Tool-Agnostic Expertise
We help you select the right tools for your stack and culture, whether that’s Aikido, Checkmarx, open-source solutions, or a hybrid approach
Hands-On Implementation
We don’t just advise. We partner with teams to implement, tune, and optimise your pipeline
Measurable Security Outcomes
We establish clear metrics to track security debt reduction, vulnerability remediation times, and overall security posture improvement
Frequently Asked Questions
Intrix provides DevSecOps implementation consulting for Australian technology teams, embedding automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines through SAST, DAST, and SCA tooling. We support Snyk, Aikido, and Checkmarx integrations and deliver hands-on threat modelling, secure coding training, and SDLC security gates. Contact us on 1300 931 727 to get started.
What is the difference between SAST and DAST?
SAST analyses source code without running it, finding vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle before deployment. DAST tests running applications from the outside to find runtime and configuration issues. A mature DevSecOps program uses both tools together across the CI/CD pipeline.
How does DevSecOps differ from traditional security testing?
DevSecOps embeds automated security scanning throughout the CI/CD pipeline so vulnerabilities are caught as they are introduced, rather than discovered at a final pre-launch gate. Traditional security testing happens at the end of development when flaws are most expensive and disruptive to fix. The result is security as a continuous process, not a one-time checkpoint.
Will DevSecOps slow down our development velocity?
DevSecOps speeds up delivery by catching vulnerabilities early when they are cheap to fix, eliminating the late-stage halts that slow release cycles. Automated pipeline scanning gives developers immediate, actionable feedback inside their existing workflow. Teams that implement DevSecOps correctly reduce remediation time and ship faster.
Should we use Snyk, Aikido, or Checkmarx?
Snyk suits teams prioritising open-source dependency scanning with strong developer experience. Aikido is an all-in-one platform covering SAST, SCA, DAST, and cloud posture at a lower price point, making it well suited to SMBs and growth-stage teams. Checkmarx offers deeper enterprise SAST analysis trusted in regulated industries. Intrix helps you select the right fit for your stack and team size.
Ship Secure Products, Faster, with Greater Confidence
Contact Intrix to build your DevSecOps program and eliminate security debt from your development lifecycle