Our Methodology
Crawl. Walk. Run.
We meet you where you are and help you build a mature, repeatable application security program — with experienced advisors who understand the people, process, technology, policy, and performance challenges your team faces.
Assessment & Requirements
Understand Where You Stand
Every engagement starts with a thorough assessment of your current situation. We don't prescribe solutions before we understand your reality. We help you document and prioritize your requirements so you have a clear picture of what needs to happen — and in what order.
Whether you're just starting your application security journey or looking to take your existing program to the next level, our assessment process gives you the clarity you need to make informed decisions.
Know where you are. Know where you need to go.
What We Assess
- Current application security posture and maturity level
- Existing tools, processes, and team capabilities
- Gap analysis against best practices and industry standards
- Requirements documentation and prioritization
- Short, medium, and long-term objectives alignment
- Vendor and supplier evaluation criteria
How We Help
- Participate in your strategic planning sessions
- Consult with your team throughout the process
- Navigate the vendor landscape with OEM insider knowledge
- Help you ask the right questions of suppliers and providers
- Evaluate proposals and product/service provider capabilities
- Align recommendations with your short, medium, and long-term goals
Strategic Planning & Consulting
Your Trusted Advisor at the Table
We participate in your strategic planning efforts and consult with your team throughout the process. Our 25+ years of experience across the entire application security ecosystem means we understand the challenges from every angle — people, process, technology, policy, and performance.
The vendor landscape is confusing. We help you cut through biased pitches, contradictory information, and technical jargon to make decisions that actually advance your program.
The right advice. The right time. No agenda.
Resource Facilitation
Access What You Need — Fast
We facilitate access to the right resources quickly and efficiently to advance your efforts. Whether you need tools, training, specialized expertise, or connections to the right providers — we make it happen without the months of research and dead ends.
Our network spans 25 years across suppliers, developers, security organizations, government agencies, and academia. We know who delivers and who doesn't — so you don't have to learn the hard way.
The right resources. The right connections. The right results.
Resources We Connect You With
- Application security tools and technology providers
- DevSecOps implementation and integration support
- Training programs and educational content
- Subject matter experts across the security ecosystem
- Government standards and compliance frameworks
- Industry benchmarking data and best practices
What We Measure
- Program maturity benchmarks against industry peers
- Security posture improvement over time
- Tool effectiveness and ROI metrics
- Team capability and knowledge growth
- Vulnerability reduction and remediation rates
- Compliance posture and audit readiness
Metrics & Benchmarking
Measure What Matters
We establish the right metrics, measure progress, and document results. You can't improve what you can't measure — and most teams don't know which metrics actually matter for their application security program.
Our benchmarking system lets you evaluate your program against others across your industry and around the world. You'll know exactly where you stand, how you compare, and what to prioritize next.
Customer success is our primary yardstick. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Training & Knowledge Resources
Educate Teams as They Mature
Your teams need ongoing education to keep pace with the rapidly evolving application security landscape. We provide a steady stream of curated content, training resources, and expert guidance that helps your people grow as your program matures.
From DevSecOps best practices and tool-specific training to policy development and compliance frameworks — we deliver the knowledge your team needs to produce vulnerability-free, secure software consistently.
Informed teams. Better decisions. Secure software.
Available Resources
- Curated content on application security and DevSecOps
- Best practices for policy, process, and technology
- Vendor evaluation frameworks and comparison guides
- Compliance and standards documentation
- Training materials for team development
- Industry benchmarking reports and insights
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're building your application security program from scratch or looking to take it to the next level, we're here to help every step of the way.